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Rakza 7 soft all the way! Softer, spinier almost same speed but I think you can generate more power with R7S than with Baracuda. Also R7s has better feel (more natural, non-plastic like nowadays rubbers) :) And it's not expensive! IMO R7S is better bh rubber than most new pieces from ESN for eg. Bluefire, Evolution ect.
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Originally posted by Jerem Jerem wrote:

Rakza 7 soft all the way! Softer, spinier almost same speed but I think you can generate more power with R7S than with Baracuda. Also R7s has better feel (more natural, non-plastic like nowadays rubbers) :) And it's not expensive! IMO R7S is better bh rubber than most new pieces from ESN for eg. Bluefire, Evolution ect.


I have used R7 Soft as my BH rubber for some time. Very nice control & spin. Speed is also enough. It works very well on hard blades. I switched to G1 as my BH rubber recently because of my new blade, Timo Boll ZLF, which is pretty flexy.
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Originally posted by Jerem Jerem wrote:

Rakza 7 soft all the way! Softer, spinier almost same speed but I think you can generate more power with R7S than with Baracuda. Also R7s has better feel (more natural, non-plastic like nowadays rubbers) :) And it's not expensive! IMO R7S is better bh rubber than most new pieces from ESN for eg. Bluefire, Evolution ect.

I have used R7S and generally agree it's a good BH rubber, but Rakza X has all the same advantages you listed but a better top end and is easier to control when playing touch shots.  If you prefer to borrow power from your opponent, use R7S, if you generate your own, X is better.  tt-japan has both for around $40/sheet so definitely try at least one of them.
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Originally posted by rusttt rusttt wrote:

Originally posted by Jerem Jerem wrote:

Rakza 7 soft all the way! Softer, spinier almost same speed but I think you can generate more power with R7S than with Baracuda. Also R7s has better feel (more natural, non-plastic like nowadays rubbers) :) And it's not expensive! IMO R7S is better bh rubber than most new pieces from ESN for eg. Bluefire, Evolution ect.

I have used R7S and generally agree it's a good BH rubber, but Rakza X has all the same advantages you listed but a better top end and is easier to control when playing touch shots.  If you prefer to borrow power from your opponent, use R7S, if you generate your own, X is better.  tt-japan has both for around $40/sheet so definitely try at least one of them.


Thanks for the info. Haven't used R X. Will give it a try. R X is harder than R7 Soft?
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Originally posted by chroot chroot wrote:


Thanks for the info. Haven't used R X. Will give it a try. R X is harder than R7 Soft?

Yes. It's a firmer sponge, but I find the top sheet yields enough to still give spin on soft shots. 
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I have a 5Q on the way but I have not used it. From the spec, barracuda is closer to 5Q than T05.

5Q is a bit harder (Where T05 is the hardest)
5Q is a bit faster (where T05 is the fastest)
similar spin
for the throw, 5Q is bit lower but should still be a medium high throw.

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Omega IV Asia, Vega Asia or Sigma II pro are very valid alternative.

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Originally posted by Jerem Jerem wrote:

Rakza 7 soft all the way! Softer, spinier almost same speed but I think you can generate more power with R7S than with Baracuda. Also R7s has better feel (more natural, non-plastic like nowadays rubbers) :) And it's not expensive! IMO R7S is better bh rubber than most new pieces from ESN for eg. Bluefire, Evolution ect.

Rakza 7 Soft is much softer than T05 FX! Thumbs Down http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cTAbSFszL8

Originally posted by Jolan Jolan wrote:

Omega IV Asia, Vega Asia or Sigma II pro are very valid alternative.

I own an old Vega Asia. I played with it for maybe 1 month, because it's the softest rubber I've ever had Thumbs Down. Is O4 Asia the same hard?




Edited by carbon136 - 10/26/2014 at 8:48am
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let me reiterate. baracuda = adidas P5 & tibhar Genius (both are very identical)

if you want something much more durable and has better power, try Tibhar 5Q power series
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I like Baracuda, T05 and Xiom V Tour on BH.
BUT is there any similar LIGHTER rubber? My elbow will thank you.
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Tibhar Genius Sound 2mm.
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Originally posted by aroonkl aroonkl wrote:

I like Baracuda, T05 and Xiom V Tour on BH.
BUT is there any similar LIGHTER rubber? My elbow will thank you.


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Originally posted by Roger Stillabower Roger Stillabower wrote:

Tibhar Genius Sound 2mm.
& Big Slam
Does it feel softer than T64?
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