Nittaku Alhelg

Wow! Highest possible Spin, Speed, and control in one rubber!

This rubber is of poor quality and breaks easily. I have never encountered a rubber with such a poor build quality. It is only good for one use and is likely to tear from the sponge when being removed from the blade. I feel that this was a waste of money.

For my detailed review, see: http://mytabletennis.net/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=73730&PID=910080.

Terrible quality.

Firstly, it doesn’t grip the ball as well as, for instance, RakzaX, Andro Grip/Power Grip, or Xiom Omega V series.

I could live with that. However, about 2 hours after playing with it, a bubble appeared. I had glued the rubber with VOC-free glue, so I was perplexed.

I reglued it, but the bubble remained. Finally, I cut through the bubble and discovered that the top sheet had come undone from the sponge. The only explanation is poor quality from the manufacturer.

I have played with approximately 100 rubbers throughout my career, but this has never happened before.

I am finished with Nittaku.

Asking for such an exorbitant price for a rubber where the top sheet isn’t even properly attached to the sponge is extremely impudent.

As many gears as Hurricane, faster than Tenergy when new, but durability is not as good as Fastarc BC topsheet wears out quicker somewhat like Tenergy. Sponge hardness is perfect. When new, it is awesome. After a while, spin seems the same, but it starts making a sharp, cracking noise when contacted in the worn area.

Very nice sense and control and enough spin, but a little slow for me. I wish it had a 2.2 sponge.

Advertised as suitable for the 40+ poly ball, I tried it on a Butterfly jzk szlc. While it showcased decent spin and speed, I cannot say that it was particularly outstanding in any areas when I used the Nittaku Premium 40+ poly ball.

The average weight of 2.0mm after cutting is about 46-47g on shakehand or Cpen backhand. It is not insanely heavy for sure, just a typical medium-heavy rubber weight.

The top sheet is a little bit sticky, but it is not significant. The throw angle is not medium-high; it is lower than the Fastarc series and other famous rubbers but not too low, estimated to be around 4.3-4.5. When you attack correctly, the ball consistently clears the net, and pushing is excellent, allowing for confident deep or wide-angle pushes.

Due to its 1.9mm diameter of pips, this rubber is primarily designed for close-medium table games. Nittaku’s words support this: “Since firmly grasp the ball in the hitting point of early timing, you can get a more speedy in a wide range of tactics.” I believe Nittaku has achieved this goal.

Its sound is impressive, providing a perfect indication of your hit. I appreciate the different sounds produced with varying power.

The sponge has a typical medium hardness, while the thick top sheet is relatively strong. This combination creates a very pleasant overall feel, characteristic of Japanese rubbers.

Speed and spin are both rated at 9.0 and 9.1, respectively. Control is rated at 9.7, indicating excellent stability with all types of shots, including precise aggressive blocks.

Overall, this is an excellent rubber for close-medium table games. However, do not expect an extremely high throw angle.