Author: ashishsharmaait
Subject: Review: Donic Baracuda Big Slam
Posted: 12/02/2013 at 12:16am
BS is just 4 gms lighter cut to my blade compared to Baracuda. It is easier to generate speed from using BS compared to Baracuda. The softer sponge helps on generating speed on the BH.
It has the same topsheet as Baracuda. I could not feel any differences in spin in my opening loops and drives from the BH. The throw angle is lower because of the softer sponge, but its pretty high to pick up any amount of backspin.
Blocking is easier compared to Baracuda however ball placement is more difficult. It is very reactive to slow loops and short spinny serves.
BH flick over the table, opening loops and drives are very easy with this rubber. It has the right amount of spin and speed.
Some people may however like the Rakza 7 Soft compared to this if their hitting power is lower and they have a less active stroke when receiving serves. The spin on R7 Soft is a bit lower, speed on slow shots is a bit higher and throw is the same. Short game with BS is more difficult but drives are easier and more rewarding.
All of this applies only to the BH. I've never used it on the FH.
Subject: Review: Donic Baracuda Big Slam
Posted: 12/02/2013 at 12:16am
BS is just 4 gms lighter cut to my blade compared to Baracuda. It is easier to generate speed from using BS compared to Baracuda. The softer sponge helps on generating speed on the BH.
It has the same topsheet as Baracuda. I could not feel any differences in spin in my opening loops and drives from the BH. The throw angle is lower because of the softer sponge, but its pretty high to pick up any amount of backspin.
Blocking is easier compared to Baracuda however ball placement is more difficult. It is very reactive to slow loops and short spinny serves.
BH flick over the table, opening loops and drives are very easy with this rubber. It has the right amount of spin and speed.
Some people may however like the Rakza 7 Soft compared to this if their hitting power is lower and they have a less active stroke when receiving serves. The spin on R7 Soft is a bit lower, speed on slow shots is a bit higher and throw is the same. Short game with BS is more difficult but drives are easier and more rewarding.
All of this applies only to the BH. I've never used it on the FH.