Tenergy 19 review

http://youtu.be/dUBxQ5dteVo

Edited by jpenmaster - 03/03/2021 at 10:36am

interesting! I recently switched to T05 on the BH back from D09c and it was refreshing how much easier (physically) it was to do quality BH loops with it. But the T05 pushes are just horrendous, any kind of slight misjudgment and it's gonna pop up for an easy kill for the opponent. But I guess it more than makes up for this by having such easy to execute chiquitas. I wonder if T19 is going to be better in this regard (pushes)...

SmackDAT wrote: blahness wrote: interesting! I recently switched to T05 on the BH back from D09c and it was refreshing how much easier (physically) it was to do quality BH loops with it. But the T05 pushes are just horrendous, any kind of slight misjudgment and it's gonna pop up for an easy kill for the opponent. But I guess it more than makes up for this by having such easy to execute chiquitas. I wonder if T19 is going to be better in this regard (pushes)... So much for simping for H3 unboosted eh? ;)

RDinTN wrote: TTD has a nice video review of T19 and Timo will be posting one on his podcast soon. After @ 6 hours of use on my BH and on the ChoreiKing ZLC here is what I've found; Very consistant and predictable at the table (push, drops, blocks and flicks), mid-distance looping is okay. Farther away from the table - it just isn't fast enough to "kill" a weak loop like T05. If given the choice to play T19 or T05 in a 10 person RR where I'm seeded in the middle, I'd likely go with T19. If I'm the bottom player, maybe T05 - as I might want to try to end points quicker. Overall it is very balanced and better mannered than T05. Imho it seems like a blend of T05 (general feel) and T05FX (control).

I’ll be testing T19 out this weekend on a Harimoto ALC .  I’ve been switching back and fourth between T05, D05 and D09C lately . T05 is so easy at generating speed and spin but it’s not the best in the short and serve return game. D09C is great in the short and service return game but requires a lot more effort to generate speed. D05 is probably the most balanced  I just wish it was as easy to play as T05 in the open rally . Hopefully T19 offers ease of power/spin production with added control.

notfound123 wrote: Timo is a great salesman. "it's great for nearly everyone."  "step back, and you can finish points with a powerful shot"       I am sure this rubber would be good for some folks but whether it passes the pros test and we see it used by the top 100, time will tell. I personally doubt it as everyone seems to be moving to hard or hard/sticky variants.

It's not so important in the grand scheme of things, but Butterfly have Jon Person, Gustavo Tsuboi and Eric Jouti on their list of pros who are using T19.  In case pro use makes any difference to anyone. 

Kirill Gerasimenko uses T19 on his FH too... He's a top 50. So we have a handful of people so far

AndySmith wrote: It's not so important in the grand scheme of things, but Butterfly have Jon Person, Gustavo Tsuboi and Eric Jouti on their list of pros who are using T19.  In case pro use makes any difference to anyone.

Most all the pros rubbers are tuned. Either by themselves or the factory.

SmackDAT wrote: GeneralSpecific wrote: notfound123 wrote: Timo is a great salesman. "it's great for nearly everyone."  "step back, and you can finish points with a powerful shot"       I am sure this rubber would be good for some folks but whether it passes the pros test and we see it used by the top 100, time will tell. I personally doubt it as everyone seems to be moving to hard or hard/sticky variants.  He chose his words very carefully. This rubber is not for him and is not for professional players of his caliber. How can you say that by judging one player's preference? Not everyone using 09c?

I played with it a limited time and played against it a lot more. I specifically liked the ball holding capability when I played with it. It was not on my blade, but it still felt pretty nice.

Jackcerry wrote: how can you tell this tenergy has no spin while the topsheet is exactly the same of other tenergys?

Edited by Zwill - 08/21/2021 at 5:43am

ashishsharmaait wrote: Having used T19 for some time on the FH, I disagree with some of the reviewers that it is softer or has lesser spin. The top-end speed and spin might be a bit difficult to access compared to T05, but it is there. The main advantages are: 1. Low effort for counter and counter topspins on FH. 2. Good short game 3. Great counter topspin game, especially close and mid-distance 4. Easy to reach 80% of top end speed and spin. 5. Safe play, more linear compared to T05 Main disadvantages: 1. 80% of top end speed is easy to reach but the remaining 20% requires more hand speed compared to T05 2. Arc is a little bit flatter as compared to T05, but higher than T80. The topsheet is a bit stiffer than other versions. It does not play as good on outer carbon blades like TB ALC compared to Innerforce or softer blades. I have tried it on TB ALC, Xiom Vega Pro and Carbonado 45. Works great of XVP and C45. For those complaining about the lack of power on FH, please try in it on a soft inner or outer carbon blade.