MX-P, 69 grams uncut

EL-P, 67 grams uncut

FX-P, 63 grams uncut

The 3 rubbers are way different compared to the Q series. The topsheet have a deep red color while the Q series have a light red color. The red sponge is often mistaken as a japanese sponge but it is an ESN Sponge. The MX-P and the EL-P were glued to the Adidas Avenger 5 blade and the FX-P was glued to a friend's Yinhe T9 with a 5Q at the other side. The FX-P was glued on to the side with a carbon layer. 

Sponge

top FX-P, mid - EL-P, Bottom - MX-P

The MX-P has the hardest sponge among the 3, I would rate it as medium hard, the fx-p though rated as soft, i would rate it as medium soft since when i compared it to a sponge sample of the Aurus sound which is soft, the FX-P felt harder. The MX-P felt like its in between the hardnes of 1Q and 1Qxd. The El-P was medium. It felt closer to the 5Q in terms of hardness. The MX-P had the biggest pores and strangely the EL-P has the smallest pores with the El-P in between. 

Here are other pics of the sponges:

EL-P top and MX-P bottom

FX-P top and MX-P bottom

Speed

The MX-P eventhough I glued it to a 5 ply all wood blade felt like a rocket. It is the fastest among the 3 and it is faster than the T64. It felt hard in terms of feel when hitting the ball with it. The ball has a long medium to high trajectory when hitting the ball like 5-6 feet away from the table. I felt it was really strong and the strength of my shots  didn't change even if im away from the table. The FX-P and EL-P have only a slim difference in speed with the El-P edging out in speed by a few notches. 

Spin

The EL-P was the easiest to create spin among the 3. Eventhough the MX-P spins greater, it requires a bit more effort and a bit higher of a level to fully utilize its power in terms of speed and spin combo on attacks. The FX-P is closer to the El-P in spin but on harder shots, the EL-P is better. If you stay away from the table, the MX-P when hit hard is very spinny but i found it too fast for my level and I would say its definitely a pro's rubber. On pushes and serves, I would still give it to the EL-P but surprisingly, the hardness of the MX-P made it easier to push and serve in a spinny way like using a hard chinese rubber but isnt tacky. 

Control and inside the table game

The MX-P was a bit challenging to use since its very fast. you have to adjust to its speed and it needs taming a little bit. It was bouncy receiving short serves and also using drop shots as return of serves. It was great pushing though. The FX-P and EL-P were both great inside the table in terms of drop shots and flicks.

Blocking

On blocking very strong shots, the FX-P was very good because it was softer. The El-P is also very controllable on passive blocks. The MX-P produced very fast blocks and i think punchblocking would be cool with it if you can control it.

Conclusion:

Overall, I am biased towards the EL-P, its the most balanced rubber among the 3. Think its like a 5Q or an M2 but spinnier and more lively. The FX-P was also good on loops but is limited near the table and would bottom out if you stay away from the table and hit hard. The FX-P makes an excellent backhand rubber though. Its a good blocking rubber at the same time doing controlled loops. The MX-P is a beast, its very fast, powerful and spinny when you have the right skills. If you want to always have a counterlooping or counter attacking game the MX-P is the right rubber but I wouldn't recommend it to lower level players with a max sponge. The EL-P is heaven . Whether you place this in an all wood or a carbon blade, its very controllable and spinny. I would say all the 3 evolution rubbers are offensive rubbers. Not one is slow. They just differ in levels of being fast and spinny. 

Not true at all IMHO. It is easier to play with than the Tenergy or Bluefire series. In fact, most of the criticism (if any) at the Evolution series is that it is more of a control rubber than the Bluefire series.

It is easier to play with than T05 or M1.

MX-P is very much playable, i was just use to using 5Q which is fast but at the same time controllable. 

nope its different and the rakza is a geenration older

true, i have used 5Q before and its what i like so i preferred El_P. MX-P is without no doubt a very very good rubber it was just to fast for my playstyle. however it is ideal for all out attacking players because its ability top produce explosive attacks comes with little effort 

I think this mostly boils down to personal preference. Baal liked it on a Viscaria (presumably). Hence, when I tried it I bought a new TB-ALC to put it on. I thought the blade was too soft for MX-P (I've been using harder blades) despite it being similar Baal's blade.

When I can play again, I plan to try it on a TB-ZLC (my Qabod  is a low throw blade & hence a bad match for MX-P).

Did you try MX-P on your Qabod before arriving at this conclusion?

thanks for that great review, you could compare the bluefire m2, el-p thibar evolution?

in terms of speed control and effect?

would greatly appreciate your respueta is to place on my DONIC Baum esprit

and also has the same smell as the bluefire m2 in the package?

and has the same smell of BioBOOST Dandoy, which brings bluefire m2?

and the feeling of the hardest-p is equal to or m2?

and which of the three do you think could replace tenergy 05?

tanks yogi bear

Which: MX-P or M1 or M2 is harder, dwell, weight?

I'm playing with M1 on BH, and it's very good at blocking & opening against underspin, but hard to rally probably cause sponge is too hard for my style.  according to Donic, M1 is 47.5, but I believe it's harder than that...  

 

And MX-P is heavy!

Besides the sound, I am loving this rubber. My back spin serves are shorter and spin back to the net with more force. My loops and drives hit the table more often. Hitting warm ups is a little faster than I am used to, but still controllable. 

I could imagine. Nimbus sound and Sinus sound were the most vocal I've used. I'd get accused of gluing and often times had opponents checking the ball for cracks during tournaments. Genius+Opt Sound didn't do so much for me. That was 2-3 years ago, so I can only imagine how loud the newer technology has allowed the rubbers to become.

I have not owned any Stiga rubber, but I have hit with a friend's sheet on a Rosewood blade. Come to think of it, I'm not so sure it was the sound version. The calibra I hit with felt great and was very controllable, but I don't recall the sound on contact.

You sound like a Speed Glue effect connoisseur, so it is unlikely you were using the Sound version.  The real name for that rubber should be Calibra soft or something like that, but the sound was probably too good for name it anything else.

both on MAX sponge??

but it is easy to control?

and the speed difference between m2 and mx-p is much? or minor adjustments can be used?

thanks¡

Thanks yogi,

I was thinking and it is wiser to EL-P change at similar or m2, MX-P or what you think you've already tested the tires and the tenergy 64 is really fast but still controllable for me

and then beyond that you know some of the DONIC Baum esprit for you comment me please

Thanks yogi by that time you spend on this forum the truth is very useful me.

and they will put my MX-P when fence to the Olympic Games, I will keep the rest of the EL-P.

which you prefer EL-P or m2 and why?

The bluefire series is very durable FWIW

EL-P is soft but too jumpy. And I love jumpy but this is not the good jumpy. MX-P is tighter sponge and very predictable trajectory and overall behavior. ELP sponge is too wiggly and the transition from slow to fast ball is out of control. When u dont engage the sponge its slow, and then when in dips in the sponge all of a sudden jumps 10 ft out. I just can't do control loop with ELP. I go for all out loop so the extra jump doesnt bother me. MXP despite being tighter sponge has very linear releationship between increase in power and increase of speed. 80% power (controlled loops) are very easy with MXP .

For me..

I recently switched from Palio Thors and Vega China on my FH to Rakza 7 and really have enjoyed the boost in top spin and looping consistency.

Vega China and Thors required a perfect stroke and I came to the conclusion that I just don't have the will or time to bring my stroke to the level that Thors/China demand.

With Rakza 7 I was able to generate around the same amount of spin, slightly slower smashes but gained a lot of consistency. Short game and serve did not seem to suffer much either.

If MX-P or EL-P offer me the same ease of top spin and loop as Rakza 7 along with the control with added spin, power or both... I think I might give them a try.

I use a Yinhe W6 but am seriously considering giving Xiom Aria a try (My friend has Aria with Rakza 7 and it feels great..better than the W6)

i have not weighed both on a scale but their weight difference is very slim

assidious, i think we have different preferences and maybe different strokes. when i placed the mx-p on a 5 ply limba blade it was very good and was better than in a stiff walnut 5 ply blade though i still prefer the el-p

I am strongly considering trying the evolution rubbers. I would like to use them for both FH and BH. So my question is what combo would you recommend, or could I use same rubber on both sides(MX-P/EL-P). I loop drive on both sides. More likely to flip or flick serves than push. Arms length from the table is my usual distancing. Check my sig for blade. One of my concerns is that my blade would be a little on the fast side for these rubbers(labeled off but is closer to off+),  which i'm ok with if the rubber can generate the spin. 

Anyway I appreciate your reviews and recommendations .

Thanks Yogi.

Would you say EL-P offers better control and ease of looping/top-spin vs MX-P or are they about equal?

At this point I think I'll gain the most from improved shot percentage and gears. 

Thanks!

Thanks.

I have concluded the same about the softer versions of Evolution after reading this thread. MX-P is where its at. 

I currently use Rakza 7 max and am quite comfortable with this hardness.

Would EL-P or MX-P be a better choice?

I come from using Thors and Vega China, both were a bit too hard and too difficult to loop or top spin without a huge motion.