Victas V > 22 Double Extra

I first tried V>22 on FH on several blades (Andro Gauzy SL, JRE, BS1, Joola Nobilis), but I always ended up with too many missed shots, so I was quite disappointed by this rubber (especially considering the price).

Then I tried it on BH on an outer carbon blade (Tibhar VSU) and it’s amazing! It’s not tacky but very grippy, and the sponge is quite easy to engage thanks to the soft sheet. It feels softer than stated, but the sponge isn’t bouncy. It has a linear response with many gears. My BH has much improved compared to V>15 Extra. Tops are now fast, spinny, precise, and hard to send back. Overall, it’s faster and spinnier than V>15, with better control than MX-P. It’s more linear than K3, and softer and easier to play with than V>20. It’s very similar to R53 but more durable (doesn’t shrink after a couple of weeks like R53).

My rating is FH 9.0, BH 10.0 (so average 9.5). It’s one of my favorite BH rubbers, but other people might prefer to use it on FH, or both.

Finally, a professional rubber that can be mastered if you are an advanced player.

Tibhar Evolution ALC

I use the Tibhar Evolution ALC with maximum thickness and black color on my backhand. It offers excellent spin, with some power at mid-distance (less than the Tenergy 05 with 2.1mm thickness). It provides stable blocks and is less sensitive to incoming spin. The rubber has good control in pushes and a solid grip for chikita shots. It also spins well against choppers and defenders.

The Evolution ALC has various gears, and its touch is unique compared to the Tenergy 05. It offers a great feel in the short game. While it doesn’t have the immense power of the Tenergy 05, D05, D80, or T05H, it is a reliable rubber for players seeking to incorporate variety in their game. Its forgiving nature during matches is an added advantage, as it is not overly bouncy.

Reviewed on off- blade, FH MX-D max (52gr), BH V22 max (49gr). I played a long time with V15 extra max (48gr) on both sides and searched for an improvement in terms of spin with the same feeling.

Firstly, this is not an improvement of V15, but a new rubber. It feels closer to Tenergy 05: good mechanical grip, hardness 45° (definitely not 50°), bouncy but more linear than T05 (less than V15). It is more spin-sensitive than V15, which is why the feeling is different, but not as sensitive as T05.

In comparison with V15 extra: it is faster, bouncier, slightly more spin-sensitive, much more grippy, much better for service, and the same on block/short game/flick. The throw angle is too high for my FH because I play close to the table, but it will be very suitable for mid-distance players.

I tried it in max Hammond Z2, V22, and MX-D: speed MX-D >= V22 > Z2; grip V22 >> MX-D >> Z2; service V22 >> Z2 > MX-D; short game Z2> V22 >= MX-D; first topspin V22 > MX-D >> Z2; block Z2 >> V22 = MX-D; counter topspin MX-D >>> V22 > Z2.

This is a very good forehand (FH) rubber. I have tested many rubbers, and this one has a lot of control despite being so fast. Opening backspin balls is easy. Creating topspin is easy. Countering spin is very easy. Even fishing from behind works well. For me, this is the rubber that will stay on my racket for a long time.

It is not tacky as some people may say. Instead, it is very grippy. It does not feel hard, which I think is because of the soft top layer. I play the blue version in 2.0mm. It is fast enough for me. I have played about 10 hours with it, so I don’t know if the durability is okay yet.

Victas provides an excellent rubber in this product. It is a very good rubber.

This rubber has a very linear trajectory, producing a lot of spin. It is not particularly sensitive to incoming spin.

2. Update: I’ve waited a long time to learn something about the weight of this rubber. Thanks to GP 418 :-D

Facts: black rubber, 2.0 mm, 105 g in original packaging, 69 g uncut. Cut to 157 x 150 mm, 48 g. For now, the rubber glues (with VOC glue) on my Stuor Professional Long 5 (inner layer) blade.

Result: The game feeling is too soft and indirect. The specified degree of hardness of 50 degrees is questionable for me - it feels much softer! Control and spin were very, very good, but I didn’t oddly enough really get pressure into the ball. (This rubber reminded me of the V>11. :-/ )

Next, I glued the rubber on to my Stuor Nobilis ZLC Hinoki. An acquaintance of mine, who plays a few classes up (1800 TTR, Germany) was absolutely smitten with the rubber. However, for me, the combination was too fast.

Conclusion: this rubber has huge potential and is absolutely recommended. …but the right combination of rubber and blade is essential. - unfortunately, I haven’t found it for myself yet! Addendum: the V>22 is the fastest 2.0 mm rubber I’ve ever played!

I purchased this 2.0 rubber from Amazon Japan and am currently using it on a Ma Lin Carbon FH. Within days of gluing, the edges started to break and after 5 to 6 days, pieces began to come loose. This is my only complaint about the rubber.

Despite this issue, its performance is excellent, offering ideal spin, speed, and control. I am seeking advice on how to properly glue the rubber to prevent further edge damage. I initially used Butterfly glue but have since acquired DHS glue, which I intend to use on the backup V22 MAX rubber.

I am testing the LGY ALC on my FH. It is very powerful, spinny, and has good control for blocking. It is an amazing rubber!