Donic Slice 40 CD

Nittaku Fastarc G-1 Review

For forehand play, the Nittaku Fastarc G-1 rubber provides excellent control and spin. However, its low throw angle makes it less effective for looping as it produces a limited arc. This characteristic favors near-the-table play.

For classic defenders, the Fastarc G-1 may be a suitable option. However, modern defenders may prefer a faster rubber due to its slower speed. Overall, this rubber’s strengths in control and spin are balanced by its limitations in looping and speed.

Review: Yinhe Moon Slice 40 CD 1.8mm

After using the standard Slice 40, I purchased the Moon Slice 40 CD in 1.8mm sponge, hoping to find a perfect forehand rubber with a higher throw angle and speed. However, my expectations were not met.

The CD version leans towards Chinese rubbers, being less hard and less lively. Compared to the Slice 40, the CD version feels harder, tackier, and less dynamic, resulting in less arcing and spin. Even after boosting with Falco Long, it remained too slow for effective topspin.

Overall, the Yinhe Moon Slice 40 CD 1.8mm disappointed me. It lacks the desired speed and spin characteristics that are essential for a successful forehand rubber. Instead, I believe a 1.8mm sponge version of the standard Slice 40 would be a more suitable option.

Nittaku Hammond Pro H Table Tennis Rubber Review

I play this rubber on my backhand in 1.5mm thickness. Chopping with this rubber is an absolute blast. If you’re a chopper, this rubber is your new weapon! It also excels at topspins, flips, and shots.

As a rebeginner, I currently play with this rubber on a Primorac OFF blade for about four hours a week. I play at an off-level and enjoy serving with variation, including short, long, side, and under the table serves. I primarily use this rubber for chopping in defense or for fun against players using pimpled-out rubbers.

Overall, this is the perfect rubber for beginners like me. It will help you improve your chopping skills, while providing sufficient speed for topspins when used with an off-level blade.