Customer review for Donic Desto F3

External Review for Donic Desto F3 on December 9, 2012

Perfect for a developing player to transform from hitting to looping mechanics, since the gripping feel is really delicate and accurate, and speed of hits are not as slow as the review shows if you're using a 2.0mm version , which is a better transmitter of power between blade and ball. And most importantly, price is ideal comparing to what it can provide for a beginner. I would rate its overall at 9+ if for a beginner only. (This might differ according to region, in my country F3 is about only 30 USD, being at the same price level of Mark V.)

I recommend this one more than the beginner's "go-to choice"-- Mark V, since it is softer and more versatile, while Mark V needs a harder/stiffer blade to penetrate if you are a beginner, and a harder/stiffer blade demands more skill, which makes Mark V a little bit self-contradictory for a beginner, especially who are self-taught. (I paired Mark V with YE first and couldn't even figure out why people think it is soft and biting).

This one is a honest mediator between you and your blade; it makes you feel your blade and makes your blade reflect how good your skills are. A blade decides quality of shots much more than a rubber, so don't chase a more expensive, more powerful rubber while developing; save money for a proper blade.

But do notice that if a rubber as soft as F3 and as thin as 2.0mm is paired with a stiff/hard enough blade like Kinetic Supreme Off-, control will deteriorate, pushing and looping will lose control more easily. A max version will improve; it will trade less vertical power & speed for more grip & dwell & feel. Thus generally 2.0 for softer blades and max for harder blades.

Since this is a very soft rubber, don't hesitate to change to a harder one if balls are going wild in larger strength. If that happens in max, Sriver EL will be more suitable.

Now I pair 2.0 with my YE and max with Temper Tech Off- BH, and they're great.

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