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Palio (1)

Palio AK 47 Red

Speed	8.0
Spin	8.5
Control	9.0
Weight	0.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	0.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	7.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	8.5

Review of Palio AK 47 Red

Bought this rubber in max. Tried on Septear as I wanted as hard sponged though as featherlight as possible Euro/Jap type to balance out heaviness of Rasant Powergrip 2.1 which I love on backhand, though can forego on forehand (RPG is an awesome top top rubber that fits both sides perfectly for me btw). Turns out light forehand rubber and heavy backhand rubber makes my backhand stronger and more consistent overall in all aspects. This is coming from someone with a stronger forehand side if for example both rubber were to be the same fh/bh. A good test can be to use your current backhand rubber with no other rubber on other side to see if your backhand improves or you like the overall feeling this produces. If it does it may be worth your while to try this one out if you prefer hard sponged rubber like I do.

Sep 03, 2019

Xiom (1)

Xiom Omega IV Pro

Speed	9.0
Spin	9.0
Control	8.5
Weight	4.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	0.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	7.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of Xiom Omega IV Pro

Played in max thickness on Xiom Zetro Quad and Septear on forehand. Didnâ€™t really like it on backhand personally as too low throw for me to backhand loop with confidence. Would be good if you were just looking to push safe, block passive and punchblock on backhand. Really matches well with soft blades hinoki top in particular. Most similar feeling to speed glued Bryce I have found. Though similarly with speed glued Bryce I found this lower throw rubber forced me to play one way: get into topspin ASAP, offensive and fast until the point ends. This is where the rubber shines though I prefer newer generation rubbers where topsheet grabs the ball more and allows a more varied and imo more enjoyable table tennis experience. For comparison purposes which may be helpful for others: lighter weight, a touch slower, less spin at low-med speed/serves, lower throw than Rasant Powergrip 2.1.
This is faster, more spinnier, more click feeling, catapult, similar throw to than Palio AK47 Max. As AK47 Red is slower and noticeably lighter this may give the impression it is higher throw vs Omega IV Pro though only as you can brush and hit harder with AK47 Red.

Sep 03, 2019

Yasaka (1)

Yasaka Anti Power (Anti-spin)

Speed	4.0
Spin	2.0
Control	9.0
Weight	2.0
Gears	4.0

Tackiness	0.0
Throw Angle	0.0
Sponge Hardness	3.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	10.0

Review of Yasaka Anti Power (Anti-spin)

Probably the best anti to start with coming from normal inverted. Slightly "grippy" anti topsheet with elastic sponge so thicker the sponge, the faster it plays. Not to be confused with dampening sponges found on frictionless type anti where thicker = slower. Reversal is decent if you don't engage the sponge, use fast cutting type strokes. Go to frictionless anti if you want the most reversal possible. I have tried YAP in 1.5 & 2.0, both in red. 1.5 being slower is more controllable so can be used quite effectively and consistently for classical defense. Chopping from distance can add some backspin to the reversed topspin, you will enjoy returning back hard loops rather easily. At the very least it's good training practice for a stronger looper to play against.
2.0 is more suitable closer to table for offensive style and can be used to set tempo of a rally before using your attacking side to finish the point. Attack strongly any backspin that is given. No difficulty against no spin balls with placement key to success and a longer rally. Be careful of the sponge sometimes engaging on passive shots and unexpectedly launching it just long off the table, experience eventually resolves. For reference I enjoy playing with 2.0 more as it is more versatile: great attacking + blocking at the table with possibilities to play cut defense if needed. As of writing 2.0 is still attached to my Dr N. Hercules blade. Make no mistake grippy anti is for fun and enjoyment, adding variety to the dominant copy pasta all out topspin strategy. Don't expect to be winning many high level matches against this archetype, for that you would need to transition to frictionless anti/twiddling close to the table or LP/SP/inverted for chopping away from the table.

Oct 09, 2021

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