Donic Bluefire M1

Great backhand rubber. However, you need very good control. The speed and spin are perfect for a backhand rubber.

I really like this rubber. It has very nice speed and spin, good control, and a nice hardness. Comparing it to Tenergry 05, it feels like it does better in spin and control. It has even more gears. Speed and precision go to Tenergry. The throw angle is about the same.

I would still be playing with it, but it has very low durability and it changes its properties continuously. When I changed this rubber after 2 months, the new one played like a complete other rubber from another brand. That’s how much the properties can change on this one in such a short amount of time.

Worked best on my Forehand. I had to close my racket angle a bit while FH topspin attacking close to the table to avoid overshooting.

The M1 rubber is hard and has a high throw, but it doesn’t have a lot of catapult, making it slower than MXP.

It’s very good for counterlooping, but you need to loop with a very closed angle.

Its strong points are power loops against backspin and counterloops.

The hardness of M1 is 47.5, and the topsheet is hard.

Compared to MXP, M1 is a bit slower, grippier, has a higher throw, and is a bit harder.

Nittaku Fastarc G1

This speedy rubber generates a significant amount of spin. However, its durability is a concern. The factory tuning may only last for 1-2 months.

What blade do you recommend for the red Donic Bluefire M1?

My son’s racket had it, and I tried it during two training sessions. For me, it’s a magic rubber.

I started playing again three months ago after a 25-year break.
Now I’m sure I want to buy the red Donic Blue Fire M1, but I’m not sure what to put on the backhand or which blade to buy.

Any ideas, guys?
Thanks in advance.

I am unsure how to explain it, but this rubber offers excellent control for backhand (BH) play. Initially, I thought it was only suited for forehand (FH), but it also provides a dynamic touch for BH. If you understand how to impart rotation on the ball, it is easy to beat opponents. The rubber can be used flexibly at both short and long tables. It enables you to execute looping BH shots like Kenta Matsudaira with Tenergy 05. Thank you, DONIC, for creating this exceptional product.

Blade: Double Fish Carbon KING
Style: PH (modern reverse backhand), Offensive

I previously used M1 on my forehand and M2 on my backhand but quickly switched to M1 on both sides. I use my reverse backhand aggressively, and the M1 rubber provides a powerful response. It has low tackiness and takes some time to adapt to, but I prefer the M1 over Tenergy05.

Pros:

• Extremely fast
• Can produce heavy spin in full strokes
• Great touch on flicks

Cons:

• Difficult to adapt to
• Can let you down if hit on half strokes

Recommendation:
Only recommended for experienced players with good consistency and technique, not for beginners.

Nice speed. Medium high throw angle (lower than Tenergy or Rasant, for example).

Control for me is 9 (perhaps because my blade isn’t a speed demon). Very good rubber for forehand. I didn’t have any problems when twiddling for backhand (normally M2).

Blocking: 8 (perfect placement). Topspin: 9. Hitting: 9.5. High control in short game.

Using on elastic Stiga Offensive Wod NCT. Remember that this rubber shines when played actively.

I put it on my forehand and played about 4 hours for 2 weeks. The top sheet and sponge tore a little bit on the side of the blade to the center. I think it is not durable at all.

The speed/spin/control are good. I do not use my strength to lift the ball like Chinese rubber, but the spinning of the ball is the same.

The rubber provides good spin on short games. However, the only thing I disliked about it is that it shrinks badly.

Really great FH rubber for aggressive looping play. It provides good short balls, but its biggest advantage is in active offensive play. Quite hard rubber so recommended for players with developed technique.

This is a very fast rubber. The spin is enough, but sometimes it sends the ball to strange places. Also, never try to block with this rubber.

Spin Demon Extraordinaire:

Bluefire M1 reigns supreme as a spin wizard that will devastate your opponents. Currently gracing the forehand of my Donic Waldner Ultra Senso Carbon setup, it far surpasses its predecessor, Donic Coppa Gold, in every aspect, particularly spin. Expect towering trajectories and soaring arcs when looping. If immense spin and impressive speed are your weapons of choice, grab Bluefire M1 without hesitation.

Sonex JP Gold vs. Bluefire M1:

Comparing it to Sonex JP Gold, Bluefire M1 emerges as the undisputed spin king. It converts a greater portion of your effort into spin, leaving the rest for speed. While the speed of Bluefire M1 is slightly greater than or equal to Sonex, it’s the spin that truly sets it apart.

Additional Rubber Attributes:

Service: Infuse your serves with exceptional spin, leaving your opponents guessing.
Banana Flick: Stun your rivals with the effortless side spin you can generate.
Topspin: Unleash massive topspin, capable of loop killing with ease.
Speed: Pair it with carbon blades for enhanced loop speed and devastating results.
Block: While occasional blocks may sail long, with refined technique, you’ll master this aspect and marvel at its effectiveness.

Note: Bluefire M1 is a tacky rubber, demanding proper technique to extract its full potential. Generate spin from your waist, not just through surface contact.

Changes from Tenergy05 to Donic Bluefire M1 have been seamless. M1 is a fantastic rubber that is reasonably priced. I will continue to use the Bluefire series.

The fastest rubber I’ve played, period. It’s durable (have it on for 3 months and still almost no difference). It generates a lot of spin (the harder you grip).

BUT the lack of control is significant.

Anyways, it’s still very good rubber if you have the skill and right blade for it. So I recommend this rubber for FH (forehand) because on backhand you will need something with a little bit more control, trust me (or buy a version with less thicker sponge).

I use the MAX red version of it, and it is very fast and hard to control on backhand. In rallies, you can hardly have time and capacity to focus on controlling this rubber (if on BH). That’s pretty much it.

Please read SEGUSO review. Slupsalaht may have a technique problem with his/her hits. I also tried MAXXX 500, T05, MXP, MXS and M2, M3, JP1, JP3…

My main opinion was to find a rubber that is an attacking and aggressive rubber and less bouncy than T05, a bit more lively than MXP, more Lively than MXS, bit lighter than MAXXX500, and a bit more powerful, than other DONIC rubbers mentioned above.

My blade is a Waldner WC '89, and M2 feels a bit mushy and unreliable at high power, MXP does also this when counterlooping from far away with full power. On this blade M1 is more spinnier than a T05 on a normal OFF- ALC limba or koto blade with kiri core blade and lifts the ball more. Also It preforms better in soft loops than MXP.

As far as I could see the sponge of MXP and M1 only differs in the coulour. The softer topsheet of the M1 makes the real difference.

I really do like the M product line of donic, because they last long. When kept clean the rubber has a really nice grip, and wears off after 250 hours of use.

What I find as a negative effect, that the rubber dulls after a month or a bit more because the booster expires. This is also noticable with MXP, so occasional preservative boostering is needed to uphold the “out of the packege” performance…

I’ve tried various “med-hard” rubbers like Acuda S1 Turbo, Omega IV Pro, Omega V Pro, Omega V Tour, T05, Tibhar MXP, etc. Most felt comfortable on my forehand (FH), and I compressed their sponges consistently.

Donic’s reference guides list Bluefire M1 with a 47.5-degree sponge, like Acuda S1 Turbo and JP 01 Turbo. However, M1 felt significantly harder. I couldn’t get it to work for me in actual match play.

When I made perfect contact with lots of body rotation, the loops were lightning-fast and impressive. They almost had the speed of a smash. Counter-looping was enjoyable if executed perfectly. But imperfect contact often resulted in missed shots.

I noticed this rubber’s exceptional reactivity to incoming spin. In practice matches with two different opponents, I kept dumping their light backspin serves into the net despite adjusting my racket angle.

If you’re a confident power-looping player with exceptional footwork and elite strokes, this rubber might be worth trying. Otherwise, it’s best to consider other options.

Review text:

I installed Donic Bluefire M1 rubber on the FH of my AVX Avalox P 900 CPEN blade. It’s quite fast and can execute powerful spins and loops.

For the BH, I installed TSP Ventus Soft. It performs better than the TSP Ventus Soft that I had previously used.

Offensive Beast

M1 is an outstanding offensive rubber, characterized by its hardness, weight, and high speed. Its high throw and catapult excel in looping, allowing for a wide range of strokes. The rubber also excels in flat hitting, boasting excellent grip and spin potential.

Versatile and Powerful

M1’s versatility allows for both active and passive blocking. However, it requires a full stroke to unleash its true spin capabilities. When played close to the table, its high throw aids in clearing the net. However, it shines away from the table, where its spin and speed on power loops are unmatched.

Spin Control and Consistency

M1 serves offer ample spin, but care must be taken to control the ball’s trajectory. Its blue sponge provides a satisfying sound and a noticeable ball skid on pushes, which improves with use. While the looping trajectory can occasionally be unpredictable, its overall consistency is impressive.

For the Aggressive Player

M1 is the ideal choice for players seeking maximum power and spin. its offensive prowess makes it an excellent weapon for those who aim to dominate every point with devastating shots.

First Impressions

When paired with a relatively fast all-wood blade (Acoustic), the rubber exhibited several flaws. Unless executed with significant force, the ball either dropped short or flattened into the net. Control suffered, with brushes and controlled loops proving difficult to execute. Additionally, attempting to lift the ball resulted in excessive overshooting.

Second Attempt

Upon mounting the rubber on an Innerforce ZLC blade, a dramatic transformation occurred. All previous deficiencies vanished. Drops, both active and passive, flicks, brushes, side spins, and loops of all varieties (close, mid, and far) became effortless. Counter loops and drives also performed exceptionally well. The rubber complemented my playing style, surpassing the performance of Andro Rasant Grip in terms of speed and spin. Notably, the spin and ball-lifting capabilities were comparable to Adidas P7, but only when used with the ZLC blade.

Conclusion

This particular rubber appears to require a blade with adequate elasticity, springing power, and speed to perform optimally. The Innerforce ZLC provided these qualities, resulting in a significant improvement in its performance.

Excellent offensive rubber with better control and a lower throw angle than I expected.

I also use JP02, but on a T11+ blade. In my opinion, M1 is great on my Nittaku Ludeak and is suitable on softer wood.

I can easily generate a lot of torque against any incoming shot (topspin or chop), which is rare and enjoyable… AND on serve… maybe even ‘especially’ on serve.

Initially, I was hesitant because the speed rating is higher than the spin rating. However, you can hit a hard, medium-spin ball, or a hard, super-high-spin ball… since it will “grab” if you let it. This makes it my choice for both backhand and forehand (a ‘subtle’ advantage for situations like when rubbers wear out at different times… and you simply want to “flip over” to the “better” side (on your strong wing) temporarily until you get new sheet(s).

I did not notice a difference between the M1 and M1-Turbo in terms of playability… but the M1 (regular) is MUCH lighter (the Turbo seems like a heavy Chinese rubber in my opinion)… so in that regard, I really like the regular M1 better since I use a (med-fast… to med) full-size blade… and have a higher swing speed (mostly) for (generally) close-to-the-table play.

Overall, I love it… plus it’s got killer-cool blue sponge (Note: generally I’m a ‘max’ user, but 2.0 works really well (with the increased consistency (thickness-wise) of 2.0.).

YOU NEED TO ALREADY HAVE GREAT CONTROL IF YOU GET THIS RUBBER.

The speed is equal to or faster than Tenergy 05. Spin is about equal. When you block, you can feel that it is less reactive to incoming spin than Tenergy, but the control you have over placement is greatly lowered.

Looping is a dream from mid to long distance. I loop from mid and block and do controlled topspins close to the table. And the speed is great for blocks.

Now I have my second sheet of Bluefire M1, and I must say it’s a great rubber! If you want a rubber that provides high spin and speed when you hit hard, then it’s perfect. However, if you play with less force or use a brush loop or chop, the rubber is slow and creates a lot of spin.

I think the rating of the Bluefire M1 is inaccurate because you must have a very good technique and arm acceleration to “activate” the rubber. Most people do not possess this technique and should choose the Bluefire M2 or Acuda S1, as the spin is easier to create, and the rubber has a higher basic speed/catapult.

Above Average Killer!

This rubber is perfect for championship play, and it works like a killer bee. This rubber is above average in all aspects, and it is a great choice for players who want to win.

Not for defenders.

The rubber is very good, and it is fast enough. It provides a great deal of spin, and is better and faster than Acurda S1.

I came from Acuda S1. This rubber is much more controllable, more spinny, and has the same speed. From the first ball, I knew that this rubber would be my choice for a long time.

Excellent!

This rubber is a “Chinese rubber” designed for European play. It is hard and not tacky like DHS Hurricane rubbers.

As a result, it is an excellent choice for playing away from the table.

Great catapult effect. I got mine today and when I use topspin, it’s amazing. When it touches the table, it just flies away from me like lightning. Excellent forehand rubber.

Update: After two months, I still think this rubber is great. It hasn’t lost any of its spin or speed. However, I find the short game, close to the table blocking, a little difficult.

Update: Now I have Bluefire M1 black max in a Timo Boll ZLF, and it’s a great backhand or forehand rubber. I prefer it on backhand by the way. It has great speed and spin, but with a lot of control near and mid distance.

This is a very fast rubber with a lot of spin. I recently tried the Bluefire M3 on a friend’s blade and liked it a little more due to the softer sponge. It is a very good option for chops and backhand drives. However, it is not ideal for blocking unless you really angle the blade towards the table.

This is a good rubber, but it does not meet the high-end expectations it is often advertised as. While the bounciness benefits attacking play, it hinders defensive play, especially when chopping or employing an underspin defense.

After a long hiatus from wearing M1, I decided to switch to Vega Euro while it was still in decent condition. When I later re-equipped with M1, I was particularly impressed with its performance on backhand shots. M1 excels in flicks, spins, and smashes on the backhand due to its greater power compared to Vega Euro.

This rubber has a catapult effect, providing extremely fast strokes for powerful attacking shots. It offers above-average control, but its drawbacks include a lack of spin and a lower throw angle. The low throw angle can be problematic on the backhand side, resulting in service errors. Despite its spin deficiency, this rubber excels for all-out attackers. It performs well both behind and on the table but lacks versatility.

Personally, I prefer a more varied offense and switched to Tenergy 80 after research. However, I acknowledge the strengths of this attacking rubber. For players seeking a loopier, spinnier trajectory, consider using a different rubber or opting for M2/M3.

Donic M1 Rubber Review

This is an excellent rubber. Previously, I played with Joola Rhyzm, and this rubber is similar. However, the Donic M1 has a higher arc, which makes it easier to clear the net. It also performs exceptionally well in topspin against topspin rallies. The control is better than the T05, and it’s very easy to adapt to. As for durability, I’ve only had it for two weeks, so I cannot comment on that yet. Overall, I highly recommend it and rate it a 10 out of 10.

Pros:

• High arc, making it easier to clear the net
• Excellent performance in topspin against topspin rallies
• Better control than T05
• Easy to adapt to

Cons:

• Durability has not been tested yet

Very good rubber.

I love it so much.

Unfortunately, I can’t provide a comprehensive review of table tennis rubber based on this limited feedback. More specific information about the rubber’s performance, characteristics, and suitability for different playing styles would be required to provide a meaningful review.

I’ve just tried this rubber, and I think this rubber’s character is almost the same as Xiom Omega 4 Pro.

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Very fast, very spinny, and very good control. I play away from the table and loop very well. This is the perfect rubber for an offensive player. Congratulations to Donic for creating the most powerful rubber.

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Someone messed up these ratings…

It is perfect rubber.

Pros:

• Good speed
• Good control
• Easy to loop
• Good away or close to the table

Cons:

• Not good for serves
• Not spinny enough
• Less spin than Baracuda and Acuda

I started using it when I had 3 months of training. It was even easy to adapt, as it was my second rubber.

I can’t say much about the characteristics of effect, speed, etc.

However, I can say that it does not have good durability. At 5 months, it had already collected 4mm (the limit allowed by the ITTF), and it is also visibly well spent.

A medium-hard sponge with a hardness of 47.5° generates more speed but provides less spin and control compared to M2 and M3.