Butterfly Sriver G3

You can improve your topspin stroke. Try it, and you will not be disappointed.

I think this is a great backhand rubber. It doesn’t shine spinwise but has good speed and nice control.

The best overall rubber I’ve tried so far, I’ve been using it for three years as a replacement for Hurricane forehand. It is possibly the most balanced butterfly rubber ever. It has the speed of Evolution MXP and the control of palio Thors.

I used this rubber for forehand on timoboll w7, 2.1mm sponge. It’s not very bouncy unlike tenergy, but it provides the spin and power when you commit to your shots. It performs equally well close and far from the table and is superior for topspin play.

It’s great for far table lobs, drives and counters. It’s also great for close table smashes and blocks due to reasonable hardness. You can put a lot of spin with this rubber on medium close table loops.

The only weakness is that it’s not so good for short spin serves due to sponge hardness and lack of tackiness. It retains the power of Kawa Sriver without the use of glue, making it suitable for offense players who seek extreme power. I recommend this rubber for all-round players of any level.

Best rubber for control, but be aware that the red side wears away within weeks.

After trying a number of faster/tensor rubbers and also normal Sriver again, I find this is a very good compromise. To me, it feels how a rubber should feel - nothing exceptional but a reliable tool, especially for lower-class players like me. So far, it has no weaknesses and is very good at spin variation with some more speed than Sriver.

To me, a rubber is good if I do not have to be concerned about its behavior - just play - and I get this from this one.

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For the price, I think there are better rubbers on the market. It’s not bad, but it doesn’t offer the advantages that new products on the market do. It’s incomparable to rubbers like Tenergy, Xiom Omega, Vega, or Boost. In fact, it seems that its optimal performance would be with special glue (like its predecessor, Sriver FX). In short, it’s slow with little spin.

Playing with the Sriver G3 in 2.1mm, black, on my forehand.

This rubber is amazing. It’s faster than the classic Sriver but not as fast as modern tensors, which I don’t see as a downside. Many modern rubbers are too fast and uncontrollable for my skill level. The Sriver G3 strikes a perfect balance between classic and modern short game rubbers. Nonetheless, the G3 is a powerful rubber with excellent control.

The topsheet is very grippy. My loops and serves have a lot of spin and control. Blocks, hits, and smashes are precise and stable. The short game is also good. I would classify the hardness as medium+.

Overall, the Sriver G3 is an excellent rubber for controlled offensive play. It performs well in all areas without any significant weaknesses.

Great forehand rubber with a medium to medium-low throw. The ball stays fairly low across the net and produces a conservative and reliable arc when looping. Flat shots are also easy to hit.

This reliable rubber is very consistent, allowing you to get out of it what you put in. It is very grippy, thus generating very good spin. The speed is as fast as you could expect without sacrificing control.

The short game is also very good. Pushing is excellent, as are flips. Serves are spinny too. Blocks are accurate and consistent.

Overall, this is an excellent rubber.

Good rubber with very fast speed and spin when looping. Pairing with a soft to mid-soft blade is recommended for control. It’s easy to serve and receive with. Despite its power when hitting hard, it’s also suitable for blocking. Ultimately, it’s a fast, all-rounded rubber with a lower-than-average throw angle.

This rubber falls short in terms of power. Despite its rating indicating power comparable to Tenergy, it falls noticeably behind. However, it excels in spin.

The standout feature of this rubber is its exceptional control. When paired with my blade, it offers the sensation of hitting the sweet spot across the entire surface, making it an exceptional choice.

Despite its impressive spin and control, this rubber may not be suitable for players seeking an aggressive and high-speed playing style.

Nittaku Fastarc G-1
Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is a fast and grippy rubber that is perfect for aggressive players. It has a medium-hard sponge that provides good control and feel. The G-1 is also very durable, making it a good choice for players who play a lot.

Pros:

• Fast and grippy
• Good control and feel
• Durable

Cons:

• Expensive
• Not as good for blocking as some other rubbers

Overall:
The Nittaku Fastarc G-1 is a great choice for aggressive players who are looking for a fast and grippy rubber. It is also very durable, making it a good choice for players who play a lot. However, it is expensive and not as good for blocking as some other rubbers.

Rating:
9/10

This is what I expect from Sriver. It has amazing control, very useful for containing players during a match. You can play close to mid-distance with this rubber, but it lacks power when you are at a long distance.

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It is a great all-around rubber that is suitable for players of all levels. It is also very durable and will last for a long time.

If you are looking for a high-quality rubber that will help you improve your game, then the [rubber name] is a great option.

Like other reviewers, I recognize the numerous advantages of Sriver G3. I incorporate G3 on my backhand alongside T05 (forehand) and a TBS blade. Both utilize a sponge thickness of 2.1.

Initially, I noticed a few notable characteristics:

1. The topsheet exhibits exceptional grip, likely attributable to the “tension technology.” Its grip surpasses that of any other Sriver family rubber I have experienced.

2. The sponge is firm but not excessively so. It falls between Sriver EL and Sriver L in hardness, leaning more towards Sriver L.

3. Unlike Tenergy rubbers, the sponge is non-porous and devoid of springiness. It resembles a traditional sponge, lacking a catapult effect.

Implications:

Compared to traditional Sriver rubbers, G3 generates significantly more spin. I attribute this primarily to the grippier top sheet. Serves, chops, and loops possess enhanced bite without compromising control. I have found this rubber to offer exceptional control, facilitating effortless blocks and service returns. Looping and driving are intuitive, requiring minimal technique adjustments (I previously used EL, which I found slow and lacking spin).

In comparison to T05 and T64 (excluding T25), G3 excels in smashing/hitting and controlled aggression. While it lacks the spin and speed of Tenergy rubbers, it surpasses them in control. I agree with a review on mytabletennis.net, describing it as a controlled version of T05 with remarkable precision.

Overall, I consider Sriver G3 an excellent choice for controlled attacking. It surpasses the existing Sriver family in performance but remains inferior to Tenergy rubbers in spin and speed. I utilize it on my backhand not only to initiate play but also to attack and conclude more points. Its value justifies its cost.

Sriver G3

Sriver G3 is a good offensive rubber that offers much more spin than Sriver. It feels a bit softer than Sriver and is not as decisive when hitting hard. However, it is a very good blocking rubber. G3 is more fragile and expensive, and it seems to be more affected by backspin than Sriver when looping.

It’s awesome for topspins with a very friction-filled topsheet.
I’m a bit disappointed by the speed, but it has great control.

Amazing rubber, but I’m slightly disappointed by its speed. It could be a bit faster, but I guess if it had a bit more speed, it would lose its amazing control.

The best table tennis rubber available! It provides excellent grip, spin, and control. Perfect for both offensive and defensive players.

Update:

Compared to tensor rubbers’ catapult effect and speed, this rubber falls short. However, it surpasses classical rubbers like Sriver in speed and features a grippy topsheet. It excels in topspins and smashes near the table but lacks pace from mid-distance. Its spin on serves is notable.

The control offered by this rubber is exceptional, outperforming all tensor variants.

Note: The hard topsheet may make it feel firmer than medium.