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The Andro Rasanter R45 is a premium table tennis rubber that has quickly gained recognition among players for its exceptional blend of speed, spin, and control. Designed with a medium-soft sponge hardness, it strikes a balance that appeals to a wide range of playing styles. The rubber features a grippy surface that offers excellent spin potential during topspin strokes, making it particularly effective for developing players looking to enhance their looping techniques. With a speed rating of 9.1 and a spin rating of 9.4, the R45 is crafted to cater to aggressive players who thrive on spin-driven gameplay.
In terms of tackiness, the Rasanter R45 rates a 0.7, placing it on the lower end of the tackiness scale. Players who prefer a rubber that leans more towards control rather than overwhelming spin will appreciate this characteristic. The rubber also exhibits a relatively lightweight design (weight rating of 4.7), contributing to its overall versatility and ease of use during play.
Durability is rated at 7.4, which suggests that while the R45 performs excellently in the short term, players may notice a decrease in its grip and spin consistency after extended use. Therefore, for those seeking alternatives, rubbers like the Andro Rasanter R47 and R48 provide different levels of hardness and speed without sacrificing the essential characteristics that players enjoy from the R45. Overall, the Andro Rasanter R45 remains a formidable choice for table tennis enthusiasts, providing an exceptional balance of performance suitable for various playing styles.
I have been using this rubber for about 5 months now. I use it on the backhand side of a Xiom Hugo HAL Blade. I am a beginner level player and I have found this rubber to be very easy to control. It has helped me to develop my technique and it is easier for me to lift/loop backspin balls with this rubber compared to my forehand rubber, which is a Nittaku G1.
I also feel that the trajectory is longer with this rubber than with the Nittaku G1. I am able to put the ball deeper on the opponent’s side of the table with a relatively shorter stroke on my backhand.
I think the durability of this rubber is also good. The top sheet has not shown any signs of wear after 5 months of use (I play for an average of 3-4 times a week for 2-3 hours each time).
In my opinion, the best forehand rubber I have yet played is insane. You can generate a great amount of force and spin. It is also great for blocking and chopping.
At first, I loved this rubber and bought six more sheets. When it’s new, it’s amazing: Control is superb, spin is good, and speed is good.
The problem with this rubber is that the initial spin and grip are lost very fast. In small humidity, it slips. After only two weeks, it slips and doesn’t grip the same at all. At that point, spin, grip, and pick up are poor. That has happened on all sheets that I had. And that has happened to other players that have had this rubber.
The sponge, after a couple of weeks, feels a little harder than initially. Comparing to Yasaka and Gewo, let alone Butterfly, the grip and spin disappoint after a couple of weeks.
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