Which ESN (or Jap) rubber is closest to H3 orange provincial (non NEO)?

[Lazer]

Looking for an alternative, preferably without boosting.

Cheers
L-zr

 

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[Lazer]

That one is waaay too heawy…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[jonol]

Vega China probably, maybe the soft version.

 

[Lazer]

Vega China probably, maybe the soft version.

Does it benefit from boosting?

Cheers
L-zr

 

[jonol]

Most people seem to think it plays fine without booster. Tried one of my club members setups with it, didn't seem like it needed any booster to me.

That said, it might be even better with a boost. At least it isn't too expensive so you can probably get a couple sheets and test it out.

 

[Lazer]

Most people seem to think it plays fine without booster. Tried one of my club members setups with it, didn't seem like it needed any booster to me.

That said, it might be even better with a boost. At least it isn't too expensive so you can probably get a couple sheets and test it out.

OK, thanks

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Lazer]

My clubmate has 2 sheets of Big dipper V to offer. Is it worth trying?

Cheers
L-zr

 

[K.K]

the first generation ESN hybrids where pretty close like vega china, joola golden tango, gewo codexx 54
i heard that tibhar k2 is pretty good too.

 

[Lazer]

the first generation ESN hybrids where pretty close like vega china, joola golden tango, gewo codexx 54
i heard that tibhar k2 is pretty good too.

I got vega china on my list, bur K2 is no longer available, Tibhar doesn’t list it.

Edit: Can’t find golden tango either.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[belllfador]

Sueke Phantom Attack II, only in black. The factory boost is gone after a month. After that need some juse.

Andro Chintac has some similarities with H3, but is too expensive for wat is offering, IMO.

 

[K.K]

I got vega china on my list, bur K2 is no longer available, Tibhar doesn’t list it.

Cheers
L-zr

you can get tibhar k2 on aliexpress

 

[Lazer]

you can get tibhar k2 on aliexpress

I dont go there. Only to EU countries.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Tiz]

In my experience: 1) Xiom Vega China as already suggested 2) Yasaka Rakza Z
1) is available only in Max, so it's quite heavy, but it's relatively inexpensive
2) is available in Max and 2.0, if you want to save on weight.
Both are surprisingly very sticky but they play more like a boosted H3 (to your point).
I did not boost them.

 

[passifid]

Rakza Z Extra hard deserves a shout imo

 

[Haito]

Welp, it might be controversial, but Jekyll C55 feels a fair bit similar to well boosted Hurricane to me. Smashing easier with Jekyll C55.

 

[latej]

Welp, it might be controversial, but Jekyll C55 feels a fair bit similar to well boosted Hurricane to me. Smashing easier with Jekyll C55.

+1 for C55, imo great rubber, just not very good durability... The question is, does @Lazer want it for FH or BH? If for FH, then I also think C55 or C52,5 is good choice... For BH I prefer a bit softer...

To expand - I played with it, I liked it, then was disappointed by the durability, then played with others, but remembered the feeling ;-), and close to accepting it, like f... the durability, let's have a right rubber for a while ;-)

The Chintac 52.5 I can't tell now, will test on TTD meeting on friend's blade. Might be an option for the FH, if you can get it for good price, and you want some tackiness...

 

[Haito]

Welp the question was what ESN or Jap rubber mimics h3 orange prov. And regardless of where he wants to use it, I find C55 pretty close to modern H3 39 boosted. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

 

[Haito]

There is a grip degradation though after first 40hrs or so though, with C55. In fact I have experienced that with K3, Andro C53 as well.... So.. I am going to give Loki a try next. If their rubber dies, its at least 20$ + shipping from alibaba, not 70€

 

[Lazer]

+1 for C55, imo great rubber, just not very good durability... The question is, does @Lazer want it for FH or BH? If for FH, then I also think C55 or C52,5 is good choice... For BH I prefer a bit softer...

To expand - I played with it, I liked it, then was disappointed by the durability, then played with others, but remembered the feeling ;-), and close to accepting it, like f... the durability, let's have a right rubber for a while ;-)

The Chintac 52.5 I can't tell now, will test on TTD meeting on friend's blade. Might be an option for the FH, if you can get it for good price, and you want some tackiness...

it’s a FH rubber. I like blue sponge s little better but I need to be conservative on the weight so I settle for H39 orange.
Check my profile.

Cheers
L-zr