Andro Hexer Grip

This is a good rubber for magic spin, speed and control.

Exactly what you’d expect from a 45 degree tensor rubber, this rubber (as expected) produces more spin than speed. I never find myself blaming this rubber for missed shots, which makes it a beauty to play with.

Compared to the Rasanter series, Hexer is more suited to amateur players whereas Rasanter is tailored towards pros and semi pros. I would recommend this if you’re an amateur / intermediate player looking for a reliable tensor rubber.

The Hexer series has got you covered for a range of sponge hardnesses (40-47.5), and is the most reliable rubber series I’ve used so far, that is perfectly tailored to your average league player. (I’ve used: Bluefire JP, Evolution, Acuda Blue, Rakza, Vega, Omega VII, Rasanter).

Beast is a backhand rubber.

Bought in red with 2.1mm sponge, used on my Xiom Offensive S blade:

This rubber feels softer than medium (45 degrees), probably because the topsheet is soft. It is very forgiving, picking up the ball safely in the low gears, and has a consistent trajectory/throw angle, which is nice for a softer rubber. Closer in, during pushes and flicks, there is a noticeable bounciness (which most soft tensors seem to have). Blocking is good. Sweat makes the rubber slippery to the touch, like Bluefire and Acuda Blue. Drives work pretty well with this. Enjoy your TT!

Quite easy to play with in an all-around game. The 45 degrees sponge is a bit soft on hard hits for me. It has good control since it is only slightly tensored. Speed is there if needed. Spin is decent. It is adequate for most of the basic strokes.

The rubber excels in drives, serves, and blocks. However, it is not well-suited for a top-spin game due to its low dwell time, causing the ball to leave the rubber quickly. The rubber shares similarities with Xiom Omega V Euro, but for top-spins, Vega Pro, Baracuda, or T05 are more suitable options.

A dream to play with.

It is soft and springy, which makes it easy to control and generate spin. The rubber is also very durable, so it will last a long time. Overall, this is a great rubber for players of all skill levels.

It is a great rubber for players of all skill levels. The rubber is soft and springy, which makes it easy to control and generate spin. It is also very durable, so it will last a long time.

Wow, what a good rubber! The speed is just right, and the spin is amazing.

As a low intermediate, developing player, I moved to these after playing with the softer Xiom Vega Euro DF rubbers on both sides for 9 months. I liked the Euro DF. Soft at 37 degrees, they helped me start to learn how to pin the ball and loop.

However, the Euro DF was too soft and slow for the forehand especially, so I wanted to bump up to something harder.

Andro Hexer Grip is harder but not too hard for me at 45 degrees. I got it in Max on both FH and BH. The first day I thought I had made a terrible mistake because they were so bouncy. But after 3 days, they softened and I’m now finding them to be a great all-around rubber. They work well on every type of stroke. I’m using them on my OFF- OSP Virtuoso.

The main advantage is in the title - The GRIP! It’s much easier to do spin on an underspin and side serve now (versus the Euro DF). AND, it’s much easier to do underspin pushes and chops. That grip helps. I hope it lasts awhile; we’ll see.

It’s not super fast and won’t be the most powerful rubber at the club. But that’s ok for me now, since I’m still learning how to brush and loop and flick. They’re forgiving, which I like. But these rubbers are helping me train towards the next level.

I have always been looking for something that grabs the ball well, is not heavy weighted, and has good control.

I was using ELS on my backhand for a while. I liked it, but I wanted a tiny bit more control while maintaining the spin. This rubber, Hexer Grip, serves me well. It feels like what I was looking for.

If anyone tried Aurus Select before and was slightly disappointed, then this will make you happy. I had gone through several sheets of Aurus Select before I felt like it was lacking something, some more feel, and some more spin.

The 45-degree sponge means it is a little forgiving. The control reminds me of the good old Acuda S2. Not that they are from the same generation, but the level of control is definitely there. Also, like the Acuda S2, it is springy but not too explosive, sort of like a “slow” kind of springy. Unlike the Acuda S2, Hexer Grip grips and picks up the ball well and allows you to do delicate shots like the banana flip.

If you are a very hard hitter, you are better off trying Hexer Powergrip maybe. Since the harder sponge suits a harder style of strokes. On the other hand, if you are more of a pro-placement kind of player like I am, then Hexer Grip is definitely worth a try.

Additional note about whether to use it on the backhand or forehand:

I personally have developed a very strong backhand. I hit, spin, and flick the ball a lot while staying close to the table. At an amateur level, playing 3 times a week, Hexer Grip suits me well. It’s not too soft for a confident attacking shot.

My forehand is relatively weak, a lot weaker than my backhand, so Hexer Grip is hard enough for my forehand. I only use my forehand for transitional strokes, and only when the ball pops up high. Again, if your forehand is good and can hit harder than your backhand, maybe consider Hexer PowerGrip or other rubbers with a harder sponge (PowerGrip version, EL-S, MX-S, etc.).

This is a perfect looper rubber for offensive spin players. I use it on my Timoboll ALC.

Andro Treiber FO

I tested the Andro Treiber FO on my backhand for a month. It’s the best backhand rubber I’ve used so far. It performs well in blocking, pushing, driving, countering topspin, serving, and performing the Chiquita shot. It excels in countering topspin.

The natural rubber topsheet provides excellent feedback. It’s fast, but not too fast, providing enough speed to attack. It allows for good placement and has some fault tolerance.

The spin is incredible, as advertised by Andro. It’s also suitable for forehand play. I highly recommend trying it out.

Hexer Grip is a very balanced rubber that excels at the most elemental aspects of table tennis: spin and control. I will compare it with my previous FH rubbers, Baracuda and T25 fx. Hexer Grip is slightly harder than both. The arc is lower than Baracuda but higher than T25 fx (medium). The speed is right in the middle, with T25 fx being the fastest of the three.

When it comes to spin, Baracuda is the best option for topspin, while Hexer Grip and T25 fx are better for drives (T25 fx is unbeatable close to the table).

So, what makes Hexer Grip so special? In short, “Grip, Serves, and Receives.” When you rub your finger on the top sheet, it doesn’t feel that grippy. However, it is the most effective rubber I’ve tried for serving. I started making more points with the same serve.

Baracuda is one of the spiniest rubbers out there, yet it is not as deadly as Hexer Grip in terms of serves and, more importantly, receives. Baracuda is spin-sensitive, while Hexer allows you to keep the ball short; it is less bouncy.

Hexer grips the ball in a completely non-tacky way. You may think that you have to put a lot of effort to lift the ball, but nothing could be further from the truth. You may be surprised, but sometimes you can overlift the ball. It takes some time to adapt, especially if you come from rubbers with no grip at all. However, this grip is very useful and works in your favor all the time. You can do a slow brush, placing the ball close to the net with lots of spin, or you can do a loop kill. The rubber has a lot of gears, and at its current price, it can be a great alternative to build your career.

Current setup: Viscaria, FH: Hexer Grip, BH: T05 fx

Previous rubbers: T05, T05 fx, T25 fx, Rozena, Evolution EL-S, Baracuda, Acuda S3, Omega IV Elite, Omega VII Euro, Target PRO GT 47, H3 Provincial, Shining Dragon.

I played the Butterfly Rozena (44.90 euro) before and I liked it very much. However, Butterfly products don’t offer discounts, making them expensive to use over time, especially if you train frequently and need to replace rubbers several times a year. So, I looked for a rubber with similar qualities and found the Andro Hexer Grip (44.95 euro).

I tried it yesterday and found that it has very good spin and control. I used a 1.9 mm thickness, but it could have been a bit faster for me. I’m now trying the 1.9 mm Supergrip (44.95 euro) on the other side of my blade. In my opinion, it’s a very good rubber. You just need to figure out if 1.7, 1.9, or 2.1 mm thickness is right for you. In Germany, you get a 20% discount when you buy two, which is almost 20 euros less than replacing the rubbers with Rozena.

This rubber is easy to control and produces very heavy spin. It is fast enough when some effort is applied.

I tried Treiber Z on both sides. Initially, I encountered no problems. However, after approximately two months, I experienced a significant loss of control. I attempted to remove and re-glue the rubbers, but this did not resolve the issue. Consequently, I discontinued using them and replaced them with my previous rubbers (Rakza Z and Vega Euro). I was deeply disappointed with the performance of the Treiber Z rubbers.