Der Materialspezialist Breakout

Ok...just bought this sheet a couple of weeks ago from tabletennisstore.us as they are the only US retailer that I know of at this time. I have played with many of the major brands of short pips on my FH and I gotta say this is one of the best overall. The thing that really shines about this rubber is the control and ease I can attack under-spin with. My control has been outstanding and if someone pushes to the middle of the table or on my FH side of the table I can attack it with ease. Even though this rubber doesn't feel like it's very deceptive I notice many of my opponents returning my hits into the net so it's definitely a problem for my opponents. Overall I give this rubber a 9 out of 10. I've only had it a couple of weeks so can't comment on durability yet.

Update: In my previous review I found Breakout not that disruptive and good to attack. Well, maybe I have not played enough time with it. The truth is Breakout is The most disruptive short pips I have ever played with. Active and fast blocks create big trouble to the opponent. Ball goes flat without spin, very awful to return this type of block without lifting the ball, what makes an easy ball for the blocker to attack. Trying to return low the block usually leads to a mistake. That said, I found it difficult to play with this rubber. It produces low spin, with makes the attacking game need fine touch. It is totally different playing with Breakout then with Rakza PO, for example. With Breakout every hit must be flat against the ball, otherwise ball goes to the net. There is no side block with this rubber. I say if a player is disciplined enough to master this kind of SP, certainly will be a nightmare to regular topspin attackers.

After reading several reviews here and in Youtube, I decided to give Beakout a try. I put it on a Yasaka Classic chinese penhold blade which is considered an allround blade. Let me say that Breakout is a different rubber. I currently use Andro Blowfish which is phenomenal and it is my number #1 weapon, however, after playing with the Breakout, I am scratching my head. It is not fast nor suceptible to spin but it has a lot of control. The balls lands where you want it with ease and my pushes work like a charm. I can do pushes down the line very easy now and I can control the speed of the ball better. It is not a fast rubber and the blade has average speed and I get to decide what to do with the paddle. SInce I have a very heavy forehand, speed is not a factor to me and my control has improved a LOT. I can lift the ball when I want and can send back spins very easily. If you decide to play with this rubber, please be patient. Spend the time to know Breakout and master your skills in order to handle this hidden gem. It is amazing!

Very destructive, insensitive to spin. You can smash easily undecut balls, open match, give little topspin effect, make backspin shots, and when you push flat the opponent goes to the net because its flat trajectory, low rebound. This rubber has a very high deception and control like Victas VO > 101. Passive blocks are very good and it's hard then for your opponent play a second topspin. Active blocks give very low rebound. Try it, is fantastic!!