Donic Desto F2

I believed in the “spin glue effect” of this rubber and have never looked back. It is a bit harder than most rubbers of this type, and I preferred it for my backhand.

Serves, pushes, blocks, and chops are handled very well with this rubber. However, I found that looping revealed a bit less control in my case, but that could be due to my technique.

I was really sad when I learned that it had been discontinued.

This rubber is particularly well-suited for offensive players. Its design enhances speed and spin, allowing players to execute powerful shots with precision. Overall, it is an excellent choice for those who prefer an aggressive style of play.

This was the first tensor rubber I’ve ever played with, and I was amazed by it instantly. Since this rubber has a fairly soft sponge, I could easily feel how and when the ball hits my blade, which provided a great touch and connection with the ball.

Playing topspins was even more enjoyable. I believe this rubber is suitable for players who prefer playing with spin rather than relying on speed. That’s what I truly appreciated about this rubber.

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This rubber is excellent for looping, but it can be quite sensitive when it comes to pushing or executing soft touch shots.

It is also very delicate, so you must handle it with care.

If you don’t consistently loop every loopable shot, this rubber may not be the best option for you.

Of all the rubbers I’ve tried that claim to feel glued without using glue, this is one of the very few that truly delivers a satisfying click. It starts off as mid-soft, but quickly becomes very soft.

This rubber is excellent for topspin but falls short in the short game—specifically in serving and pushing. I gave it an 8.5 rating because it lacks tackiness and does not produce a lot of spin in serves and pushes. However, when it comes to topspin, it is quite spinny. This is why it’s always challenging to condense these measurements into a single number.

I would have liked a more bouncy rubber. This one is only for players who are not too aggressive. Next time I’ll buy the F1 instead!

Great rubber at a good price.

I bought a secondhand sheet of Donic Desto from eBay in 2015 and was impressed with it as a forehand rubber (I use long pimples on my backhand). I think it’s a great rubber because, with a 1.8mm or 2.0mm sponge, it is spinny enough to cause opponents problems and fast but not so fast that it isn’t easy to control where you are putting the ball. So if your game is about looking for and exploiting your opponents’ weaknesses, this rubber is a perfect tool. But this rubber has one more quality that makes it a joy. It is that cracking sound you get when you hit the ball just right. I always thought caring about the sound your rubber makes was ridiculous but for some reason that crack makes me feel happy. I put this rubber on intermediate Junior’s bats. The best juniors all want Evolution or Tenergy but I reckon even they would play just as well with Donic Desto. It is relatively cheap as well. I have tried countless rubbers but this is my favorite.

Good buy.

Excellent…

Excellent!

A little too firm.

I want to order some more at the same price.

I am looking for some more later.

Compared to F1, this rubber is softer, making it more gentle on the backhand side. The only thing lacking is some of the Butterfly brand’s toughness, but it is still high in cost performance.

I think F2 controls better than F1.

This is a good rubber for the backhand. It comes with a Donic rubber protection sheet.

A very good rubber when combined with DONIC Burn All + for a talented 11-year-old. Great feel, not too heavy, and good for defense and attack with controllable spin.