Donic BlueGrip S2 table tennis rubber offers a perfect balance between speed, spin, and control, making it a versatile choice for players of all levels. With a speed rating of 9, it delivers exceptional power and responsiveness, allowing for explosive shots and quick attacks. The high spin rating of 9 enables players to generate heavy topspin and sidespin, making it difficult for opponents to return serves. Despite its impressive speed and spin capabilities, the BlueGrip S2 maintains excellent control, rated at 10, ensuring consistent and accurate shot-making.
The 4.4 tackiness rating provides a good grip on the ball, facilitating precise spin and control. Additionally, the 3.6 weight of the rubber ensures a lightweight feel, resulting in faster racket movements and reduced fatigue during extended play. The sponge hardness rated at 4.3 offers a medium feel, striking a balance between softness and hardness, catering to a wide range of playing styles.
The Donic BlueGrip S2 rubber features an 8.5 gears rating, indicating its versatility and adaptability to various playing situations. It provides excellent performance in both offensive and defensive strokes, allowing players to switch seamlessly between attacking and counter-attacking play. The throw angle of 5.6 contributes to a mid-to-high ball trajectory, enabling effective looping and topspinning techniques.
The consistency of the BlueGrip S2 is highly praised by users, earning a rating of 9.4. This consistency ensures reliable performance and shot accuracy, even during intense rallies. Durability, rated at 5.8, is also a notable feature, ensuring that the rubber maintains its exceptional qualities over time. The overall rating of 9.4 reflects the high regard in which players hold the Donic BlueGrip S2 rubber, making it a top choice for those seeking a balanced and versatile rubber with excellent speed, spin, control, and consistency.
Drama, baby, drama! ;) In general, I don’t need rubbers thicker than 1.8 mm on my backhand side, especially when using an offensive blade. Unfortunately, with this particular rubber, I find that I require a thicker version.
Let’s go over the facts: it is a red rubber with a thickness of 1.8 mm, weighing 88 g in its original packaging. Once cut to 157 x 150 mm, it weighs 43 g. The sponge hardness, according to international standards, is 42.5 degrees (though the Chinese rating would suggest around 35 degrees!).
The reason for my disappointment stems from the discrepancy between the rating on a German portal, “TT-Spin,” and the reviews I’ve encountered both here and from various retailers. Along with a noticeable lack of speed, this rubber feels extremely “spongy” due to its very soft top layer. Most rubbers rated at 42.5 degrees on the international scale tend to feel harder.
The only positive aspect I experienced with this rubber, particularly when paired with a hard and very fast blade, was its performance during blocking. I made no mistakes, which was absolutely fantastic! Additionally, the high rotation and control values of this slightly sticky rubber are commendable.
In conclusion, if this rubber were not so soft, I might consider upgrading to a thickness of 2.0 mm. However, I fear that doing so would further amplify the “spongy” feel of the gameplay. Ultimately, I have no idea whom I could recommend this rubber to! :(
Bluegrip S2 has been announced earlier than S1. This combination is similar to the DHS Nat Hurricane 3, featuring a blue and orange sponge. The Bluegrip S2 is much lighter than the DHS rubber. However, it requires significant time and practice to play well with it.
Excellent for a beginner to mid-intermediate player.
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