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Best Tenergy 05 Alternatives

In todays post I look at what I think are the Top 5 Alternatives for Butterfly's popular Tenergy 05. This list include rubbers from popular companies like Yasaka, XIOM and Tibhar. Happy reading!

5. Yasaka Rakza Z

Comes at number 5 because it has can get a similar amount of spin and more control than the Tenergy 05. The only problem with the Rakza Z in my opinion is the speed. Probably a downgrade from the High Tension rubber that all the Tenergy rubbers have. It will be tough to switch from Tenergy 05 to this because of the speed but they are very similar in terms of control and spin.

4. XIOM Omega V Asia

Good speed, decent spin but lacks control. Overall a very good rubber and has tensor technology to give the springiness and the power to match up with Tenergy 05. Only problem I can find with this rubber is the control as it isn't as good as the Tenergy 05. DO NOT go for the European versions of the rubber as the top sheet is harder and will have an overall different playing experience. 

3. Donic Bluefire JP 1 

A bit hard compared to the actual Tenergy 05 but is overall very similar. Like the Tenergy 05, it can get a heavy amount of spin and a decent amount of control. You would expect a significant difference in power because of the hardness but it doesn't feel as hard as it actually is. If you feel like the hardness will affect your style of play, you can opt for the softer option in Bluefire JP 3.

2. Nittaku Fastarc G-1

Similar in terms of speed and control but lacks that little bit of spin. Very easy to loop with and can be used on both the back and forehand like the Tenergy 05. This rubber has good feel and can hold the ball pretty well. A bit cheaper compared to Tenergy 05. Many other professionals like Mima Ito, Masataka Morizono and Lay Jian Fang uses this rubber too.

1. Tibhar Evolution MX-P

As close as the Tenergy 05 gets, the Tibhar Evolution MX-P is the perfect alternative if you are looking for something a bit cheaper. Many professianals use this as a direct replacement and like the Tenergy 05, it can loop and put spin very easily and has a good amount of speed. Paul Drinkhall used to use Tenergy 05 on both sides but after he signed for Tibhar, he immediately changed to MXP's on both sides and has had a number of good results.

Honourable Mentions:  

  • Andro Rasant Turbo (Discontinued)
  • XIOM Omega IV (Asia/Pro)
  • STIGA DNA M 
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  1. UnknownFebruary 9, 2022 at 11:34 PM

    I think Andro rasanter R48 ( 2.0 mm) is also a very good rubber ( paired with acoustic/ septear or TB spirit) it is good- manageable - grippy .

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