Non sensitive inverted rubber for blocking

After using short pips on both sides ( rakza po max fh and speedy soft dtecs 2.0 backhand)for a year I came to the conclusion that I want to switch back to inverted on one side. My backhand stroke is rather short and not so wristy when punching, so playing with inverted makes it easier to generate speed for me. Previously I have used tenergy 05 and 64 for 3.5 years with a small break of using rozena and bryce high speed for a few months. Since I got used to the Speedy Soft Dtecs recieving serves is so much easier and I don't want to lose this ability completely when switching back to inverted. FYi a few months ago I tried a tenergy like rubber on my  backhand and my lazy recieve game was absolutely crap as I could suddenly  feel the spin biting in my rubber again.

Edited by Skyline - 05/03/2020 at 4:06am

pingpongpaddy wrote: i would suggest sticking with sp and try moristo sp max. study mima ito using this rubber to play all the shots you describe. The reason is that inverted does not optimise a punching style but sp does. If you feel you lack speed study relaxing with your strokes and soft flexible grip Good luck

Gambler Reflectoid

pingpongpaddy wrote: Skyline wrote: pingpongpaddy wrote: i would suggest sticking with sp and try moristo sp max. study mima ito using this rubber to play all the shots you describe. The reason is that inverted does not optimise a punching style but sp does. If you feel you lack speed study relaxing with your strokes and soft flexible grip Good luck Thanks for your suggestion pingpongpaddy. I especially like your suggestion of trying a max short pips on my backhand. Maybe it's the most sensible solution for me being used to the speed produced by tenergy 2.1.  I did try the Nittaku Moristo SP in 1.8 thickness  being inspired by Mima ITO. I found it had a nice crisp feeling and ok speed. But it was a lot less disturbing then my speedy soft dtecs and also very inconsistent during blocks( maybe it's the vertical allignment or the thin sponge) it felt really weird, even though my regular speedy soft dtecs is really soft and quite thin aswell.  Another factor is that my backhand stroke is with a locked wrist ( that way i just have most control over my blocks) this is kind of like the opposite of mima ito. With inverted this worked with a closed angle and pressing down. With short pips this work with opening the angle and pressing forward.  I recently heard good things about Victas 101 being very disturbing and tricky. Maybe that's a good idea in max thickness? your wrist joint should be relaxed on bh counter punch adding a little topspin and taking the ball early. i dont know your level but i suggest think more of the words 'punch' and 'hit' rather than block. And dont bother with disturbing effects. leave that to yr opponents if they dont keep up with your speed. you should find a practice partner to develop yr counter 2 decent level players should be able to fast bh counter on one line 'forever. i played sp for years and never tried to disturb opponent just play fast if player loop at you learn to punch through it good luck

GeneralSpecific wrote: gnopgnipster wrote: Gambler Reflectoid Reflectoid is no longer legal. But to answer Skyline's question, if you want something fast, I think Stiga Mantra is a great choice, especially in 1.7mm

hinoki 1 ply is generally thought to be one of the best fast blades providing both great power on the drive with very good feeling in the short game.
in fact imho its only drawbacks are breakability and expense, especially as its usual to buy them in pairs if you are playing tournaments.
As i am a pensioner now i use yin-he galaxy ayous wood 1 ply as a ver cheap alternative (25-30 euros)

pingpongpaddy wrote: hinoki 1 ply is generally thought to be one of the best fast blades providing both great power on the drive with very good feeling in the short game. in fact imho its only drawbacks are breakability and expense, especially as its usual to buy them in pairs if you are playing tournaments. As i am a pensioner now i use yin-he galaxy ayous wood 1 ply as a ver cheap alternative (25-30 euros)