Suggestions for replacing Butterfly Sriver G3

I'm currently using Sriver G3 on both forehand and backhand with Nittaku Flyatt Carbon (OFF-) for the last year. I need to replace the rubber as it is gettting worn down, but the Sriver G3 is too expensive at $56/sheet.

I'm a novice/intermediate player and plays offensively; mostly close to the table or mid distance with combination smash, drives, blocks, and loops on both forehand and backhand. My backhand technique is weaker and is developing slower while my FH is my strength currently.

Ideally I'd like to keep the same rubber as I like the behavior and characteristics of the G3 and want to keep developing my game without changing the equipment too much. I like the speed, spin, and control of the G3 but price is too high.

What alternative should I replace the G3 with? Xiom Vega Pro for both FH and BH? Xiom Vega Pro FH and Vega Europe BH? Whatever rubber I pick next, I'd like to keep the same combination for the next 2-3 years.

Thanks for the help!

Edited by pham0167 - 02/09/2017 at 10:05pm

if you worry about rubber is too fast or way to bouncy pick something non porous.

No I don't have a preference between hard or soft rubbers on either FH/BH.  I've read a couple forum threads and reviews on Xiom Vega series; and the combination of Euro for BH and Pro for FH come up quite often.  In general, it seems like most other players prefer a softer rubber on the BH for more control? To keep it simple, I would probably want both BH and FH to be the same; so would a Vega Pro work both for BH and FH?  

Edited by pham0167 - 02/09/2017 at 11:48pm

I guess u can try some tibhar evolution rubber. U can get them for arounf 40$ on sites like and dandoy and table tennis11. If u get 3 u get one additional rubber so that's a good deal.
https://www.youtube.com/shared?ci=lt3sJUSvfHI
U might be able to figure out which exact one u want by Checking out this review.

pham0167 wrote: What alternative should I replace the G3 with? Xiom Vega Pro for both FH and BH? Xiom Vega Pro FH and Vega Europe BH? Whatever rubber I pick next, I'd like to keep the same combination for the next 2-3 years. Thanks for the help!

Do you know Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft? I found it a very good BH rubber.

big d wrote: Consider this advice from one broke person to another if you have found something u like, stick with it. When u start experimenting u will end up spending 100s of dollars and even then u may not find something u actually like better than G3.

totally agree with this. try to ask here on forum. maybe someone has it for better price then $56