Donic Desto Rubbers

The DONIC Desto Next table tennis rubber is the logical next step after Desto First. Where Desto First helps you learn the basic techniques, Desto Next supports the development of a more spin-oriented playing style.

From First to Next - Your Path to More Spin and Precision

Its sponge is slightly harder (42.5°), which gives DESTO NEXT a more precise and direct playing feel. Ball contact is shorter and crisper, so spin techniques are easier to learn and control, and the rubber offers increased speed without sacrificing control.

Desto Next is tuned specifically to make the transition from an allround game to a spin-focused, offensive modern table tennis style especially easy.

It helps players develop the technical ability to contact the ball very “thin” with a closed racket angle: the better the interaction between swing arm, finely controlled wrist action, and optimal racket angle, the faster you will elevate your game to a completely new level.

Innovation for Enhanced Feel – GO Technology

DONIC’s GO concept was developed to give beginners and young players optimal support in learning table tennis strokes: from the very beginning, the right equipment should match the player’s skill level. Several perfectly coordinated core elements are combined to simplify and accelerate technical development.

The same core idea – making the start into table tennis as easy as possible – is behind the two GO rubber technologies, AirGO-FX and GO2Spin. They are designed for different learning stages and form the foundation for your future playing system.

AirGO-FX technology combines the pink, porous control sponge (Purple2GO-CTRL) with 37.5° hardness and slightly longer, flexible pimples. Ball contact is soft and highly sensitive as a result, so you can feel and control every shot precisely, while the sponge remains elastic enough to generate the necessary speed when required.

GO2Spin Surface – Reliable Grip and Fast Learning Progress

A grippy, lightly tacky topsheet, specifically designed for beginners and developing players, is what the GO2Spin surface consists of. The ball does not slip but connects cleanly with the rubber, which brings reliable spin, excellent ball feedback, and rapid learning progress.

A Well-Designed Overall System

Desto Next is part of the DONIC GO overall concept, which starts with the Desto First beginner rubber, and it fully unfolds its potential in combination with the perfectly matched Zentra blades. The system supports players from learning basic techniques all the way to the targeted development of a spin-oriented, technically clean playing style.

Made in Germany

Just like the DONIC Desto First, the DONIC Desto Next is manufactured in Germany, and stands for maximum precision, outstanding durability, and excellent playing characteristics. At DONIC, Made in Germany represents reliable performance and consistent quality – from the very first steps all the way to the highest level.

 Bulletpoints:

• Logical next step after Desto First – ideal for players who want to further develop a spin-oriented playing style
• Harder sponge (42.5°) – more precise and direct playing feel with clearer ball contact
• Available in two sponge thicknesses: 1.8 mm and 2.0 mm
• More spin with controlled speed – makes learning modern spin techniques easier
• Shorter, firmer ball contact – supports thin contact with a closed racket angle
• Easy2Spin concept – smooth transition from allround to offensive, spin-oriented play
• DONIC GO technology – specially developed to support learning and development phases
• AirGO-FX technology – pink, porous control sponge (Purple2GO-CTRL, 37.5°) with flexible pimples for enhanced feel
• GO2Spin surface – grippy, lightly tacky topsheet for reliable spin and clean ball contact
• Part of the DONIC GO overall concept– perfectly matched with Desto First and DONIC Zentra blades
• Made in Germany – highest precision, excellent durability, and consistent quality

The DONIC Desto First is the perfect entry into table tennis: a balanced allround rubber with the right mix of speed and control. Because it is soft, sensitive, and very easy to control, it helps you develop your ball feeling and learn stroke techniques. Desto First is available in two sponge thicknesses:

1.8 mm for beginners – ideal for maximum control and easy learning of techniques, and 
2.0 mm for advanced players– offers slightly more speed without losing control.

FROM ZERO TO HERO – Entry into the DONIC rubber range

With every rally you go one step further – improving your technique, making progress, and starting your table tennis career on the right path, From Zero to Hero.

Innovation for more feel – GO technology

DONIC developed the GO concept to give beginners and children the best possible support in learning table tennis strokes: the right material should be used from the very beginning, according to the playing level. Several coordinated core elements are combined to make learning technique easier and faster.

The same core idea – making the start in table tennis easier – is behind the two GO rubber technologies, AirGO-FX and GO2Spin, which are adapted to the different learning stages in table tennis and form the basis for your future playing system.

AirGO-FX combines the pink, porous control sponge (Purple2GO-CTRL) with 37.5° hardness and slightly longer, flexible pimples. Ball contact is soft and sensitive as a result, so you feel every ball precisely, yet the sponge is elastic enough to enable the necessary speed.

GO2Spin is a grippy, slightly tacky topsheet specifically adapted for beginners and learning players: the ball does not slip but couples cleanly, which brings reliable spin, a secure ball feeling, and fast learning progress. Sponge and topsheet are perfectly coordinated, making the rubber especially easy2play and helping beginners to quick success experiences.

Well-thought-out overall concept

Together with the DONIC Zentra blades and the follow-up rubber Desto Next, this forms an overall concept that gives beginners and advanced players optimal conditions for learning table tennis from the very beginning.

Desto Next, with its 42.5° sponge, plays harder, more direct, and more spin-oriented than the Desto First. It helps you take the next step – especially if you are already somewhat more advanced and your technique is more developed.

Made in Germany

Beyond its playing quality, the DONIC Desto First also has very good durability: Made in Germany stands for long-lasting, reliable quality with outstanding playing characteristics.

• Perfect entry into table tennis – ideal for beginners and ambitious players
• Balanced allround rubber – the right mix of speed and control
• Optimal ball feeling & technique – soft, sensitive, and easy to control
• Two sponge thicknesses – 1.8 mm for beginners, 2.0 mm for advanced players
• GO technology – combination of AirGO-FX and GO2Spin, adapted to every learning stage
• AirGO-FX – pink, porous sponge with flexible pimples for precise, sensitive ball contact at moderate speed
• GO2Spin surface – grippy topsheet for reliable spin and fast progress
• Easy2play – perfect coordination of sponge and topsheet for quick success experiences
• Well-thought-out overall concept – optimal in combination with DONIC Zentra blades and Desto Next
• Made in Germany & durable – selected materials, highest quality, and outstanding playing characteristics

One of the classics: 20 years ago DONIC introduced a true innovation with the DESTO, and many players still love it to this day. It was the first rubber designed with the DONIC Formula, which made speed gluing – commonplace practice at that time – superfluous and heralded a new era; the DONIC DESTO F1 Plus has since added a more advanced version to the series.

The F1 is for offensive players with a high standard of play and a high level of training experience. Lots of spin and speed along with a soft touch and a nice sound.

Technology: high-tech rubber with a medium-hard sponge and a spinelastic topsheet.

• Type: Pimples in
• Surface: Spin-Elastic

One of the classics: 20 years ago DONIC introduced a true innovation with the DESTO, and many players still love it to this day. It was the first rubber designed with the DONIC Formula, which made speed gluing – commonplace practice at that time – superfluous and heralded a new era; the DONIC DESTO F1 Plus has since added a more advanced version to the series.

The F2 is for offensive players who love spin-elastic rubbers with excellent dynamics: soft, with a great feel, fast and spinny.

Technology: medium-soft sponge, spin-elastic topsheet.

One of the classics: 20 years ago DONIC introduced a true innovation with the DESTO, and many players still love it to this day. It was the first rubber designed with the DONIC Formula, which made speed gluing – commonplace practice at that time – superfluous and heralded a new era; the DONIC DESTO F1 Plus has since added a more advanced version to the series.

The F3 Big Slam is for allround players and attackers that value good control over maximum speed. Soft, dynamic, excellent control and with a satisfying sound.

Technology: super soft sponge, spin-elastic topsheet.

• Type: Pimples in

One of the classics: 20 years ago DONIC introduced a true innovation with the DESTO, and many players still love it to this day. It was the first rubber designed with the DONIC Formula, which made speed gluing – commonplace practice at that time – superfluous and heralded a new era; the DONIC DESTO F1 Plus has since added a more advanced version to the series.

The F3 is for offensively oriented allround players looking for a high level of control. Soft, dynamic, with an extremely good feel for the ball and a satisfying sound.

Technology: soft sponge, spin-elastic topsheet.