Andro Rasant Turbo

Low throw rubber, now out of production. Its throw is low, similar to the Acuda S1 Turbo. Compared to the S1 Turbo, it is less spinny, but very fast. This rubber excels in aggressive blocking, producing a very low arc. However, it may lack sufficient grip for forehand play, especially with backspin. It is possible to use it for forehand with an open blade angle, but the grip may still be insufficient for some players.

Very good for backhand.
Very easy to get power and a lot of topspin.

Tested on the Treiber Q. The ball doesn’t run, it sprints, giving me excellent speed when combined with the Treiber.

Beast! It’s like a cannon! You can effortlessly loop a backspin with it. However, it’s challenging to control when counterlooping at the table. It has a distinct ball feel and minimal spring effect when bouncing using poly balls.

When I received this rubber from tt11 in maximum thickness, it was completely non-tacky. I initially thought it was a defective product but later realized that it was a non-tacky rubber with more grip.

Upon examining the product, I noticed the green sponge was porous. Although listed as medium-hard at 45 degrees, it felt softer than a Hurricane 3 with 39 degrees hardness. This may have been due to the soft topsheet, which was not as grippy as I expected.

When I applied the rubber to my Infinity VPS blade, I had to adjust my loop technique and use a more open angle compared to previous DHS rubbers I had played with, such as Hurricane 3 Neo. The throw angle was relatively low, making it difficult to pick up the ball or generate spin on my loops.

However, the rubber required a break-in period of 2-3 days, after which it became quite spinny, though not as much as other rubbers like Tenergy. Looping with this rubber requires an earlier take-back and more brushing action, as the ball tends to sink into the sponge and go straight to the net if not lifted sufficiently.

To master this rubber, rapid arm speed and a high brushing technique are essential. After some practice, I became accustomed to it, and my game improved significantly. This is a fast and effective blade, but it requires at least a week to adjust to the throw angle and rebound effect.

It also performs well in flicks due to its low reactivity to spin. It is more suited for forehand play rather than backhand due to its low throw. If you possess exceptional arm speed and can brush the ball lightly, this rubber could be a good option for you.

Very good for backhand. Andro Tempertech All + goes well with a 2.1 mm sponge. It provides speed and spin with good control.

I play with the Andro Rasant Turbo 1.7mm on a Gionis Carbon ALL+ blade. This allows me to contain the speed and access the rubber’s control and spin. It is good away from the table. I use long pimples on the backhand, which are Hellfire OX.

The Turbo is a good rubber that is quick, but the dwell time is quite short, meaning you have to adjust your technique when playing to a more upright position.

Forehand and Backhand

This rubber is recommended for play far from the table. While it can handle serves with a long stroke, blocking may take some time to master, but it can be effective once you do. Touch play is challenging due to the bounce and lack of tack; however, smashing over the table may be difficult with this rubber.

Speed and Topspin

Stepping back from the table allows you to fully utilize this rubber’s speed and topspin capabilities. Spin is exceptional, with balls exhibiting noticeable shake during heavy rotation. They dive into the table and then the floor. While not the fastest rubber, it offers ample speed. Combined with an off+ blade, you can maintain strong power throughout a rally. On an ALL blade, looping remains a strong point of the rubber.

Strategy

A successful approach with this rubber is to use speed and medium topspin to establish distance from the table. Then, increase the topspin to force the ball to plummet towards the floor after the bounce, pressuring the opponent.

Recommendation

These rubbers may not be suitable for close-to-the-table play and require a specific style that favors distance and heavy spin. If this matches your preference, they can be highly effective.

The rubber fit the pen-holder racket (RSM platinum special) well. The spin/speed ratio is good. The serve is OK (poorer than Rasant and Vega pro), while the block and control is excellent (better than Vega pro and Rasant).

The throw angle is lower than Vega pro and Rasant. The durability is good. The topsheet of the rubber is relatively soft, which makes the rubber easy to drive and handle for balls on the table. The rubber is good for close table attack.

I played with the Andro Rasant Turbo for a month or two on my forehand (FH) and can safely say that I don’t like it. I should have known in advance but wanted to give it a try anyway.

I tend to topspin with a rather flat arm movement, and although I use my legs and core to initiate the movement, I could not get decent speed. I also didn’t feel the ball when hitting it, which is probably because of the hard sponge. No spin could be generated while serving, although I have to admit this is not my strong point.

Lastly, control was abysmal. It was nearly impossible for me to push back short or block consistently.

This rubber performed much better on my backhand (BH), which I tried twice. I experienced amazing speed and a lot of spin when timed well. I do find there is less margin of error than with a Yasaka Rakza 7. With this rubber, I can vary spin and speed as wished.

Conclusion:

• Good topspin on FH when you have a lot of arm movement involved: Nearly impossible
• Good topspin on BH: Yes

I will change this for Stiga Calibra LT and write a review about it in due time.

Fast, but very easy to play with. This is a keeper for me. I have it on backhand, but sometimes flip it over to FH to do heavy loops and smashes. A real treat and a top 10 all time rubber for me.

This is a great rubber for topspin offensive players. I have Andro Rasant Turbo 2.1 mm on both sides of my Timo Boll ALC blade, and it works amazingly.

My spin is very fast, with more speed than any Tenergy rubber, but with a lot of control. It’s also great for blocking. When I block my opponent’s shot or spin ball, it comes back with double speed and very precise going to the table. This rubber gives more trouble to all my opponents.

One big thing before buying this rubber is that you must upgrade your footwork and movements because this rubber is not forgiving of slower movements. You need to get the right moment to make a shot or spin.

It’s also great for serves, short games, and powerful flicks. My opponents can’t believe it’s possible because I wasn’t able to do that with any Tenergy rubbers before.

Also, when I first played with Andro Rasant Turbo, it was very different from all Tenergy rubbers. But when I adopted to this rubber, I simply love to play with it. This rubber simply forces you to play faster, but the pleasure during play with it is great.

This is a table tennis player’s dream.

The best backhand rubber available. Extremely fast with significant spin. It also performs well for forehand.

Hi!

This is a nice rubber. You will need quite a few training hours with it in order to play well. Using it on a hard blade without vibration is best to feel its touch and real power. You will also need fast and precise techniques to improve your spins and speed. It’s very good for middle and closed table attackers.