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    1. Zhang Jike ZLC
      Racket

      Zhang Jike ZLC

      A model with ZL-Carbon; powerful attack as well as the soft feeling are major features, high reac...
    2. DIGNICS 05
      Rubber (Front)

      DIGNICS 05

    3. Rakza X
      Rubber (Back)

      Rakza X

      RAKZA X table tennis rubber from Yasaka is the latest addition to the popular and highly successf...

User review

  • HURRICANE PRO Ⅲ TURBO ORANGE

    User review

    With the switch to plastic balls, spin dropped overall, so I've gone with a tacky rubber on my forehand. I'd used Pro 3 in the past, and from reading reviews I got the impression this one was easier to handle than Pro 3. Once I actually tried it: ① the sponge sinks in more easily than Hurricane NEO3, and that grip lets you hit with more of a tension-rubber feel; ② it bounces noticeably better than Pro3 or normal Hurricane; ③ compared to Pro3 it feels like it's dropped off slightly, but it still has that classic high Hurricane spin and that signature Hurricane wobble after it bounces on the opponent's side — overall a really good impression. It's easy to handle and good, similar to Hurricane NEO3 blue sponge, but compared to blue sponge, Pro3 Turbo Orange has a slower initial speed, lower spin, and the rubber itself is heavier. That said, blue sponge is expensive, and both its tackiness and its tuning effect have a limited lifespan, so if you want to keep re-gluing before every match, Pro3 Turbo Orange makes sense cost-wise. Also, since blue sponge doesn't come in red, I thought it could be fun to try both sides in Pro3 Turbo Orange, or red Pro3 Turbo Orange with black blue sponge — I want to try that going forward. Definitely give it a shot. Let's click "buy" on the red one~!

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    2017/12/19
    Overall
    8/10
    Speed
    7
    Spin
    8
    Control
    9
    Hardness Little hard

    Recomend racket FORTIUS FT ver.D

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  • Spin Art

    User review

    I used this on my B side.
    I bought it because the manufacturer's listed spin value is on par with Tenergy 05, and it uses a spring sponge.
    What I liked:
    - The reassurance of being able to fully overwrite spin on every technique during receive - push, chiquita, and B-side drive
    - Backhand drive spin that's as high as Tenergy 05
    - Amazing compatibility with a ZLC blade!
    Using a ZLC blade made it much easier to flat-hit floating balls. It doesn't fly as much as Tenergy, and receives stay stable thanks to the high spin - it's fantastic! I think this is a hidden gem of a rubber. Its rally strength is proven, and you can easily score points with short flat hits. It's also not as expensive as Tenergy, so I'd definitely recommend giving it a try.

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    2017/10/30
    Overall
    9/10
    Speed
    7
    Spin
    9
    Control
    9
    Hardness Little hard

    Recomend racket Mizutani Jun ZLC

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  • FORTIUS FT ver.D

    User review

    I bought this expecting that having DUAL WEB in the outer layer would widen the sweet spot for backhand techniques.
    The grip is ST. Once I bought it and used it, there were 3 ways it exceeded expectations in a good way.
    1. The blade weighs 88g. I got lucky and got one lighter than the maker's stated spec!
    2. Blocking is incredibly stable. Maybe thanks to the 7 plies plus special material, even when I just stick my paddle out and let the ball hit it, it still goes in. Up to now I was using an ALC blade so I had a lot of overshoots, but the 7 layers of wood really seem to absorb the impact, and my rallying got stronger.
    3. The match with tacky rubber is divine! With Hurricane NEO3 blue sponge, 2.15mm, 40° on the forehand, I don't feel like I'm going to miss a drive at all. On top of that, it really snaps off the blade! I've never known a blade this versatile in combination with tacky rubber.
    And of course, as expected, the sweet spot is wide for backhand techniques too.
    The greatness I felt using it made me decide on it as my main blade right away. It overlapped with a tournament so I only got about one practice session in before playing, but I still managed to win, and I didn't feel any stress with the blade at all. It's a wonderful blade. I imagine it'll also pair well with the Q3, releasing in October.

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    2017/09/24
    Overall
    10/10
    Speed
    10
    Spin
    10
    Control
    9
    Touch
    10
    Hardness Little hard

    Recommend rubber(Front) NEO HURRICANE 3

    Recommend rubber(Back) Spin Art

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  • Mizutani Jun ZLC

    User review

    I'd been using the Mizutani SZLC for about six months before this, and I bought this one as a backup. When I used the SZLC in a match, it bounced so much I couldn't receive properly, so after that I switched my main racket to the Fortius FT ver. D for matches. Once my backhand-side technique and receiving got reasonably stable, I pulled out the ZLC for a change of pace, put the same Hurricane NEO Blue Sponge on the forehand as my main racket, and on the backhand went with Spin Art with the bounce toned down. And it was great! Since it's a bouncy racket, rubbers that let you put a lot of spin on the ball suit it well! With Blue Sponge I can keep good spin on my serves and loop drives, and since the backhand is Spin Art, I can hit spin-heavy drives and chiquitas even when I drop my contact point low. Once I get into a rally, it's mine! My backhand smash-drive lands over and over! I just have to focus on getting the ball in, and apparently the ball comes at my opponent in such a straight line that it's hard for them to counter. This is a real rival to my main racket! My main racket can handle delicate short-game play, but with the ZLC, the backhand hit in a rally is the deciding blow! Both are great rackets that are hard to choose between!

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    2017/11/04
    Overall
    9/10
    Speed
    10
    Spin
    8
    Control
    7
    Touch
    9
    Hardness Little soft

    Recommend rubber(Front) NEO HURRICANE 3

    Recommend rubber(Back) Spin Art

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  • Forutiusu FT

    User review

    I used to use the Jun Mizutani ZLC, but it bounced too much and made receives and the short game unstable, so I bought this one looking for more stability there.

    There are three good points.
    1. The feel is soft and you get a real sense of gripping the ball. I think that gives a sense of security when hitting forehand drives. Even with Hurricane NEO on it, the feel stays soft, so it also pairs well with tacky rubbers.
    2. As expected, the short game and receives come out reliably. Stops and pushes almost never pop up. That said, because the feel is soft, it takes some courage to really commit to a heavy backspin shot since it feels like it might fly off.
    3. You don't get overpowered on blocks or drives, so you get stronger in rallies. Blocks especially are very stable. Even just touching the ball can be enough to get it in.

    One last point — it's a somewhat heavy blade, so make sure it doesn't cause problems with your backhand or switching direction. If that's not an issue for you, it's a blade with great value for money that I highly recommend.

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    2017/10/01
    Overall
    7/10
    Speed
    7
    Spin
    5
    Control
    8
    Touch
    6
    Hardness Soft

    Recommend rubber(Front) NEO HURRICANE 3

    Recommend rubber(Back) ROZENA

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