Stiga Boost TS

Rubber description:

Stiga Boost TS is a notable table tennis rubber that stands out due to its exceptional combination of speed, spin, and control. This rubber is designed to cater to offensive players who value dynamic gameplay and seek to produce powerful loops and drives. With an impressive speed rating of 89 and spin rating of 96, it empowers players to elevate their offensive strategies, making it a favorite among both intermediate and advanced players alike. The unique blend of a soft sponge and an effective top sheet provides a responsive feel that enhances ball control and precision, ensuring that shots maintain a consistent trajectory.

The tackiness level of 2.4 suggests a moderate grip, allowing players to generate significant spin without compromising on speed. However, maintaining the rubber’s tackiness is essential; regular cleaning and protective covering can help prolong its lifespan. Weighing in at a lightweight 2.6, the Boost TS allows for quick movements and agile playstyles, making it an excellent choice for fast-paced matches. Despite its lightweight appeal, users have noted that the sponge is quite soft, making it prone to damage if not removed carefully from the blade.

In terms of durability, it scores an average of 6.9, indicating that while it performs exceptionally during its lifetime, it may require frequent replacements—typically every few months for regular players—due to its softer sponge. Players seeking alternatives might explore options such as the Stiga Boost TX for a similar experience with slightly different characteristics. Overall, Boost TS is celebrated for its performance and sound, adding an audible element to powerful shots, making it an attractive choice for skillful attackers looking to impress on the table.

Recent Reviews

#1 — October 2019

Spiny, fast rubber for the beginner-intermediate player!

#2 — April 2019

This rubber can surprise you depending on the type of blade you are using with it. It gets extremely fast with fast blades. I have gotten the best loops with this rubber as the type of spin it produces is much more than Boost TX on Hinoki Blade.

This rubber gets a good grip on the ball and is good for both FH and BH. I think it is important to make sure you clean your rubber and put a tacky protective sheet (I used Nittaku) so that the rubber does not lose its tackiness that helps to develop that grip.

One major problem with this rubber is when you take it off from your blade, then chances are that you will end up damaging the rubber because of the super soft sponge. The throw angle of this rubber is much higher than Boost TX, so you need to adjust your bat’s angle to make sure that the ball stays close to the net.

#3 — January 2018

The sound of this rubber will surprise your opponent. For beginners, I suggest putting this rubber on a def or def+ blade.

However, one thing that really disappoints me about this rubber is that it is almost impossible to remove water-based glue from it without damaging the sponge. This rubber has the most fragile sponge compared to all the other rubbers I have ever tried.