March 2013 Monthly Newsletter

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Recent Reviews

	Xiom Sigma Europe Have used this rubber on my FH for two weeks on my Xiom Hayabusa Z+. I disagree with earlier statement that it is not a good FH rubber due to bottoming out. If you are far from the table I think this can be an issue, but I am medium distance to close to the table and have never had bottoming out problems. To be honest, I notice very little difference from BH to FH for my aggressive all round style. The speed is very good and I think plenty for most players unless one is looking for maximum speed. As is the rubber is about as fast as it can be without compromising control. I find it much easier and more effective to stroke and (especially) smash than my previous Omega II rubber which was noticably faster. As said, the spin and loops is where this rubber shines. Loops are practically effortless and provide fabulous spin. Power loops and drives have been especially problematic for the opponenets I have faced with this rubber. Flicks are equally effective and very quick as this rubber is just a tad "bouncy" in my opinion (but in an effective way). Pushing is no problem. The spin provided - as well as this rubbers ability to ignore the opponent's spin - by pushes is great, though at first was a bit hard to control. And despight having a bit of bounce I have no problem putting a light touch on balls to drop them just over the net. Blocking is good too as it propells the ball back quickly and absorbs a good deal of the spin. I am however, not a blocker so one must take my opinion on this with a grain of salt.I have also practiced chopping with it and it seems to have no problem whatsoever, but again like blocking I don't do much of it. However, this is rubber is definately manufactured for offensive use, and with chopping and blocking I'm sure there are much better rubbers. Overall a truly fantastic rubber for BH and many FH players. I highly recommend this rubber to any offensive minded player. I certainly will not be switching any time soon. Reviewed by tybritton5 on March 4, 2013
	Xiom Vega Europe Excellent alternative to the expensive european soft tensors with a great endurance! Reviewed by prent73 on March 3, 2013
	Xiom Sigma Europe Very versatile rubber with many gears! Medium throw angle needs some adaptation! Excellent BH rubber! Reviewed by prent73 on March 3, 2013
	Butterfly Balsa Carbo X5 Excellent versatile blade! Outstanding drive and control! Reviewed by prent73 on March 04, 2013
	Stiga CC7 GOoD Blade Reviewed by uclranchi on March 03, 2013
	Galaxy T-11 Excellent blade with very good control, played with it for two seasons, very light 70g. Some people in my club did not like it due to extra spring effect from balsa thick core. Perfect with soft rubbers like Donic Platin X1, X2, Donic Silver X3, Andro Hexer+. Excels in close to the table up to mid distance, harder to finish the point if further away. It is not expensive blade, but consistency across blades not too good... same as with T-8... I have two and they are different, one is harder and has handle with harder wood and plays more direct with very low trajectory, its OK when you are playing close to the table. As 'cherry' mentioned in the review his blade waits 87g and average 71g... my which I like waits 71g, but you can't expect blades 87g and 71g to play identically... overall set up gets havier as well... Reviewed by BlackQueen on March 03, 2013

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