Stiga Mantra S,M,H Rubbers

i bought a sheet of mantra m 2.1 for my backhand, have been experimenting a lot with the backhand side. my base was xiom omega 7 euro and then i tried hurricane 3-50 and now mantra m. my backhand has always struggled generating a good driving pace on the ball but i could always spin relatively easy. third ball open up is spinny but then for the fifth ball i am bad at driving.

Baal wrote: shrisan wrote: andzejgolot wrote: No. M has high throw. H has low medium throw I think H is slower and less bouncy I was thinking S is slower than M and H is faster than M That's how M and H feel on my blade.  I never tried S.  Yogi Bear wrote a review when they first came out.  You can probably search for it or contact him.

andzejgolot wrote: No. M has high throw. H has low medium throw I think H is slower and less bouncy

yes 

Shrisan, I think the short answer is yes it will.

I finally received my Killerspin Diamond CQ blade and put a couple of Mantra M 1.9 rubbers on it. For me, the best combination of blade and rubber that I've tried. Immediately I was very comfortable unlike the feeling I get with ESN or Tenderly rubbers. Very linear and predictable. Nice spin, nice speed, great control and overall very enjoyable play. No pyrotechnics, huge catapult, big smell and done, just a great functioning rubber for modern play at a fairly reasonable price (TT11 has a 3=4 sale on it). This is a Japanese rubber so I expect it to wear and last like my Calibra LT, which means lots of life. I was going to try out Rozena, and I still might (I prefer predictable linearity) though I am very satisfied now so I might just wait and see what I'll put on my other Diamond CQ.

I want to emphasize that the blade/rubber combination is really important. I didn't like it in the Donic True Carbon. The Diamond CQ is an OFF- but I don't know the exact composition and Lupi couldn't tell me. All I know is that in general it blends well with the rubbers I put on it. And it has a 102mm handle which I love and really need.

To sum up, the Mantra M will work in tandem with your technique and give you all you need for a modern game without overdoing it. Clearly the Stiga rubbers for my game just fine.

P.S. Some Russian players I play with also have it a thumbs up. They are primarily Hurricane 3 players.

Edited by richrf - 04/30/2018 at 2:28pm

Would you please provide your thoughts if any about Mantra vs MX-S ?

p1ngp0ng3r wrote: richrf wrote:  One more quick question if I'm not imposing. Can you share with me whether you are using 1.9 or 2.1. I'm thinking of pairing it with Arctic Wood. I'm using 2.1. for both FH and BH. Haven't played with Arctic yet, but what I've read it would be pretty similar to Infinity, but a bit faster and stiffer. Maybe Yogi could comment on Arctic in combination with Mantra M.

Thanks again!

p1ngp0ng3r wrote: Playing with Mantra M couple of months now. The M is already pretty firm, at least more firm compared to other medium rubbers. Mantra H must feel rock hard I imagine. I use Mantra M on Infinity vps, which is a flexible blade. This combo is very good for lifting underspin. If you pair Mantra M or H with a hard blade, not sure if it's a gpod combo for lifting underspin.

One more quick question if I'm not imposing. Can you share with me whether you are using 1.9 or 2.1. I'm thinking of pairing it with Arctic Wood.

Playing with Mantra M couple of months now. The M is already pretty firm, at least more firm compared to other medium rubbers. Mantra H must feel rock hard I imagine.

No one? Please help wiht some information. tks

the 3 versions are still good until now maybe less spin after 3 months

Check the comments section below and someone did some translation there

Just saw a clip on YouTube showing Fan ZhenDong testing the Mantra rubber.

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Edited by Believer - 03/26/2017 at 8:00am

My BH lacked speed. I found T64 could compensate till my stroke got stronger. My FH did not need that kind of help. I felt it would hinder full development of my FH.