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 intent rather than by number, start from offensive, allround or defensive sheets and read the specifications from there. You will also want glue to fit them and cleaner to keep them.
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DONIC BlueGrip
THE ROTATION FIGHTBACK!
DONIC presents an exciting innovation: The answer to the plastic ball loss of rotation conundrum!
BlueGrip is the first rubber sheet which has a Chinese style sticky top sheet in combination with a blue sponge with inbuilt speed glue effect. BlueGrip combines the best of two worlds – and made in Germany.
Our product developers were set the challenge: How is it possible to compensate for the loss of rotation which the plastic ball has cause without losing the speed and dynamism of rubber sheets with inbuilt speed glue effect? The result is the BlueGrip. Our answer to the plastic ball is available in two versions.
BlueGrip V1
The DONIC BlueGrip V1 has a sticky, Chinese style top sheet in combination with a catapult effect blue sponge.
Especially recommended for topspin players who prefer to attack with the forehand. Thanks to its sticky surface the BlueGrip V1 is also suitable for combination bat and defensive players who occasionally like to attack with counter top spins from half-distance.
The BlueGrip V1 follows the Chinese trend: Success in style!
Sponge thickness: 2.0 / max
Colours: red/black
Surface: sticky elastic
Sponge hardness: hard
Control: 6
Speed: 10
Spin: 11+
Category: OFF-/OFF/OFF+
The BLUESTAR has great potential to become the new star among the DONIC table tennis rubber sheets because of its new technology.
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 +
The star gets company
Within a very short time, the DONIC BlueStar A1 has become the star among the rubber sheets. Its fantastic catapult and speed characteristics are due to the fine-pored sponge, but also the only slightly sticky but extremely grippy top sheet significantly contributes to the outstanding playing characteristics.
Now the high-quality DONIC rubber sheet is getting company.
The BlueStar A2 and BlueStar A3 are alternatives for all pros who find the 52.5° sponge of the BlueStar A1 too hard or who prefer a slightly softer sponge hardness. The new models are available with sponge hardness of 50° (BlueStar A2) and 47,5° (BlueStar A3). The technology that makes the small-pored sponge of the BlueStar so special is, of course, also used with these versions: Optimised Energy Sponge (OPTE) sets standards in terms of elasticity and shock absorbing level. Development, production and processing of the BlueStar meet the highest requirements, which is why this is the epitome of the rubbers. Now also available with slightly softer sponge hardness, which is ideal for most advanced players that play up to professional level.
BLUESTAR A2
Technology: OPTE sponge technology, extremely catapult-strong, dynamic, fine-pored 50° sponge.
Character: Very dynamic, super speed and spin characteristics
Recommendation: For attacking and offensive players
Sponge thickness: 2.0/max
| control: | 6 |
| speed: | 11 |
| spin: | 11++ |
| hardness: | Hard - |
| surface: | spin-elastic |
| Characteristics: | OFF, OFF +, OFF - |
Recommended for attackers who value a top-quality professional class rubber to improve their playing standard.
Very fast, ensuring maximum speed and spin with outstanding control
Technology: Extreme catapult 50° sponge, top rubber sheet with excellent grip.
DONIC Bluestorm Pro - In the footsteps of the professionals
A rubber used by professionals and ideal for all players with high ambition, seeking the highest quality materials. This newly developed pimple rubber combination offers direct touch and excellent rebound. The sponge delivers an extremely good catapult effect. The most important recipe for success, however, is the make-up of the top surface rubber. This assists topspins even under the most difficult circumstances. BLUESTORM PRO is extremely dynamic and spinny, even when the ball is finely struck. The BLUESTORM PRO AM, with a slightly softer sponge, offers the perfect balance between dynamism, control and rotation.
Both versions provide excellent control whether playing aggressively or passively. This is due to very high production standards. Strict quality control regarding weight and sponge hardness make for consistency and premium performance for every rubber.
| control: | 5+ |
| speed: | 11+ |
| spin: | 11 |
| hardness: | Hard - |
| surface: | spin-elastic |
| Characteristics: | OFF, OFF + |
| DONIC-Technology: | FD3 Technology |
DONIC BLUESTORM - A storm brews! BLUE ALERT
A comprehensively thinner top surface rubber, subjected to high tension, allows space for a thicker sponge—generating extra power and speed. The DONIC Bluestorm Series offers noticeably greater acceleration while retaining outstanding spin and speed characteristics, making this rubber especially well suited for the new plastic ball. The thinnest sponge is 1.9 mm, middle thickness is 2.1 mm, and the thickest variation is called Max+, because this sponge is even thicker than previous max versions.
Bluestorm is available in three versions, Z3, Z2, and this version, Z1.
DONIC Bluestorm Z1: A LIGHTNING STRIKE
Z1 with its medium pored sponge and short, wide pimple structure is the hardest and fastest of the three Bluestorm versions. It has immense power. However, in order to engage with so much horsepower, a competent driver is required behind the wheel. The well trained player, master of the fastest game, will find Z1 to be a lethal weapon.
Topspins with this rubber are quick as lightning!
Go to the limit: The DESTO F1-HS leads the way
Almost all top professionals prefered to play with somewhat harder rubbers. They then used many layers of speed glue to bring the rubber up to full speed and maximum performance. With DONIC DESTO F1-HS, we have adopted a similar principle: we have incorporated a maximum speed-glue effect into a sponge with 50 degree hardness. The built-in speed-glue effect neutralizes the hardness, giving it a softer feel and thereby increasing ball control.
Even though we have increased DESTO F1-HS's speed, it is very spinny and feels like it has a medium-hard sponge rather than a hard sponge!
| control: | 5 |
| speed: | 10+ |
| spin: | 10 |
| hardness: | Hard- |
| surface: | spin-elastic |
| Characteristics: | OFF, OFF + |
| DONIC-Technology: | New Formula Technology |
Gluing was yesterday. Today there is DESTO F1.
DONIC DESTO F1 is the fastest rubber from the DESTO Formula series. A high-tech product for well trained players of ability, who require more speed from their rubber. With qualities of spin and speed previously unknown for unglued rubber sheets. This inbuilt speed glueing effect produces good sound, softness plus speed and spin. The new FORMULA rubber is exciting to play with.
We recommend DONIC DESTO F1 and F1 HS rubber sheets for the following players:
DONIC DESTO F1 is the ideal alternative for players who used to use speed glue. Newcomers to New Formula DONIC experience with the DONIC DESTO F1, table tennis from another world.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Type | Pimples in |
| Surface | Spin-Elastic |
| Class | OFF/OFF+ |
| Control | 5+ |
| Speed | 10 |
| Spin | 10+ |
| Hardness | Medium |
| Thickness | 1.8/2.0/Max |
- Line: Premium
- Sponge: Hyper Bounce
- Surface: Advanced Traction
- Hardness: Hard
A hard, high-performance rubber built for players competing at the top level. The purple Hyper Bounce sponge drives the dynamics, and the Advanced Traction surface adds the grip that turns that speed into controlled, repeatable shots.
What it does for your game
Against backspin - Improved ball contact lifts the trajectory, making spin shots easier to control and place.
Against topspin - The surface stops the ball slipping, so counterspin lands precisely on a lower arc.
Power shots - Surface and sponge together release large amounts of energy at high speed.
Short game - The grippy surface sharpens control and precision over the table.
From half-distance - The Hyper Bounce sponge delivers explosive power well back from the table.
Blocking spin - Increased feedback builds an accurate feel for passive shots.
Part of JOOLA's Premium Line.
