Stiga Calibra Tour S

This rubber is quite peculiar. After some time of use, it lost its grip and acquired a noticeable amount of bounce. It can launch the ball with just a light stroke; however, it generates almost no spin when struck hard.

It behaves similarly to a tensor rubber, but with fewer gears. I use it on my backhand with an 8-ply ALL blade. Overall, it encourages a very straightforward playing style: hit and push, hit and push.

Produced monstrous amounts of spin with serves and topspin attacks. It also provided good control; however, after three months of usage, the performance felt flat.

I used the 1.9mm rubber on both the forehand and backhand of my allround blade.

Unfortunately, I found it challenging to generate good topspin with shorter forehand movements. Additionally, I often made contact with the wood during more direct hits, which detracted from my overall playing experience.

At around 39g, this rubber is a decent middle-of-the-road option; however, I do not find it to be exceptional. I am certain that players with advanced technique can utilize it effectively, but since my technique isn’t as refined, I personally would prefer a rubber that offers more spin from short-move interactions, particularly for topspin and sidespin blocks.

I purchased this rubber at a lower price than the Xiom Vega Europe, but I overall prefer the Vega. It provides more spin from shorter strokes, has a higher throw angle, and performs equally well in other aspects.

After reading reviews on this website and others, I became intrigued by this rubber. So, I decided to give it a try, and I can confirm that it is indeed a peculiar rubber. The top sheet is completely non-tacky and feels very similar to an anti-top. Additionally, the sponge is harder than many other rubbers with a “soft” designation.

When I started hitting balls with it, I had a bizarre experience that is difficult to explain. This rubber is capable of generating a great deal of spin and has a nice curve, which is what you would expect with other tensor-like rubbers. However, there was absolutely no ball feel. Interestingly, the absence of feel was merely a subjective issue; in reality, the ball seemed to go where I intended it to, and at a good speed. Nonetheless, I noticed a complete lack of dwell time, which I felt negatively impacted my serves.

One of the main advantages of this rubber is its weight. It was almost 4 grams lighter than the M3 after cutting.

This rubber is unlike any other I have tried. It is completely non-tacky, yet it can still generate an enormous amount of spin on the ball.

The short game feels effortless, and when it comes to attacking, the control is exceptional, accompanied by significant power.

I absolutely love this rubber!