Donic BlueGrip C2

I changed to C2 from DHS Skyline NEO 2 for more effortless catapult and faster blocks. The blue sponge feels unique.

The top sheet needs careful protection to retain its small tackiness. It’s probably one of the best European hybrids.

A little boosting makes the max sponge version excel further.

P.S.
Last rubbers that were ordered from TT11 the rubbers are not sticky anymore and they don’t hold the ball. Now it’s a simple hard tensor with no dwell time which is impossible to play with. :(.

Used to be:
Excellent rubber for active Forehand and backhand play. I like that it’s a little sticky and gives you a little extra dwell time on power shots. But the last batches that I ordered were absolutely without tackiness. And it’s a different rubber. I hope that it’s only in last batches like this and Donic will make the rubber sticky again in new batches.

Victas V>15 Extra Review

This is a fairly hard and heavy rubber, rated 55 on the ESN scale. It’s suitable for looping, but it requires excellent technique and power to execute effective loops. Blocking with this rubber can be inconsistent, as it demands precise angles, likely due to its firmness and thickness.

Serving is quite effective with this rubber, as it generates significant spin. While not exceptionally grippy, it has a slightly higher grip level than average ESN rubbers. Its price is competitive compared to similar products.

In comparison to a regular unboosted Neo Hurricane 3 (39, 2.2mm), this rubber (max thickness) produces less spin but offers greater speed. However, I still prefer the Hurricane primarily for its price, spin, and durability.

Overall, this is a solid rubber that’s worth considering. If you’re seeking a highly tacky and grippy rubber similar to Chinese options, this isn’t suitable. But if you’re looking for a great, relatively grippy, and fast rubber at a competitive price, it’s certainly worth trying. It’s primarily intended for forehand play, but it can also be effective for backhand if you possess strong power.

Test Setup: Donic Waldner Senso Ultra Carbon

This rubber produces a unique click sound and sensation. When striking the ball, it provides a tangible connection between the rubber and blade, enhancing my confidence and allowing me to identify errors in my technique. Among the numerous rubbers I’ve tested (over 50), this rubber offers the most exceptional feel.

Primarily utilized on Clipper CR, Viscaria, and Rutis Revo blades, I intend to experiment with it on an offensive flexible all-wood blade soon.

Suitable for both backhand and forehand strokes, it excels on the forehand.

In my opinion, it performs admirably in all aspects of the forehand, including chopping effectively.

Counterattacks, counter-spins, and loop kills are its strengths.

Backhand punches are highly effective, and attacking near the table with early ball contact yields exceptional results. However, it requires a strong backhand and the ability to angle the racket for optimal performance.

Speed: 9.2
Spin: 9.4
Control: 9.5
Gears: 9.5
Throw angle: 7.3
Arc: High and long, making it challenging for opponents to counter.
Consistency: 10.0
Durability: 8.0 It loses some tackiness over time, but it remains consistent thereafter.

Hi All! I decided to test this rubber. After 40 hours of play, here are my conclusions.

This rubber is a European-style Chinese rubber. It has some catapult, and flat hits don’t go down. If you press it on the ball, it can lift the ball 1-2 cm when new. The sponge is 50 degrees, but the rubber is softish. It grabs the ball firmly.

If you play with a modern tensor rubber, small adjustments are needed. For those who love Nittaku Fastarc G-1, this is definitely an upgrade. It is a bit more lively and a bit more aggressive for looping.

Due to the hard sponge, you should have good technique to use this rubber. A decent force is required to engage the sponge, but then it will produce a very high-quality shot.

The spin and the curve are enormous—the harder you hit, the more spin is generated. Compared to the standard 47.5-degree European rubbers, which I usually overpower at 80% of my power, this BlueGrip C2 is stronger than me. No matter how hard I loop, if I add more power, my balls aren’t getting longer. So it is rewarding if you are a looper. You can loop with and without engaging the sponge.

What is good:

• Over the table opening
• Short powerful strokes
• Loops
• Counterloops
• Overpowering the ball/your opponent
• Service

What is bad:

• Spin sensitivity
• Counterloop over the table
• Out of position shots

After some training, I could not figure out how to play aggressively against a chopper. With M1, I could do what I want and how I want, but with C2, I can only lift the ball. I can’t kill it. Over the table counterlooping requires a considerable amount of force compared to M1 or Z2.

Overall, bigger stokes are required for most strokes because you must engage the sponge and use a closed bat angle. If you play lightly, you must open your bat and play your strokes vertically. So for someone educated, this is a weapon for intermediate or hobby players. This will be a curse.

I used it on Viscaria and YinHe DK4.

I find it perfect for my backhand.

C2 plays similar to a tensor rubber. Its spin is excellent, comparable to the D09c. However, the throw angle is too high for my forehand, resulting in many balls flying over the table. It is a hard rubber that I paired with a fast carbon blade, leading to frequent errors. Perhaps gluing it to a flexible blade would improve its performance.

I can only compare this rubber with BTF Rozena. It beats Rozena on all levels. It’s better in all ways, even having better control.

The BlueGrip C2 rubber is a Chinese style rubber. It generates a lot of spin and control as well as speed.

It is very difficult to hit the balls off the table with this rubber. The balance of control and speed is very good.

The feeling and consistency are better than boosted Chinese rubber… Plus, there is no need to boost the rubber…

I glued it to the backhand on my Tmxi, and it’s working great.
Block & Control: 9/10
Speed: 9/10
Spin generation: good
Sponge Hardness: medium.

A great forehand rubber, very grippy, spinny, and controlled.

I’ve tried this rubber on several different blades, and on all of them, it behaves very similarly. It’s tacky, very spinny, quite fast, surprisingly good for blocking, with a moderate throw angle. It’s faster than Z2 and P2, and comparable or faster than P1. I still don’t know how the rubber will behave with time.

Not that tacky but has lots of grip. Spin is very good because of this, and being a hard rubber, its speed is amazing.

Grip, spin, control, maximum. Europa meets China.

New rubber is quite good.

Very good grip and speed, which is surprising for this type of rubbers. Usually, there is either one or the other. It suited me for the forehand.

I use it as a BH rubber. Easy to receive serves. It is not too slow during topspin rallies unlike Chinese rubbers. Spin is above average, not as spinny as boosted Hurricane 3. It shines on carbon blades.

Excellent spin and control. A better choice than H3 Neo.

One of the best rubbers by Donic. If you are looking for a rubber that has similar characteristics to Dignics 09C, this is the rubber for you. At first try, this rubber may seem very hard, especially if you are used to softer rubbers. Once you get the hang of it, you will unlock its speed and spin potential. You may want to boost it if you feel that it is too slow for your taste.

Fast delivery and excellent products. They respond quickly if there are problems.

I use it on my backhand and so far haven’t found a better alternative. Particularly good when spinning or driving, blocking is easy too. Recommended for aggressive play.

Blue rubber feels like Chinese rubber.

Excellent rubber for 2-4 weeks, then the top layer of the hybrid wears off, leaving a tensor of not the highest quality. However, after playing with it for these 2-4 weeks, you won’t want to change it for something else. The stickiness allows you to easily control any awkward low (works well in both loops and short game), decent reinforcement, but lacks a bit of speed. Blocking is excellent, handles spin well even against a soft shot with a strong top spin.

Not as good as Hurricane 3.

I really like it. It suits my forehand very well.
Quite hard sponge. Very grippy topsheet (but I would say not tacky).
This is the only rubber I have used that ‘bites the ball’ similar to T05.
A good loop creates nice curvature and a slight ‘skip/kick’ on landing.
I need to improve my technique in order to use its full potential.
Also, touch play and blocking are no problem.
Can’t judge if it lasts long yet!

Excellent ball control, good spin, and re-spin.

Good control and speed, but I would like more speed. Please recommend a faster one.

Grippy and super spiny, not super fast but fast enough, forgiving, and slightly heavy.

Grip foarte bun.

A grippy rubber with a very hard sponge, heavyweight. Takes a lot of getting used to.

Speed and spin are above any other tensor rubber, better than hard Chinese rubbers.

Acuda S3 and S2 are better.

Very good and fast.

I had heard of Chinese rubbers and how sticky they are, and I wanted to try an intermediate rubber or a hybrid between Chinese and European spin elastic rubbers. I really enjoyed hitting with Donic BlueGrip C2. I noticed that rallies were longer, more exciting, and dynamic. My service receives were much better. Before, I struggled to receive short spinny serves on my FH, but found it much easier when using Bluegrip. My topspins were enhanced and powerful, as were my drives, counter topspins, and banana flicks. I use Donic Bluefire M2 on my BH combined with a Hinoki/carbon blade.

Great rubber for active forehand play. Paired it with Donic Inner Carbon. Not too bouncy, so good control. It’s not a sticky rubber; I expected it to be sticky, but it is more tacky and very grippy. You can create a lot of topspin with the 55 sponge. Previously played with Dragon Grip. The C2 is a bit faster and maybe more dynamic. Anders Lind uses it on both forehand and backhand. So this is a very capable rubber.

It is a hard and spinny rubber at about 55 degrees. The top sheet is still tacky after six months of playing. It requires short and quick strokes to make explosive shots. Good for backhand or forehand. You have to be strong to play with this rubber.

One of the spiniest rubbers I’ve used. Fast with lots of gears.

Very good product.

A little hard sponge, so you need to apply more force. Strong grip for spin and loop shots.

Good for both offense and defense. Very similar to DHS Hurricane 3. But for me, this rubber is slightly better. Very good spin.

This rubber has a special click sound and feeling. Hitting the ball makes you feel both the rubber and blade are working together in harmony, and this feeling gives me a lot of confidence in my stroke and helps me understand what I did wrong when I make a mistake. It has the best feeling of any rubber I have ever used (I have tried 50+ rubbers).

Used mostly on Clipper CR then, Viscaria and Rutis Revo. I will soon try it on an offensive flexible all-wood blade.

Works on both backhand and forehand, but it’s better for the forehand.

On the forehand, it’s good for everything; in my opinion, you can even chop very nicely with it.

Best though are counter, counter spin, and loop kill.

Backhand punch works very well and attacks close to the table; if you take the ball early you get a fantastic shot, but you need a strong backhand and can angle your racket a lot for optimal results.

Speed: 9.2

Spin: 9.4

Control: 9.5

Gears: 9.5

Throw angle: 7.3

Arc: High but long; very hard for an opponent to counter.

Consistency: 10.0

Durability: 8; it loses a little bit of its tackiness, but then it stays the same for the rest of its life it seems.

Tacky rubbers are usually slower in speed. This rubber improves in speed, making the transition from non-tacky rubbers easier.

I have reviewed it before on here, but still rate this rubber highly. I use it on my backhand and find it excellent in all aspects.

For me, this is the best hybrid rubber. Very good control with plenty of speed and massive amounts of spin. I have ordered it multiple times now.

This is by no means a rubber for beginners. But I’m surprised that, despite the sponge being 55-degree hardness, this is still quite easy to handle compared to most hybrid rubbers. The speed is there on more powerful shots. Brushed loops are accompanied by a great amount of spin. This is not the spinniest hybrid rubber I’ve tried, but for me, BlueGrip C2 strikes a nice balance between the ability to create massive amounts of spin and maintaining control. From my personal experience, Xiom Omega VII China Guang and Butterfly Dignics 09C are more powerful rubbers able to generate more spin, but handling them is also a fair bit harder.

As soon as I started to play with this rubber, it felt good. Very good control, spin, and speed. Highly recommend trying this on your backhands.

Good backhand rubber, at ease on returning serves and short balls rallying. Perfect for blocking and top spinning due to heavy hard sponge and soft top sheet. Aggressive attackers with strong arms will love it. Great paired with carbon blades. Very durable. Recommended.