Andro Nuzn 55

I have been using this rubber for the past 6 trainings on my Donic Xtreme (OFF-) blade. I tried the 2.0mm for BH and FH. This rubber is not tacky, but it is extremely grippy. It has some weight on it. The sponge is hard, but not extremely hard. The top sheet is bouncy and has very short contact time. When playing short pushes on the table, the rubber is very controlled because of its grippy nature. The ball stays low, and you don’t feel the speed. You can place the ball accurately. When you attack, this rubber turns from a puppy to a beast. It becomes explosive, fast, and lethal. It seems like it has only two gears: Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Nothing in between. I couldn’t adjust to this behavior on the FH. I have long strokes, and my placement with the Nuzn was bad. Flips were easy, but topspins suffered from low arc, short dwell time, and inconsistent placement. I guess a better technique is needed, or a different style of playing. On the BH, it is a completely different story. It is a dream of a rubber! Short play is very good. Flips are easy. Topspins are fast, spiny, and aggressive. Flat strokes are great. Blocks are good too. It seems that the rubber excels in shorter strokes with less arm power, especially if you have adequate technique. Serving is great, whether you want it short and gentle, or faster with some power. Rotation is very good. This rubber is fantastic for aggressive attacks on the table. It works well from mid distance too. I will keep this rubber for my BH; it suits my game perfectly. On the FH, I decided to change to Nuzn 50, which is similar in many ways, but is much more controlled and has more dwell time.

I switched to the Andro NUZN and immediately noticed the extra grip and precision. It offers excellent spin potential, strong speed, and still feels controlled during rallies. Great choice for offensive players who want confidence on both loops and counters.

So I have been playing with NUZN 55 (max) on my FH for nearly a year now. Before that, I used R53. I am using it on a ZJK ALC blade.

I think this is an excellent rubber if you have the proper technique and are advanced enough to activate the sponge. I feel that you can easily play both soft shots and hard, spinny shots with this rubber. It is all about how you activate the sponge. I also noticed that most of my topspins land near the white line, which is really great for my game.

I also like to play flat hits rather than counter-spins / over-spins close to the table, and once you get used to the rubber, this becomes very easy. I do not play much away from the table, but when I do, I can still counter the ball easily from the second or third position. You can feel the sponge absorbing the spin, and it also has quite a punch.

I believe it is worth its price tag. It is durable as well. I change my rubbers after every season (around four months), but I play at least 16 hours per week, so you could probably use it longer. Overall, it is a terrific rubber, but that being said, it is also an advanced rubber.