Andro Rasanter R37

The sponge is too soft, and this creates variations on placement, especially on harder hits. The tensioned topsheet also makes it slightly harder to be accurate. However, it does allow a relatively longer dwell time to perform shots. It is light, which is a big plus if you want to lower your setup weight.

The greatest backhand rubber right now.

• Durability: This rubber is extremely durable and can withstand heavy use.
• High throw: This rubber produces a high throw, which is ideal for generating topspin.
• Light weight: This rubber is very light, which makes it easy to maneuver.
• Dwell time: This rubber has a long dwell time, which allows for greater control.

I tried this in black, 2.0mm sponge. Tested as backhand rubber on a Yinhe MC-4 carbon blade. I’m comparing this to the TSP Ventus Soft, 1,8mm (35deg).

Just one session so far. Just bouncing the ball on R37 after gluing, is a quite nice feeling, trying to feel the spin and so. VS feels a bit more springy/bouncy and perhaps it answers a bit better when spinning the ball.

Playing: Topspin feels a bit harder to do with R37 than VS. The ball doesn’t dig into the R37 in the same way as VS. Less margin for errors.

The short game is perhaps a bit better than VS, because of the bounciness in the VS. Blocking is where I think R37 really shines and countering play. If you play it passive, it’s slow and if you play actively, you can set quite good speed to the countering. Feels a little bit like the Tibhar Aurus Sound, but with a bit better grip.

Review: Table Tennis Rubber

11/20/2017:

• Control: Amazing control, particularly for net play.
• Spin: Impressive spin capabilities, though not as extreme as other rubbers like Baracuda. However, the balance of speed and spin enables effective looping.
• Sensitivity: Not highly sensitive to incoming spin.
• Speed: Combined with spin, allows for powerful loops with great blade speed.
• Blade: Currently used on a fast Yinhe T11+ blade.

Update:

• Similar characteristics to the discontinued RASANT BEAT rubber.

Did not like this so much. It is very soft, and the ball goes easily into the wood when striking hard. It also does not produce as much spin as the others when sidespinning or topspinning, and especially during power loops.

Sure, it is good for a young player that starts to improve and has passed the first rubbers. However, it does provide good control.

I was forced to switch to R37 from Rasant Powersponge, which had been unfortunately discontinued.

In this review, I will compare the two rubbers and express my feelings. Overall, I am disappointed with the R37. While it is a decent rubber, it lacks several key features that I loved about Powersponge.

The negative feelings primarily stem from the fact that R37 feels significantly harder. This means that:

• It requires better footwork to make good topspin (less “error-tolerant”)
• It is worse in short game (similar to switching from Evolution FX-P to EL-P)
• Blocking “style” is different, and in my opinion, R37 is inferior in this aspect

As a subtle compensation, the serve appears spinnier with R37, but it is not enough.

Overall, the R37 lacks the “uniqueness” of Powersponge and behaves more like a softened Stiga Mantra S or slightly softened Evolution EL-P. It is a good rubber, but Powersponge was simply much better for me.

Slightly faster than Rakza 7 Soft, the rubber has a slightly softer sponge. It plays better (more ping) than R7S due to its thicker sponge. Obviously, it’s very soft, so don’t expect ‘medium’ soft.

The speed is a bit slower than Xiom Vega Europe, and with a higher throw angle than the XVE. The topsheet itself feels harder (or maybe just wider pip structure) than say XVE, and is very high quality, which makes for a fairly durable rubber, not factoring in the softer sponge underneath.

However, I’ve decided I don’t like harder (or wider pip) feeling topsheets. If high control and/or technique tweaking is something you desire, it’s quite nice, providing you don’t mind the topsheet. Also great for developing touch/feeling on serves, over the table play and open-ups.

But remember it’s soft, and it will bottom out if you’re hitting the ball with any force on either wing. When moving further from the table, it does begin to suffer from being too soft and a harder sponge would be helpful to avoid bottoming out.

This is a great rubber. It provides excellent spin and control, and has a good balance between speed and spin.

Rubbers that I have used: Razka X, Razka 7S, Battle II, Mendo, Super 999, Desto F1, Andro 37 and Andro 42.

This Andro is the best BH rubber for me. The spin and speed are crazy, plus it has very good control and feeling.

It’s a bit spinner and faster than my Razkas, but a bit less than Battle II. I love Andro more, however, because of the natural rubber scent.

My style: RPH Looping/Attacking Player. I focus on spin and placement.

Updated Review: This rubber lasts very long (6 months already) and still performs well.

Gran caucho. Lo utilizo en el revés. Es muy difícil fallar si lo utilizas en una espada no muy rápida. Puedes arriesgar muchas veces seguidas. ¡Impresionante!.

I’m using r37 on BH. I think this is the best controlled rubber that I’ve tried. It’s soft, has very good spin, but not the best and good power. The rubber is really light so you can save some grams on weight.

I tried this one on my BH to see if it could replace my R42. If you like soft rubber but need speed, this is very good.

It feels harder than the 37°, and a little faster than Rasant Grip. Spin is really good (apparently like the whole Rasanter series).
And the control is really great! Perfect block and underspin. You’ve got to get used to it for flicking, but I think it’s not its main strength.

Defending with this one is quite correct for an attacking rubber, but far from the table, it’s difficult to come back with an aggressive counter.

Rasanter Series Soft

The Rasanter Series Soft is the softest rubber in the series. It is very forgiving and can block really well. It is also suited for the Poly Ball. The spin is amazing, and the control is much better than Acuda s3 or rakza soft.

Perfect for backhand. I switched from Rasant Beat. It plays just like Beat but with more power. The control is the same. Very low throw means block is automatic. It is easy to flick, and it can almost topspin anything. Very comfortable to play with.

This rubber is soft and easily one of the most controlled rubbers out there. Back spin is very easy to execute as well. I recommend this rubber to those who like soft rubbers and who need to execute slow spin.

I have this rubber on a Sports Game Pro Hornet series paddle. My backhand is a black 2.0 mm Nittaki Fastarc G-1, and my forehand is an Ultra Max R37 Rasinter. If your forehand is weak and you need control, this rubber is the one to get. Since using it, my forehand has become more consistent.

I’m not afraid to open up and use power with this rubber on my forehand. It provides great control and awesome spin. If you were previously scared to let loose due to excessive bounce or pushing the ball too far off the table, you’ll love this rubber. It combines power with control. Your service game will also improve when using it.

Two words for this rubber: AMAZING FEELING!

I just tried the Rasant Powersponge and the Rasanter R37. There’s not much difference in sponge softness, but the R37 does have a higher throw angle. The SPIN is just perfect for backhand.

Most Controlled Rubber

I love the dwell time and spin it gives.

Less speed and less spin than Rasant. If you like to spin, this is not the rubber for you. This rubber is for control, with a high dwell time but less spin. It has an elastic topsheet and a soft sponge.

This is my first review, so forgive me if I make any mistakes. I’ve been using this rubber for a few weeks on both my forehand and backhand. I feel that it provides perfect control over the ball in all aspects.

It works better with faster blades to compensate for its lack of speed. The combination of this rubber with a fast blade (such as the Butterfly Garaydia ZLC/T5000 or Stiga 290/245) is fantastic, offering both excellent control and good speed.

The rubber also generates good spin due to its soft sponge, which provides a longer dwell time.

Physical:

Well-packaged in typical “modern” rubber style, this rubber has a softer feel. The top sheet is very thin with very short pips. It is extremely grippy, similar to most ESN products these days, and even has minor tackiness.

Speed:

Offers very good speed for mid-distance play and general blocking. While it may lose some speed at greater distances due to its softer nature, maintaining medium power will retain both speed and control.

Spin:

Produces very high spin with lower impact swings. One of the better European rubbers for spin at mid-distance and power, it excels in this category. While not ideal for a 3rd ball attack, it performs exceptionally well for mid-distance play.

Recommendation:

This rubber is highly recommended as a backhand (BH) option for control players who typically play one to two meters away and do not rely on extreme power hits. It offers an ideal combination of mid-distance and mid-power performance. Heavy forehand (FH) loopers and extreme flick players may find more suitable options with other rubbers.

Enjoy your table tennis!