Andro Roxon 500 Pro

Similar to the Acuda S1 Turbo, this rubber provides a hard and fast playing experience. It is designed for players who appreciate speed and precision in their strokes.

I’ve had a positive experience with these rubbers overall. However, I do notice a few differences that I find less favorable. Personally, I find it quite challenging to generate lift with them. Additionally, my wife mentioned that the spinning potential is less than expected with these rubbers.

Despite these concerns, they’re not deal breakers for me as they still suit my playing style. I pair them with a Tempertech OFF+ paddle, relying on the speed to help shorten points.

Very fast rubber! I used it as a forehand rubber in 2mm. I initially wanted to buy the MAX version but discovered the Platin X1 Turbo.

I liked the Platin X1 Turbo a bit better than the Roxon 500 because it is slightly softer. It offers more spin and better control due to its higher ball trajectory.

I used the 2.0 version, and I found it to be quite good for backhand (BH) play.

Andro Roxon 500 Pro is an excellent choice for offensive players. I use the Roxon 500 Pro on my forehand and the Roxon 450 on my backhand. Overall, this paddle performs exceptionally well.

I do not understand the speed and spin ratings you guys are talking about. This rubber is of great quality and very spinny. It can generate loads of spin on serves, and it is excellent for topspin drives and smashes.

However, you need to play from a close to medium distance to the table. It excels at blocking and pushing due to its low throwing angle. It is not too easy to play from far away from the table because of this low throwing angle.

I was looking for a rubber to replace the Tenergy 64 that I was using on my forehand. The reason was that Tenergy 64 costs nearly £50, and I wanted to find a cheaper option that could perform similarly. Andro Roxon 500 Pro is exactly that rubber.

The only drawback is that it is not very forgiving, so your technique must be perfect to get the best out of it. Once you master that, it becomes a fantastic rubber. It is faster than Tenergy 64 and better for smashes. Additionally, it excels in spin capabilities, allowing me to execute fast power spins as well as light wrist spins, both of which are very powerful. In fact, it is an amazing rubber and £20 cheaper than Tenergy!

One great feature is that it peels off and re-glues easily without shrinking like Tenergy does. It is also simple to re-tune. The durability is comparable to Tenergy rubbers; it mostly depends on how often you play. Personally, I play 2 hours a day, seven days a week, and it lasts me about three months before I change it. I only replace it because I can, not because it has worn out; it still performs well at the three-month mark.

The Roxon 500 Pro is a good hitter’s rubber, and I can produce spins with it as effectively as I do with Tenergy 64 and Tenergy 05. It’s all about technique. I love this rubber and am now very curious about the Roxon 450, which has the same topsheet as the 500 Pro but is softer.

I highly recommend this rubber to any decent player, but I must stress that your technique needs to be solid to play effectively with it. Andro recommends this rubber for more advanced players. That said, I have only been playing for nine months in total, and I have managed well with it. This is largely thanks to my good coach, who teaches me to adapt to different rubbers.

I find this rubber easy to use, and it has helped improve my game. I currently cover matches in both the 2nd and 1st Divisions of the Welsh league, and I’m managing quite well. Learning table tennis is not overly difficult; I reached a good standard within those nine months of playing and coaching for two hours a day.

Overall, this rubber is brilliant. I give it a 10 out of 10!

The top sheet of the table tennis rubber is not very durable, making it easy to become blurred over time. However, its speed is definitely one of its strengths.

To begin with, I must mention that I only tested this rubber for a few hours, and in the end, it wasn’t the right fit for me.

This rubber is part of the latest TENSOR generation and features an extreme catapult effect. This characteristic encourages aggressive smashing rather than executing controlled top spins. Unfortunately, playing top spin with this rubber isn’t as effective because the balance between spin and speed leans heavily towards speed. Consequently, executing a short game becomes quite challenging.

In summary, this rubber is excellent for smashing and incredibly fast, but it is difficult to control. I advise potential buyers to try borrowing this rubber from someone before making a purchase.