Rubbers
Table tennis rubbers — the sheet that glues onto a blade and provides the playing surface. A rubber is a wearing part: the topsheet loses grip with use, so sheets are replaced periodically while the blade underneath stays. They are sold as single sheets, so a full racket needs two, and the two sides do not have to match.
Surface type is the biggest single difference, and the types are not comparable with each other. Inverted (pimple-in) rubbers present a smooth face and are what most players use for spin and speed. Short pips point outward and are less affected by incoming spin, which suits hitting and blocking close to the table. Long pips return spin in ways an opponent has to read, and belong to a deliberately disruptive style rather than a beginner's racket.
Sponge hardness sets how much the sheet does for you. A softer sponge grips at lower speeds and is more forgiving; a harder sponge stores more energy but needs a full stroke to activate, so it rewards technique rather than supplying it. Hardness is stated in degrees, but each manufacturer measures on its own scale — compare figures within a brand rather than across brands.
Thickness is chosen per sheet, usually between about 1.5 mm and MAX, and sometimes OX, which means no sponge at all. Thinner favours control and touch; thicker stores more energy. If you are choosing by how you play rather than by number, our rubber selection guide starts there: pick learning the strokes, all-round play, topspin attack or defence and it sets the type, sponge hardness and thickness that usually suit, then places every rubber we carry by sponge hardness, brand by brand. You will also want glue to fit them and cleaner to keep them.
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A rubber for players that like to play powerful spin shots and active blocks and love a great sound. Great feel, with a fascinating sound and fascinating spin properties.
Technology: spin-optimised rubber with a very soft sponge.
The global success: for many years the ACUDA series has been the best-selling series of rubbers in the world, thanks to incredibly dynamic properties, excellent precision and a fantastic playing feel – play with an ACUDA and you will know why.
A unique feeling sets Butterfly Tenergy 80 apart, and it comes from combining Spring Sponge technology with High Tension rubber and a tacky surface. It is excellent for a variety of playing styles due to its versatility. The designation of 80 in the name was adopted from Pimples Code No. 180, recognized for the balanced performance it offers as well as being suited for power topspin shots.
It also keeps its explosive power throughout the life of the rubber without the use of speed glue or boosting. Tenergy family of rubbers, Realize Your More!
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Tenergy 80 is the ideal balance between spin and speed, utilizing both High Tension and Spring Sponge technologies
- Offering the same speed as Tenergy 25 with almost as much spin as Tenergy 05, all with a lower throw angle
- Tenergy 80 enables all-round topspin play, attack, and counterattack regardless of your playing style
- Pairs well with the Mizutani Jun Super ZLC, Timo Boll ALC, Viscaria, Innerforce Layer ZLC, and other Butterfly blades
- Butterfly Free Chack II table tennis glue recommended when assembling Tenergy table tennis rubbers
SPECIFICATIONS
- Surface: High Tension Pimples-In
- Speed: 85
- Spin: 73
- Arc: 77
- Hardness: 36
Rubber Specifications
A combination of a High Tension technology and Spring Sponge gives Tenergy its unique feeling. With pimples code No. 05 adopted, that combination lets a great deal of spin be imparted, and Tenergy 05 makes a full range of top spin play possible.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- The first in the Tenergy line, with both Spring Sponge and High Tension technologies
- This Butterfly rubber is best-suited for offensive all-round play, both near and far from the table
- Get the most out of your game as a looper with easy power and spin from this Japanese rubber sheet
- Pairs best with Butterfly Timo Boll ALC, Viscaria, Fan Zhendong Super ZLC, or other Butterfly blades
- Butterfly Free Chack II table tennis glue recommended when assembling Tenergy table tennis rubbers
SPECIFICATIONS
- Surface: High Tension Pimples-In
- Speed: 83
- Spin: 76
- Arc: 79
- Hardness: 36
Sometimes you don’t need a complicated rubber—just one that works right away. The new DONIC COPPA E Series – Easy to Play gives you exactly that feeling: confidence on the first ball contact, trust in every stroke, and fun from the very first rally.
COPPA Estands for a game that feels effortless. For spin-loaded topspins, a stable blocking game, and outstanding ball feel with a powerful sound.
The construction is innovative: an intelligent modular system that brings together the strengths of three proven DONIC bestsellers. In Coppa E, control, dynamics, and spin are united in perfect balance—without overwhelming you.
Whether you want to build your offensive game, become more consistent, or simply enjoy playing more:
Coppa E adapts to you—not the other way around.
Three sponge hardness options – suited to every playing style:
• DONIC COPPA E1 (45°)
For offensive players who prefer power and speed
• DONIC COPPA E2 (42.5°)
The balanced allround-offensive version with perfect equilibrium
• DONIC COPPA E3 (40°)
Maximum control, outstanding feel, especially forgiving
Best of all, modern tension technology comes at an unbeatable price-performance ratio in the Coppa E Series.
DONIC Coppa E – Easy to play. Hard to beat.
Colours: red, black
Sponge thickness: 2.0 / max
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
The perfect rubber to make your game as solid as ice. The JOOLA Rhyzen Ice is a modern all-round rubber with a particularly soft sponge, ensuring brilliant sound and feeling. The sensitive topsheet combines with Sweetzone technology to offer a staggering level of control and stroke reliability.
This is the perfect rubber for bringing confidence to your game. Keep a cool head and freeze up your opposition with the JOOLA Rhyzen Ice!
A unique feeling sets Butterfly Tenergy 80 FX apart, and it comes from combining the softer FX version of Spring Sponge technology with High Tension rubber and a tacky surface. It is excellent for a variety of playing styles due to its versatility. The designation of 80 in the name was adopted from Pimples Code No. 180, recognized for the balanced performance it offers.
It also keeps its explosive power throughout the life of the rubber without the use of speed glue or boosting. Tenergy family of rubbers, Realize Your More!
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- Tenergy 80 FX is the ideal balance between spin and speed, utilizing both High Tension and the softer FX Spring Sponge technologies
- Offering the same speed as Tenergy 25 with almost as much spin as Tenergy 05, all with a lower throw angle
- Tenergy 80 FX enables all-round topspin play and is especially well-suited for blocking and smashing
- Pairs well with the Balsa Carbo X5, Mizutani Jun Super ZLC, Timo Boll ALC, Viscaria, Innerforce Layer ZLC, and other Butterfly blades
- Butterfly Free Chack II table tennis glue recommended when assembling Tenergy table tennis rubbers
SPECIFICATIONS
- Surface: High Tension Pimples-In
- Speed: 83
- Spin: 61
- Arc: 63
- Hardness: 32
Rubber Specifications