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I used this cheap rubber in my first setup with a Tuttle Nightmare blade and Yinhe Mercury on the backhand. It is very suitable for the forehand, offering the right throw angle for me and performing exceptionally well on hard blades.
However, the tackiness wears off quickly. Once it has worn down, the rubber becomes exceedingly fast. I can execute heavy loops without much effort, and it really feels comparable to Tenergy 90.
One thing to note is to avoid applying too much force when hitting, as the ball frequently goes out if struck too forcefully. On the other hand, it chops very well and can generate heavy backspins. This rubber is great for those who seek speed in their shots.
This rubber performs very well; however, it simply does not suit my blade. I definitely agree with other reviewers that the throw angle is high and the spin production is impressive. Unfortunately, the tackiness fades away very quickly, and after just a few sessions, it becomes comparable to a standard European tensor rubber.
Interestingly, I initially paired this rubber with Mars II, placing it on the forehand side due to its tacky surface. However, once the tacky effect wore off, I realized that this rubber is actually faster than Mars II. As a result, I moved it to the backhand side to take advantage of its speed.
I must disagree with the speed ratings provided, as I found this rubber to be slower than Mars II, which is why I purchased it in the first place. I feel misled and have been left dissatisfied because of that. Even the seller informed me that it is slower than Mars II. Consequently, I rated it a 10 to somewhat mitigate the overall score; yet my true rating for speed would be around 9.0.
Nonetheless, this rubber remains a great choice for beginner and amateur-level players who need an extra boost in their shots away from the table, particularly on the backhand side.
This rubber needs to be paired with the right racket. I really like it on the Yinhe N4! When installed correctly on the right racket, this rubber produces incredibly high-speed loops that can catch the edge of the table.
However, it requires frequent cleaning. Water works well for this purpose; it effectively removes dust and restores the tackiness. If your smashing loops start to fly over the table, it’s probably time for a quick clean.
Overall, this is one of my favorite rubbers so far.
Good rubber for forehand (FH), especially with a backhand (BH) when using a soft or medium sponge. It works well on HRT Red Crystal Carbon and HRT Clipper blades.
Fast, spinny, high throw, medium tacky… and cheap!
I’m ordering more of this rubber for my other paddles because it works exceptionally well on my forehand. Currently, I’m using it on a Donic Waldner Ultra Carbon blade, and I have found that it offers more spin and speed than both Moon and Hurricane N3.
Update: It didn’t perform as well on less stiff blades, but I still love it on the Donic Ultra Carbon.
Update 2: I glued it to a Butterfly TB ALC, and it works like a charm! The rubber provides good speed, spin, and excellent control for my backhand loops.
I tried this rubber for three hours on the forehand side of my Yinhe T-11 Off blade last night. I have it in red, and it started off tacky and very grippy. However, as the training session progressed, it lost some of its grip but retained its speed and spin potential.
Looping was easy, and it produced excellent topspins. The rubber offered good control and was a nice combination for forehand attacking on my new T-11 blade. After training, I cleaned the rubber with foam cleaner, and the tackiness returned.
I believe that regular cleaning, ideally after each game, is necessary to maintain its grippy tackiness. Thumbs up from me—I liked this rubber very much!
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