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Adidas (1)

Adidas P7

Speed	9.0
Spin	9.9
Control	9.0
Weight	6.0
Gears	4.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	8.0
Sponge Hardness	10.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.5

Review of Adidas P7

Very good rubber. Have it on an off+ blade in 2.0mm on my forehand. Spin is incredible - off the scale. It is easy to put in a fast serve or deceive my opponent with the amount of spin I put on. Short serves are easy too, though you'll need to practice them a bit due to this rubber's bouncy surface. Picking up backspin can sometimes require more effort than other rubbers but this is only when picking up very heavy stuff. Any player who can use his legs well shouldn't have much of a problem. Flicks are easy and driving with this rubber is such a good feeling. It's easy to punish opposing topsins with a flat counter. The only issue I have (Not sure if anyone else has had this issue) is when returning multiple topspins with my own loop, sometimes the opposing topspin wouldn't react with my rubber. This doesn't happen often and I've adjusted my game now so I hit it a little flatter. Very good for a play style where you open up with some good spin and then batting away any loops you get back. It can take a little while to adapt to this rubber (Took me two weeks) but once you have - the potential is endless

Aug 27, 2014

Andro (1)

Andro Rasant Grip

Speed	9.2
Spin	10.0
Control	9.5
Weight	4.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	10.0

Review of Andro Rasant Grip

Awesome for intermediate to advanced players who play a topspin attack game. Best rubber I have ever played with. My absolute favourite. Got it in 1.9mm on my backhand and it's just great. Control breaks the laws of physics, it's almost impossible to miss. The speed is fast, but easy to control due to the medium sponge. Easy enough to finish the point with. I cannot express in words how much spin this rubber has. Flicks, pushes, loops, counters, blocks, drop shots and smashes are all unbelievably easy. Andro have cracked the game with this one. Like it says in their catologue - 'test the laws of physics'. Way better than tenergy as it is more versatile and forgiving than it. Even chopping is great if you catch it right - you can put some amazing backspin on the ball. This rubber deserves to be top of the market. So go ahead, buy it and take your game to the next level.

Aug 27, 2014

JOOLA (2)

JOOLA Energy Green Power X-Soft

Speed	8.0
Spin	9.0
Control	8.5
Weight	4.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	8.0
Throw Angle	6.0
Sponge Hardness	0.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of JOOLA Energy Green Power X-Soft

I believe this is also known as Energy 325. Very good backhand rubber. Spin is easy to impart and control is immense. Touch game up at the net is so easy and backspin is easy to pickup. Blocking is great, you can't miss. Speed is enough to finish the point in 1.8mm, but if you want some more venom get it in 2.0mm. Very good for a controlled looper who likes staying up at the table and blocking.

Aug 27, 2014

JOOLA Energy X-tra (Green Power)

Speed	8.6
Spin	9.5
Control	9.1
Weight	2.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	10.0
Throw Angle	8.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of JOOLA Energy X-tra (Green Power)

Rubber is very good on the forehand of an intermediate player, and maybe good on the backhand if you have nice technique. Rubber has quite a high throw (quite bouncy) and is easily fast enough to finish a point. It's spin is one of the best rubbers I've ever had for the category. It's up there with andro rasant grip. Looping and driving is easy. Flicks are great and drop shots are good too. Backspin can easily be imparted on pushes and the rubber is controlled enough to block. A great rubber for people looking to buy their first custom bat as it is forgiving and easy to use.

Aug 27, 2014

Stiga (1)

Stiga Calibra Tour M

Speed	9.0
Spin	8.9
Control	9.0
Weight	4.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	0.0
Throw Angle	2.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of Stiga Calibra Tour M

Very good rubber for the upcoming intermediate who likes to play strong, spinny topspins close and away from the table. Spin is very good, touch play is easy to master and the rubber is versatile. I got it in 1.9mm and it is quite fast, faster than joola energy xtra. Didn't take long to get used to, and I was soon placing topspins at all angles with ease. Service is easy and you can counter topspins if you have a loose grip on your blade. Not tacky at all so your opponent's spin doesn't bite into it like you would expect. Overall a great all round rubber that's great for offensive looping.

Aug 27, 2014

Tibhar (1)

Tibhar Evolution FX-P

Speed	8.8
Spin	9.4
Control	9.5
Weight	6.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	5.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.5

Review of Tibhar Evolution FX-P

Excellent rubber for a looper who wants control as well as the speed to finish a point. Got it in 2.0mm on my backhand and if you're moving up from a rubber like energy x-tra it can take a couple training nights to adjust. This rubber has very good control considering it's quite fast and the spin is good too. Looping backspin from my backhand is easy and I can really get pace on the ball if I whip my hand a little. Short play at the night is a dream and flicking is easy enough. Blocking is of sound quality and you can go a meter or two back from the table and still play easily. Definitely for the modern attacker looking to put some consistency and spin into his game.

Aug 27, 2014

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