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Adidas (1)

Adidas P7

Speed	9.0
Spin	10.0
Control	10.0
Weight	2.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	4.0
Sponge Hardness	3.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	10.0

Review of Adidas P7

OK -you can read as many reviews as you want, but when you're actually there... to see the faces across the table, like "Whoa, what loop was THAT?" "Hey, did you see the spin on that ball?"and so on, you know that you found berth. Adidas, very well done. A rubber for those who love the pain all over the swinging side after a training, from the earlobe to the hip bone, simply because YOU GO FOR EVERY STROKE LIKE CRAZY WITH THIS ONE!

Feb 26, 2014

Andro (1)

Andro Rasant Grip

Speed	9.4
Spin	9.8
Control	9.2
Weight	6.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	8.0
Throw Angle	8.0
Sponge Hardness	10.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.8

Review of Andro Rasant Grip

With Adidas having left the TT business, I had desperately been looking for a P7 substitute. I have tried some I had not used before: Tibhar Evolution MX-P, Yasaka Rising Dragon, mark V - all very different in the main aspect I needed: spin and speed, plus a noticable trajectory to lift up heavy underspin for opening loops as well. Tibhar was too soft and missed the power from long distance, YRD was too tacky and "Chinese" to my taste, Mark V is also slow.
I have bought a 1.9 Rasant Grip, and will never look back: the identical twin f P7 in speed, spin, trajectory, power, gears, everything. Finally. And last night I went back to the club I occasionaly visit, and did not lose a single set against players I had never beaten before.
IN addition to the fact that this is like a twin brother to P7, Rasant Grip exceeds the Adidas rubber in spin on services. Boy, I have not seen A SINGLE non-Chinese rubber with the crazy amount of spin on services like this one. Underspin, sidespin, wobbly and ghost services - 6 out of 10 flew long or went straight down the net from the opponent's side. Gotta try it to believe it. All in all, whoever likes a harder sponge with all the power, gears and spin in their game, this is an ultimate choice.
Oh, and I use it on an all-wood blade (Nittaku Acoustic). Symbiosis in 1 minute. Have not tried it on my Innerforce ZLC, Nittaku Barewell Fleet or other composites, but would be afraid to risk the perfect wood feeling for this harder sponge.

Feb 16, 2016

Butterfly (2)

Butterfly Bryce Speed FX

Speed	10.0
Spin	9.0
Control	9.0
Weight	6.0
Gears	7.0

Tackiness	2.0
Throw Angle	0.0
Sponge Hardness	3.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.4

Review of Butterfly Bryce Speed FX

Whoa - this rubber can do things I can't. Couldn't be happier with it.
Killer like a viper. Fast and merciless.

Jan 06, 2011

Butterfly Tenergy 05 FX

Speed	10.0
Spin	8.5
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 Butterfly Tenergy 05 FX

There is all kind of crap circulating around about this rubber. I don't know if those who call it overrated, etc, have tried dozens of other rubbers, each one for months or even years of intensive training, or if they have already found at least the blade that fits their individual style of play, but if so, they must have purchased their T05FX at the local butcher's, as it is a masterpiece. Kicks as it has to, formidable blocks, enough spin, and smashes like a sledgehammer. Even kids play with it in our team, and they love it, no problem once used to, after a few hours of play. Definitely a European-style rubber, for looping, killing, enjoying. Enjoy!

Mar 21, 2014

Donic (1)

Donic Bluefire M1

Speed	9.0
Spin	9.4
Control	8.8
Weight	8.0
Gears	4.0

Tackiness	8.0
Throw Angle	6.0
Sponge Hardness	10.0
Consistency	5.0
Overall	9.2

Review of Donic Bluefire M1

First, I put it on a relatively fast all-wood blade, Acoustic. It produced all the faults predicted: unless fully winged, the ball either fell dead or flattened right into the net. Brushes died immediately, and so did controlled loops. Also, if lifted more, it flew out big time. Not good at all, no feeling.
Then I gave it another try, and out it on an Innerforce ZLC. And suddenly, all of the above were history. Drops, active and passive (used it on forehand), flicks, brushes, side spins, loops of every kind from close, mid and far, counter loops, drives - everything worked. It excelled in what I excel in, simply put. Amazing, even better (faster and a bit spinnier) than Andro Rasant Grip. The spin AND lifting the ball worked identical to Adidas P7, but again, only on ZLC. Apaprently, this rubber needs a little extra elasticity, springing power and speed.

May 23, 2016

Nittaku (1)

Nittaku Renanos Hold

Speed	8.5
Spin	9.0
Control	9.0
Weight	6.0
Gears	10.0

Tackiness	8.0
Throw Angle	6.0
Sponge Hardness	3.0
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of Nittaku Renanos Hold

Indeed, a great surprise. At first I thought I was playing with an old T05, then I thought, it feels like Sriver - is it really an old Nittaku? And it was. Still a spinning monster, though it WAS an old guy on the racket I tried out. excellent feel, very good control. Medium-high throw, just comfortable for an attacking looping style (mine). Tried some active backhand push-blocks, and it was decent, too. Did not miss a shot for minutes of play, during the warm-up session I was using it. A very nice rubber.

Sep 12, 2014

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