Donic Bluestorm Pro AM

Rubber description:

The Donic Bluestorm Pro AM table tennis rubber is designed to provide players with the perfect balance of speed, spin, and control. With a speed rating of 9.1, spin rating of 9.4, and control rating of 9.2, this rubber excels in all aspects of the game. Its medium-hard sponge, rated at 6.9 on the Shore A scale, provides a solid foundation for aggressive shots while still maintaining excellent control. The Bluestorm Pro AM also features a tacky surface, rated at 1.5, which allows players to impart heavy spin on the ball. This makes it an ideal choice for players who rely on spin to create deception and win points.

The Bluestorm Pro AM also boasts a high gears rating of 9.4, indicating that it can generate powerful topspin shots with ease. The throw angle of 5.6 allows for a good balance between high-arching loops and flatter, penetrating shots. In terms of consistency, this rubber is rated at 9.2, ensuring that players can maintain a high level of accuracy and control even during intense rallies. While the durability of the Bluestorm Pro AM is rated at 7.9, it is still considered to be a durable rubber that can withstand regular use.

Overall, the Donic Bluestorm Pro AM is an excellent choice for players of all levels who are looking for a rubber that provides excellent speed, spin, control, and gears. Its tacky surface and medium-hard sponge make it ideal for players who rely on spin and power to win points.

Recent Reviews

#1 — August 2023

I just finished playing with this rubber on an inner carbon blade. The control is impressive for a rubber that offers such a high level of spin and speed. However, it requires precision; I found myself making several mistakes when I played sloppily.

The blocks are excellent and well-controlled, although I didn’t have the chance to compete against anyone who loops strongly. The spin is fantastic, and it’s easy to generate a good amount of spin, even with my imperfect looping technique. I appreciate the good control, touch, and nasty spin on loops. Additionally, there is significant put-away power when I activate the catapult with hard hits.

The throw is medium-high. As others have mentioned, this rubber possesses multiple gears, and the speed largely depends on your input, which contrasts with many European and Japanese rubbers that activate the catapult more easily.

So far, I like this rubber, but I will update this review as I get more playing time. These are just my initial impressions. I look forward to testing it against stronger loops and more backspin play, so stay tuned for those updates.

#2 — April 2023

This rubber is a beast and the best I’ve ever played with. You can tell it has a very hard sponge, but surprisingly, it doesn’t feel that way overall.

I am far from being a professional table tennis player, yet I have no problems handling this rubber. The spin and touch are just AMAZING. The speed really depends on your input because the rubber has so many gears. Blocking with a little bit of counter topspin is no longer a problem, and the pushes are easy to play.

There is only one drawback: the premium price of over 60€.

#3 — September 2022

Hi All!

I have been playing with this rubber on my backhand for more than three months. This is indeed a PRO version, which means that the packaging was drenched in oil. I have never seen a rubber so heavily factory boosted; the cover sheet was completely soaked in oil.

I was excited to try this rubber, as I loved the M1 and played with the Z2 for at least a year. While the Z2 had considerably less spin and arc, it was somewhat stable. This rubber is a true upgrade to the Z2. It feels a bit more rigid, has slightly more arc, increased spin, and a bit more speed.

Due to the heavy tuning, it does require reboosting. If you enjoy the Z2 but are looking for a more direct and aggressive version, I highly recommend trying this rubber. I primarily used it on my backhand and tested it with the YinHe DK-4 and the Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon.