Nittaku Magic Carbon

This is a familiar tale about the topsheet and sponge. Remember how Wang Hao and Ma Lin opted for the Sriver topsheet paired with Bryce sponge? I find myself in a similar situation right now.

The topsheet I’m using is one of the best I could ever ask for. With an ESN sponge, it would be invincible. It is easy to use, offering slow but spinny play, making it great for developing techniques like the reverse penhold backhand (RPB). However, with a new sponge, it would be an even better fit for the polyball era.

After a decade of not playing, I have recently started again with table tennis. I use the MC rubber on both sides (black 1.8mm on the forehand and red 1.4mm on the backhand) on a Donic Appelgren Allplay racket. I play up to 8 hours per week.

With this rubber, you can make massive improvements in your skills, especially if you are an offensive player whose weapons of choice are forehand and backhand topspins. You are encouraged to refine your topspin movements. When executed correctly and quickly, the rubber provides excellent feedback in terms of grip and sound, making it a perfect training tool.

Chopping and cutting are very easy with this rubber, although they don’t pose much threat to an opponent. Short play is genuinely enjoyable, offering perfect control. The sponge feels softer than hard.

I recommend buying a harder sponge rubber, such as Sriver S, for another blade so you can compare and determine what you prefer for the future. I would strongly recommend this Nittaku rubber as a first choice during the initial months of your return to the sport. You will learn the proper topspin technique, short play, and serving skills.

However, for long-distance play, especially deep chopping, you can forget about using the MC. Additionally, flipping can be quite challenging with this rubber.

The rubber is too slow and lacks spin. I believe it is more suitable for beginners rather than advanced players. Overall, it may not meet the expectations of those looking for high performance in their table tennis game.

This review is based on the 1.9mm black version of the rubber.

The rubber is a classic, made in Japan.

I used this rubber during a time when I took table tennis more seriously. My skills have improved significantly thanks to this rubber, as it offers good consistency and decent speed, which are essential for developing techniques.

It is suitable for play close to and at mid-distance from the table.

I highly recommend it for developing your forehand.

Classic Rubber by Nittaku Review

I experimented with this rubber due to the fact that it was used by a former Swedish player and because of its affordable price of Php 1,350, which is about $35. Since I am using an all-wood offensive blade, I achieved a different level of control on my forehand loops and blocks.

This rubber is versatile; it is classified as an all-around type but can also be used offensively. It has a soft to medium feel. Additionally, I paired it with Magic Carbon on my Sardius blade as a forehand rubber, and it worked amazingly well.

The topsheet provides decent speed and spin. While this rubber is suitable for beginners to intermediate players, it can also be effective for advanced players when paired with a stiff or hard offensive blade, turning it into a powerful weapon.

I recommended this rubber to one of my club members, and he really likes it. He uses a Primorac Off-wood bat. I glued this rubber using a mix of speed glue, which works well for me. I ended up purchasing two pieces for reserve.

Nittaku Blackstone is an exceptional table tennis rubber that stands out in the competitive market. It offers a unique combination of speed and spin, making it a favorite among players of various skill levels.

The rubber’s surface is designed to provide optimal grip, allowing for impressive ball control during rallies. This feature helps players execute powerful topspin shots while maintaining accuracy. Additionally, the durability of Nittaku Blackstone ensures that it retains its performance characteristics over time, making it a worthwhile investment for serious players.

Overall, Nittaku Blackstone is highly recommended for those looking to enhance their game with a reliable and high-performing rubber.

This is the rubber I learned to play with. It was the perfect starter rubber for me. I improved very quickly, and this rubber continued to perform well as I got better.

However, I do get frustrated when Nittaku does not find a way to continue using some of its better past topsheets while updating their sponges to keep up with the times. The Magic Carbon and Reforma topsheets are great rubbers; they just need sponge and tension updates to remain competitive in the game.

A good all-round offensive rubber that offers excellent control and decent speed. It plays very similarly to Mendo.

I believe this rubber is now discontinued, making it a solid option for players who find Tensor rubbers to be too fast.

J’ai acheté par erreur le MIDDLE au lieu du SUPER TRICKY, et ce fut une révélation ! Bien qu’il manque légèrement de puissance, sa précision compense largement. Il porte très bien son nom : MAGIC ! Ce revêtement absorbe les effets tout en permettant d’en produire.

Il permet d’effectuer des tops frappés très efficaces, même pour ceux qui ne maîtrisent pas encore les topspins. Quant aux joueurs maîtrisant les topspins, ils seront redoutables avec ce revêtement ! MAGIC, je vous le dis !

Cependant, j’ai quand même essayé le SUPER TICKY par la suite, et là, ce fut une toute autre expérience. C’était beaucoup trop rebondissant pour mon petit niveau. J’ai donc rapidement décidé de revenir au MIDDLE.