Donic Bluefire JP 01

I recently tried an excellent 47.5-degree rubber for the first time from Donic, and I have to say, I am thoroughly impressed. I used the black MAX version on the forehand side of my all-round wood blade. My setup resulted in a weight of 47g, which was adjusted for a pen-hold grip with a slight gap for my index finger and thumb. It’s worth noting that this rubber will be slightly heavier when used on shakehand blades.

In terms of performance, I found the speed to be very similar to Rasanter R47. When executing full-arm loop kills in the style of Ma Lin, the ball flew off my bat with tremendous spin. The spin produced by this rubber exceeds that of Rakza 7, although it may be slightly less than Tenergy 05. I also found it easy to serve with high spin levels.

The rubber has a nice, grippy surface that allows you to close the bat angle and accelerate through the ball, resulting in high-quality shots. I find it interesting that this rubber has a spin rating of 9, while Rakza 7 is rated at 9.3. Using it with an all-round blade made it easy to control slower shots, such as pushes and drives. However, I’m uncertain about its effectiveness with harder or faster blades.

Overall, I am very impressed with this rubber and would recommend it 100% as an attacking medium-hard forehand option.

Average spin and good speed.

It’s a fantastic rubber for backhand use. The top sheet is extremely grippy, and even after half a year of use, the grip remains consistent. Bravo, Donic!

The sponge is medium hard, making it overall easy to control. Looping away from the table is a breeze. Blocking performance is above average, though it’s not extraordinary; some skills are required. Surprisingly, lobbing is quite good, offering a pleasant feeling and easy control.

I would definitely recommend this rubber to attacking backhand players.

JP 01 is undoubtedly an impressive new generation rubber, especially when compared to Xiom’s Sigma, Omega, and the Butterfly T05 series. It features a medium-hard sponge, as indicated.

I have also used JP 03, which feels a bit too soft for my liking. The JP 02, on the other hand, has a sponge with larger pores.

The only concern I have so far is its durability. However, I have only had it for a week, so I will report back later on that front.

Overall, I highly recommend trying it—you’ll likely enjoy it!

The rubber is excellent, providing a great balance between speed and control. I am able to execute aggressive topspins while also performing passive blocks close to the table.

I have switched from Bluefire M3 and M2 to JP01 on my forehand and I was not disappointed. In my country, the rubber costs around $33 to $40, while Tenergy is priced between $67 and $74.

I really loved T05, but I was not satisfied with its price and the springiness of the rubber. I wanted a rubber that would provide the same spin, but with a bit less springiness and speed. One thing that I instantly noticed is that the surface of the JP01 rubber is slightly tacky, which allows for solid attacking on every ball, similar to the Tenergy.

The throw angle is relatively low because this rubber seems to be less responsive and bouncy than T05. This means you have to adjust the blocking angle of your racket. Once you do this, you will find that directing the ball is easier during blocks. Brushing the ball while looping is significantly improved, as the ball stays on the rubber a bit longer.

For service reception, I find this rubber to be better than T05 because it tolerates some errors. When I was using T05, I noticed that making spinless counter-hits and chops was difficult. Chops come off the rubber at a lower arc, and you cannot “push” a chop passively without it going into the net. Additionally, counter-hits were often inaccurate due to the springiness of T05.

In contrast, I find counter-hits with the Bluefire series to be much easier, as well as chops and chop pushes. My opening loops and finishing loops with the JP01 are very spinny, just like T05, resulting in most blocks flying off the table. I have found that the M series is more suited for a smasher-type gameplay, while the JP series fits a looper-type gameplay better.

I use a Waldner Senso Carbon (3+2, OFF-) blade, and I feel comfortable playing from 0.5 to 3 meters away from the table.

This rubber is a great choice for players who prefer to play close to the table. It offers an excellent feel, better than the M1, thanks to its softer sponge.

However, if you play further away from the table, you may find that the speed is insufficient for your style of play. In this case, the ball may not reach the other side of the table.

No se lleva muy bien con las maderas de Butterfly; resulta un poco demasiado dura para mi gusto.