OOAK Table Tennis Forum

Sorry to correct you here but not quite. The ABS2 is the same as the old ABS but with a thicker therefore more dampening sponge. Among the ABS2 there are some variations in the topsheet: the ABS2 soft has a softer topsheet and the ABS2Evo has a harder topsheet but both have the same sponge. The ABS2 Pro has a harder topsheet and a new harder sponge.

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Equipment:
OSP Ultimate, FH: Dr. Neubauer Dominance Spin Hard 2.1, BH: Dr. Neubauer Troublemaker 0.5
YouTube channel: "AntiRules"

That's all very confusing, thanks for clarifying Matt. I figured someone with more knowledge on the Dr N versions would straighten me out!

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"The greatest teacher, failure is"
USATT Rating: 1725
Blade: Stiga Cybershape Carbon
FH Rubber: Butterfly Tenergy 19 2.1
BH Rubber: Dr Neubauer ABS3 1.5

Hi Matt!
ABS PRO topsheet is harder than the EVO one?

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Hi Andrea,
I believe the topsheet for the Pro is the same as for the Evo but the Pro has a new, harder sponge and not the typical pink sponge. I currently play the Evo and have the Pro lying here but didn't have a chance to test it yet. I'll report though once I had a chance to test it.

And while I have you here, please also check my YouTube Channel "AntiRules". I'm not as good as you are though but I try...

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Equipment:
OSP Ultimate, FH: Dr. Neubauer Dominance Spin Hard 2.1, BH: Dr. Neubauer Troublemaker 0.5
YouTube channel: "AntiRules"

I read some and more and decided to go for the abs 2 evo slow 2.5 mm
Seems a bit easier to control and will be my starting point.
I´m just not comfortable with changing spognes

Just not sure if i should use the matador texa carbon, a viscaria or a tibhar force pro

I think this is a good starting point! It has good control and you also have good attacking possibilities.

Personally, I would start with whatever blade you are currently playing for a first test so you don't change two variables at the same time. Once you get used to the anti more you can start on testing some other blades. I personally would lean towards the matador texa carbon since we know that the combo works well for Luca.

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Equipment:
OSP Ultimate, FH: Dr. Neubauer Dominance Spin Hard 2.1, BH: Dr. Neubauer Troublemaker 0.5
YouTube channel: "AntiRules"

Just received and glued the 2.5 slow.

The previous one was very hard to remove.
Completely broke the topsheet.
I guess reusing a FLanti is impossible.

Did some bouncing with it. Feels easier to use then the 2.1
Gonna do some training tonight with it. Excited to try it

I´ll keep you guys posted

Good luck, hope it goes well!

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"The greatest teacher, failure is"
USATT Rating: 1725
Blade: Stiga Cybershape Carbon
FH Rubber: Butterfly Tenergy 19 2.1
BH Rubber: Dr Neubauer ABS3 1.5

Training was ok. Easier to control then the 2.1.
And slowing down the game was a lot easier.
Blocks wen good were very effective.

It stays difficult for me to not completly undermine my own
Offensive FH game. Normaly my strong point. All of a sudden
I play too much BH.

Reflex blocks in BH are a big let down. I keep on closing
My batangle. Really annoying.

If there only was a rubber wich was as annoying s this one
If you play normal strokes

Haha I know what you mean, it takes a long time to learn the proper blade angle and have it become natural during a match, when you don't have time to think about it and just have to react. I've said that if I'd ever want to switch back to a different type of rubber I'd have to start from the beginning again.

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"The greatest teacher, failure is"
USATT Rating: 1725
Blade: Stiga Cybershape Carbon
FH Rubber: Butterfly Tenergy 19 2.1
BH Rubber: Dr Neubauer ABS3 1.5