Tenergy in 1.9

I had played with 1.9mm T05 on FH and it does not seem to be fast and spinny as 2.1.  And the weight is not that much different either.

However, I also had played 2.1 mm T64 on BH before and just tried 1.7mm T64 last night.  1.7mm T64 seems to be enough for chopping, blocking, and loop once in a while.  However, the weight is significantly lighter.
 

ThaiLe wrote: I had played with 1.9mm T05 on FH and it does not seem to be fast and spinny as 2.1.  And the weight is not that much different either. However, I also had played 2.1 mm T64 on BH before and just tried 1.7mm T64 last night.  1.7mm T64 seems to be enough for chopping, blocking, and loop once in a while.  However, the weight is significantly lighter.

I've never looked, but I never thought that T65 would even be available in 1.7!  Wow.  It's supposed to be this crazy fast and spinny sponge for the aggressive offensive players, then I hear it's available in 1.7.

Does it come in anything smaller...?

IAmI wrote: I couldn't really tell much/any difference on the BH so I kept 1.9 as it cuts 2 or 3 grams off the overall weight.

That is almost the case with me too. The difference in speed is so small that it really does not matter. Hence, I just continued with 1.9 on BH. I still have one of my blades with 1.9 on both sides. Occasionally, as I pick that one, I can hardly tell the difference.

Swiffers wrote: I've never looked, but I never thought that T65 would even be available in 1.7!  Wow.  It's supposed to be this crazy fast and spinny sponge for the aggressive offensive players, then I hear it's available in 1.7. Does it come in anything smaller...?

Even skinny sponges like to loop! 

blockfast wrote: what about the difference in spin looping capability etc? Is that noticeably different with 1.9?

Spin is more noticeable compared to speed. So, naturally, looping is better as well particularly because you can now loop a little harder. That is precisely the reason I switched to 2.1 on my forehand. Since, I only tend to open with flicks from my backhand (not a big BH looper), never bothered to switch it on BH. But when I get my next set of rubbers, I am likely to get all 2.1 both for FH and BH.

2.1 on both sides feels heavier than 1.9, maybe cause weight and aerodynamics and mental. They play very very very similar. If you were blindfolded and hit with both, I bet you wouldn't be able to tell.
2.1 may be a tad spinner than 1.9, very very close though. Also a little tad more dwell. When you are loop killing very hard, 2.1 feels little better.
All in all, they are pretty much the same rubber. My advice to you, choose the size depending on your blade. For example, if you have a thick blade get 1.9. And if you have a blade that is too thin for you hands, go 2.1.

IamI you seem arrogant to me too so dont worry. Now I am in a bad mood, due to your  baseless post.

Would you please weigh your Tenergy 1.9 before you cut it, and let us know.

OK

Is '64 good for mid-distance hitting or spinning?

hmmm

It's not good to see people having arrogant statements (IAmI).
bozbrisvegas spent so much time, through many posts, writing interesting things about the Tenergys. Respect folks, respect.
By the way, i think Tenergy 2.1 is definitely better for carbon blades.

I played with the 05 and 64 1.9 today

blockfast wrote: OK I have now used this for about a month. I have found the balsacarbo x5 with Tenergy 1.9 is a great combination for close to the table players It is light, crisp on the flat hits�and spinny for the loops Overthetable loops on the forehand 05 are exceptionally spinny and the pick up is exceptional. Pushes and digs have great control on this blade Smashes and loop drives are very fast. With 1.9 I don't have any problem with smashing with the 05 Blocking and driving with 64 on the backhand is again great. Serving with either is great The only weakness I have found so far is passive�blocking with the 05 which can spin up very easily if you can't get a very horizontal�blade. �If you can get a counter hit in you are fine. So all in all a combination I would recommend I will certainly be sticking with it for a while �

Thanks blockfast for the great reviews!

I do have a couple of questions: In your earlier post you had stated that when you first tried to use the rubbers, you started with the 05 on your forehand and within half an hour switched to have the 64 on your forehand. You stated the reasons that you liked the 64 better on your forehand but didn't state why you didn't initially like the 05 on your forehand. Could you elaborate on that?

Now it looks like you have switched back to have the 05 on your forehand again. What made you change back?

I am a single ply Hinoki user (a fairly soft, stiff blade) and am debating which rubber thickness would be best for me: 1.9 or 2.1. Do you get much blade impact playing 1.9?

Thanks again for your great reviews!