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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.
PLAYING STYLES
There are as many playing styles as table tennis players around the world, but we usually narrow playing styles down to three categories: defensive, all-round, and offensive. To make it easier for you to find the right blade, we’ve divided them according to the three playing styles.
The defensive table tennis player
The all-round table tennis player
The offensive table tennis player
RUBBER & THE SPONGE
S = Soft Sponge:
M = Medium Sponge:
H = Hard sponge:
XH = Extra hard sponge:
Thicknesses and hardnesses
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.
Q&A RUBBERS
Which sponge thickness should I select?
At what point should I replace my rubber sheets?
What is the recommended cleaner for rubber sheets?
Which type of rubber is suitable for my playing style?
What will a DNA rubber with Power Sponge Cell (PSC) offer me?
Are the sponge and top-sheet already glued together when I order rubber?
TECHNOLOGIES
Behind each table tennis rubber lies many decades of intensive research, development and table tennis experience. Since the end of the 60s, STIGA Table Tennis – genuine craftsmanship by and for world-class table tennis players. Our rubbers feature the following technologies:
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.
OCS mushroom with the right mix of air holes
Surface tensioned rubber with precise air gaps
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.
MODEL
SPEED
SPIN
CONTROL
HARDNESS
PLAYING STYLE
SURFACE
MADE IN
*Depending on what spin your opponent makes.
DNA Platinum XH
SPEED
168
SPIN
140
CONTROL
72
HADENESS
52.5
STYLE
Offensive +
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Germany
DNA Platinum H
SPEED
164
SPIN
140
CONTROL
74
HADENESS
50
STYLE
Offensive +
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Germany
DNA Hybrid XH
SPEED
164
SPIN
144
CONTROL
74
HADENESS
52.5
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Semi-Sticky
MADE IN
Germany
DNA Hybrid H
SPEED
160
SPIN
144
CONTROL
76
HADENESS
50
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Semi-Sticky
MADE IN
Germany
DNA Platinum M
SPEED
160
SPIN
140
CONTROL
76
HADENESS
47.5
STYLE
Offensive +
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Germany
DNA Platinum S
SPEED
156
SPIN
140
CONTROL
78
HADENESS
42.5
STYLE
Offensive +
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Germany
DNA Hybrid M
SPEED
156
SPIN
144
CONTROL
78
HADENESS
47.5
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Semi-Sticky
MADE IN
Germany
Mantra Pro XH
SPEED
156
SPIN
135
CONTROL
78
HADENESS
53
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Japan
Mantra Pro H
SPEED
152
SPIN
135
CONTROL
80
HADENESS
50
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Japan
Mantra Pro M
SPEED
148
SPIN
135
CONTROL
82
HADENESS
47.5
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Japan
Mantra Sound
SPEED
141
SPIN
90
CONTROL
131
HADENESS
42
STYLE
Allround +
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Japan
DNA Dragon Grip 55
SPEED
132
SPIN
146
CONTROL
80
HADENESS
55
STYLE
Offensive
SURFACE
Sticky
MADE IN
Germany
Symmetry
SPEED
120
SPIN
140
CONTROL
115
HADENESS
47.5
STYLE
Allround
SURFACE
Short pimple
MADE IN
Japan
ECO Future M
SPEED
115
SPIN
124
CONTROL
124
HADENESS
47.5
STYLE
Allround
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Germany
Mantra Control
SPEED
99
SPIN
108
CONTROL
140
HADENESS
45
STYLE
Allround
SURFACE
Standard
MADE IN
Japan
Vertical 55
SPEED
66
SPIN
*
CONTROL
151
HADENESS
55
STYLE
Defensive
SURFACE
Long pimple
MADE IN
Japan
Horizontal 20
SPEED
63
SPIN
*
CONTROL
154
HADENESS
20
STYLE
Defensive
SURFACE
Long pimple
MADE IN
Japan
*Depending on what spin your opponent makes.
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