Victas V > 03

The Victas V> 03 is specified with a 42.5 degree sponge. Its upper rubber is extremely soft, which gives him (an alleged) total hardness of 47 degrees. I have tested the rubber on a Btfy. Zhang Jike SZLC clone (hard, stiff and fast!) in 1.8 mm thickness. The rubber weighed 93 g in its original packaging and 55 g in uncut form. This is the lightest, I've ever weighed by a rubber with 42.5 degree sponge !!!!! When countering, the top sheet certainly conveys security, but plays rather soft (... to spongy). I didn't feel comfortable with him at the topspin game. Here I found him very indirect and uncomfortable. There was simply no security. (although the top spin is my "flagship"). The level of rotation is not bad, but it can't come close to that of an Andro Hexer Powersponge SFX. (- ... so the Andro remains my absolute number 1 and “THE spin monster" !!!!!) The prime discipline of the VICTAS V> 03 is clearly smashing !!!!! The high ball bounce results in a wonderful big hit window. (- with no other surface before, except for the DHS Gold Arc 5 with 42.5 degree, I could smash so safe !) Conclusion: For me, this rubber is neither fish nor meat. However, it would be possible that my test impressions would be completely different when using a solid wood. - No matter ... try it out and decide for yourself. ;-)