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Andro (1)

Andro Hexer Duro

Speed	8.8
Spin	8.7
Control	8.6
Weight	4.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	6.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Overall	9.5

Review of Andro Hexer Duro

After playing with Mark V on my FH for many years and recently trying some different rubbers I have settled on Hexer Duro. Despite it being my first real tensor type rubber I found it quite easy to adjust due to Hexer Duro having very good control in all strokes. Duro also has some quite similar all-round properties to Mark V which suits my game style as well as similar (medium) sponge hardness. I think it is a superbly balanced rubber with regard to speed/spin/control and I will stick with it for the foreseeable future.

Sep 18, 2017

Armstrong (1)

Armstrong SH-I

Speed	8.8
Spin	8.7
Control	8.6
Weight	4.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	0.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	3.0

Review of Armstrong SH-I

Soft, grippy (not tacky) top sheet on medium sponge provides very nice feeling with lots of spin and control. Excellent for looping. Blocks like a dream.

Jan 06, 2018

Dr. Neubauer (1)

Dr. Neubauer Domination

Speed	8.0
Spin	9.0
Control	9.0
Weight	4.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	5.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0

Review of Dr. Neubauer Domination

Excellent all-round rubber with medium speed, high spin and high control. I use on FH in 1.8 on an OFF- all wood blade which provides a good balance between the high control necessary for consistent chopping whilst having sufficient speed and spin for topspin strokes. Ideal for a 50/50 balance between backspin/topspin. Choose 1.5 if you are more of a chopper. There are better rubbers for primarily aggressive attacking styles.

Dec 30, 2017

Nittaku (1)

Nittaku Renanos Hold

Speed	8.9
Spin	9.2
Control	9.0
Weight	4.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	6.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Overall	9.5

Review of Nittaku Renanos Hold

What Frogger said. I'll just add that I like its linearity - you get what you give with no unwanted catapult on short strokes that can often be the case with soft to medium tensors. I bought it in 1.8mm. Given the excellent control I'll probably get it in 2.0 if I replace it. A bit pricey but the quality is very good.

Oct 07, 2017

SpinLord (2)

SpinLord Tiger

Speed	8.0
Spin	8.1
Control	8.8
Weight	4.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	0.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	7.0
Consistency	10.0

Review of SpinLord Tiger

The apparent price/quality ratio of this rubber has prompted me to try other Spinlord products. I agree that the performance of Tiger is quite similar to the older classics. Medium fast with good spin and control. A value for money substitute for Mark V, Sriver etc with perhaps a slightly harder sponge. It may well be just as durable, but only time will tell.

Jul 28, 2017

SpinLord Marder II

Speed	7.8
Spin	9.0
Control	9.0
Weight	4.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Consistency	10.0

Review of SpinLord Marder II

Tried 1.8mm on my forehand. Very spinny with plenty of control in all shots. Feels like a faster version of Tackiness Chop. Very nice to chop with as well as controlled topspin. Advanced loopers would need a faster rubber but this is perfect for a controlled all-round spin focused game. Good quality rubber and very reasonably priced.

Jul 28, 2017

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Tibhar Ellen Offense

Speed	5.0
Spin	3.5
Control	9.0
Weight	4.0
Gears	4.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	2.0
Sponge Hardness	0.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	8.0

Review of Tibhar Ellen Offense

There are two versions of Tibhar Ellen - OFF & DEF, with the OFF version having a slightly harder and faster sponge. Tibhar describes them as anti-topspin and anti-rotation rubbers and I consider them to be classic anti's. But there is a slight twist - the top sheets provide a small amount of spin (especially the DEF) which makes them slightly better for attacking and chopping than the usual classic anti. I have switched from Yasaka Anti-Power to Ellen DEF and enjoy the additional versatility. It is a little more sensitive to incoming spin which requires slightly more active stroke making. Passive blocking is still effective.

Jul 29, 2017

Xiom (1)

Xiom Vega Intro

Speed	8.3
Spin	8.3
Control	9.0
Weight	4.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	7.0
Overall	8.5

Review of Xiom Vega Intro

I've been trying this in 2.0mm on my FH. It is a medium hard rubber that does everything well. I especially enjoy chopping with it. My chops and pushes are very controlled and stay very low. Decent speed and spin is achievable when you fully engage the sponge in looping and hitting though only marginally more than the popular non-tensor classics like Mark V & Sriver. It is a good inexpensive all round alternative for those who don't like soft sponges and don't want the additional catapult of the higher energy tensors. Since it is very controllable I think 2.0mm or Max thickness will suit most players.

Aug 16, 2017

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