Donic Traction MS Soft

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. :)

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.

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.

This rubber is a great value for its price. It performs well for both looping and smashing. I would highly recommend it to players looking to enhance their game.