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I’m an amateur player at an intermediate level. I prefer an all-round style close to the table and at mid-distance.
I play with a Nittaku Piecea (5-ply hinoki wood) blade with Nittaku Sieger PK 50 (2.0) on my forehand and Andro Hexer Grip SFX (1.9) on my backhand.
The Nittaku Sieger PK 50 is an excellent rubber, the best I have ever used. It’s very spinny with a lot of control and moderate speed without any unpredictable catapult effect. This combination is perfect for me. I can play a variety of shots, each of which is difficult for my opponent to handle. This Nittaku rubber also helps me create excellent serves and is not very sensitive to incoming rotation. The only thing to keep in mind is that you may need to use more power in your strokes compared to other rubbers you have used in the past.
I highly recommend this rubber to anyone who enjoys a technical game close to the table with a wide range of strokes.
To summarize, my rating for the Nittaku Sieger PK50 (on a scale of 1 to 10) is:
Speed = 7.5
Spin = 9.5
Control = 9.8
Good Control.
Medium tacky, medium throw angle. Speed is about 8 out of 10. Spin is really good. It’s not hard at all, so if you’re looking for something that can replace Rakza Z or Dignics 09C, but with a softer feel, this one would be a great choice.
Compared to the Rakza Z or Dignics 09C, the PK50 is a little softer and has less speed. This means it has a little less power far from the table.
Overall, this rubber is a really good choice for backhand, especially for those who can’t stand the 50 sponge hardness. It’s especially good for its price. I’m currently trying it out for backhand with Apolonia ZLC, and I’ll see how it goes.
Been using this rubber for 6 months now. It provides a nice feeling when hitting the ball. I’m using it on the ALZ side of a Xiom Ice cream Azxi blade. I personally feel it performs best on harder rackets rather than all-round ones.
As another reviewer mentioned, it has a similar feel to Dignic 09c but without the “bouncing effect” that is common with Tenergy/Dignics rubbers. This allows for a better sense of the ball during impact.
It’s perfect for aggressive play near the table. Give this rubber a try if you have the opportunity and commit fully to each shot!
Very nice rubber. This is my first time using Nittaku rubber and I’m really satisfied. I can spin even when I lose my balance. Hopefully, I can use it for a longer time.
Someone before me already wrote, this is my new rubber for a long time. I agree with this statement for my BH where I have tried it and using it right now. I have to add, that the blocking game becomes a piece of cake with this one compared to my previous BH rubbers, Rasanter R48 and R53. Spin is more or less about the same, as it is very hard to state how much spin is generated. Overall, it is very controllable, direct (meaning that the trajectory of a shot is exactly how I meant it to be), springy, more than Chinese rubbers but less than European rubbers. I would recommend it on a BH.
This rubber, along with the Yasaka Z, Rising Dragon, and Tibhar Hybrid K1, ranks among the best “new” generation rubbers I’ve tried. This rubber combines Chinese spin with European speed. I have tested approximately 75% of all available rubbers, and this is the best of them, along with the Rakza Z.
Out of my 15 blades, 10 are equipped with the aforementioned rubbers as the forehand, and most of them have the Tibhar MX-P or Yasaka Rigan as the backhand. The remaining 5 blades (8 Nittaku, 3 Stiga, 2 Butterfly, and 1 TSP) have the new Tibhar EVO MX-D, rASANTER r48, and my long-time favorite, Nittaku Fastarc G1. Don’t hesitate to give them a try!
The best rubber I have tried offers wonderful spin and control with good speed. I have previously used JOOLA Dynaryz ACC, Tenergy 05-Fx, Dignics 05, and Hurricane 3 National, which are all excellent rubbers. However, I believe this rubber is superior in addition to being very reasonably priced.
I changed the rubber on my second bat to Rakza Z. For the first time, I tried a tacky hybrid rubber. It took some time to adjust, but after a while, I really started to like it. My thought was to change my forehand rubber on my first bat to something similar. After reading some reviews, my choice was Sieger PK/50.
I don’t think there are many similarities between these two rubbers. The tackiness is barely noticeable, but the topsheet is soft and very grippy/spinny. On backhand, I have Stiga DNA M. I think PK50 plays similar to the DNA but with more spin. It’s spin-sensitive, therefore sometimes a bit hard to control… but I like that.
This rubber is an almost perfect rubber. It’s basically the Dignics 09c with less tackiness, lasts longer, produces more spin, and comes with a lower price.
For the past 2 weeks, I’ve been using this rubber (FH), paired with Fastarc C-1 (BH) using the Stiga Legacy Carbon blade. The topspins are amazing.
In my opinion, this rubber is the best. It’s way ahead of the 09c or Bluegrip C2.
Medium Tacky
Medium tacky with great spin capability.
Speed and Control
Medium fast with good control.
Throw Angle
Throw angle is medium high, making it good for lifting underspin.
Overall
Overall, it is a great rubber, similar to Dignic 09C.
I compare it with Dignics 09c.
I have been using Zeiger Pk 50 for 3 months.
The feeling is almost the same as D09c, but PK50 is softer.
Performance is slightly below D09c, but PK50 wins in very comfortable control.
I prefer PK50. Half price D09c.
Above PK50 is Yasaka Rakza Z. Stickiness and Spin makes high spin.
PK50 is a great rubber, capable of high spin levels and good speed. Its control is above average, although it does seem to be slightly spin-sensitive.
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This is not a rubber for lazy players. It has most of the DHS Hurricane 3 characteristics. However, it does not feel as dead as the Hurricane in the short game. However, its all-out speed is inferior to it. Control is great, and spin is even better. If you have a strong forehand, it is probably one of the best rubbers out there for you. You do have to commit to your shots all the time.
As a backhand rubber, I prefer G1 over this one. This is simply because my backhand is weaker and I block a lot on the backhand side. If your backhand is the strongest, you may like this rubber on that side as well.
My point is that for serves, short game, and open-ups, it is the best. But once you step back from the table, you will have to use spin variation and placement over pure power and speed. If you are a crafty player who likes trick shots like around the net and high spin serves, this is the rubber for you.
If you are used to carbon blades with Tenergy rubbers, do not waste your money on this one. I use this rubber on my forehand on a 5 ply all wood blade, and I love it!
Excellent rubber. Nittaku’s answer to Dignics 09c / Rakza Z. Absolute beast mode on the FH-side.
The most controlled forehand rubber I know. The spin is fantastic. The speed is sufficient to win points, while the ball lands where intended. It doesn’t feel too hard. It’s grippy, with no slippage. The throw is lower than RakzaX, which is great. This rubber will be my first FH choice. I have yet to try the 09C.
Nothing can be perfect, but after 10 years of trying rubbers, I have found my perfect backhand rubber.
Initially, I intended to use it on my forehand with my Yinhe V-14 Pro (ALC), but I am accustomed to Chinese rubbers like H3 Neo, Jupiter II, and Big Dipper. I dislike European hybrids like the Tibhar K1 because they are too bouncy and lack sufficient stickiness.
I purchased the Nittaku Sieger PK50 uncertainly, planning to place it on my forehand. However, it is not as hard as described, and though I enjoyed playing with it, many balls flew off the table, and the throw angle was higher than I preferred.
After much contemplation, I decided to switch the rubber to my backhand. It was an instant success! Never before have I executed backhand topspins with such ease. The shots are lethal, deep, and with excellent rotation, all landing within the table. The rubber also performs well for slices, blocks, and serves, making it a versatile and effective choice. I highly recommend the Nittaku Sieger PK50.
(Update September 2020) I am now using a red 1.8mm version on my backhand, providing exceptional feel and control.
Incredible forehand weapon from Nittaku!
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2.0mm version on a Yinhe MC-4 carbon blade, forehand side. Weight cut: 49g. I had hoped for a bit more from this rubber. I’m now used to playing with harder Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3 NEO 41 deg and Yinhe Moon Pro Hard. The sponge is not as hard as H3N 41deg, but a bit harder than MP. The tacky topsheet is somehow a bit softer than the Chinese rubbers. I had a hard time looping backspin. It often went into the net. I’m aware that this is a German rubber, so comparing it with these Chinese rubbers may be a bit misleading. I thought that this one should be similar to Chinese hard rubbers, with its tacky topsheet and hard sponge, but it’s not. The short game is good, and it’s easy to generate heavy spin in all directions. When looping, the feel is that the ball digs into the rubber in a way that H3N and MP doesn’t. Therefore, when playing Chinese style brush looping, you don’t get the fast and direct effect that you get with H3N and MP. Of course, I should play more with Zieger to give it a chance to show its qualities. I’ve only used it for an hour’s training yet.
* Update *
I now tried it on a TSP Reflex 50 Award OFF wooden blade. The feeling was totally different. Even though the blade is fast, Zieger worked much better with this wooden blade. I experienced a better feeling and better loops. Just better.
Agree with the 10s in rating. This is something all in tt-world should test. It’s like Yasaka Rakza Z but one step beyond. I would have rated it an 11 if there was one! My rubber for a long time ahead!
What a rubber! It offers great spin and speed, which makes it an excellent choice for forehand play. With this rubber, you can spin in different positions and it is quite forgiving, making it suitable for players of various skill levels.
While there are no significant disadvantages, one potential issue is its availability.
Amazing! In this jungle of rubbers, this one got my play up 2 steps!
These reviews are spot on if you take the time to read them all. Here’s my take:
Advances in rubber technology since the celluloid ball and the numerous plastic ball changes had me chasing a Chinese-inspired forehand rubber that was good at serve, push, flick, brush, or drive. Ideally, it would also be fast enough for passive blocking and stable enough to flat hit with.
With celluloid, I was happy with Stiga Genesis or DHS Tinarc. As Chinese Hybrids, both did everything well enough and had just enough “sauce” to let you know that they were better than Euro rubbers when playing inside the table.
Fast forward a decade and I have used things like K1 and K3 for the past few years. K1 was a bit too soft and slow, but otherwise did everything well enough. K3 was a monster as long as driving and was even great when out of position, but it flat hit poorly/erratically, with strange sponge disengagement.
A thin sheet (1.6, called Mid thick?) Pk50 does everything well enough, on a Virtuoso Carbon AC blade, with no glaring weaknesses. I really feel like this rubber fits how I play now, and how I want to play going further (a little further back from the table, using spin, angles, and drives to apply pressure).
This is a great rubber for those who like the spin and playstyle of Hurricane or Skyline rubbers but want more control and variation or safety in the short game.
Although it has a hard sponge, it isn’t as powerful as Hurricane rubbers. It also lacks in spin, but not by much. Placement is easier, and durability is longer than Hurricane.
It is better suited as a forehand rubber. It doesn’t allow great feedback, but it isn’t terrible either.
Overall, it’s a good rubber worth trying if you like hybrid rubbers that lean closer towards Chinese rubber. It allows a greater variety of play compared to Hurricane or Skyline rubbers, but it has lower maxed levels.
I recently changed my backhand rubber to a Nittaku Sieger PK 50, red 2.0mm. My previous BH rubber was a Tibhar MX-S.
Sieger is an improvement over MX-S in all aspects: control, spin, ease of use, gears and final speed. The feature I liked most was its gears. Slow when slow looping, but very fast when engaging a full motion halfway from the table. It does not show a big catapult effect.
The ease of use is also a highlight of this rubber. It has a big dwell time, and combined with my blade, Xiom Zetro Quad, which has also a big dwell, the whole setup gives a superb feeling. You have a sensation that every shot lands on the table.
Overall characteristics: semi-hard sponge, medium-heavy (cut to a 157x150 blade), slightly tacky topsheet, medium-high throw angle.
I can not say about durability yet. Oh, and a tip: it collects dust easily and must be cleaned every 10 minutes.
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High spin but not comparable to 09c. The arc is similar to 09c. However, the arc is not that impressive, being quite high. Serve receive is also not its strong suit. Consider using Rakza Z Extra Hard as an alternative.
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It’s a fun rubber to experiment with, but not suitable for long-term use. The pricing is somewhat awkward. If it were around $25, it would be worth considering. Explore other rubber options instead.
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There are numerous better forehand rubbers available, such as Battle2 Provincial/National, which offer higher speed and control at a lower cost, while providing similar spin and a significantly better arc. While this rubber can be effective for backhand play, it performs adequately.
USATT 1500 level intermediate. 2 wing looping, close/mid distance, OFF- game.
Fantastic, balanced rubber. Truly on par with 09c. This is the first I’ve encountered that matches that unique feeling rubber. I have an IF ALC w/ a black sheet of pk 50 and a black sheet of 09C (a red sheet of pk 50 is in the mail to make me legal), and I struggle to tell the difference when I do a blind test.
I’m coming from Vega Euro on my BH, which I replaced with pk50. Though very different animals, the speed is pretty similar. However, I get much more depth, penetration, and spin with pk 50. The contrast is most stark with serves, where the pk 50 cuts nasty underspin with ease (and my VE often gets flicked and eatenfor lunch). I’ve never had a piece of equipment make such a difference with a particular stroke.
VE is a safer, more controlled rubber, but not by a whole lot. I would say that the relatively high throw of pk50 has been the only thing that has been a (minor, doable) challenge. This rubber feels perfect for someone like me who is trying to move beyond intermediate status. It is very stable and linear, and I can hit full strokes with confidence. Unlike say T05, it is slow enough to force me to learn proper stroke technique on what are (for me anyways) harder shots on which to add pace (e.g. BH loops from greater than 1 meter off the table). At the same time, it has every gear I need when I add some muscle to shots or slow things down for more a more spin-oriented strategy.
I read another review that this rubber is a jack of all trades but a master of none. This is spot on IMO. PK 50 may not be the absolute best in any particular category (though the spin is up there in my view); however, it has no weaknesses. I love that while it suits my needs already, I can grow into it for a long time. The “thick” 1.8 version is perfect for me even though I normally go for 1.9-2.1mm.
Bravo Nittaku. At nearly half the cost of 09c, they have created an equal rubber.
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