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I would like to try out a SP rubber for my backhand.

I have not played since 1990, and I read that a lot has happened since my 1988 Sriver on both sides was ok.

I play without a lot of spin, tend to stand close to the table, and have a quick backhand straight wrist smash.

Forehand is also played without lot of spin, but can do it with a bit of topspin.

Need one tacky inverted, since I serve with a lot of spin.

I am now starting up playing again, but is of course 25 years slower in reaction, so maybe SP will be something to try out?

What rubber should I try out, to see if this is simething for me?

Not sure that SP is going to forgive slower reactions - if anything on your SP side you'll be closer to the table and taking the ball earlier. However, if you want to try, a common recommendation is 802-40. It's cheap, has plenty of spin, and is widely considered to be one of the easiest SPs for inverted players to try.

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Thanks for that suggestion Lord!

Do all agree, or have others different experience or suggestions?

Then I have bought 1 sheet 802-40 and 1 sheet Pimple Mini, 2 planks and 2 Friendship rubbers for forehand.

Just for testing puposes, to see if It suites me to play with pip out rubber!

That would be blades I assume?

Sorry, I did not see this topic till now. Yes that sounds like a very sensible way to start... at least to find out what suits you.

Let us know how you go?

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+1

Yeah. I am no expert on SP, but I think they need the fastest reflexes of all.