T64 or T64FX?

64FX is new enough that there's probably not enough comparison yet.

But here's how I look at it: 

I want to know what professionals are playing with not because I think it will help me play like them, but because they only use equipment which fits their needs.  Since numerous professionals are using both Tenergy 05 and 64, both of these rubbers are probably solid choices.

On the other hand, almost no professionals are using 25, 05fx, 25fx or 64fx - which makes me think these rubbers are missing something important.

So my conclusion would be based on how hard you swing. 
-  If you swing moderately hard, use Tenergy 05 on both sides with a TB-ALC or ZJK-ALC. 
-  If you don't swing very hard, use a MJ with Tenergy 64 on both sides.

The problem I'm having is that T05's throw is too high but 64 might be too low? 

Called A Topspin wrote: The problem I'm having is that T05's throw is too high but 64 might be too low?

T64 is also high throw, just not as high as T05. When looping fast and hard, it is almost as high throw as T05.

T64 is already quite a bit softer than T05. There's no need to go even softer. There is T05FX which is a notch softer and less springy than T64.

I think T64FX will simply be too soft. If you want to chop while retaining some attacking power, then OK, it's a good rubber for you. If you're a two-wing looper, go with regular T64.

cotdt wrote: Called A Topspin wrote: The problem I'm having is that T05's throw is too high but 64 might be too low?  T64 is also high throw, just not as high as T05. When looping fast and hard, it is almost as high throw as T05. T64 is already quite a bit softer than T05. There's no need to go even softer. There is T05FX which is a notch softer and less springy than T64. I think T64FX will simply be too soft. If you want to chop while retaining some attacking power, then OK, it's a good rubber for you. If you're a two-wing looper, go with regular T64.

I agree with this.  If you want something a little lower throw, I would suggest Hexer or Stiga Boost series.

actually, there is not much difference in hardness between 05fx and 64fx. only the pimple structure is different, they feel the same hardness to me


Edited by patrick1v - 12/19/2011 at 1:09pm

cotdt wrote: Called A Topspin wrote: The problem I'm having is that T05's throw is too high but 64 might be too low?  T64 is also high throw, just not as high as T05. When looping fast and hard, it is almost as high throw as T05. T64 is already quite a bit softer than T05. There's no need to go even softer. There is T05FX which is a notch softer and less springy than T64. I think T64FX will simply be too soft. If you want to chop while retaining some attacking power, then OK, it's a good rubber for you. If you're a two-wing looper, go with regular T64.

TENERGY rubbers have same hardnesses unless they are the FX version. 64 has same sponge as 05, just less pimple. Thats what makes it feel softer.

I have been using it to chop with lately and I have to say it does a good job at this.. slightly slower and perhaps even better it is lighter... which can add up quickly on a large defensive blade.