Yasaka MarkV M2 vs MarkV XS

I am looking for a new Forehand rubber to be use with normal glue, No speed glue. So I have been browsing and very interested in these two Yasaka rubber. Has anybody tried it?

Which one is more suitable for Forehand?

How does these two rubber compare on:

1. Serving?
2. Short game?
3. Loop and Drive? This is probably the most important part since my Fh emphasize much on looping and driving the ball..

Many thanks in advance on your inputs..

dragon kid wrote: I am looking for a new Forehand rubber to be use with normal glue, No speed glue. So I have been browsing and very interested in these two Yasaka rubber. Has anybody tried it? Which one is more suitable for Forehand? How does these two rubber compare on: 1. Serving? 2. Short game? 3. Loop and Drive? This is probably the most important part since my Fh emphasize much on looping and driving the ball.. Many thanks in advance on your inputs..

M2 is faster and spinier than XS.
M2 is better for short game on the table due to the sponge hardness.
M2 36-37deg
XS 33-34deg

Hercules

Yasaka MarkV M2 vs MarkV XS ....ntoing used!

Hercules wrote: M2 36-37deg

Btw, i did some searching and on one Australia website, they say ha M2 has a 48 degree sponge..
I am a bit confuse here.. anybody can confirm whether the the sponge hardness is 38 degree or 48 degree?

I got the info. from the following site: http://www.yasaka.fr/fr/article-pryde_stockage_energie-183.html

Mark V       40-45
Mark V-XS  40-45
Mark V-M2  45-50

the sponge hardness seem to be function of the sponge thickness as noted in a previous post.

I've used Mark V-XS and M2 (2mm) for cpen backhand for rpb and i find XS to have much better control. To get performance out of the M2 I have to hit it relatively flat and then turn over quickly with the wrist. I think XS has better control and better spin capabilities; but, if you need more power M2 (with flat trajectory) would be better.

I would second that for Pryde I just got it and it's a lot of fun to play with on my FH with quite a bit of control and lot of sound. Less work required than 999 National but not as fast.

Thanks for all the input guys.. I am staying away from the in built glue effect rubbers for awhile (Pryde and co). Because i just don't feel like they are the same with a glue up rubber. I have trouble producing heavy spin with these rubbers and it hurts my game when i tried them.
I think I am leaning towards M2, I really like hard sponge rubber for my Forehand, probably because I use H3 for awhile. But without glue H3 just feel so slow and lack the kicks needed to finish off the rally..

i liked m2 better than xs

M2 is faster than the original mark v but not spinnier, the XS is spinnier and softer. M2's sponge is about 40ish.. i wouldnt choose the M2 since it dies easily and i think if you want faster than a mark v choose xtend

because xtend is much better in terms of speed and spin compared to m2 besides the control is good too and it loops well way past behind m2