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Dr. Neubauer Matador Texa.

A blade I'm really interested in trying out for frictionless anti. Any experiences you have about it are welcome!

Spin reversal, control, stiffness, hardness, attacking capabilities (topspin, smash, etc).

Thanks.

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"Spin is my only way, haven't got else to say. Have you checked your anti? Let it all for you untie!"

Blade: Dr. Neubauer Matador (flared handle, 7-ply, allwood, OFF-)
Forehand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics09C (2.1 mm, black, hybrid)
Backhand Rubber: Der Materialspezialist Scandal (1.2 mm, red, frictionless)
Playing Style: Modern Defender

I don't have any experience with the Matador Texa, but I did use the regular Matador for a while with antispin. It was a good blade to use with the anti, so I imagine the Texa would likely also be good. Thought it gave good offensive possibilities on the forehand, while still being controllable and giving good reversal with the anti. Eventually I went to something more stiff (Der Materialspezialist Deluxe Carbon) and then Stiga Cybershape Carbon, the reversal was even better.

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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

Really? Cybershape Carbon is also a blade I might want to try out! Ever tried Dr. Neubauer ABS 3? Also about the blade, can you make good spin with your forehand?

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"Spin is my only way, haven't got else to say. Have you checked your anti? Let it all for you untie!"

Blade: Dr. Neubauer Matador (flared handle, 7-ply, allwood, OFF-)
Forehand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics09C (2.1 mm, black, hybrid)
Backhand Rubber: Der Materialspezialist Scandal (1.2 mm, red, frictionless)
Playing Style: Modern Defender

Combined with Tenergy 19, I get a TON of spin. And my forehand hits have improved.

ABS3 is very good for control. Very slow. I eventually went away from anti completely because I had better results with long pips and the versatility they offer.

If you're looking for something very slow, not too difficult to control with a little reversal, ABS 3 would be an excellent choice. If you want more spin reversal (sacrificing a bit of control) I'd recommend DMS Scandal or Storkraft.

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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

Thank you for replying! I might try out the Carbon Cybershape in the future. I'm also looking for a long pimple rubber, so interested in the searching's results.

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"Spin is my only way, haven't got else to say. Have you checked your anti? Let it all for you untie!"

Blade: Dr. Neubauer Matador (flared handle, 7-ply, allwood, OFF-)
Forehand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics09C (2.1 mm, black, hybrid)
Backhand Rubber: Der Materialspezialist Scandal (1.2 mm, red, frictionless)
Playing Style: Modern Defender

What I've found, on both forehand and backhand, to make the Cybershape Carbon most effective and controllable is to find rubbers that have a significant amount of grip. On the backhand, the Hellfire X has a lot of grip and can generate a lot of back spin, while still being controllable. I tested out a number of long pips and it was easily the most effective on that blade. With a soft hand and holding the blade steady, I can even drop blocks of loops short.

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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

I see. Sounds good, but I think I might just stick to anti, but in the future might try to flanti, too. I just feel that anti is my style of play, pimples not really. For that, I will need the Cybershape Carbon.

Thanks for all the tips nevertheless.

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"Spin is my only way, haven't got else to say. Have you checked your anti? Let it all for you untie!"

Blade: Dr. Neubauer Matador (flared handle, 7-ply, allwood, OFF-)
Forehand Rubber: Butterfly Dignics09C (2.1 mm, black, hybrid)
Backhand Rubber: Der Materialspezialist Scandal (1.2 mm, red, frictionless)
Playing Style: Modern Defender