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Butterfly (1) 
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Butterfly Dignics 05
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Review of Butterfly Dignics 05I have used D05 2.1mm on my bh for 2 months, on an Ovtcharov Innerforce ALC, so I will review strictly for the bh side. This is the first time where I've felt that it is too much for my level. On bh I've used so far Rakza7soft, RakzaX, Fast-arc G1, J&H Z52.5 and now I have recently changed to T19. D05 rubber has unlimited power but it is very hard to maximize it's potential. The speed is somewhat subjective because of its linearity. Its base speed is lower than a Tenergy, Hammond Z2 or J&H Z52.2 for example, but it can reach higher speeds with enough power and excellent technique. The grip is impeccable. There is zero slippage of the ball and the amount of spin that you can generate is comparable to a hybrid rubber. It is the grippiest non sticky rubber that I have ever tried. The trajectory is long and direct with a medium, even medium-low arc. The combination of speed, spin and power is unmatched. However, all of this comes at a cost(and I am not talking about the price). It is very demanding and unforgiving. Because of it's extreme grip you need to be very aware of the angle of your bat on every type of shot and very precise, otherwise you will make a lot of unforced errors. If you perform a loop with an open bat the ball will literally fly up and way, way over the table. If you don't put enough power or don't have good acceleration the ball will go straight into the net because the topsheet and the rubber are very hard to engage. In my opinion this rubber is for elite and pro offensive players with a strong bh. If you have perfect timing and technique, then this is the rubber for you. I will not downgrade it due to my lack of skill, but I will give it an 8 for control since I've tried other hard rubbers that felt more forgiving and easier to play with. Hopefully, I will reach the level where I will feel comfortable using it on my bh.Aug 08, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Nittaku (1)
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Nittaku Hammond Z2
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Review of Nittaku Hammond Z2Got one about a week ago for my fh, max sponge. Previously played with Rakza Z, max sponge. The blade I am using is a Nittaku Septear Feel Inner. At first I was skeptical, because it was quite a big change from the Rakza Z which I've been using for about a year. To my surprise, the only adjustment that I needed to do was to open my racket angle a little. Hammond Z2 is full of surprises. It feels like it's hard to play with, yet touches, flicks or looping low balls clear the net easily with a great amount of speed and spin. Serves are loaded with spin, even more than with Rakza Z. The downside for me is that it's hard to keep the serve very short, but with more time and practice it can be achieved. Loops, top spins and counter top spins is where this rubber shines. The feeling is unlike anything I have tried before. The topsheet bends and holds the ball while the sponge counters the inertia of the ball. It's like 2 forces colliding with each other which create a violent, brutal reaction. This is how it feels like when you put power in your top spins. Now I can win points much faster and easier with my fh. The control is surprisingly good for such a powerful and fast rubber. Blocks are very stable and have good speed. Hammond Z2 is a premium rubber and it's definitely worth it's money. I got mine from TableTennis11 for just 38 euros.UPDATE: I reglued a sheet on my blade and tried it once again. After trying out numerous rubbers, this one has the best feeling when playing topspin in this range of hardness(50-55 degree). The rubber produces a flat arc, which created some problems. I've been using hybrid rubbers on fh lately(C55 on this blade and now D09C on Ovtcharov blade) and this required some adjustment. I think a fair comparison for this rubber would be T80/D80 Aug 08, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Xiom (2)
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Xiom Jekyll & Hyde C55.0
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Review of Xiom Jekyll & Hyde C55.0I've been using it on my fh for about 2 months. At the beginning, the rubber was medium tacky and very grippy. It could barely lift the ball. The sponge is very hard and dense, but the topsheet feels soft. It felt softer than the J&H Z52.5 when pressing with my fingers. This combination has a lot of advantages in my opinion. It offers great feeling and you can do slow loops without needing to engage the sponge every time, making it more forgiving compared to other very hard chinese or hybrid rubbers. Drives have medium trajectory, with a very loud clicking sound, which means it come heavily boosted. Topspins have a medium-low arc with a lot of spin and a strong kick once the ball lands on the table. It behaves very similar to H3, but much faster and longer trajectory. You need to perform full strokes and use your legs. Serves feel amazing and are loaded with spin. I can place my serves wherever I want on the table easily. Receive is also great, as you can keep the ball short, however you need to be a little aware about your angle when you push backspin serves as they can go into the net. I assume it is because of the medium-low arc, but overall, the control is amazing. FH flicks clear the net quite easily and feel really good, even without proper technique(I suck at this) or engaging the sponge. Blocks are easy to perform and have ok speed. I recommend active blocking because it absorbs a lot of energy. Durability wise, I am a bit disappointed, as the topsheet seems to be worn out already because it has huge white spots and I can see the pimples through it after only 2 months. I clean my racket after I play and I use protective films. Overall, this is a great and intuitive fh rubber for fairly advanced and fit players(you can't be lazy), with similar characteristics as Chinese rubbers, only much faster.I will give it another try because I really enjoy it. It feels very natural to play with it. The blade I am using is a Nittaku Septear Feel Inner.Aug 08, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Xiom Jekyll & Hyde Z52.5
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Review of Xiom Jekyll & Hyde Z52.5I've been using it on my bh for about 2 months. The rubber felt very hard, even harder than the C55, mainly due to the topsheet. I wasn't expecting to be able to play with such high end rubber, especially on bh. Previously played with G1. Drives were incredibly fast, yet very controlled, precise and direct. The trajectory is long with medium arc. Topspins are fast and spiny. The topsheet has impeccable grip as it "bites" into the ball, giving good dwell time and also some safeness. Looping is amazing, as you can perform slow and shallow topspins, or just rip it and watch the ball fly in the corner of the table. Flicks feel amazing and deadly. Receives are great. I was surprised by how much backspin I could generate with long pushes. Short game is amazing, as the rubber isn't bouncy. Blocks feel amazing, very stable, precise, with great pace and speed. This rubber doesn't have any weaknesses while also delivering high-end performances in all areas. The only downside is the price. Durability wise, seems to last a very long time. It still looks like new. The blade I am using is a Nittaku Septear Feel Inner.UPDATE: I've changed my bat, but this rubber still amazes me every time I use my old setup. It feels like it has unlimited power and speed, yet being more forgiving and easier to use than D05. Aug 08, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Yasaka (4)
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Yasaka Rakza X
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Review of Yasaka Rakza XI have purchased this rubber for my backhand about 2 weeks ago and my first impression is how grippy this is. Previously, I've played with Rakza7soft. RakzaX is a balanced rubber, versatile, with great grip and control without compromising speed. The rubber is fairly heavy, combined with Rakza Z now my blade weights 200g. I am using max sponge for both rubbers on a Petr Korbel 5 ply all-wood. Coming from Rakza 7 soft, it has taken me awhile to feel comfortable with my bh flick and receive/short game but nothing major, mainly because I've been used to the safeness the Rakza 7 soft offers whereas with the Rakza X I've had to be more aware, focused and also engage the sponge. In the short game, the rubber is feeling pretty good, doesn't really have that catapult effect softer rubbers have so you don't have to worry about the ball bouncing too high or too long. When I topspin with my bh, it feels great and pretty safe, even when picking low balls. It is quite noticeable how the rubber grips the ball instantly and overrides the opponent's spin. For blocking, the rubber has very good control, the ball doesn't bounce too high and has good speed. Overall, the most enjoyable part is the grip and how nice it feels when flicking or top spinning. The transition from Rakza 7 soft has been really smooth. I recommend this rubber for intermediate-advanced players on either fh or bh, it works great either way. As far as durability, I will update after several months.Update: The topsheet is not that durable and loses its grip after a couple of months(10-15 hours of playing per week). I changed my blade with a Septear Feel Inner and the combination wasn't working for me. Went with Fastarc G1. Apr 14, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yasaka Rakza Z
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Review of Yasaka Rakza ZI've been playing with Rakza Z on fh for about 2-3 weeks and I find this rubber pretty interesting. The rubber is fairly heavy with a medium tacky topsheet and a pretty hard sponge(50 degrees according to Yasaka). From the first passive shots when warming up, the rubber seems pretty slow and "dead" with a very high arc. Even the coach has told me to keep the ball lower. However, when I've started looping, the grip or "bite" on the ball from the topsheet is instant and the amount of spin is very noticeable while maintaining good control. Picking up low balls is pretty easy due to the high trajectory.On serves I can generate a lot of spin while keeping my serves pretty short. One thing that I've struggled with a little in the beginning is that I can't do short movements when serving because the rubber doesn't have that catapult effect so I have to do full swings. On the receive/short game, the rubber has great control and it's very easy to place the ball close to the net. The speed on this rubber is pretty subjective because on passive shots/blocking the ball bounces pretty slow and high, but when you start looping and using your force, the rubber can generate good speed along with some exceptional spin. I've played before with Rakza 7 and I will say that with Rakza Z I can generate more speed, but overall Rakza 7 has better speed. This is not necessarily a bad thing. I find that it fits my game because I like put my own power into the shots. It's my first hybrid rubber and I am very pleased with it. The rubber has exceptional grip, spin and control which gives me the consistency that I need in my fh shots. As for the price/quality ratio this is definitely a 10/10. Apr 18, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yasaka Rakza 7
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Review of Yasaka Rakza 7I've used this rubber for 4-5 months (playing 15-20h per week on average) on my fh before changing it with Rakza Z. The rubber has good grip, the weight is pretty average(mine is 50g) and the sponge feels relatively soft(according to Yasaka the sponge is 47 degrees but it feels softer than this). Consistency and control are 2 key words when describing this rubber. It's very easy to use and to generate good speed and spin with good dwell time. A great all-around rubber, suitable for every level and style of play. The price, quality and durability makes it one of the best rubbers in my opinion. Mine is still playable. I've switched to Rakza Z out of curiosity. I'm still keeping it as a backup.Aug 08, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft
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Review of Yasaka Rakza 7 SoftI've used this rubber for 4-5 months (playing 15-20h per week on average) on my bh before changing it with Rakza X. It has great feeling, it's very easy to use and generate spin, and exceptional at blocking. I've learned how to bh flick using this rubber. The amount of safeness, the dwell time, the medium-high arc makes it exceptional for beginner-intermediate players that are developing their game. Also the price, the quality and the durability are 10/10. Mine is still usable. I just wanted to try out Rakza X.Apr 14, 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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