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Hi there,

I bought a sheet of the vo102 in 1.8mm. I'd like to know if there is a big difference between 1.8 and 2.0, and between 1.8 and max. Do Thicker version of the sponge allow us to produce more spin ? Is there a big speed difference ?

With short pips, the thinner sponges are faster when you smash. Thick sponges are easier to generate spin with, and are faster when you loop.

Dependent on blade speed since you're more likely to be bottoming out the thinner sponge/getting power from the blade itself. In my experience (owning both 1.8mm and max VO > 102 black), the latter is a little faster and a little spinnier than the former.. and 8g heavier uncut).

Hi there,

I bought a sheet of the vo102 in 1.8mm. I'd like to know if there is a big difference between 1.8 and 2.0, and between 1.8 and max. Do Thicker version of the sponge allow us to produce more spin ? Is there a big speed difference ?

How is the throw angle between Spinpips Red and Vo 102 ? I guess the throw angle of the Vo 102 is higher but the SRED has also a high throw angle ?

They are about the same. The Victas is louder and a little faster. The TSP is the king of incoming spin resistance and can take spin off the ball like nobody's business.