Guide! Which table tennis rubber should I choose?

Selecting the perfect table tennis rubber can be a challenging task, even for seasoned players. Each player has a unique playing style that influences their choice. Perhaps you are a defensive player who emphasizes control and aims to confound your opponent with a variety of spin techniques. Or maybe you are an offensive player who relies on aggressive topspin shots to dominate and quickly finish the rally.

Regardless of your playing style, you want your table tennis racket to perform in a way that complements your strengths. This means the ideal rubber for you may differ significantly from what works best for someone else. This guide will assist you in choosing the right table tennis rubber. Here, you can learn about the different materials, adhesives, and technologies behind our rubbers. You can also discover which rubber best suits your playing style to create a racket tailored to your needs.

Have you already selected your blade? Now, delve into our guide on rubbers and learn how to properly glue table tennis rubbers to optimize your racket’s performance.

The thickness of a table tennis sponge plays an important role in the speed, spin, and control of a player's shots. Generally speaking, the thicker the sponge, the more speed and spin a player can generate.

However, it's important to note that as the sponge thickness increases, so does the loss of control. A thicker sponge provides more dwell time, which allows the player to generate more spin and speed on the ball. This is because a thicker sponge absorbs more of the ball's energy and releases it with more force. This effect can be especially noticeable on shots like topspin, which require a lot of spin and speed to be effective.

However, the increased sponge thickness also means that the player will have less control over their shots. This is because the ball will spend less time on the sponge, which can make it harder to predict its trajectory and placement. This can make it more difficult to hit precise shots and can result in more errors. It's important for players to find the sponge thickness that works best for their game. This can depend on a variety of factors, including the player's skill level, playing style, and personal preferences.

Some players may prefer a thinner sponge that provides more control, while others may opt for a thicker sponge that offers more speed and spin. In conclusion, the thickness of a table tennis sponge is an important factor in a player's game. While a thicker sponge can provide more speed and spin, it's important to find the right thickness that offers the right balance of control and performance.

Players can preferably experiment with different thicknesses to find the one that best suits their game and helps them to improve their overall performance on the table.

*Depending on what spin your opponent makes.

Tension rubber

Unique combination of sponge and surface rubber, offers skilled players the best of two worlds, speed and spin.

ABS ball optimized

By ABS-optimized, it is meant that the surface rubber has been developed for table tennis balls that are produced of this material.

C-touch Tensor

This advanced sponge technology has been developed with thorough feedback from top players and AI (artificial intelligence). By analyzing data digitally, we have been able to identify important material properties, which was previously only possible by analyzing thousands of different rubbers samples. The result of the data analysis is a rubber with unique properties and an extra hard sponge of 55 degrees. The feel and direct feedback from the rubber in the form of the characteristic sound helps you to find the perfect sweet spot in your strokes.

OCS

The OCS technology allows the sponge to provide an incredible catapult effect thanks to precisely measured air holes in the sponge, developed to generate maximum speed. The surface tension is created with a precis airspace between sponge and topsheet rubber.

ITTF

The ITTF symbol signifies that the rubber has been approved by the International Table Tennis Federation and can be used in all tournaments around the world.

Built-in speed glue effect

With the built-in speed glue effect, you get a unique combination of speed, control and maximum cooperation between the rubber sponge and the surface rubber.

Trans Tension Sponge

Trans Tension Sponge generates maximum tension, and it provides high acceleration returns for a fast spin and speed game. The Trans Tension Sponge is recommended for highly trained attackers with good technical know-how.

OCS

OCS (Oxygene Capsule System) technology increases speed with smooth, even strokes.

1. OCS mushroom with the right mix of air holes

2. Surface tensioned rubber with precise air gaps

3. Gives the ball an excellent OCS effect

Power Sponge Cells

Thanks to PSC technology (Power Sponge Cells), you get a longer ball trajectory with more power in your shots and a more aggressive arc when looping. The sponge cells also enhance the contact between the rubber and the blade, so you get that crispy, sought-after sound in your strokes.

PSC

A uniquely developed sponge, combined with a unique pimples structure and surface thickness, provides you with a maximum power in your strokes and enables you to achieve both harder shots and longer ball trajectory.