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    I haven't used it for long, so this'll be a simplified review.
    The sponge isn't as hard as I expected, and the ball-holding is outstanding, so I got a good impression of the control on topspin-type techniques and forehand chops.
    The topsheet is a little on the harder side, so pushes are easy to control and the bite is good too.
    I couldn't quite get the feel for putting spin on serves...
    The sponge is max thickness, so it was hard to put a lot of spin on it.

    It's not on the market yet, but this seems like a rubber that pairs better with a harder blade. My guess is
    my blade flexes a lot, so the ball stayed on too long and I couldn't get full speed and spin out of it.
    For a chopping blade, something hard for cutting like the Koji Matsushita Offensive would probably balance out well.
    Koji Matsushita Offensive + Ventus Speed + Curl P-4 sounds like it'd be a perfect match. You can get that whole set at Yamato Table Tennis, haha.

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    2013/08/27
    Overall
    9/10
    Speed
    6
    Spin
    6
    Control
    10

    Recomend racket DEFENSIVE WOOD NCT

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  • Grass D.tecS

    User review

    Let me say this upfront: if you're a chopper switching to long pips, it'll take a while to get used to. Glass D feels like it's in a whole different category from any long pips rubber I've used before
    If you're used to short pips for chopping, it won't feel that strange. Although the way the ball comes off is completely different.

    With long pips, keeping spin on the ball has traditionally required a fair amount of swing speed and technique, but with this rubber the spin just happens on its own. That said, if your swing speed is too slow the chop will float...
    Whatever spin the opponent puts on the ball gets used and sent right back at them. Conversely, if there's not much spin coming in, your chop won't have much bite on it either

    Over the table, pushes are tough until you get the knack for it. The ball flies fast and straight, giving you an aggressive shot, so it's worth practicing
    As long as you judge the incoming spin correctly, pushes give you very few mistakes too, so pushes are recommended as well!

    I'd recommend this to choppers running inverted rubber on both sides, or inverted on one side and short pips on the other, when they switch to long pips!
    There's nothing quite like Glass D out there, so if you like the feel of this rubber, it can become an incredibly powerful weapon right away!
    On the other hand, if you're a chopper who's used long pips from the start, be prepared - getting used to it in just a month or so seems tough.

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    2013/08/27
    Overall
    7/10
    Speed
    5
    Spin
    8
    Control
    6

    Recomend racket DEFENSIVE WOOD NCT

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  • Defense Pro

    User review

    Forehand rubber: VS>401 1.5mm
    Backhand rubber: Curl P-4, thin

    It's quite heavy, and the spin on chops is plenty. Driving is tough with the 401 on the forehand, but I think you could rally just fine with other tension rubbers.

    Since the blade is soft and heavy, chopping with long pips is very easy, but I think dead-ball chops are difficult.

    It's said to be the successor to the Matsushita Pro Model, but I didn't really get that impression. The Defence Pro is a bit harder and bouncier. Also, the grip is just slightly thicker.

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    2013/08/18
    Overall
    5/10
    Speed
    8
    Spin
    6
    Control
    4
    Touch
    6
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  • DEFENSIVE WOOD NCT

    User review

    The bounce isn't too strong, so it holds even powerful shots down well.
    Since the blade is thin, it flexes a lot, so when you get a solid hit in, you can produce a plenty powerful drive. As you'd expect from STIGA, the feel is pleasant and the control is spot-on!

    My unit weighs 83g, making it a lighter chop racket. The blade shape is on the larger side — it feels like the throat area is a bit narrower than the Defplay Senso's, with a bit more length.

    As for the grip, the straight handle is standard thickness but a bit thick, and the flared handle is quite thick — about the same as the one Chen Weixing uses.
    I use the flared grip myself, but note that it's not JTTA-approved.

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    2013/08/18
    Overall
    8/10
    Speed
    6
    Spin
    5
    Control
    8
    Touch
    10

    Recommend rubber(Front) Skyline 2 NEO

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  • Feint Long III

    User review

    A quick comparison of Feint Long III (hereafter "Feint") and Curl P-4 (hereafter "P-4")

    Chop
    Spin amount: P-4 > Feint
    Control: Feint > P-4
    Handling smashes: Feint = P-4
    Handling no-spin balls: Feint > P-4

    Receive
    Push: Feint = P-4
    Short push: P-4 > Feint
    Flick: P-4 > Feint

    With Feint, it's hard to throw your opponent off with variation, and scoring off receives or variation chops is tough, but it really excels at simply chopping the ball back!
    I'd recommend it for people who don't want to mess up handling smashes or no-spin balls!

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    2013/08/28
    Overall
    7/10
    Speed
    1
    Spin
    1
    Control
    9
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