Friendship/729 Origin

Rubber description:

The Friendship 729 Origin table tennis rubber is a legendary choice among players seeking a blend of speed, spin, and control. Its overall rating of 8.9, based on reviews from 9 users, speaks volumes about its popularity and effectiveness.

The 729 Origin offers impressive speed, rated at 11, enabling players to execute powerful attacks and counter-attacks. Its spin rating of 12 further enhances its offensive capabilities, allowing for precise and devastating spin variations. Despite its offensive orientation, the rubber maintains a commendable level of control, rated at 10, making it suitable for players of various skill levels.

The tackiness of the 729 Origin is rated at 7, providing a good grip on the ball, facilitating spin generation and control during gameplay. With a weight of 5.1 grams, it strikes a balance between lightweight and stability. The sponge hardness of 6.3 offers a medium-hard feel, providing a responsive and consistent bounce.

The rubber's gears rating of 6.6 indicates its versatility in adapting to different playing styles and situations. It can switch seamlessly from attacking to defensive modes, offering both power and control as needed. Its throw angle of 4.5 contributes to a flatter ball trajectory, aiding in precise shot placement and consistency.

The 729 Origin rubber exhibits good consistency, rated at 7.5, ensuring reliable performance shot after shot. While its durability is rated at 6, proper care and maintenance can extend its lifespan. It is classified as a non-tensor rubber, relying on traditional construction methods for its playing characteristics.

Overall, the Friendship 729 Origin table tennis rubber is a well-rounded choice for players seeking speed, spin, control, and versatility. Its legendary status among enthusiasts makes it a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their game to the next level.

Recent Reviews

#1 — July 2020

Highly controllable with very good spin, it feels surprisingly confident during play.

#2 — January 2018

I absolutely love this rubber! I have been using it on my forehand with the Stiga All Classic for the past four months, and I must say, my forehand has significantly improved.

My playing style primarily involves looping against underspin and executing counterloops. This rubber is very dense and hard, offering a non-reactive feel. However, the topsheet is quite tacky, which gives it that typical Chinese feeling.

It is easy to push short due to its tackiness and unreactive nature. Yet, it is also capable of generating massive spin and power when looping. I can confidently recommend this rubber if you are a looper looking for a quality Chinese forehand rubber.

#3 — September 2012

The H3 rubber is too spinny and reactive for my preference when playing against the most spinny players. However, this rubber tones it down a notch, which I appreciate. The speed is not overly quick, allowing for better control.

I like this rubber a lot and currently rate it among my top five options. I appreciate that it doesn’t try to do too much, making it more effective for a wider range of players. I have it on a fairly quick wood blade, but I would like to experiment with it on my other blades very soon.

If I had to choose again, I would pick this rubber first. In fact, I am choosing it right now, even though it wasn’t available back then. It reminds me of the old Mark V playing days, which is a painful reminder that it was 25 years ago! Overall, I find it to be a good all-around rubber. I highly recommend it.

It’s very inexpensive, especially considering how new and effective it is. I have only had it for a few months, so I cannot comment on its durability yet.

From the 729 range, I have also tried the 05, 08, Transcend Cream, and Transcend Purple.