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Tibhar Hybrid K3 - more durable alternatives |
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underspinTopspin 
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Hi All,
I have recently switched to Tibhard Hybrid K3 rubber (max, no booster) on the forehand and really enjoy the rubber while it's new. But it seems that durability is really a problem since in ~3-4 weeks rubber loses quality quite drastically. It is still playable, but when I change to the new one the difference is noticeable that much that it seems that I need to adjust again. I play quite a lot (10-12 hours a week) with drills as well as competition, but still I would expect a bit more durability. Are there any good hybrid alternatives from other brands which are similar, but more durable?
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zhuangcorp7
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Posted: 05/12/2023 at 12:27pm |
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I think all ESN rubbers tend to die quickly.
You can get Chinese hybrid rubbers that last much longer. |
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Posted: 05/12/2023 at 1:28pm |
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Which chinese hybrid you have in mind?
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Posted: 05/12/2023 at 2:09pm |
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I would recommend trying out Donic Bluestar A1
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Posted: 05/12/2023 at 2:10pm |
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Yinhe Jupiter 3, Big Dipper, and 729 Bloom Power are very good hybrids, and reasonably similar to K3/D09c
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NextLevel
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The Hybrid I currently use which is a bit slower and stickier is the Golden Tango. Like a more reliable Big Dipper. Doesn't die that quickly either because it isn't overly fast to begin with.
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I just get a Friendship Battle II National with 40° sponge, and will boost it to the limit.
I bet it will be better than any hybrid.
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Have you tried Golden Tango PS?
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Try Yasaka Rakza Z - very good hibride.
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NextLevel
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Yes. It is a bit bouncier, so I don't like it as much. But it is a good rubber as well.
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I am planning to try Jupiter 3 Asia. Have read good things about it and it is also quite cheap.
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Thanks for all suggestions!
I have decided to give boosted Dignics 09c a try - even though I tend to stay away from butterfly due to ridiculous prices…
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If you want to boost I believe it's a better alternative H3.
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The only real solution to not liking rubber that loses its boost is to not boost rubber. I am using yasaka rakza X and it seems to last forever and is not boosted. On the right blade razka Z does the same (my blade is a little too slow for it, or I would use it).
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