Rubber selection
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Greg Carroll Asked 12 years ago
I am trying to decide what is best for me for a bat. I had decided on the Tenergy 05 FX for both sides when I read several reviews that said the Xiom Sigma Europe was all around a better rubber. I was surprised to hear this since I had previously thought that the Tenergy 05 was considered to be the best rubber in general. Have you used this rubber? Would you say that it is worth the risk to try this new rubber, or stick with the Tenergy?
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Greg,
I haven't tried this rubber so can't really give you a good opinion.
Tenergy 05 is a good rubber but you need to control to be able to be able to play with it. The top players use it because they have that control.
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Ji-Soo Woo Posted 12 years ago
Tenergy 05 and 05 fx are great rubbers. But you also have to consider cost. If you don't mind shelling out $80 per sheet that's okay otherwise long term it might be better to find a substitute. There are a lot if rubbers out there that will let you play your game. Don't waste your time however lookin for that perfect rubber.
andrew brand Posted 12 years ago
i have experienced sigma, it is a lovely rubber as are all the xiom rubbers. probably not far off the speed and definitely the spin of tenergy. xiom are also rumoured to last much longer than tenergy and be cheaper. i use omega iv and vega, both europe versions. i love them.