Specs:
Uncut weight of both red and black sheet at 2.0 mm were 62 grams. The topsheet and rubber are soft, but you can feel the high tension. Unlike Xiom Vega Europe, more similar to Andro R42. The surface is very grippy, and the topsheet is somewhat thin as you can see the pimples through it.
Playing:
Used on a Timo Boll ST handle 85 grams.
The feeling is similar to the Andro R42, which makes sense because they have the same ‘thickened sponge, thinned topsheet’ technology. It is lively/springy, but not necessarily fast or uncontrollable. It never feels dead, but it responds accordingly to the input so if you have good feeling and touch, it will feel extremely accurate and intuitive. The throw angle is not high, but not low, so medium. I never felt like a ball of mine should have gone over the net or onto the table, when I made it or missed it I knew exactly why.
Overall, I would say it’s a grippier version of the Andro R42, so it’s perfect for slower blades like the Timo Boll Spirit or Xiom ZL Pro. Solid choice for both backhand and forehand.
Due to the soft sponge I would only use this rubber on backhand. The spin generation is easy and good in general although I find Rozena for example to have a higher spin ceiling. The control is very good and there is a catapult effect but unlike Rozena it starts later and more linear. The throw is lower than Vega Europe and I need to open the racket more for top spin. Chopping is great, can generate lots of spin, but goes long sometimes when you put in a bit too much power. Short short over the table feels great, placement and redirecting the ball is very easy.
This 6. Generation rubber has a medium hard sponge about 42,5°. For me a trully hidden champion for vario offensive playing style. I use the Tronix CMD on my BH. Perfect control at receiving, flicks and short distance. Powerfull spin at opening loops or the third ball attack.
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