Andro Rasanter R42
Rubber description:
The Andro Rasanter R42 is a tensor rubber designed to perform well with the plastic ball. It features a soft-to-medium sponge (42 degrees) that provides a balance between spin potential, speed, and, notably, high control.
Playing Characteristics
- Spin and Dwell Time: This rubber is recognized as a spin-oriented choice, offering a satisfying dwell time that aids in looping against backspin and executing opening shots. While it produces significant spin, it is often described as more forgiving than extreme professional-grade rubbers.
- Speed and Catapult: It provides a noticeable catapult effect, making it efficient for mid-distance play and powerful attacks, though it is generally perceived as more manageable and less aggressive than harder, high-tension alternatives.
- Control and Forgiveness: A hallmark of the R42 is its high level of control, making it a popular choice for intermediate players or those refining their technique. Its lower sensitivity to incoming spin makes it highly effective for blocking and short-game exchanges.
- Throw Angle: It possesses a high throw angle, which assists in clearing the net during topspin rallies and opening up on backspin balls.
Physical Features
- Weight: The rubber is consistently noted for being lightweight, which helps prevent setups from becoming head-heavy and allows for quicker recovery during rallies.
- Versatility: It is widely used as a backhand rubber due to its reliability in flicking and blocking, but it is also capable on the forehand for players who prefer a softer feel and a more controlled, spin-based offensive style. It functions well across a variety of blade types, ranging from all-wood to carbon constructions.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2025
Ich habe zuvor mit Bluefire M2 1.8 mm auf der Rückhand gespielt. Er war mir etwas zu schnell. Mit dem R42 2.0mm ist es jetzt perfekt. Sehr gut zum Blocken und auch sehr fehlerverzeihend, wenn man nicht den richtigen Winkel hat. Der Bananenflip gelingt einfach, da sehr viel Spin vorhanden ist. Auch aus der Halbdistanz ist es gut zu spielen. Man muss etwas mehr Kraft aufbringen. Für Aufschläge ist dieser Belag sehr gut, da eine gute Rückmeldung und großer Spin vorhanden sind.
#2 — March 2025
As an intermediate level player, I find the Rasanter R42 (max) to be a good choice for the backhand and have been using it for over two years now. It has enough spin to trouble opponents, the throw angle is high enough to attack a backspin ball without being too challenging, it has good control, and the sponge is soft enough (without being too soft) to be a little accommodating with imperfect technique, which I find helpful while refining my backhand loop against a backspin.
In addition to the above, it is very light, which means it’s easier to respond quickly, less likely to cause injury, and you can pair it with a heavier rubber on the forehand without the combination getting too heavy.
For context, I pair it with a Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (max) on the forehand (which has a slightly harder sponge) on an OSP Virtuoso (off-) all wood blade (which I find great for control and spin, and despite experimenting, I cannot find a blade that suits me better).
The only disappointment is that this rubber appears to be creeping up in price.
#3 — December 2024
I like a soft rubber; these are soft enough and play well.
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