What is the closest ESN equivalent to Spring Sponge nowadays?

[golden_son]

Another thing different about Glayzer and G1 is their dependence on blades. G1 works about the same and feels similar on most blades, but Glayzer works very differently on different blades.

The philosophy of both rubbers are also quite different. G1 felt like a calm Tenergy05. Glayzer felt like a calm Dignics05. G1 mimics the spin sensitivity and bounciness I felt on Tenergy05 but has both of these aspects reduced, while Glayzer retains the excellent grip of the Dignics05 and spring sponge X feel just with a softer sponge and less catapult.

On these two points I'm inclined to agree.

I used the G1 on multiple blades and it was mostly the same. Glayzer has been amazing on my current blade (inner carbon, spruce top ply) but was not as lively--though still a fine rubber--on my Yinhe Pro 05 (inner, limba) and Donic Skachkov Carbon (outer, koto). Based on that experience, I can see why people are hot and cold on Glayzer, and how G1 could seem bouncier in some applications.

 

[dprsspins]

On these two points I'm inclined to agree.

I used the G1 on multiple blades and it was mostly the same. Glayzer has been amazing on my current blade (inner carbon, spruce top ply) but was not as lively--though still a fine rubber--on my Yinhe Pro 05 (inner, limba) and Donic Skachkov Carbon (outer, koto). Based on that experience, I can see why people are hot and cold on Glayzer, and how G1 could seem bouncier in some applications.

This is one of the unique characteristic Butterfly rubbers seem to have. They work very differently on different blades.

Tenergy05 felt mushy and spin sensitive on my Innerforce and but was a beast of speed shots on my Joola Tezzo Spartan outer carbon. Glayzer was too slow and a little muted on an all wood Falcima but was ripping crackling powerloops at mid distance with the Innerforce.

The spring sponge X really does not dissapoint, but you'll need to find the right blade for it, or perhaps find the right butterfly rubber for your blade.

 

[jonol]

My impressions from playing the Glayzer, G1 and Rozena on the same blade.

G1 has the highest quality ceiling, best of the 3 for serving, looping and countering. It's my personal favourite and I find that I play better with it than any other FH rubber I've tried (09c, Vega X, Glayzer, Rakza 7)

Glayzer is decent for every offensive shot, a bit more consistent for hit-looping than G1 (rarely ever overshot the table). Incredibly consistent, but less dangerous than G1 for the opponent. If you want to play aggressively but find you make too many errors, this is a great rubber to learn to play solid, consistent offense. Even though I say less dangerous than the G1, it is also better for playing slower and more consistent openers, and responds well both to brushing as well as flatter shots. Definitely still an attacking rubber, but a very different feel to most tensors.

Rozena is an S tier rubber for attacking rubbers in its hardness range to me. Can play pretty much any shot you want. It's very good for punching, looping, flicking, blocking, countering, whatever. Can't think of another rubber I've tried that gives the same level of quality while also being as usable as the Rozena.

That said, if you attack with a lot of power on one side, it doesn't have that very last gear for satisfying loop kills like the G1 or Glayzer. Excellent rubber for the other wing if you have a preferred attacking side.