Butterfly Tenergy 19

Switched “down” from Dignics 05/80 FH/BH to T19 both sides on my Viscaria ALC. Throw on Dignics 05 was too high for me, and the lift on D80 for my BH style was a problem. T19 solved for both! A terrific rubber—no compromise on playability compared to T05 with a medium-low throw, good enough penetration, and easier backspin lift. Third-ball opening is consistent and easy; most importantly, my BH opening has improved drastically. Caveat: BH punches and blocks are less “deadly” than Dignics, and I miss the “snap,” but the consistency more than makes up for it. Besides, lesser spin sensitivity means my BH passive blocks are more predictable now. I think I have finally zeroed in on my go-to rubber!

My ratings are for the China Team version on outer ALC blades where this rubber truly shines. It would be a bit lower for inner ALC blades, though it’s still very good on fast inner blades such as Ovtcharov ALC.

On outer ALC blades, this rubber offers perfect control for drives and blocks, as well as spin capabilities similar to the Dignics series. It has surprisingly good dwell time when needed. Blocks, counters, and counterloops are almost as easy as with Dignics 09c, provided you don’t go beyond 5 meters away from the table. But it’s really easier to play and activate the power than for D09C or D05. It puts more balls on the table for me than D80 and D64. Control is absolute. Serves are surprisingly good; I scored as much as with D09C or Zyre 03 and better than with D05, even without training on this rubber, though its spin capabilities on rallies are indeed inferior to D09C and Zyre 03 (these rubbers are deadly at high speed on that point).

It’s a rubber I would recommend to anyone, on both FH and BH, provided you play it on a carbon blade that you master. T05 might be better on slow inner carbon dwelly blades (such as Innerforce ALC) or all-wood blades, but T19 fully benefits from outer carbon (I love it on Viscaria Gold, Timo Boll’s personal blade, and FZD’s personal blade).

The best backhand rubber for offensive blades, especially the ones with carbon. For slower all-wood blades, Ten05 plays better in my opinion. Overall, it plays like a more tamed and spin-oriented Tenergy 05; it grabs the ball more, and you can feel a little more dwell in counter topspin. You can feel the topsheet grabbing the ball. You have to put a tad more force to activate the sponge for it to work the same way as T05, which is a good thing in my opinion. Can work on forehand too.

Almost a year I played with Evolution MX-D at the backhand. Blade was Nittaku Acoustic Inner Carbon. I needed a little more control and give a chance to the T19. What a disappointment! What a frustration! Very high catapult, very soft rubber. I think combination of softness and high catapult effect causes the inconsistency. Probably blade contributed this kind of consistency. With this combination, throw angle was high, but I could not place the ball to the deep of table. Most of the time, ball goes near the net with high throw. It was interesting and was not for me. But for the powerful hits and counters, this rubber would be okay. But passive game; block, chop, soft spin, and placement is best. Even not okay.

Very good rubber with a medium-high throw angle. 05fx is a little bit better in terms of counter looping, but the king is Tenergy 05 or Dignics 05, though they are pretty hard and springy, for good advanced players only.

Comparada con la 05, prácticamente igual de efecto y velocidad, pero con más control, ángulo de proyección un poco más bajo. Bloqueo potente. Buena para efectuar servicios, apenas es tacky. Comparada con la Bluegrip c2, da un poco menos de efecto, igual velocidad y más control. La mayor diferencia es que es menos sensible al efecto del contrario, muy buena para hacer contras.

Best backhand rubber I’ve tried so far. Easy to block with, not so much catapult, and a medium-high throw angle. It is a fast rubber, but still has tons of spin. Especially when opening up on underspin, it has so much more spin than the rozena I’ve used before; it’s absurd. The feeling is also very nice; it doesn’t feel so spongy and soft, but you still feel the contact very precisely and have a lot of dwell time.

Got this rubber after several reviews to replace my 2-year-old Dignics 80 for my BH. Decided to try it out after multiple reviews, hoping it will be a good candidate for my BH rubber on Viscaria. The rubber feels very similar to T05, but a bit softer and with more control. After trying it out for a few hours, this rubber feels a bit passive for my BH; it requires you to be in front of the ball for good quality shots. For now, I’m switching to use this rubber on my FH, which provides more control and longer dwell time to generate good quality spins.

I do not recommend putting this rubber on Viscaria for BH use; perhaps a stiffer blade will work better.

Nice rubber, fast yet controllable. It grips the ball well, making it a good rubber to do flicks and spins close to the table. I like that it is not so bouncy and that the kick is average compared to other tensors, which makes it a consistent rubber imo. Only downside is that I can not really make use of the spin potential it has. I play it on my bh; for sure my inferior technique has to do with this. I like to have a bit more arc and spin on the ball than I am getting out of this rubber. However, I think it is a great and consistent rubber, which has a lot of gears if you have the level and technique to get the most out of it.

Brilliant Rubber. It bears a resemblance to T05 but offers better control.

Works well on hard carbon blades on the backhand (BH).

Great rubber for backhand.

This rubber looks similar to the T05, but it offers greater control for blocking. The foam is identical, but the rubber surface is slightly softer than the T05. Despite this, the spin generation remains remarkable.

In terms of controllability, it surpasses the T80. The throw angle hierarchy is as follows: T05 > T19 > T80 > T64.

This rubber looks faster than T05, but it has more control for blocking. The foam is the same, but the rubber surface is a little softer than T05, yet the amount of spin is still huge. It is more controllable than T80, and the throw angle is T05 > T19 > T80 > T64.

Pros:

• Fantastic rubber with exceptional dwell time and spin characteristics.
• Good speed, slightly less than super-fast rubbers like MX-P but close to T05.
• Enormous control, offering satisfaction and pleasure in well-executed loops as the ball responds with ample spin.
• Effective for counter-top spins, blocks, pushes, and spinny chop strokes.

Cons:

• Medium-hard feel, slightly softer than T05.
• Easier to play than other rubbers in its speed & spin range (T05, MX-P, Bluefire M2).
• Highly recommended for intermediate and even beginner players.

Drawbacks:

• Relatively high price.

Excellent rubber for both sides.

Slower, less spin, and not as linear as T05.

I do not understand the purpose of this rubber.

Potah je podobný T 05, je o trochu pomalejší, ale lépe ovladatelný. Škodí soupeři při prudkém seknutí bekhendem, kdy soupeřovi míčky končí často v síti. Bekhendové zakončení smeče je perfektní.

Na forhendové straně hraje také výborně, ale hlavně je to nejméně skákavý potah od TENERGY. Tento potah má velmi vysokou kontrolu.

To be honest, I prefer to use T-19 because it is not too fast, unlike T-05. The advantage of this rubber is that once you chop and drive, it becomes difficult for your opponent to chop or smash again. It seems this rubber is suitable for my game. I use it on the forehand and I use long pips Gangster Dr. Neubauer on the backhand. You should give it a try.

Very spinny and powerful rubber. It performs great on the Viscaria blade. You can easily transition from the Tenergy 05 rubber, which I did, and it was a great decision.

Review of T19 2.1mm Red on Viscaria

Compared to T05, the T19 2.1mm red on Viscaria exhibits several key differences:

1. Weight: The T19 is heavier than the T05, weighing in at 48 grams.
2. Impact Feeling: The T19 provides a different feeling at impact, particularly in counter-spin situations.
3. Blocking: The T19 excels in blocking due to its enhanced capabilities.
4. Playstyle: The T19 demands a more proactive playstyle, requiring players to consistently play in front of the ball to prevent misplacements.

In terms of performance, the T19 offers good results as a backhand (BH) rubber. Its mid-distance topspins are comparable to the T05, but the T19 produces a slightly closer landing point.

While the T19 did not initially impress the reviewer, a particularly successful BH counter-spin experience revealed the rubber’s hidden potential. However, the reviewer acknowledges that the T19 may be better suited for professional players due to its specific characteristics.

In summary, the T19 can be viewed as a slightly customized version of the T05, featuring increased weight and improved BH counter-spin capabilities. Its optimal performance range extends from close to the table to mid-distance.

It is an easier to use and more forgiving Tenergy 05. It has a slightly lower top speed, but it is still quite fast and it is easy to produce a good quality shot with.

When compared to TG05, it has a lower throw angle, a bit higher spin, and speed.

On the first day, many balls hit the net, but it improved after practicing for a couple of days.

I realized that the benefit of TG19 over TG05 is that when we smash with a flat stroke plus a bit of spin, the ball goes lower and faster.

To me, it’s better than TG05, but it requires some adjustments.