Stiga Airoc Astro S

Very good looper and blocker. Driving was good and effective. Serves were not very easy. However, recurving was pretty good. Opening and countering were easy, but it did bottom out on occasion. This rubber is good for intermediate players and those who are good and want control over power and speed.

I haven’t used this rubber for long, but I agree with the ratings on speed and spin. However, I find the control to be less than what is stated, which is something I’m struggling with. I’m using 1.9mm on the forehand and I find it excellent for spin serves, counter-hitting and blocking. I like this rubber for the new plastic ball and can generate good topspin and sidespin when looping.

I use this as my FH rubber on the Stiga Carbonado 290, paired with Stiga Mantra S on my BH (both 1.9mm thickness). This rubber is awesome. It has great speed, excellent control, and top-notch spin. The build quality is superb, and the blue, high-density sponge gives a good feeling when brushed on the plastic ball.

I don’t usually take the time to review rubbers, but this one is unique. Its variation in speed is outstanding.

While smashing or driving the ball, this is one of the fastest rubbers I’ve used. Yet, when pushing against my opponent, I could easily get double, even triple bounces. Looping and blocking were my favorite strokes to perform with this rubber.

Blocking came pretty easy. I even had some miracle blocks against smashes. When looping, the arc is medium to high depending on your approach angle, and the spin is pretty strong.

I used this rubber atop my Freitas ALC, which is hard but with some flex, so the dwell time seemed long. And who could forget the sound when the rubber catapults the ball over the net? “Tock!!”

Got it in 1.9 on an Infinity vps 5. It’s a spin rubber that has precise control and okay speed.

The medium-soft sponge is great at spin kills and loop smashes, but it lacks speed and doesn’t have as much catapult feel as the Calibra sponge.

It’s also great for big BH shots and counter-attacks instead of blocking. The lifespan of the tacky top sheet is disappointing and lasts only a couple of weeks.

(Harder or carbon blades would sync up great to get power in FH).

Serves=great / spins=great / control=great / killshots=great / blocks & pushes=okay / speed=okay / dies=quick.

The best rubber I have used. It can be used for both forehand and backhand.

The rubber is designed for plastic balls and does not grip the old celluloid ball. It is an excellent rubber for plastic balls for both backhand and forehand. Its control is outstanding. It is crafted for players seeking enhanced feel and provides a more tactile experience than other rubbers. The sound it produces is also distinctive.

This rubber provides exceptional spin and control. It responds well to the strength of your arm, allowing you to generate additional speed as needed.