Advantage of tacky rubbers

Dhruv Maniar Asked 11 years ago

I was wondering what is the advantage of tacky rubbers ober non tacky ones?Will it help to return the ball with a loop from a lower height than usual non tacky ones?Does the ball spend more time on the bat in tacky ones?  What kind of sponge should accompany a tacky rubber for mad spin?thanks.

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Dhruv,

It is just a matter of preference.  You can do most of the things with non sticky rubber as with sticky rubber.

Usually the tacky rubbers have harder sponges.  Again it is a matter of what you like.  I quite like a tacky surface with a softer sponge.