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Thanks for your help. I think I"ll buy rasant, unless somebody has something very favourable to say about calibra.

I know there is a lot of good to be said about Calibra, but I can only say from an opponents point of view. That's one step removed from being able to say anything directly about it really. Kinda like "hearsay"

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I finally decided on calibra sound and played with it for the first time yesterday. Wow, it fler Greta.
Roughly the same speed as roxon 450, but control was a lot better. Spin does not leave much to be desired either.
I have always liked roxon 450, but also felt that I lost some unneccesary balls when chopping.
Nille

Good to hear you found that you liked it Nille. I'd love to see you find some Rasant to use now to compare it.

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S/U 1: Blade: Bty Gergely . FH Black Andro Rasant 2.1 . BH Red National Pogo Ox
S/U 2: Blade: Bty Gergely . FH Black Hexer+ 2.1 . BH Red Tibhar Grass Dtecs Ox
S/U 3: Blade: Bty Gergely . FH Black Hexer+ 2.1 BH Red Dornenglanz Ox
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Yes, I'd really like to compare the two.

I have used Calibra Sound and really liked it for counter-looping and looping block. When you first use it it has a great glue effect on those shots. I seem to recall that this effect eventually waned but I'm not sure at what stage. The main problem I had with Calibra Sound was the relative lack of spin. It's more difficult to get heavy topspin and as a result one gets less dip and the plane of the loop is flatter.

I have played with Rasant for 10 minutes or so. IMO it is a different type of rubber than Calibra Sound. The sponge is harder (not super hard but harder than Calibra Sound) and I think (I'm not 100% sure) the top sheet is thicker. Rasant has better spin than Calibra Sound.

I hope the glue effect Will last for quite some time, since
Stiga's rubbers are usually good quality.
My impression-i've only played with it once- is that I was able to generate a lot of spin on loops close to the table as well as on loops further away.
Above all, the control was impressive although it is a fast rubber.

Our experiences differ but the main thing is that you are happy with it.

Yes the Calibra sound has quite a lot softer sponge. The glue effect is very high, I think mainly because with soft sponges the glue tends to feel much stronger.
My practice partner use the Calibra sound... he can get very high spin but only at medium pace.. since he tend to either play medium pace loops and smashes when he wants to put it away, it works very well for him.

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