Donic Traction MS Soft

Rubber description:

The Donic Traction MS Soft table tennis rubber is a high-performance option for players seeking a blend of speed and spin with exceptional control. This rubber features a soft sponge with a hardness of 1.8 degrees, providing excellent grip and feel for the ball, making it suitable for players of various skill levels.

The Traction MS Soft is constructed using tensor technology, which offers enhanced elasticity and energy transfer, resulting in impressive speed and spin capabilities. It generates high levels of spin, allowing players to execute powerful topspin shots and create deceptive variations in spin. Despite its focus on speed and spin, the Traction MS Soft maintains a good level of control, making it manageable for players seeking consistency and precision in their shots.

Based on forum reviews, the Traction MS Soft is particularly well-received for its versatility. It excels in various playing styles, including all-around play, topspin-oriented攻撃, and even blocking and countering. Its soft sponge provides excellent touch and feel, enabling players to generate controlled loops and effectively counter-attack incoming shots.

Regarding durability, the Traction MS Soft is known for its resilience and longevity. Despite its soft sponge, it can withstand intensive play and maintain its performance characteristics over time. Players can expect consistent performance and exceptional control throughout the lifespan of the rubber.

In summary, the Donic Traction MS Soft table tennis rubber is a well-rounded option that combines speed, spin, and control. Its soft sponge and tensor technology provide excellent grip, touch, and feel, making it suitable for players seeking versatility and consistency in their game. The Traction MS Soft's durability further enhances its appeal as a long-lasting and reliable choice for table tennis enthusiasts.

Recent Reviews

#1 — March 2014

I received this rubber as a gift and was not expecting much from it. After cutting it up and gluing it onto my blade, I was pleasantly surprised by its performance.

Physical:

The rubber is not too soft; it feels just a bit softer than medium rubber. The slightly tacky top sheet is a nice feature, though it cannot hold the ball when flipped upside down. Additionally, the surface is a bit uneven, which enhances grip.

Control:

The control is great—just amazing! I was so pleased with the feel and continue to be impressed. Typically, I struggle with my short game because soft tension rubbers can be bouncy, but this rubber does not exhibit that tendency at all.

Speed:

The speed is comparable to T64 regular sponge or slightly above Vega Euro. However, it has a much slower over-the-table play than those two rubbers.

Spin:

The spin is sufficient from close range, outstanding from mid-distance, and acceptable from far away. Perhaps if the sponge were a bit harder, it would perform better from greater distances.

Recommendation:

I would recommend this rubber to most players, but not to absolute beginners. For some reason, this rubber seems to provide a decent amount of feedback, which can help with technique correction.

Have fun! I hope this review helps. :)

#2 — March 2013

This rubber is truly magical. You can loop, smash, and push, and everything feels great. Whether you have a flexible or stiff blade, you will have a weapon in your hands.

I use it with a Kris Special. I am primarily a smasher, but I occasionally loop. If you are a looper, this rubber is fantastic. I also tried it with a Joola Rossi Fire, and it became a looping monster. A friend of mine, who has a rating of 2375, told me he wants to make the switch.

Overall, it is simply an amazing rubber. I don’t understand why it doesn’t have more reviews.

#3 — April 2012

This rubber is exceptionally spinny, featuring a high throw and significant “loading.” I love the powerful, high-torque shots it allows me to produce, as well as the ease with which I can vary the height and depth of my shots. Additionally, generating spin on serves is noticeably effortless.

In today’s context, comparisons to Tenergy are unavoidable. This rubber is akin to Tenergy 05; it offers similar speed, throw, and weight, but it’s a bit spinnier with about 50% more dwell time.

I am somewhat surprised that there isn’t more hype or discussion surrounding this product.

Overall, it’s worth every penny, especially considering it costs about $20 less than Tenergy at the moment.

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