Donic Coppa X1 Gold

I played the classic Donic Coppa (2.1 mm) for a very long time with a Diode V blade. This combination provided a great setup for an all-around style that included chopping, lobbing, topspin, and smash. Recently, I required something similar but with slightly more speed. I switched to the Donic Coppa X1 Gold and was impressed. This rubber perfectly met my needs.

It chops fantastically, even better than the original Donic Coppa. Drives and smashes are fast and very easy to execute. Lobbing and fishing are effortless. Pushes remain highly controlled. This rubber is an exceptional choice for an all-around gaming style.

This is a speed and control oriented rubber with below average spin. It is very spin insensitive, making it good for hitting through the opponent’s loop. The sponge has a medium hardness (45), while the topsheet is soft. Pushes have poor spin, but the rubber is very good in the short game.

It plays like Coppa X2 but harder and faster, so it is more appropriate for forehand. It can also be used on backhand for advanced players.

The throw is low, lower than Acuda and the same as Coppa X2. When looping, it is necessary to use an open blade angle.

SUPERB for flat hitting and spinny serves.

Works great on BTY Korbel wood.

This rubber is excellent, boasting great speed and superb control, making it an ideal choice for players of all levels.

It is a pretty nice rubber. I expected faster, but it’s very close to Baracuda. It has a medium-low throw angle, speed oriented low arc and medium hardness sponge.

The only problem is brushing and playing against choppers (it has a non-tacky, spin-insensitive surface). To use its full spin potential, you need to push harder and get the ball into the sponge. If that characteristic appeals to you, it might be a good weapon.

My overall rating is 8.5. This means very good rubber but not perfect. It doesn’t excel in any characteristic (there are faster and more spiny rubbers), but it’s cheap and gets the job done.

It is the best rubber I have ever played with.

I found it easy to control on a medium-stiff blade. It offers good smashes and loops, is easy to block or push with, and long-distance chops have a nice sting to them. It makes a great backhand rubber as well.

In terms of weight, the 1.8mm thickness was 54 grams uncut.

The rubber is very fast, at least on my TBS. It’s very good for pushes. Since it’s a mid-distance rubber, your timing needs to be very precise and you need good control when you’re near the table. Loops, topspins, smashes and blocks are very good, but for chops or cutting, you need to have good control. In conclusion, this rubber doesn’t forgive: if you don’t have good control, you will lose your shots.

Good rubber for forehand. Provides good speed and control.

Speed: 8.8 to 8.9
Spin: 8.9
Control: 8.5
Weight: Medium