Andro Rasant PowerGrip

Bought this rubber for 15 Euro in an outlet. After playing with this rubber for some hours, my first impressions are good. I have it in 2.1 mm red on my forehand (FH), glued to an Andro CS7 pro blade (with seven plies of abbachi). I am a 1500 rated player with an all-round offensive style of play. My FH is more consistent than my backhand (BH), and therefore I always use a faster rubber than my BH rubber.

But due to its hardness, this rubber is pretty fast, so good technique is needed to place the ball on the table where you want it. I play close to mid distance from the table, so I run the risk of my balls going over the table. The spin is there, and it’s easy to lift backspin balls, but good technique is required to get the best out of it. Smashes are, of course, easy on the other hand.

I think this rubber is made for advanced offensive players who like to use speedy rubbers. I think my next FH rubber will be more controlled and softer again. So overall, I am pretty happy but would recommend this rubber for offensive, advanced players, not for developing or all-round/defensive players.

The best rubber from the Rasant series.

Excellent rubber, I would say it has a hardness of 47 degrees. You can do very good topspins. You have to be careful in the short game because it bounces a lot if you don’t catch the ball well.

Tried it on backhand with a 1.9 sponge thickness on an off- blade. It was a very good rubber but it would probably be better with a maximum sponge thickness.

This is probably the best rubber I’ve used overall. It has enough gears for any type of offensive play. The spin you can generate with this rubber is exceptional. Additionally, it maintains very good control.

On top of all this, this rubber is relatively lightweight for a tensor rubber. At the same sponge thickness (2.1mm), Powergrip is noticeably lighter than Tibhar Evolution EL-S. I estimate it’s about the same weight as Nittaku Fastarc-S, but Fastarc-S is only 2mm thick. The throw angle is not too high, but it’s high enough to forgive a lot of mistakes.

I use this rubber on my backhand and I’m enjoying it tremendously. I definitely recommend it to anyone.

Goodbye to the Classic. Such a Legendary Series. I’ll definitely miss playing with you.

One of the best rubbers I have ever played.

This rubber has it all - spin, speed, and beast-like control.

This rubber is a good choice for forehand (FH) players. I recommend it for FH.

One of andro’s best rubbers, this is a fast rubber with sick spin and awesome control. Highly recommended!

It is a good rubber for blocking because of the hard sponge. Spin is good and has a decent speed. Not as fast as Tibhar MXP, for example, but similar to Tibhar MXS.

Applgreen Allplay

• Thickness: 1.7
• Review: Feels smooth and easy to use on the forehand. It provides excellent control and is suitable for countering spin and executing topspin smashes. Compared to other rubbers, it enhances shot speed. It is highly recommended and offers great value.
• Durability: Appears more durable than Chinese rubbers. The 1.7mm thickness does not add excessive weight.

Additional Observations

• Allows for fast and low serves but not the most spinny.
• For improved spin generation, a thicker sponge may be beneficial, as the rubber’s lack of tackiness requires the ball to dig into it.
• Can be challenging to create sufficient spin against low-powered shots without topspin.
• Overall, a highly regarded rubber that will serve well until it wears out, which appears to be a distant prospect.

This is a very bouncy, fast rubber. I bought it in red, max thickness. It is very heavy, especially in red. The rubber mass database lists it as one of the top densest rubbers out there. So, if you want light, don’t buy this.

It is very spinny, and spin is created easily, just like with Tenergy. It is also very fast and bouncy due to it being a tensor. Blocks are great, and flicks and brushes are surprisingly spinny and generally good for a non-tacky rubber. A lot of power can be easily generated with this.

I use it on the backhand because I used to have issues with generating power there. If you can already hit hard and just want more spin, this rubber is not the best choice. It is primarily for those who want fast, spinny loops and extra power.

It is very good at counterlooping and it sounds terrific, like an old speed-glued rubber. It is for the purely offensive player, but it is still capable of great chops and pushes if the situation requires it.

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Outstanding newest generation rubber made by ESN (German). The green sponge color is unusual and eye-catching. I would recommend this excellent rubber with no problem at all. It offers good feel, spin, and blocking capabilities. It’s hard to describe just how good the awesome green sponge is. I have it glued on my Stiga Clipper, and it’s a great match.

Donic Powergrip

This is an offensive rubber with a lot of spin and speed available. Powergrip can be used on both wings, but it’s a natural forehand fit for offensive players looking for a mid/mid-low throw rubber.

It shares the name and maybe the top sheet with Rasant Grip, but they really don’t share most playing characteristics. Grip is a bit dead with its soft sponge, while Powergrip has a lot of power if you let the sponge work with a powerful stroke, but is also more forgiving than Grip on lazy ones.

Works fine pushing, is great blocking, hitting, and smashing, very good looping lifting underspin easily. I found it less sensitive to incoming spin than Grip.

Good spin on serves. It’s not too bouncy, so it’s also easy to keep the ball low.

The sponge is green, toxic green. If you like the color, you will like it.

I’m a backhand dominant player. For the past eight months, I’ve explored various backhand rubbers to replace Tenergy 64 on my Viscaria. I’ve tried Donic Acuda series, Stiga Calibra series, and Joola Rhyzm, among others.

The best fit for me was Powergrip, as it offers exceptional spin without sacrificing speed and control. I prefer it over Rhyzm due to its longer lifespan. When I execute the perfect shot, I can kill it confidently. It took me only an hour to adjust to this rubber.

Backhand flicks require proper timing and technique, but once mastered, they become a reliable shot. This rubber is a keeper.

Very nice in spin and speed. Looping and service are excellent. One must play aggressively and beware that it is a heavy rubber.

This rubber is best suited for an OFF+ paddle. When I switched from an OFF- to a harder, slightly stiffer OFF+ blade, the improvement in topspin was very noticeable. I believe this rubber offers the best combination of speed and spin from ESN. It has a low throw. The only downside is that it can be too smooth during full swings, sometimes resulting in a lack of feedback.

Used this rubber for 3 months. It’s good for hard strokes and power blocking. The durability is also good, lasting for 2 hours daily for 4 months. It’s best used at maximum thickness. The sponge is hard and the top sheet is averagely tacky.

Absolutely amazing! The best FH rubber I ever played with. It has devastating speed and spin, and excellent control considering its speed. Definitely a better version of the classic Rasant. I highly recommend it!!!

Using the 2.1 thickness, I found the Powergrip to be a good match for my Zetro Quad (OFF blade). Blocking is a breeze, and the spin is impressive. The speed is fast, matching the T05 in my opinion.

Compared to the T05, the Powergrip has a lower throw, which I prefer. And did I mention that it’s less than $40 at tt-japan.net? Looping is excellent with this rubber, but you need a good topspin stroke to unlock its full spin potential. Otherwise, the speed will dominate the point.

Update: After about 4 months (10-12 hours of play per week), I’ve noticed a decrease in spin and find it harder to lift underspin balls.

Good rubber. This rubber has changed my club’s view on Tenergy’s being the best rubber. I play with a style that’s near to medium distance from the board.

Very good rubber on flexible blades. It has enough speed for them.

On carbon blades, you may not be able to loop very well near the table due to its sponge hardness.

Overall, I’m pleased with it. It is very good rubber.

I was looking for something else.

Looping topspin and side spin present no problems!

However, I do have a major problem lifting heavy low arc backspins with this rubber in comparison to the Omega Pro IV.

This is an excellent rubber with outstanding speed and spin. When played on a TIBHAR Ikarus ALX (OFF-) blade in 2.1mm thickness on the forehand, it provides very good openings. The topspins are fantastic, with plenty of power. Pushes are also very good.

Overall, this is one of the best rubbers available.

This is the best rubber I have ever used on my forehand. It has a good amount of spin and is best in terms of speed and mileage.

Forhand Rubber Review

This rubber is an excellent choice for softer blades, particularly those with Hinoki outer plies. It performed exceptionally well on Septear, Donic Waldner Dotec Hinoki, and Joola Rossi Emontion blades. It also works great on the BTY Andrzej Grubba ALL+ blade.

On faster blades like the Viscaria, it becomes more aggressive, providing excellent spin and speed. While it still maintains good control, a solid technique is necessary to optimize its performance. Overall, this rubber is a testament to Andro’s expertise in table tennis equipment.

Wow, what a rubber! It offers devastating speed and spin. No lazy style here!

I tested it on a Stiga allround wood wrb with a 2.1mm thickness on the forehand (I’m a recreational player). Pushes are also excellent, but this rubber was created for powerful topspins and sidespins.

On the other hand, it lacks a bit of touch at weaker impacts, so you must play aggressively to make it alive and brutal.

Anyway, everything must be different or even better if it is possible on faster blades of course.

Muy rápida y con gran spin, esta goma requiere algo de adaptación a su bajo tiro. En general, es una de las mejores gomas que he usado.

This rubber is an excellent alternative to the Tenergy series. The Tenergy is very expensive, so I decided to try this rubber out, and it was an excellent choice.

This rubber can handle topspin, blocks, and flat balls at Tenergy level. My recommendations for the Rasant Powergrip rubber are as follows:

Very fast rubber, but I like it. This rubber can generate spin more quickly but is more difficult to control.

Amazing for blocking (very fast return), topspin to topspin, and flat hitting. The short game is also good. Lifting backspin is a piece of cake and accurate. Spinny! Good in serving too. Try it!

This is a nice rubber for blocking, topspin, counter topspin, serves, and placement. You can play with it straight away, and even though it’s hard, it has a very smooth touch, letting you place the ball wherever you want.

I use XIOM RSM Platinum Special penhold (10.5 mm). My racket is 98 grams, the uncut Powergrip rubber (2.1 mm) is 73.4 grams, and the cut rubber is 46.2 grams (heavier than Rasant (Max), 44.5 grams; XIOM Vega Pro (Max), around 43 grams; and XIOM Sigma Europe (Max), around 44 grams — near the weight of DHS Hurricane III (Max, 37-degree)).

The spin/speed ratio is good. The gears in speed are better than those in spin. The push and control are relatively weak (due to its heavy nature).

I had used nearly 10 Vega Pro rubbers before, and the average honey period of Vega Pro rubber is around 1-2 months, and then the sponge is dead. The Sigma Pro had a little longer honey time (around 2 months).

The flexibility of the green sponge in the Rasant series seemed to be higher than the sponge in XIOM’s rubber, but the actual durability of this Powergrip rubber is pending. I may have a review in the later months.