Stiga Genesis M
Rubber description:
Stiga Genesis M is categorized as a hybrid rubber. It is designed to bridge the gap between traditional Chinese rubbers and modern European/Japanese dynamic rubbers, offering a distinct playing experience that favors control, spin, and linearity.
Playing Characteristics
- Spin and Grip: While it features a slight, initial tackiness, it functions primarily as a high-grip rubber. It is capable of generating significant spin, particularly during looping, though it may produce less extreme spin than specialized, fully-tacky Chinese rubbers.
- Speed and Dynamics: It offers moderate, controlled speed. It is faster and more elastic than typical âdeadâ Chinese rubbers, yet lacks the extreme catapult effect found in high-end tensor rubbers. Players will find it more linear and predictable, requiring deliberate, active strokes to access its top-end power.
- Control and Dwell: The rubber provides high levels of control, especially in the short game, due to its low sensitivity to incoming spin. It allows for precise placement and consistent blocking. Dwell time is noted as sufficient for brush-looping, though the harder sponge requires proper technique and stroke commitment to fully engage.
- Trajectory: The throw angle is generally described as medium-to-high, producing a pronounced arc that can be beneficial for looping, particularly when paired with the right blade.
Performance Notes
- Versatility: Suitable for both forehand and backhand usage, it is effective for choppers and allround-offensive players who prioritize placement and spin-based tactics over raw smash power.
- Equipment Sensitivity: The rubberâs performance fluctuates based on the blade choice; it tends to feel more stable on allround or flexible blades, whereas it can become unpredictable or overly bouncy on stiff carbon blades.
- Weight and Durability: Users should note that the rubber is relatively heavy and features a porous sponge, which may be a consideration for setup balance. While the surface grip remains durable over time, the initial tacky quality dissipates with use, settling into a consistent, grippy, and reliable state.
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Recent Reviews
#1 â April 2020
Tried this on a Stiga Infinity VPS V. Iâm not a big fan of the rubber, but itâs okay. The plus side for me is definitely control and feeling. Itâs very easy to control spin and speed from the opponent, whether itâs blocking against loop or close to the table, serve return, etc. Amazing for snakes and chops!
When it comes to attacking play, the rubber falls a little short for me. Speed is quite slow, and you have to practice a lot if you want to find the right technique for playing fast loop drives. The grip feels really good, though, and therefore the spin is nice but not as much as, for example, H3N or T05. Especially away from the table, you feel this as the opponent can quite easily handle your attacks. However, I believe you can get decent speed if you use it on a faster blade!
Weight is a little downside, as itâs quite heavy and doesnât give you that much power. Itâs a solid rubber for intermediates, but for pros, I would use something faster or with more spin instead, as itâs a little mediocre.
#2 â December 2019
I was looking for a hybrid rubber to substitute Hurricane 3 Neo and have partially found it. It loses its tackiness fast but remains grippy for a while, offering average durability.
Unlike H3N, this rubber isnât very sensitive to incoming spin. Itâs faster than H3N but not as fast as a tensor rubber. Itâs not bouncy until you hit hard.
While it provides less spin in serves, itâs very spiny when looping. Itâs less predictable than H3N but much more predictable than tensors. This can lead to occasional point losses, which I donât experience with H3N.
Despite requiring less effort to play, I still need to use hip rotation and forward arm motion to make it work. Iâm currently using it on my backhand with a flexible blade, the Stiga Maplewood Nct V. This combination gives me extra power without sacrificing control. However, it feels more uncontrollable and bouncy on carbon blades.
Overall, itâs a great option for counter looping. Players who struggle with consistency using tensor rubbers should consider it for their forehand or backhand.
#3 â July 2019
Review of Black Max Rubber
Tested in Black Max on the forehand of a Stiga allround classic and an Xiom Offensive S, the speed of this rubber is slightly faster than the Vega Pro in 2.0mm. However, the feeling is more Chinese-like, with a slightly thicker contact on the ball compared to Chinese rubbers like the H3N, likely due to its softer topsheet.
This rubber offers excellent control over placement and trajectory, partly because it does not react excessively to spin. Another notable feature is its trajectory, which is particularly pronounced away from the table, especially on the allround classic, but requires effort to pick up the ball initially. The spin is high, comparable to the Vega Pro.
When used on the allround classic, the spin feels safe and controlled, while on the offensive S, it provides more speed and a longer trajectory. Compared to Euro rubbers, the Black Max offers improved linearity, while it differs from Chinese rubbers by being more elastic and dynamic.
This rubber is well-suited for an allround-offensive playing style that utilizes spin, placement, and speed. Enjoy your table tennis!
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