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Charles Unknown commented...

on the 16-Dec-2008 01:48:46 AM

Sriver seems to be a more offensive rubber against the two. Mark V has this unique feel that makes it very versatile. I recommend that you buy each of these two and put it in a blade and if you don't like one, twiddle or turn your blade to the other side. It dosen't really matter if your forehand rubber is black. The important thing is that you got the feel of each blade and know what's best for you. Then just buy another sheet to replace the one you don't like.

loveleen Unknown commented...

on the 20-Dec-2008 03:34:30 AM

sriver goes dead very quickly as compared to mark-v,mark v u can use even for a year.

loveleen Unknown commented...

on the 20-Dec-2008 04:21:20 AM

if u r looking for a forehand rubber provided u hv good control over all forhand shots ,u can go for  STIGA ALMANA .very good speed and spin but no control atall ..all drop shots dat u play from that u need to be able to control them otherwise they will all go high in the air..

loveleen Unknown commented...

on the 21-Dec-2008 01:57:13 AM

Almana was suggested by Timothy.If u need more advice u can get hold of him.

Thimothy Unknown commented...

on the 21-Dec-2008 05:17:58 AM

Sanker...Frankly Speaking it will bring your bloody life onto the table if you 're gonna try ALMANA...its like a wild Dragon unleashed to murder all the oponents if u can tame it ...try it if u think you're passionate enough..becuz ...WHEN YOU'RE PASSIONATE ,YOU GET COMMITED.

Hope You agree with me Loveleen ....

 

sam Unknown commented...

on the 21-Dec-2008 06:06:19 PM

If you are looking for controll, and not much speed on your forehand, then use mark 5...  But if you want something a bit quicker, get striver if you want more speed.  I use donic gold for my forehand, so if i were to choose i would choose striver..

 

sam Unknown commented...

on the 21-Dec-2008 06:06:33 PM

If you are looking for controll, and not much speed on your forehand, then use mark 5...  But if you want something a bit quicker, get striver if you want more speed.  I use donic gold for my forehand, so if i were to choose i would choose striver..

 

Thimothy Unknown commented...

on the 22-Dec-2008 06:03:55 AM

Let me tell you a fact ...all these rubbers like Mark V, Sriver and Donic and Etc and ETC are just kindergarten rubbers which won't do good to players who look for speed and spin as they are like beast who are gonna tear you apart.....ALMANA won't stop till it see etars in oponents eyeys.

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills said...

on the 22-Dec-2008 08:57:25 AM

Thimothy I'm going to have to disagree with you here. Mark V and Sriver are excellent rubbers that allow players to develop their game to a very good level. They are far from kindergarten rubbers.

Having said that, due to the speed glue ban, players looking for that extra speed and spin will look to the new "High Tension" rubbers.

The main point to remember though is that it is your technique and training that make the difference to your Table Tennis in the end. Our advice at PingSkills is to get yourself good equipment made by a reputable Table Tennis brand and then concentrate on improving your own skills.

Thimothy Unknown commented...

on the 23-Dec-2008 06:53:12 AM

No offence to those MARK V and Sriver Lovers.....it was all about speed and spin which the guy was talking about and not about development.....becuz WHEN YOU'RE PASSIONATE ,YOU GET COMMITED...so development has got nothing to do with speed of rubbers...thats upto the player...and as far as ALAMANA ...it was , is and will always be rated above Mark V(Normal,ADV,MA LIN EDITION ETC) , Sriver (S,EL,FX,TIMO BOLL EDITION ETC) and also DONIC (GOLD ,COPPA,WALDNER EDITION ETC) if anyone talks about speed,Elasticity and tension .....However its upto the guy whether he gonna use it or not ....if he wants to stay with the MARk V or SRIVER (any version )he can.....personal choice (no comments).... but let me tall you something that without using names like ALAMANA, OPTIMUM MP, BOOST TP......trust me...its not speed that you are talking about.....If you Tame any of these rubbers .....with ofcourse the bloody hellish development..that Jeff talked about earlier in his note...."YOU WILL MAKE YOUR OPONENTS EAT DUST."

Live Example:Loveleen (State level player)

Former Equipment - Nittaku Waldner,Sriver,Mark V(Comments: SPEED-OK,SPIN -OK,CONTROL -GOOD)

Now: ALAMANA,BOOST TP (Comments: SPEED-OUTSTANDING,SPIN-TREMENDOUS,CONTROL-LACK OF PRACTISE)

(STIGA Really got some Unstopppppppable Force)

 

Lionel Unknown commented...

on the 01-Feb-2009 03:25:33 AM

Hi Timothy,

I do agree that when players have hit the ceiling of their development, and wanna more fun out of passion of getting more spin and speed (I love to reach this status sooner), we will be very tempted to look for rubbers which plenty of manufacturers claim in those rubbers' recommendation as "...needing lots of practice in days, weeks...etc. to be able to get the skills right with these rubbers since control is so much sacrificed...").  Named a few which fall into these categories:

*  Xiom Omega III

*  Stiga Almana

*  Tibhar Nimbus Sound

*  Stiga Boost TC / TP

*  How about Tenergy 05??

I am quite tempted to get one of those, but just worrying I might not be able to tame these and end up doubt my own skills.  So, I will be gearing myself to get one of these but now I will stick to my development rubbers first. 

Appreciate you may provide me some ideas for all these rubbers, which is the best and the most at ease to loop a heavy backspin ball?  If so, then which blade is the best to partner the rubber with?  Thanks! 

Brenda Sta. Cruz commented...

on the 14-Jun-2009 12:34:28 AM

I think you should review your rubbers. Stiga Alamana is LAME.

Carlo Unknown commented...

on the 14-Jun-2009 02:27:46 AM

I think Almana is a STIGA version of Bryce.

Jackson Warren Unknown commented...

on the 18-Jun-2009 05:17:37 PM

 good spiny and fast rubbers are sriver g3, boost ts, bryce hard, Butterfly Catapult, Donic JO coppa platinum all those are good but like jeff said find the rubbers that are right for your game then improve on your game and dont get caught up in the merchandise war that my Doubles Partner is

jamie champion commented...

on the 19-Jun-2009 11:50:32 AM

timothy you are a nong some of the best players at my club use mark v and they arn't weak players it is a fact that mark v is a decent rubber that has great spin and great controll and is good for any level of player and it will easily outlast most of the faster rubbers 

Shreyansh Sadangi commented...

on the 13-Oct-2009 09:02:55 PM

I reckon you should use both,sriver and mark V in the same blade,keeping Mark V as your forehand.I've tried it and i am using it.It works great for me.Mark V gives you fantastic spin and control while sriver gives you the extra speed.You can also keep sriver as the forehand.It becomes a great offensive weapon.

Thimothy Unknown commented...

on the 01-Jun-2010 05:15:50 AM

I knew there would be people who would be backing MarkV.. thats why I exactly wrote this for them ....these people are really afraid of taking their game to the next level as cannot compromise on control due to lack of practise...thats why I said you can play better with Fast rubbers like what I said but only if u practise so hard to tame it....Mark V players would only dream for it as they don't have it in them to go further and explore the new technology.....Now I hope all understands who are lethal and who are NONGS!!!!!!

andrew brand commented...

on the 01-Jun-2010 06:42:31 AM

What? calm down its only a game, we all have our preferences and some of us are quite new to the game. its a bit over the top to say we are afraid to use equipment due to lack of practice. how do you know how much we practice. take a step back mate.

nsri varun commented...

on the 28-May-2011 03:27:11 AM

Mark V gives you a great feel...

one of the best to start top spinning the ball and has excellent control.

i used to have some begginer rubber named Gki dragon and tried to learn topspin but now after i replaced with mark v and frendship it took my game to the next level.

 

Now i am gona switch to butterfly challenger and  donic sonex gold