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Donic Slice 40 is a table tennis rubber designed for players seeking exceptional control and spin without compromising speed. With a speed rating of 5, spin of 10, and control of 10, this rubber strikes a superb balance among these key performance aspects. Its tackiness level of 1.6 contributes to remarkable ball grip and enhances spin generation. The Donic Slice 40 features a weight of 1.8, a sponge hardness of 3.3, and a gears value of 4.5, indicating its suitability for all-around play styles. Its appealing throw angle of 2.9 enables controlled loops and precise placement. Furthermore, players appreciate the rubber's consistency, rated at 8.2, ensuring reliable performance during gameplay. The Donic Slice 40 exhibits commendable durability, rated at 8, making it a long-lasting choice for dedicated players. With an overall rating of 8.5, the Donic Slice 40 is a highly recommended rubber for those seeking superior control and spin while maintaining a decent speed level.
The table tennis rubber has very little spin.
On the Donic Defplay, this is a very good backhand rubber. It is much less spin-sensitive than Tackiness C and excels at serve returns, chops, and has far better looping ability.
While it is usable on the forehand, it can bottom out when looping at times. They should have made a slightly thicker sponge version; a 1.8 mm sponge would be perfect for the forehand.
The stickiness of the rubber fades over time, and it requires constant cleaning to maintain its performance. I use Spinmax Aqeous, which does the job nicely.
As an update, the new version, Slice 40 CD in 1.8 mm sponge, is now out, and my resistance to trying it is becoming futile.
Red 1.5 Review
The Red 1.5 rubber is an ideal choice for all-around or defensive play styles. It excels at blocking and provides excellent control for both chops and loops. As a player who employs an all-around style with a lot of blocking, I have found that this rubber works exceptionally well in conjunction with anti-spin rubber. It can be hard to discern whether the ball has significant spin or if it is coming off as a reversed or knuckle ball.
One of the standout features of the Red 1.5 is its high spin potential and remarkable control, making serves with the Slice 40 particularly effective.
In terms of offensive play, this rubber can generate impressive topspin and powerful smashes. While it is somewhat slower than specialized offensive rubbers, it remains effective for executing kill shots.
Durability is another strong point of this rubber; it lasts a long time even with regular use.
Overall, the Red 1.5 rubber is reliable for both offensive and defensive strategies.
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