okiduki wrote:
Hi Guys
recently i went into the dark side of pips.
Currently using 563 with a relatively soft 1.0mm sponge.
I am wonder what is the difference between 563 and Armstrong attack 8.
Does it reduce spin or no spin at all when i push underspin?
When i attack/block does it have a similar sinking effect that create underspin?
thanks in advance!
AA8 has wider and softer pips. With a 1mm sponge, however, I doubt there is much of a significant difference. AA8 will produce slightly more spin. Thus pushes CAN be more spinny. Blocks are nasty like 563. All in all, it's a superior rubber, based on sponge and topsheet quality. Will it make you a better player? Doubtful. If you're on a budget, 563 with a custom sponge from somewhere like colestt will be just fine. I've used both rubbers extensively. I prefer AA8, but in reality it makes little difference. Now that I'm in the US, I couldn't be bothered trying to get armstrong products and so I'd use 563.