Andro GTT 40
Rubber description:
This rubber is a tensor designed for players prioritizing consistency, placement, and control. It features a soft sponge that provides a significant dwell time, allowing for high precision and reliability during both passive and active blocking. While it is capable of generating notable spin, it functions primarily as a placement-oriented tool rather than an outright power-looping weapon.
Playing Characteristics
- Spin and Speed: The rubber offers a variable speed output that scales with the intensity of the stroke, remaining manageable for all-round play while gaining pace during aggressive offensive shots. It provides a distinct âkickâ when spinning the ball, similar to the behavior of Chinese-style rubbers.
- Control and Dwell: The soft nature of the sponge ensures the ball stays on the racket longer, which aids in learning advanced techniques and maintaining high accuracy.
- Versatility: Due to its reliance on blade compatibility, its performance varies significantly depending on the setup. It is frequently noted for its effectiveness as a backhand rubber, especially on carbon or harder, flexible blades, while offering reliable, low-weight performance for players looking to balance pace and maneuverability.
Ideal Use
This rubber serves as an excellent option for developing players transitioning into competitive play, as well as those seeking to tame fast blades. Its reliable blocking and placement capabilities make it well-suited for a controlled, consistency-based game style.
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Recent Reviews
#1 â December 2022
Les plaques de tennis de table sont excellentes pour lâapprentissage avancĂ© et pour dĂ©buter la compĂ©tition. Elles offrent beaucoup de contrĂŽle, et lâeffet tensor se dĂ©clenche sur les coups puissants.
#2 â January 2020
UtilisĂ© en Ă©paisseur 1,6 sur lâAndro Novacell, ce revĂȘtement offre un excellent contrĂŽle. La balle reste plus longtemps sur la raquette, ce qui permet une meilleure prĂ©cision. De plus, la vitesse varie selon les coups, ce qui est un atout apprĂ©ciable.
Jâai utilisĂ© ce revĂȘtement en coup droit (FH) et en revers (BH) et jâai constatĂ© un contrĂŽle optimisĂ© ainsi quâune bonne rapiditĂ© dans lâexĂ©cution des coups. Câest un excellent revĂȘtement Ă dĂ©couvrir pour tous les passionnĂ©s de table tennis.
#3 â January 2020
I tried this rubber on three different blades:
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Homemade Walnut Blade: Quite hard and flexible. It works on both sides, but performs better on the backhand.
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Stiga Eternity: Did not work well on the backhand, but was effective on the forehand.
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DHS Fang Bo 2: Worked great on the backhand but performed poorly on the forehand.
Pros: The rubber is quite spinny and reliable for blocking and placement. It is not overly fast and does not dominate in terms of speed. Instead, it follows a classic style of consistency-based winning. It is an excellent choice for players who want a reliable rubber that supports a one-more-point strategy. While it is not typically a power-looping rubber, it offers great spin for $25 and is competent in both passive and active blocking. The feeling never bottoms out, despite its softness for my preference. It has a similar kick to Chinese rubbers when spinning the ball against opponents.
Cons: It can slip at times and requires finding the right blade to perform optimally. I have not tried it on an extremely flexible blade, but I believe it might be better suited for one than what I played with. The weight is good for players looking for pace without excessive heft.
LSS: This rubber is an excellent choice for a 400-rated player to learn the basics, helping them progress all the way to an 1800 rating with consistency, spin, and enough power to win some points, but not enough to guarantee complete consistency. It has proven to be much better as a backhand rubber, particularly on carbon blades, than as a forehand.
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