Rasant Powersponge vs. Classic Rubbers

Jon Schroeder Asked 10 years ago

Hi Jeff and Alois,

I was wondering if Andro's new Rasant Powersponge was a good rubber for beginners. I have heard that the softer sponge provides excellent control which is good for beginners, right? The speed level doesn't seem too high, and I can get the rubber in 1.9 mm sponge. What worries me is the fact that it is a tensor rubber. Are tensors bad for beginners?

Another question that I have is why classic rubbers make such good beginner rubbers? Is it due to their unforgiving nature, or just their excellent control qualities?

Thanks in Advance,                                                                                                                                                                   Jon

Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago

Hi Jon,

I think the Rasant Powersponge probably isn’t great for beginners.  It will still be too fast.  I would go with Mark V or Sriver or something along those lines.  The classic rubbers are a bit slower which gives better control