Andro Rasanter R48

R48 Ultra Max Rubber

The R48 Ultra Max rubber offers a softer feel compared to the 05 and MXP rubbers, with a slower speed but improved spin potential. While I found this rubber suitable for my backhand, I deemed it too soft for my forehand.

I tested the R48 Ultra Max on both the Viscaria and Yasaka Sweden Extra blades. Interestingly, I observed enhanced performance when paired with the Yasaka blade, providing exceptional feeling and control.

However, the thicker 2.3mm sponge necessitates a strong hit with proper technique to penetrate the ball fully. This ensures avoidance of slow, spinny shots that might hit the net. Beginners or low-intermediate players may not find this rubber ideal, given its demand for a powerful stroke and proficiency in technique.

La mejor goma que he probado. La compré en color verde, increíble.

Saludos desde Chile!!!

My favorite rubber for forehand is Max. It provides superb control with a satisfying punch. Despite its 48 degrees of hardness, it offers a soft feel, resulting in excellent dwell time and exceptional grip and spin. I prefer it over Dignics 09C and Rakza Z for forehand play.

I currently use Max on an Andro Treiber CI OFF, a blade with an inner carbon layer. Compared to a Viscaria, the Treiber CI OFF offers greater control and ample power. On my backhand, I use Dignics 09C 2.1.

I anticipate this combination of Max on forehand and Dignics 09C on backhand to serve me well for an extended period.

Really like this rubber. I’ve always thought that Andro rubbers were a little bit overrated (not much, but a little) regarding spin, comparing with Tenergy or Rakza. I don’t know, but for me, the topsheet on R48 feels different than R42 and R47. R48 has more grip and generates more spin in my opinion.

Spin is hard to overrate on this rubber. It doesn’t have the “kick” as Tenergy, it’s more like Dignics. I used it on backhand in 1.7 mm because I like a bit more control. Compared with the R47 I had earlier, this feels like it was 2.0. The R48 feels, though it’s faster, a little bit softer than R47.

Today I play with Stiga’s DNA M in 1.9 mm on forehand. I like that rubber too, but even if I like softer rubber on forehand, in the future, I might switch to R48 there too. I think 1.7 will be enough for me even in forehand.

I have done a 180. Now I play with DNA on backhand and R48 in 2 mm on forehand. It suits me perfectly. R48 is the best forehand rubber I have ever tried. I understand that high-level players might prefer R53, but I just love R48. (And R48 does have a “kick” which is nicer than Tenergy 05).

About Me

I am a senior player with a USATT rating of over 1500 and have been playing since the early 1980s. I currently play with inverted rubber on both sides of my racket and am a two-winged spinner and hitter. My philosophy is to spin everything I can and play reasonably close to the table.

Review

I tested the Ultramax version of Andro Rasanter R48 rubber on a Donic Epox Power Allround blade, along with a sheet of Andro Rasanter R45 Energy Cell Ultramax on the backhand side for comparison.

Results

The spin generated by the R48 rubber was exceptional. Control was excellent, enabling easy handling of pushes, open-ups, and serves. The rubber provided ample power for smashes and drives, and looping was outstanding, keeping shots out of reach or causing them to drop unexpectedly due to spin. The high throw angle also allowed me to surprise opponents by suddenly dropping the ball onto the table.

Final Thoughts

With the Donic blade, I could have used the R48 on both sides without issue. The R45 offered slightly more control on the backhand, but the difference was minimal. Both rubbers produced excellent spin. Despite its 48-degree hardness rating, the rubber played more like a medium to medium-hard sponge, unlike the hard Chinese rubbers I have used recently. I believe that rubbers with hardness ratings above 48 degrees require good stroke technique, especially when paired with a composite blade.

Recommendation

I highly recommend trying Andro Rasanter R48 rubber with the Ultramax sponge. You may be pleasantly surprised by its performance.

Previously, I used Fastarc C1 rubber on my Xiom Offensive S on the backhand. Then, I replaced it with a Rasinter R48. Everything really changed: very spinning spin, very good speed and control. I really like this rubber. It’s a very perfect product. Good job, Andro!

Great at everything from loop, block, serve, and short game. It provides great spin when engaging the sponge, making around the net shots quite easy to do.

The only downside is that it may not be ideal for those who prefer rubbers with more grip, as it requires more engagement with the sponge to generate spin. This limits the ability to do more shots without engaging the sponge or to brush the ball for unusual shots with lots of spin but low speed. However, it’s worth noting that it’s still possible to perform these techniques with this rubber, but it may not be its strongest aspect.

Overall, this rubber is highly recommended for players who focus on offensive topspin play with blocks.

I have been playing with this rubber for 6 months. In my opinion, this is the worst Rasanter. It is very inconsistent. My hard loops go to the net and my soft slow loops go out. It is very confusing to play with. The soft rubber does not fit well with the 48-degree sponge at all. You need to hit the ball with full force every single time for consistency. R53 is more consistent. ATM, I am going back to R47.

Everything you can do can be done well with this rubber. Blocking, spin, smashing, and heavy chopping can be done with ease with this rubber.

You can try it out for yourself.

As a beginner, I found that Tenergry 05 was a bit too advanced for me. However, this rubber feels amazing in every other department. The only aspect that could be improved is lifting heavy backspin. Overall, it’s a truly amazing rubber that I highly recommend.

This rubber is fast and spinny with a high throw. I didn’t like the high throw on my Viscaria, so I tried it on a Hurricane Long 5. It was magical! The quality of my backhand shots improved significantly.

I tested the R48 several sessions on my robot. I will update the review when I can play against a teammate.

My ratings are in comparison to my review of R47. The hardness is quite the same. It does not feel softer than 48°. However, it grabs the ball much better than the R47, giving you a longer dwell time. That’s the trick with this one! You can impart a huge amount of spin.

I’ve never played with tacky Chinese rubber, but the R48 is phenomenal! It’s less direct in play than R47, so I tend to topspin instead of hitting. For me, that’s the main difference between the two. Control and speed are quite identical. The throw angle may be just a little higher, but not much.

I can see players using R48 in FH and R47 in BH. Again, it was on robot training, so I’m looking forward to playing in the club with this rubber!!!

El caucho se siente bastante suave, como de 45 grados. Su velocidad es normal, no muy alta. A pesar de tener un control decente, se requiere técnica para golpear la bola correctamente; de lo contrario, puede quedarse en la red o irse fuera de la mesa. Posee un giro bastante decente.

Después del segundo día de prueba, es evidente que esta goma es adecuada para el drive o derecha. Sin embargo, en el back o revés, no ofrece la consistencia y el control que necesitan los jugadores que buscan dominar el juego.

Otro inconveniente es que, en ocasiones, si el golpe no se realiza correctamente, la bola se va lejos de la mesa. Para el juego corto, se siente como si la bola estuviera muerta, cayendo o clavándose en el propio lado. Se le dará más tiempo de prueba para ver si se mejora la adaptación. Vale la pena mencionar que anteriormente se jugaba con Xiom Omega 7 Asia y R48.

Comparado con O7A, es mucho más lento, tiene menos control y es más suave. El único aspecto positivo hasta el momento es que R48 tiene más giro.

Después de cuatro días de entrenamiento, el top spin y el sidespin son una locura. El caucho gira y gira. Sin embargo, se ha llegado a la conclusión de que NO es un caucho adecuado para el revés.

My rubber from TT11 was hardly tacky nor grippy, with almost no grip at all.

In comparison, I purchased a DHS Goldarc 5 that had a grippiness rating of 8.5, while the R48 had a rating of 4.75 and the Donic BlueGrip C2 had a rating of 9.8. This discrepancy in grippiness is quite peculiar.

Despite the low grippiness, the rubber is still playable. However, this review is based on the experience of my friend, who was fortunate enough to obtain a grippy version of the same rubber. It’s possible that there was an error at the factory which resulted in the different grippiness levels.

So I went from the R47 and R50 to this new R48. I figured that if I like the other two with more speed and the same degree of softness, this rubber would be even better. Wrong! This rubber has good spin, high arc, and control but no speed. I have to work harder to get it to the same speed and penetration as the R47. It seems to lack the same spring as the other two. Therefore, with the same stroke, my shots come up short and high and become easy kills for my opponent.

However, on the flip side, for soft, spinny shots close to the table, it has excellent control. But at mid to far distances, it falls flat. When the rally starts, and I have to back off the table, I have to really hit it hard to stay in the rally.

I use Andro Flaxinite as my blade, and Rasanter 48 on my forehand. I have tried DHS Hurricane Neo, Stiga Manta Medium Hard, and some others.

When I used Rasanter 48 for the first time, I was surprised that the ball went so far. I had to adjust the racket angle quite a bit. Once I got used to it, I have to say… I really don’t want to change, ever. I couldn’t think it’s possible to create a better forehand rubber.

Best Rasant/Rasanter so far! With a rating of 58 degrees, it feels like 47! Its spin is insane. It performs well in short play and service. In every training, looping round the net is done several times. Hard, aggressive loops above the net can make it difficult for opponents. Highly recommended!

I moved to an all-wooden blade using MX-S but it lacked the power and spin that I was used to, so I switched to Andro R48.

This rubber is a counter-attack monster. The speed is far faster than MX-S, nowhere near the 8.9 rating on this site. At first, I was a little disappointed; I wanted more spin and got way more power instead.

Once I got used to it, I noticed that it has many gears. Touching short is a breeze, but when you counterattack, the ball absolutely flies! When playing off the table, the ball can fall short if I do not properly engage the rubber, so good technique is recommended.

I am looking forward to playing with it in the coming season.

Blade: Tibhar Szocs Signature1
Forehand: Andro R48 at 2mm
Backhand: Donic Acuda Blue P2.