Donic Anti-40

For a “dead rubber"—i.e., an anti-spin rubber sheet—this is the best I have used. I use it for some of my students that are having trouble with returns and spiny strokes.

It’s not the best sheet for this, but it is the best anti-spin one.

Completely non-tacky, it goes well paired with a very spinny rubber on the FH or other side if you can “twiddle” or turn the bat effectively.

The downside to this is one side of your bat will have practically no ability to mount an attack—this is the case with all anti-spin rubbers.

If you can use a blade with a straight handle (defensive one or all-round) and manage to use the method above, you can cause a lot of trouble for some players.

This was far more suitable in my dad’s era of playing when you could have both sides the same colour.