C8 (Double Happiness/DHS)

Defense/Loop/Spin

Thickness: 1.00/1.20(mm)

Hardiness: hard

Long-pimple rubber, 'Chinese Magic Racket' or 'Chinese T.T. Team Secret Weapon' ever called by the world T.T. field, makes a breaking effect due to its irregular swing of super-long-pimples.

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Average user rating from: 1 user

Overall rating		3.6
Speed (1 rating)		3.5
Sponge hardness (1 rating)		3.5
Topsheet hardness (1 rating)		4.0
Spin reversal effect (1 rating)		3.5
Confusion factor (1 rating)		3.5
Weight (1 rating)		1.0
Control (1 rating)		4.0
Durability (1 rating)		4.5
Serve (1 rating)		2.0
Smash (1 rating)		4.0
Value for money (1 rating)		3.5

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Wednesday, 20 October 2010

Written by Jonnexus - View all my reviews

Overall rating		3.6
Speed		3.5
Sponge hardness		3.5
Topsheet hardness		4.0
Spin reversal effect		3.5
Confusion factor		3.5
Weight		1.0
Control		4.0
Durability		4.5
Serve		2.0
Smash		4.0
Value for money		3.5

C8's pip dimensions are similar Stiga's Destroyer but I believe they both play very differently. In 1 mm sponge, blocking against topspin can be done with reasonable reversal by using a strong forward movement, although chop blocks seem to work better, stay low, and give better reversal which can give opponents trouble. Pushes can be kept low and gives enough reversal to make players hesitate. This rubber can lift heavy under spin balls by using a normal backhand style where you use your forearm and wrist in equal amounts to roll the ball over the table. This stroke is more controllable on the backhand more than the forehand. Counter hits, as long as you are in position and hit through the ball, are consistent and has decent spin reversal. Chopping gives good to excellent reversal but balls tend to go long as C8 is a relatively fast long pimple rubber and is only good for fast chopping. In conclusion I would suggest anyone interested to try purchase the red version as the black one is much less durable. C8 is perfect for backhand my hitting style.

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