Chopping Rubber
Equipment
Sasha Savic Asked 12 years ago
Hi, Alois.
I have found a great chopping rubber, Friendship Transcend Higher. My concern is, because I have an OFF- blade, Samsonov Alpha, what thickness of the rubber should I use, should I take 1,5 mm, or 1,8 mm. The thing is, I want to have good chopping rubber, but with some ability to attack. Please, give me an advice.
Alois Rosario Answered 12 years ago
Hi Sasha,
Both of those thicknesses will be OK. If you have good control with your chopping skills then go for the 1.8 but if you still feel you need help with the control then the 1.5 would be better.
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Sasha Savic Posted 12 years ago
Thank you, Alois. I must say, I am looking forward to try defensive style. I tried my friend's grass yesterday. It felt so weird, so slow, you really have to put a little strength into it. But the effect is amazing. It takes time to practice, but, if you master this, you can become a really dangerous opponent. Am I right? And can you give me some tips how to train with grass?
Hi Sasha,
Give it a try first for a couple of weeks. See if you can train your backhand control first. Get the feel of the rubber first.