Friendship/729 Highpoint
Rubber description:
This is a non-tacky, grippy offensive rubber featuring a medium-soft feel and a distinctively flat arc. It is engineered for precision at the table and near-mid distance, favoring players who rely on clean, linear stroke mechanics rather than high-speed catapult effects.
Playing Characteristics
- Trajectory and Spin: The rubber produces a very low, flat arc. While it is capable of generating significant spin, it is relatively spin-insensitive, making it a reliable choice for counter-looping and handling heavy incoming rotation.
- Control and Feel: The rubber provides high levels of control, particularly on flat, rotationless strokes. It excels at blocking, smashing, and aggressive pushing, as the low throw angle prevents the ball from popping up and allows for precise placement.
- Speed: It is not an exceptionally fast rubber. It lacks the significant âkickâ or secondary acceleration found in many modern tensioned rubbers, performing best when the player provides their own power through active movement.
- Suitability: It is highly effective for players who prefer to take the ball at the highest point of its bounce. The combination of its grippy surface and low throw makes it a useful tool for developing consistent brushing techniques or for specialized defensive-to-offensive transitions where accuracy is prioritized over sheer pace.
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Recent Reviews
#1 â July 2016
While I would not recommend this rubber for modern play, I do have an old sheet that I glue for players who have trouble with their backhand, particularly those struggling with arching the ball and not understanding their stroke. This rubber resolves that issue and helps them learn how to brush over the ball effectively.
High Point features one of the lowest arcs Iâve tested and is rated highly on TableTennisDB. It is not particularly fast, and the feel in terms of hardness is medium to soft. I have actually played successfully with it on my forehand, and it produces some of the meanest low arc power loops.
This rubber is great for smashes and serve returns due to its low sensitivity to spin. It also assists with pushing, preventing the ball from popping up and leaving you vulnerable to counterattacks. The white sponge has a unique rubbery feel and responds well to two coats of lamp oil, though it still doesnât improve speed anywhere near that of ESN rubbers.
I wish Friendship would produce more non-tacky alternatives because options like Battle 1, Aurora, Focus, and High Point are insufficient for a decent variety. Furthermore, they are all too soft or produce a very low throw. As for availability, I donât think this rubber is for sale anywhere currently. The last time I saw it on eBay, the price was between 20 to 24 euros, which is quite pricey compared to what you can get from brands like Tibhar, Donic, Joola, and others.
#2 â May 2012
While this table tennis rubber is fast, it lacks the ability to generate significant spin. Overall, the performance is impressive in terms of speed, but players looking for enhanced spin may find it unsatisfactory.
#3 â October 2010
It has great control and is good for fast players. However, it is not suitable for serving and using pimples.
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