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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With the Same Speed and Even More Control Due to Built-in Speed-Glue Effect
DONIC Desto F3 has the special playing qualities of the Formula DONIC line. It is somewhat faster than a traditional spin-elastic rubber. Even without speed glue, this rubber is soft and dynamic, has excellent control, and the sound of speed glue. If you did not previously use speed glue, try the 1.8 mm thickness.
We recommend DONIC DESTO F3 rubbers to the following players:
If you used to play with spin-elastic rubber without speed glue, you will have no adjustment problem when switching to DONIC Desto F3. If you used to use speed glue, you will find that DONIC Desto F3 offers an alternative to speed glue.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Type | Pimples in |
| Surface | Spin-Elastic |
| Class | ALL/ALL+/OFF- |
| Control | 7 |
| Speed | 8+ |
| Spin | 10+ |
| Hardness | Soft |
| Thickness | 1.8/2.0/Max |
The regular version of Vario has been one of the bestselling rubber sheets in the whole world. It features high grip, outstanding spin elasticity, high speed, and good control. As its name indicates, it is recommended for all modern playing strategies.
Vario Soft is the pioneering rubber of the soft-rubber generation. It is absolutely identical to the regular version of Vario, but the sponge is softer. The result is better control, somewhat less speed, and identical spin characteristics.
Top sheet: Spin-Elastic.
| SPECIFICATIONS | |
| Type | Pimples in |
| Surface | Spin-Elastic |
| Class | ALL/ALL+/OFF- |
| Control | 7+ |
| Speed | 7 |
| Spin | 9 |
| Hardness | Soft + |
| Thickness | 1.2/1.5/1.8/2.0/max |
Made for close-to-the-table control and counter-offence. The Giga-Cell sponge provides a strong catapult effect while the topsheet supports variation and controlled spin attack - the combination gives good feel, a generous topspin arc and consistency as the pace rises.
- Class: Professional
- Sponge: Giga-Cell
- Surface: Advanced
- Hardness: Soft
- Speed: 8
- Spin: 9
- Trajectory: 7.5
- Precision: 8
- Pip height: 0.9 mm
- Pip width: 1.6 mm
- Pip spacing: 0.8 mm
FX-S is the little brother of the EL-S. The FX-S has the enormous spin values of the MX-S combined with the power of the MX-P. The sponge of the FX-S is softer than the sponge of the EL-S, so that the FX-S combined with a personalized pimple geometry is more elastic and generates ‘flexible spin’. The FX-S is much softer than the MX-P and MX-S, but slightly harder than the FX-P. FX-S significantly distinguishes itself from the medium rubbers EL-P and EL-S.
SPEED: 118
CONTROL: 88
SPIN: 122
HARDNESS: 41 – 43°
STRATEGY: OFF
- SPECTOL S2 is attack oriented and derives from the TSP Spectol that has been a top-seller for decades and one of the best-known short pips-out rubbers worldwide.
- Numerous major championships were won by players using Spectol, and even today many top table tennis stars rely on the special features of this legendary pips-out rubber.
- Compared to SPECTOL S1, SPECTOL S2 has an improved resilience performance and operability by adding tension technology.
- Sponge Hardness: 37.5±3 (Japan Standard)
- SPECTOL S3 is attack oriented and derives from the TSP Spectol that has been a top-seller for decades and one of the best-known short pips-out rubbers worldwide.
- Numerous major championships were won by players using Spectol, and even today many top table tennis stars rely on the special features of this legendary pips-out rubber.
- Compared to other SPECTOL rubbers, SPECTOL S3 has an improved resilience performance and operability by adding tension technology while maintaining the ease of knuckle removal.
- Sponge Hardness: 37.5±3 (Japan Standard)
Victas is a relative newcomer in the world of table tennis equipment. Started in 2011 by Koji Matsushita from Japan, one of the world's best defensive players of recent times, Victas is the Cadillac brand of parent company Yamato Takkyu. It was created as a brand focused on producing premium quality equipment for top players. Yamato Takkyu has been making excellent table tennis equipment for 86 years, making it one of the oldest table tennis companies in the world. Their other more well-known, established brand is TSP.
The ultimate weapon for spin-oriented offensive players! V > 15 Limber is an elastic high-end offensive rubber with excellent spin features and catapult effect. Feel the power and elasticity of the soft 40° offensive sponge and experience the enormous spin potential of the innovative top rubber sheet! Modern offensive players who rely on spinny, variant-rich topspin play will enjoy a whole new dimension of opportunities with V >15 Limber
| Speed | 8.4 |
| Spin | 9.2 |
| Control | 9.4 |
| Tackiness | 2.3 Slightly tacky |
| Weight | 4.5 Average |
| Sponge Hardness | 4.5 Medium |
| Gears | 7.8 Above average gears |
| Throw Angle | 4.0 Medium |
| Consistency | 10.0 |
| Durability | 10.0 Lasts a long time! |
- With its open-pore medium sponge, Ventus Limber is the "golden mean" of the Ventus series.
- Powerful mid-distance topspin attacks, dangerous spin loops or controlled close-to-the-table blocking, Ventus Limber from VICTAS is a real multi-talent among offensive rubbers with well-balanced playing features.
- The new 40ﾂｰ sponge of Ventus Limber featuring the "Optimized Rotation Concept" provides for a longer ball contact time, and enables you to put your opponent under real pressure with dangerous spin variations and excellent control in blocking.
- Ventus Limber is a fun-to-play, high-precision offensive rubber offering great value for money and unlimited room for creativity. Plus, it guarantees excellent control in all situations right from the start, which makes it the ideal choice for players with little time for training.
- Sponge Hardness: 40±3 (German Standard)
