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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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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. With the ACUDA S1 Turbo, DONIC has expanded that best-selling series.
Incredible speed, excellent spin and unmatched dynamics: its sophisticated technology meets the requirements of even the top players, and it offers an endless range of possibilities, although players wanting to use this high-end rubber should already have a good level of experience and training behind them.
For performance-oriented, offensive players. Powerful catapult effect, extremely fast but with a great feel and excellent ball feedback.
Technology: spin-optimised, medium-hard, high-end rubber.
The rubber with vicious spin: the BARRACUDA rubbers have been designed based on the Formula DONIC, with one decisive addition – the ball leaves the rubber in a considerably higher arc, which provides much more spin for topspin strokes. That spin stabilises the flight path of the ball and increases accuracy when you hit the ball with topspin.
A rubber for attacking players that utilise lots of topspin: excellent rotation and spin, and a higher ball arc when playing topspin strokes.
Technology: medium sponge, spin-elastic topsheet.
The iconic blue tension sponge is combined with an extremely spinny topsheet, an innovative combination that results in a high-tech rubber generation. With its narrow and long pimple structure, the topsheet gives the rubber maximum flexibility and a sensational feel.
DONIC BLUEFIRE M1
Explosive Topspins, Noticeable Dynamics
Technology:Narrow, long pimple structure, extremely fast and spinny topsheet, medium hard sponge (47,5°)
Characteristics: Fast and dynamic; plays slightly softer than the M1 Turbo
Recommendation:Uncompromising attackers and offensive players
Colors: red, black
Sponge thickness:2.0mm / max.
Sponge hardness: 47,5°
The Blue Miracle
The BLUEFIRE provides unbelievable dynamics and an extremely high flight path (arc), especially when playing topspin shots, and with them maximum rotation and optimal catapult properties.
- Surface: Spin-Elastic
- Players: Patrick Baum, Kirill Skachkov
The iconic blue tension sponge is combined with an extremely spinny topsheet, an innovative combination that results in a high-tech rubber generation. With its narrow and long pimple structure, the topsheet gives the rubber maximum flexibility and a sensational feel.
DONIC BLUEFIRE M1 Turbo
Explosive Topspins, Noticeable Dynamics
Technology:High-end, top-of-the-range rubber
Characteristics: The hardest sponge with a degree of hardness of 50°
and with the most dynamic properties in the BLUEFIRE series
Recommendation:Top-class players and players with a high level of training who prefer harder rubbers
Colors: red, black
Sponge thickness: 2.0mm / max.
Sponge hardness: 50°
The Blue Miracle
The BLUEFIRE provides unbelievable dynamics and an extremely high flight path (arc), especially when playing topspin shots, and with them maximum rotation and optimal catapult properties.
- Surface: Spin-Elastic
- Players: Patrick Baum
The future is already here. Versions V1 and R1 of the BlueGrip were already a revolution – the best of both worlds in one rubber – and now DONIC is taking this development one step further with the BlueGrip C1 and C2, two versions that outshine everything that has come before them.
They too have the tacky, Chinese-style topsheet of the DONIC BlueGrip, along with a sponge with a powerful catapult effect and incredible dynamic properties, the likes of which are only seen in rubbers from Japan or Germany, and these dynamic properties have now been increased even further.
The C1 version, with a sponge hardness of 60°, gives the ball an even greater arc when playing topspin strokes and provides even more speed. The C2 has a slightly softer sponge and subtle differences in the pimple geometry, all of which supports the softer playing feel: it is slightly softer and significantly lighter than the C1, with values of 55° and 80 g respectively.
For uncompromising offensive players that rely on speed and spin. Powerful catapult effect, incredibly spinny.
Technology: full tension sponge, tacky topsheet.
- Surface: sticky-elastic
- DONIC technology: FD3 Technology
The new component in the BLUEGRIP J series combines the strengths of two rubber sheets. Under the direction of the new DONIC partner Zhang Jike, a symbiosis of the BLUESTAR A and BLUEGRIP C series was created. The top sheet mixture of the BLUESTAR A provided the basis for this combination, while the sponge structure and the geometry of the top sheet pimples are identical to those of the BLUEGRIP C.
The Success Story of the Bluegrip Series Continues
The result is a new rubber sheet that meets the highest demands: very dynamic and extremely spin-friendly, powerful and yet with good feeling.
Three versions are also available in this DONIC rubber series: BLUEGRIP J-1 is the hardest version, J-2 the medium version and J-3 the softest sponge version. China's superstar Zhang Jike personally spent countless hours of testing during the development work to perfect the fine-tuning of the nuances.
The result is an impressive mix of the positive characteristics of two proven rubber series, the DONIC BLUEGRIP J. The fact that this new series with the “J” is named after him, Zhang Jike has more than deserved.
Maximum Control for Close-To-The-Table Play
Technology: A symbiosis of the strengths of the Bluestar A and Bluegrip C series
Characteristics: Extremely dynamic and strong catapult effect, extremely spinny, guarantees high precision in ball placement
Recommendation: For ambitious, uncompromising attacking players
Colors: red, black
Sponge thickness: 2.0 mm / max
Surface: slightly sticky, extremely grippy
Sponge hardness: 55°
Donic BlueGrip S1 is the model for stronger professional players who find the S2 a little bit too soft, yet do not want to give up the touch and the pleasure of rotation that a real BlueGrip offers. Recommended for offensive table tennis players who strive for perfect coordination of spin and speed.
Professional table tennis rubber with dynamic medium hard, medium pored sponge, and sticky top sheet that is extremely grippy and dynamic, allowing for precise strokes.
Available in black, red, and in 2.0mm and max thickness.
Among the DONIC table tennis rubber sheets, the BLUESTAR could well become the new star: its new technology gives it great potential.
The secret of the BLUESTAR lies in its rubber sponge, it is completely different from all other sponges of the DONIC rubber sheets. The developers have proudly called the underlying technology "Optimised Energy Sponge", OPTE for short. A small-pored sponge that sets new standards in terms of elasticity and dampening level due to its special composition, and you can feel this technology instantly when playing.
The fantastic catapult and speed characteristics make the DONIC BLUESTAR A1 an exceptional product. The top sheet unlike the successful rubbers of DONIC’s BLUEGRIP C-Touch series is only slightly sticky but extremely grippy.
The former world champion Jörgen Persson is enthusiastic about this new development. "I have never before played such an excellent table tennis rubber," explained the Swedish legend. With a 52,5 degree sponge the BLUESTAR A1 appears relatively hard but only at first glance.
In the hands of professional players it quickly becomes a strong trump card. Nevertheless, also ambitious table tennis players who are not active in the top classes can also enjoy the BLUESTAR, although it is particularly recommended for players who practice intensively.
Technology: Professional table tennis rubber with OPTE sponge technology, extremely strong catapult, dynamic and fine-pored 52.5° sponge
Characteristics: Ultramax speed and spin properties, guarantees precise attacking strokes.Recommended for: Ambitious, uncompromising offensive table tennis players.
control: 5+
speed: 11++
spin: 11++
hardness: Hard
surface: spin-elastic
Characteristics: OFF, OFF +
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