Tibhar Aurus Prime

The fastest rubber I have ever played, which is surprisingly soft. Considering its enormous speed, it offers very good control. I have it on my backhand, 1.7 mm thick. When using blocks, you need to keep a more closed angle, but the control will still be good. The rubber is precise when serving and rotates well. It also picks up backspin serves well.

This rubber needs much more marketing efforts. It is magnificent.

I put it on XVT ZL Hinoki as a FH rubber.

Speed: When looping with a Chinese style, the combination of grip and speed makes it deadly. Using the European way is also a good choice as it is very spinny.

Control: For 1.9 thickness, the control is truly remarkable. Very easy to return any spin regarding low sensibility to spin.

Spin: The topsheet is grippy, creating spin, but the right technique is to hit the ball more directly, making much more contact with the rubber instead of brushing.

Catapult: Comfortable arc. Very easy to loop backspin. Sometimes if you compensate too much, the balls go out.

Smashing: Direct hitting is a breeze. Just close your eyes and shoot.

Summary: Very controllable, high-speed spinny rubber :)

Initially, this one seemed to be the holy grail of backhand rubbers for me. High but predictable dynamics, high throw, good feel, probably slightly faster (although with a weaker catapult effect) than MX-P while less spin-sensitive, with a grippier topsheet. However, it likes its boost even quicker than MX-P—it was just about 12-15 playing/training hours for me. After that, dynamics decrease drastically, and so it’s harder to get the same spin and speed on the ball.

Faster than T05 by 20% and about 10% less spin. Blocks, drives, and loops are good. Short game is a bit tough due to its bouncy nature. Great for those who may want a rubber with a mid-stiff or mild-flex blade that wants more pace on the backhand and setup for counter-tops or blocks, and then put away forehand shots. Dwell is shorter and thus less spin in my experience.

Качество накладки отличное, но по игре разочаровала. Очень много брака, чувствительна к вращению, “плюется”. Скорость преобладает над вращением, то есть на той стороне проще принимать, если успеет, конечно. Резюмируя: накладка для профи, которым не хватает скорости.

I used Tenergy 05 for a few years before. Prime was less than half the price of 05; got a reduced deal here. It’s not much different; 05 has a bit more spin. Speed is similar, not as bouncy, and Prime is easier to control on pushes. Feel of 05 probs better. Good rubber, Tenergy is not worth it; difference is not much.

Wonderful control rubber for blockers.

A T05 on steroids! Faster, slightly less spin, throw angle quite similar. Great FH rubber!

This is as good as MX-P! The gameplay is very similar as well.

A tip: This rubber is among the fastest I’ve tried. When I got one for my backhand, I went down to 1.7mm and it became freaking amazing. I have played with it with G1 on my forehand for half a year now on a Stiga Rosewood V.

For me, one of the best FH rubbers (besides Fastarc G-1 and Rasanter R47). Don’t miss Tenergys.

Not for beginners. Only players with well-fitting strokes and positioning can use the full potential and control it. The rubber is not very forgiving.

It works well on any blade, whether soft, hard, or with modern fibers. It depends on the player’s skill level because Prime can be so fast.

The performance of the rubber is beyond my expectations. Good speed and spin. Definitely I will order it again.

I have tried many rubbers, but this one has it all: speed, spin, and control. I believe it can compete with Tenergy 05. I’ve been using this particular rubber for almost 10 months, and it still plays well. It’s quite durable, if I may say so. I would recommend using it with almost hard all-wood blades.

Good rubber.

Compared to T 05, this is more sharp and has a high arc. I use it on the FH and 05 on the BH.

Max is too bouncy; I use 2.1 mm.

If you practice three times a week, it should change in two months for better grip.

In my opinion, it is better than my previous rubber, MXP.

MX-P is better.

Nice rubber. I’m using max thickness in the forehand and 1.8mm in the backhand. It provides surprisingly good spin and control. It’s not so sensitive to incoming spin, so I find it a bit better than T05 in that regard. Flat hits are also much easier with this rubber. I highly recommend it!

Very powerful rubber. Suits both forehand and backhand. High throw, good spin. Very much recommended.

MX-P seems to be more powerful.

Great offensive rubber with no apparent weaknesses. It’s not sensitive to incoming spin, which is a significant advantage for returning services. For this reason, I prefer it on the backhand.

After comparing it to T05 on the same blade, I’ve found that Prime is faster with slightly less spin, though the difference is negligible. The throw angle is also quite similar. In my opinion, Prime is an excellent alternative to T05. I intend to continue using it for the foreseeable future.

I really like the feeling of this rubber. It’s not too bouncy and provides good control on short games. The power and spin are high. I tested the 1.9 thickness on a Victas Koji Matsushita blade. I recommend avoiding using it on a fast blade, as it will become too fast. I’m so impressed with this rubber that I don’t want to switch to any other.

Pair with Carbonado 145. The spin is as good as Fastarc G1 but slightly faster. It has a nice throw angle, making it easier to lift backspin. Highly recommended.

You need a reasonable amount of time to get used to this rubber.

BUENA GOMA, MUY BUEN CONTROL Y EFECTO.

Good quality, fast, and spinny. Lightweight rubber can be paired to any blade.

Cons: shrinks heavily when removed from blade.

Good spin and speed. Pretty light compared to modern tensor rubber. Very durable.

Thinner sponge suits for BH stroke thanks to light weight and grippiness.

Cons: strongly shrinks upon being glued/reglued. Maybe can be cut for a large blade, then it shrinks and fits your current blade.

¡Mucho efecto, estoy feliz!

I was a tenergy 05 devoter, but I searched for a rubber substitute that has the following three qualities.

1. High throw angle (similar or higher than T05)
2. Adequate speed (slightly faster than T05)
3. Good spin (slightly less spin than T05 due to its higher speed, but this can vary based on swing style)

Compared to T05, it provides slightly more speed and slightly less spin. However, for the 2.3mm option, the hit feeling is similar, and it generates a similar or, in some cases, greater throw angle than T05. I am highly satisfied with this rubber. It offers stable blocking, with minimal sensitivity to incoming spin. For players who prioritize power driving over control, I believe this rubber outperforms T05. I have noticed that it can effectively generate speed and spin, even for short balls.

This rubber can compete with the likes of Tenergy 05 and Mark V with touches of modern technology. Great speed and spin and adequate control.

Very fast rubber, glued to Andro Treiber K blade. High spin and slightly tacky. Suits me better with a slower blade, to balance control to manageable levels.

Very good throw. Good for spin, strokes, and chop. I am very happy with it. I am using Max red. I was a die-hard Butterfly player, but this is a very good rubber, and I am happy to make a switch.

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Good speed and spin…

I tested this 2.1mm Red color rubber for 5 training sessions. I can confidently say that it’s the rubber with the best catapult and throw angle, even higher than MX-P. The rubber is very impressive; you can play strong topspin forward (with a fast movement of the body and arm) against balls with heavy backspin as well. The 3rd and 5th ball are like bullets, but you can also make slow spinny topspin, giving your opponent serious problems returning your shots. The drives are amazing, and the serves have a very good amount of spin: the control is also very good but you have to pay attention on the blocks because the racket angle must be closed or the ball will tend to go out of the table due to the higher throw angle. Countertopspin is also very good, and you can impart a lot of power and spin on the ball. The only minor problem with this rubber is the short return to serves because if you don’t hit the ball carefully, your opponent will receive an easy high ball to attack: with the right training, you can solve it. Overall, it is a very powerful spinny rubber that is not easy to manage, but if you can do that, your level will surely improve!!!.

This is definitively not a beginner’s rubber! Tibhar Aurus Prime resembles a faster, slightly spinnier, and more resilient version of Nittaku’s Fastarc G1. It is at least as swift as Tibhar’s Evolution MX-P, yet offers a higher trajectory and generates marginally less spin.

Unquestionably, this rubber caters to advanced players with an aggressive playing style. If I were to revert to using non-tacky forehand rubbers, Aurus Prime would rank among my top three preferences, alongside MX-P and MX-S.

For an in-depth review, refer to http://blog.tabletennis11.com/tibhar-aurus-prime-and-aurus-select-review.