Andro Rasant PowerGrip

The Andro Rasant Powergrip is a high-performance tensor rubber featuring a distinctive green, medium-hard sponge. Engineered for advanced offensive play, it is characterized by its high speed and substantial spin potential, making it a capable alternative for players seeking aggressive, power-oriented performance.

Playing Characteristics

• Spin and Speed: The rubber offers excellent spin generation, particularly on topspin loops and counter-looping exchanges. It is highly reactive, providing significant power that requires a refined technique to control. It is less effective at weaker impacts, performing best when the player engages the sponge with assertive, powerful strokes.
• Control and Dwell: While described as having “beast-like” control for an offensive rubber, it remains a fast, bouncy sheet. It features a mid to mid-low throw angle, which helps in keeping shots low and aggressive. Players may find it easier to control on flexible, all-round, or slower blades, whereas carbon setups increase its volatility.
• Versatility: The rubber excels in blocking, flicking, and flat hitting due to its hardness. It performs reliably in the short game, though its speed means it can be sensitive if the player lacks precise touch. Service quality is high, producing fast, low trajectories.

Technical Considerations

• Physical Properties: The rubber is known for being relatively dense and heavy, which can impact the overall balance of the blade. It features a top sheet that exhibits average tackiness, relying primarily on the mechanical grip of the sponge-to-ball interaction to generate spin.
• Durability and Compatibility: It demonstrates good durability for a tensor rubber, maintaining its playing characteristics over several months of frequent use. It is recommended primarily for offensive-minded players who prefer a direct, fast feel and have the technique to fully compress the sponge.