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I use it 2.0 thickness on backhand. It has a 45 degrees sponge and a medium-hard topsheet. This rubber is special because it provides feeling, dwell, and enough power to finish the point. On backhand, it is crucial to have both feeling and power, especially if you use your backhand for attacking.
Given the very high throw, opening against backspin is easy. However, you must be careful when pushing, as the ball can easily go long. Additionally, your bat angle is critical when topspinning.
Once you have mastered the rubber, M2 is one of the best rubbers for backhand.
UPDATE: I had to switch to another rubber on BH. The high arc was causing me trouble in controlling passive shots. I frequently went long on pushes and blocks.
Not very controlled as catapult is huge and spin is average. You can’t hit it very hard as the rubber bottoms out quite early.
The rubber shrinks significantly when you reglue it. It offers great speed and decent spin. As the balanced version of the Bluefire series, it is not excessively fast or spinny. I cannot comment on its durability as I have only recently acquired it for both sides of my Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro blade. It may take some time to control its speed if you are not accustomed to fast rubbers.
No he visto muchas reseñas en español, así que aquí va una:
¡Esta goma es de las mejores que he probado! Retorné al tenis de mesa después de muchos años y esta goma me ayudó muchísimo.
Al comienzo es un poco difícil de controlar por la alta velocidad que brinda, pero una vez que le agarras el hilo, no hay quien te pare: topspins rapidísimos, con mucho efecto y difíciles de responder.
La estoy usando como forehand en una madera Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive, junto a una Andro Hexer Powergrip en el backhand.
No se dejen engañar por la dureza de su esponja. En medianas y largas distancias, este jebe es buenísimo. Muy pocas bolas se quedan en la red.
Recomendada al 100% para personas que ya tienen un conocimiento básico de los golpes y técnicas. Si recién empiezas, esta goma no es para ti.
Very high throw rubber, medium-soft sponge (42.5), medium-hard topsheet. It produces very spinny loops. Its strength lies in fh counterlooping: you can close your eyes and counterloop, and it will always land.
However, the drawback is that it’s very hard to powerloop against backspin. This is the rubber’s weakness. Essentially, you can only brush loop against backspin; if you try to powerloop, it will either go to the net or off the table. This is probably because the sponge is too soft. M1 does not have this problem. A rubber similar to M2 in hardness but without this issue is EL-P. Therefore, I would avoid using M2 on the forehand.
It is also very hard to block with this rubber due to the very high throw. You need to have a very closed blade angle, and your block will have a high arc.
Opening up with this rubber is so strong, but you have to be perfect with your angle, otherwise you’d put the ball in the orbit. Smashing like thunder, spins like T05, and the control is excellent if your rating is above 1800. Pushing makes a lot of problems for your opponents. Looping is so easy.
WOW!
Tested on a Viscaria blade with 2.0 thickness on both sides, this rubber is almost as spinny as Tenergy 05 but more linear, resulting in more control (for my playstyle). The sound of this rubber on the Viscaria blade is absolutely astonishing! It makes you want to hit even harder to make it even louder.
As an all-around rubber, it is a must-try for intermediate players. It won’t let you down. When my T05 sheets wear out, I’ll definitely buy these.
Donic Bluefire M2 2.0 mm
This rubber features a porous blue sponge that provides a high catapult effect, causing the ball to sink into it. The 2.0 mm thickness enhances controllability, allowing the characteristics of the blade to shine through. It is ideal for backhand play, offering exceptional spin, arc, and blocking capabilities, making every backhand shot effortless.
Budget-Friendly Alternative
For those on a limited budget, the Palio AK47 Blue offers a similar playing experience to the Bluefire M2 2.0 mm. It provides excellent spin and control for a fraction of the cost.
Conclusion
Enjoy the enhanced performance and control of the Donic Bluefire M2 2.0 mm, or save money with the affordable Palio AK47 Blue without compromising on playing quality.
I prefer Copa rubber with more natural sponges.
12/12/2017-
Tried the red rubber (FH) on Stiga Offensive Classic. I must say it loops magically, very good arc and spin, and has brilliant control. A looper’s dream rubber. No lightning fast, but decent speed. I felt serves were the strongest point when I used it. I could serve very spinny and short, occasional fast serve resulted in an ace (so not a slow rubber).
Update 17 Nov, 2019:
Very good + durable. Great pushes (too spinny and low), chops, blocks, serves - now using on force pro-Black: good match.
This rubber continues to amaze me even after 6 months of continuous use. SPIN is very good, comparable to Tenergy 05. Speed is good at 9/10, but control is exceptional at 10/10. Just brushing or looping easily clears the net due to its high throw when compared to Tibhar Mx-p.
I feel this rubber did not get its due recognition. It is almost comparable to Tenergy or Tibhar Mxp, but with greater control. I am also surprised by its durability.
Tons and tons of reviews about this rubber, but one thing is for sure: this is one of the highest quality products you can get for its price, easily competing with Tenergy 05.
It’s really fast, but not too fast - just the right amount. The top sheet isn’t too tacky, but isn’t completely dry either. It’s the best balance between the two.
Control is legendary at this speed. It’s a bit sensitive to incoming spin, but with enough feeling and training, you can master its little secrets.
The only difference between the Bluefire series is the sponge hardness. M1 has the hardest sponge, M3 the softest. M2 is the best balance between speed and control, and I would use it on both forehand and backhand.
Slower and softer than M1. Excellent for counter hits and blocking. Reasonably good for opening attacks.
Very solid rubber for my backhand.
It is good for all types of strokes: short play, chopping, smashing, blocking, topspin, and flipping.
The price is fair for the quality of the rubber.
Blade: Donic Waldner Senso Carbon
FH: Xiom Vega Pro (MAX)
BH: Donic Bluefire M2 (2.0)
Preferred playstyle: half distance Looper (mainly FH wing)
Switched from an Andro Impuls Powersponge (2.0) due to insufficient drive when operating at half distance. Backhand looping with the M2 feels like I’m 100% in control because it allows me to play all the top spin variations I like. The naturally high throw arc also allows for seemingly unimpressive medium-rise balls with lots of spin, yet I feel like I can pinpoint every shot regardless of incoming rotation.
Since I’m a bit impatient I often return a serve on my backhand with a flip/loop which works pretty good with this rubber. Chopping and overall defensive play is alright but there are definitely better rubbers for that kind of game. Stick to the loop!
The blue sponge is only a gimmick of course, and doesn’t serve any real purpose other than to lure people in with an exotic colour.
I have been using this rubber as my backhand for the past two and a half months on my Butterfly Primorac Carbon blade. As mentioned in the ratings, this rubber isn’t very tacky, making it less sensitive against incoming spin and easier to control. However, it still produces a lot of spin on my strokes, which I think might be because of its soft sponge.
Flicks are super easy with this rubber, generating a lot of spin. After 8 to 10 hours of practice every week for two months, it’s still as new as the first day. Just clean the rubber after every session, and it will last long.
This rubber can also be considered a good forehand rubber since it can generate a lot of spin, although the speed isn’t too high. Anyone who likes to play close to mid-distance and controlled spinny shots will find this rubber a good fit.
An excellent rubber, which is my current favourite for both forehand and backhand. It is very close to a Tenergy 80 and 05. The speed is about equal to the 05, and the spin is between 80 and 05.
This rubber is fast, but the topsheet made it difficult for me to generate spin. For players who prefer distance play, this rubber is suitable as minimal effort is required to return the ball from afar. However, it is a heavy rubber, so I would not recommend it for those who prefer a lighter setup.
Excellent rubber.
Very elastic sponge, with large pores.
Very fast and very spinny. Due to its springiness, it’s hard to control on short games.
My sheet should have around 60 hours… looks like worn-off in the center, but the spin is still there.
IMO, one of the best rubbers for its price.
Oh, I heard black sheets play better than red ones. I have a black M2 and a red M3. I can tell the black one is grippier, just that.
This is my third forehand rubber. It’s absolutely superb in terms of spin and speed. My game demands a bit of speed (still playing with the old Carbon Butterfly Gergely), which is very stiff and hard, hence I generally go back from the table and play a very open game. My backhand is STIGA Radical, hence it’s a jab and loop game.
It works wonderfully well, especially if you have good wrist action, hence I’ve been very successful in the local TT spectrum. I’m a veteran playing in a competitive men’s draw and can give top seeds a run for their money.
Donic Bluefire (Max, Black):
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I upgraded from M3 to M2 and have used it on both sides, one boosted and one unboosted.
Comparisons on other sites mention T05. The speed is similar, and the spin in loops (counter, opening, normal) is similar too. However, I don’t believe this rubber is a Tenergy substitute.
M2 has a lower throw than M3 but higher than T05. It is less springy. Smashes and hits are better than T05 due to the rubber being more controlled because of the longer dwell time. This rubber is excellent for attacking games with ALL±to OFF characteristics.
The sheet works well on spin-elastic to hard blades. On harder blades, it feels mushy. Boosting can increase speed, springiness, and spin, but the rubber already contains factory tuning. Boosting may also result in a slight loss of control.
The red topsheet is chemically unstable. After 200 hours of play, it degrades and dissolves. Boosting, hand sweat, and repetitive pressure accelerate this process. Black topsheets last longer.
If you boost the red rubber and are a sweaty person, it will only last 6 months. Unboosted black rubbers can last for 300 hours of play.
On spin-elastic blades, M2 is better for the backhand side. On hard blades, it is suitable for both sides.
Hi, this is a very good table tennis rubber. I used it for my backhand and it is very effective. It has a good spin.
The only downside is that it shrinks A LOT!! I mean it REALTY. I used it for 5 months and now it has shrunk 5mm or 3mm on each edge.
I recommend this to players who are very experienced to use this, as it can shrink if you accidentally remove the rubber from your blade during a match. That is how it happened to me!
This rubber is suitable for players who have been playing for around two years. It offers good speed when playing close to the table but its performance is not as impressive when playing further away from the table. The spin is notable, and it’s easy to generate spin on serves, pushes, and topspins. Overall, I think it’s a great rubber for intermediate to advanced players. If you’re looking for something that supports a close-to-the-table attacking style, I highly recommend this rubber.
Excellent rubber.
Amazing topspin and high arc. Control is really good. Speed comparing to Acuda S2, the M2 has noticeably less speed.
For backhand, it’s not much useful, seems need to stroke more powerfully as usual.
For forehand, I already said before, the topspin is excellent but quite slower than the S1 I used and also slower than S2.
The feel is that the M2 is more controllable than the S1 but you need to hit really more harder to give the same speed as the S2.
I like the BlueFire M2 on my backhand. It gives good speed and spin. Overall, it’s a good rubber that makes my backhand powerful. It also works really well during chops, blocking, and drives.
This is very good rubber, similar to 2nd generation Baracuda, but with less spin sensitivity, better control, and consistency.
The tuning goes quickly, reducing the spin and arc, but it needs to be replaced. This is seen in the lower durability value.
Speed glued performance is far better, but even faster tuner evaporation, but in this case, you will not regret it. :D
Like Baracuda, Donic Bluefire M3 is one of the few highly successful rubbers from Donic. It is the sweet spot among the Bluefire series, offering a perfect balance of amazing spin, high speed, good feel, and control.
For me, it outperforms Tenergy, especially in terms of control. While Tenergy may have a slightly higher top-end spin, it requires more precision and technique for effective shots.
In my opinion, the Donic Bluefire M3 ranks among the top three tensors ever produced.
Note: The durability of the rubber is not exceptional, but its performance and the price make up for it.
This rubber provides better control than the Baracuda, but it generates less spin. I use it on my backhand.
After using this rubber for two weeks on my forehand, I have to say that it’s a well-rounded performer. It excels at generating spin and is also effective for smashes. While its speed is not significantly faster than my Rakza 7 Soft backhand rubber, it offers more spin and consistency for forehand attacks.
Una goma excelente en todo sentido, con un buen efecto catapulta, una buena velocidad y un tiempo de permanencia fantástico.
Es una goma muy buena, aunque parece que no durará mucho. Toca darle tiempo para actualizar mi reseña.
Review of M2 Table Tennis Rubber
I chose M2 as a substitute for Acuda S2 on a j-pen setup, looking for more hard-hitting capability. In my opinion, the S2 is better suited for a controlled spin-attacking game. The M2, being heavier and slightly harder, is more suitable for aggressive play. However, both rubbers have similar characteristics.
My M2 is a red 2.0, but the first time I played with it, it felt like 2.5 glued rubber. Compared to Rasant (2.0), both rubbers perform similarly in attacking play, but the M2 offers more versatility for small shots.
Despite its reputation, I haven’t found anything extraordinary about the M2. It’s a good all-around attacking rubber, but I haven’t noticed the chemical substance that is claimed to enhance its performance.
Antes jugaba con Acuda S2, que tenía un arco más largo. Con Bluefire M2, el arco es más corto, lo que hace que la pelota se levante mejor y caiga en la mesa antes. Es una goma excelente.
Slightly tacky rubber, Bluefire allows you to make good spin strokes (I play with Bluefire on my backhand).
It has an excellent catapult effect.
Using it on my backhand, the M2 has great control, a tenergy feel in that it plays easy, is not as fast, but has good spin. I purchased it for $41.25.
Very good rubber, more spin than Acuda S2, speed is about the same, control is immense. At the table, it’s unbelievable, but away from the table, it needs more effort and strength. I am using it on FH.
I didn’t like the rubber. I played T05. Bluefire weighs 50 grams trimmed (T05 - 42 grams). The catapult is less controlled but the spin is good.
This rubber’s catapult effect is simply too much to handle. It generates great spin and an awesome arc, but control is difficult. The topsheet is too hard to penetrate for slow hits, in my opinion. Compared to M3, which had less catapult and allowed for better backhand flicks, this rubber deforms more on hard hits, resulting in less direct ball shots.
The sponge is too springy. Where this rubber excels is at mid-distance from the table; you can brush the ball with short strokes, and the arc is exceptionally high. It can bend sharply, especially if you hit it fast. However, control is lacking in short games, as the ball bounces too much forward or upward on underspin shots.
Even on backhand, which typically requires faster rubber, I found it difficult to control. I now use Tenergy 05 and find it much easier to manage. The rubber also shrinks significantly, making it harder, especially the topsheet. Some recommend this rubber for its “dwell time,” but I couldn’t notice it. Xiom Vega Europe has a much better dwell time on backhand. Surprisingly, this rubber performed well when blocking shots.
A medium sponge with a hardness of 45°. It has a great balance of speed, spin, and control between M1 and M3.
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