tobimame's profile
| Gender | Male |
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| Age | U40 |
| Experience | 4〜5 years |
User review
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2021/01/29
The sponge is just slightly harder than GTT40, and I think that small difference is what makes it more versatile.
It gives you a decent amount of speed, and thanks to the spin-friendly topsheet, you can hit pretty good drives. Pushes and the short game are stable, and serves cut reasonably well too. On the other hand, as other reviewers have mentioned, it tends to get pushed around by heavy shots and is affected by your opponent's spin, so blocks can be hard to keep under control.
Once you've experienced a step-up tension rubber (like Hexer, Rakza, or Super Ventus), this can feel a bit lacking, but the value for money is excellent. I'd call this a standard rubber that covers everything from a beginner's first rubber to intermediate level.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Recomend racket TIMBER 5 OFF
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2021/01/29
It's a classic go-to for beginners, but nowadays something like andro's GTT is easier to use and cheaper too, and I think it would let a beginner build the form and feel suited to modern table tennis better.
I felt the Sriver series is actually more of a niche-fit rubber - pairing it with an off-beat rubber or using it for chopping, that kind of thing. You could turn the fact that it's fairly affected by the opponent's spin to your advantage, using a receive that keeps some of that spin on it to induce mistakes. Also, if you like a soft feel on contact, you'll probably love it.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
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2021/02/06
I use it on both forehand and backhand. For its hardness, it has a lot of push-through power once it grabs the ball, and the ball has good extension.
I have it on a blade with a hard surface, and I think that's probably a good match. On a blade with good ball-holding, it seems like it might grab the ball too much, causing power loss or getting overpowered by the opponent's spin.
Of course, the grip on the ball is beyond complaint. The loop drive gets plenty of spin, and the speed drive is easy to vary between a high arc and a low trajectory. The short game is stable too, and spin serves are easy to put a lot of spin on.
Depending on the user's physicality and blade, but up to intermediate level, I think this rubber combines plenty of power with ease of use. On top of being this good, it's also cheap, and I'm happy that it's lightweight too — 43g after cutting at 1.9 thickness!Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
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2020/08/07
Here are my impressions after a month of use.
The control is the best I've had. Cross-court shots from close to mid-distance go exactly at the angle and trajectory I want, and you still get decent speed, so attacking feels great.
Where opinions will differ is spin and feel. Topspin drives are great, but the slightly thicker grip might be awkward for some people during the short game or serving. The softer feel is also something people may be split on.
For me, the smooth material and slightly thicker grip fit my hand perfectly, but I'd personally prefer a feel with quicker ball release and a sharper, harder click. The basic performance is excellent, and factoring in the nice design too, I think it offers great value for money.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little soft
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2021/01/29
I think this is a solid standard rubber, great for beginners to lower intermediate players, and good value for money too. It has no bad habits and is easy to control, spin grips pretty well, and you can pull off topspin drives and pushes with a good amount of rotation. That said, it's hard to generate real power, the shots feel light, and the speed on flat hits and counters is a bit lacking. Maybe because it only comes in 1.6mm thick, it also tends to lose out against an opponent's powerful shots. I think once you get to a certain skill level, it'll start to feel lacking. If you're going with GTT, I think you might as well start with the 45 right away.
Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Soft
Recomend racket TIMBER 5 OFF
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