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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Built for players competing at the top level, this is a hard, high-performance rubber. Its dynamics come from the purple Hyper Bounce sponge, while the Advanced Traction surface supplies the grip that turns that speed into controlled, repeatable shots.
- Line: Premium
- Sponge: Hyper Bounce
- Surface: Advanced Traction
- Hardness: Hard
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.
Of all the EVOLUTION rubbers, EL-P is the most elastic. Its medium sponge places it perfectly between the harder MX-P or MX-S and the softer FX-P, which completes the EVOLUTION series, and the pimple geometry selected for the elastic EL-P does not even come close to the other EVOLUTION versions in terms of spin and speed.
At the table or at half distance, very precise and powerful strokes can be realized. EVOLUTION EL-P is chosen by most of the Topspin players who find the MX version too hard and the FX version too soft, but who put the emphasis on rotation and power.
SPEED: 120
CONTROL: 85
SPIN: 120
HARDNESS: 42,4 – 44,4°
STRATEGY: OFF+
High-grippy PRO rubber surface, hard power sponge: maximum dynamic and extraordinary high spin.
The next challenge of the TIBHAR product development unit was, besides the legendary EVOLUTION MX-S and Hybrid K3, to conceive a rubber with maximum spin values. The goal was to further increase the global dynamic and energy transfer, without making any concession to spin and playing sensation.
To reach the perfect coupling between ball and rubber, many rubber surfaces including the newly developed PRO TRACTION technology were tested over a long period of time. These surfaces with different adherences, from high grip to sticky, were combined with sponges of different characteristics. For the best possible implementation, it was also necessary to develop the completely new RED MATRIX SPONGE.
INFINITY MX-S is a high-performance rubber with an exceptional playing sensation: huge spin and control reserves, mainly noticeable in the game opening and the counter topspin, allow high-quality play in any situation. You can play aggressively and powerfully even from half distance thanks to the rubber’s speed and own dynamic, and put your adversary under pressure with precise and energetic topspin strokes.
- Speed: 123
- Control: 105
- Spin: 130
- Hardness: 52.35 – 52.95°
- Sponge: MAX PRO 2.05 mm, MAX PRO+ 2.15 mm
- Strategy: OFF+
High-grippy PRO rubber surface, hard power sponge: maximum dynamic and extraordinary high spin.
Which criteria must a rubber have to deserve the designation "MX-P"? The intention is not to become a classical successor of the EVOLUTION MX-P, one of the most sold rubbers worldwide, but to realize another approach to reach the highest performance levels around modern high-end rubbers for the professional sport.
INFINITY MX-P uses the proven RED ENERGY SPONGE combined with the newly developed surface with the PRO TRACTION technology. The adherence of the MX-P was adjusted in such a way that, besides high spin values and an intensive coupling, an enormous dynamic could emerge. The combination opens new possibilities in the top-level offensive play.
These qualities combined with the extremely high-speed reserves allow to accelerate any ball even in dangerous situations and hence put the adversary under pressure. Despite the extraordinary dynamic, INFINITY impresses with its control, stability, and predictable play.
- Speed: 127
- Control: 90
- Spin: 125
- Hardness: 50.35 – 50.95°
- Sponge: MAX PRO 2.05 mm, MAX PRO+ 2.15 mm
- Strategy: OFF+
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
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 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