Gk-2-Amarum's profile
| Gender | Male |
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| Age | U40 |
| Experience | More than 20 years |
User review
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2017/01/15
As a longtime fan of penhold loopers and the Speed series, I just had to try this one out, so I bought it.
Holding it... the FL grip felt a bit thin, and I could feel some thickness to it. It was slightly heavier than I expected. With Blue Fire rubber (thickness 2.0) on both sides, it came to 191g.
When I actually hit with it... the feel on a backhand half-volley was so pleasant! It felt like I could freely stop the ball short or send it deep, whichever I wanted.
My pushes weren't very stable, but that's just because I'm not very good. Still, they cut through nicely.
Also, feeling a bit awkward controlling my forehand with the slim grip is more of a personal issue.
The feel is the best! It felt like the moment the ball touched the blade, it would naturally arc through the air and drop onto the table.
It has that sharp "katsu!" sound, while still giving a real sense of holding the ball — truly a "that's Mr. Darker for you!" kind of blade.
I really love this blade.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little hard
Recommend rubber(Front) TENERGY 05
Recommend rubber(Back) Rakza X
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2017/08/07
R47 felt a bit hard to me, so I tried going down in hardness. Sure enough, this one gives more stable distance. It's very easy to use. The ball sinks in nicely, and the arc on topspin drives comes out a little higher. Hitting flat also felt easier, though that might mean the ball is also easier for the opponent to return.
This suits players who rally without backing too far away from the table. I'd recommend it for the backhand. As for value for money, I'd say it's just okay, maybe a bit middling.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Recomend racket LIBERTA SYNERGY
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2017/08/06
The inner-build "Liberta Synergy" felt so good that I couldn't resist trying the outer-build "Plus" version - it was an impulse buy.
The blade size, the slightly slim grip, the slight thickness - all exactly the same as the inner version.
When I actually hit with it... the shock absorption and rebound of the new "Izanas Carbon" material come through much more clearly than on the inner version! The way it wraps the ball at the moment of impact and then snaps it back out instantly is honestly something none of the special materials before this have had. "The hitting surface is like a trampoline" is the comparison that fits best. Power drives feel unbelievably good! Attacking shots hit with a "connecting" mindset fly out fast, so it takes some getting used to. Blocks and stops are, oddly enough, easy to do! That's the overall impression.
As for ease of use, the inner version wins, but if you want to feel the appeal of Izanas, go with the Plus. If you have the skill to match the blade's performance, it's an exceptional piece of equipment. Well done, Darker!
(Addendum) It seems a tension rubber with a harder sponge suits it best. You get both stability in the short game and power on your drives at the same time!Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
Recommend rubber(Front) BLUESTORM Z1 TURBO
Recommend rubber(Back) BLUESTORM Z1 TURBO
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2017/05/03
Tenergy 05's outstanding performance goes without saying, but this feels like it dials the power back a bit and makes it easier to handle. Personally I'd put it in the same category as 05FX, in which case this is way better value. The drive's arc is a bit higher and lands stably in the court. I liked how the soft topsheet lets the ball sink in nicely for a solid feel on contact. It's also easy to control in the short game.
If you're trying tension rubber for the first time, I think it's good to go Vega Euro first, then this one, rather than jumping straight to Tenergy.
By the way, the sponge's "Rose" color is genuinely beautiful, and it looks stylish paired with Rasanter's "Green." It'd be a shame to hide it under the side tape.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
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2017/08/06
This rubber is amazing! For someone like me on a mission to find a "Tenergy substitute that isn't ridiculously overpriced," this is the best one out there!
It's lighter than the Bluefire series and the speed is outstanding! The way the ball sinks in and just snaps back out is addictive. It felt like it had the softness and ease of use of Rasant R42, combined with the speed of an R47. That said, the shot quality might be slightly lighter than the Bluefire series.
Still, I'm blown away that I got this level of performance for under 4000 yen tax included! How can this rubber be this cheap? Isn't this the number one rubber for value for money? Donic, you guys are amazing!Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Recomend racket LIBERTA SYNERGY PLUS
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