Tibhar Nimbus Soft

It’s a good rubber, but it didn’t work out for me. I was using it on a soft and flex blade (Septear), which negatively affected consistency. However, it’s a good option for medium-hard blades.

It’s fast but not too fast, and it offers good spin and decent control. It has a lot of gears, making it suitable for pushes and short games. However, its low throw can make it difficult to loop heavy backspins.

Durability is a major concern. It wears out quickly. After only a month of use on the forehand, the top sheet started cracking, and the strokes became more inconsistent as the speed deteriorated. This was despite the fact that I only play for an hour or so twice, or sometimes three times a week. However, the spin was preserved.

I changed the rubber to Acuda S1 Turbo and have been very happy with it.

This rubber offers exceptional control and versatility, but it is slightly slower than other faster tensors. However, it provides enough speed when needed. Its high forgiveness level instills confidence and consistency in shot execution.

One potential weakness is its relatively low spin generation on the first ball, requiring players to rely more on speed and skill for their serves. However, this also translates into exceptional return ability and spin handling, compensating for the lower spin.

The rubber’s durability is another factor to consider, potentially contributing to its higher price. Despite this, it remains a valuable investment for players seeking a well-rounded rubber that offers reliable performance.

Objectively, my ratings would be:

• Speed: 84
• Spin: 78
• Control: 89

Moved from Xiom Vega Elite to Nimbus Soft. Nimbus Soft (NS) is lighter, a bit slower, and offers more control. Spin and hardness remain the same. It is easier to play with, which has improved my game. I use NS for both forehand and backhand, with reverse backhand penhold. This rubber is ideal for close-to-the-table play. I pair it with the powerful Hinoki Speed 90 blade, which allows me to execute powerful smashes from afar while still maintaining control. Additionally, I can rely solely on the rubber’s capabilities for short-game play, ensuring precise ball placement and exceptional control, resulting in short drives that drop just beyond the net. The versatility of this rubber empowers me to place the ball wherever I desire. Hence, Nimbus Soft is well-suited for all-around players.

I played Nimbus Soft 1.8 and 2.0 for two years on different blades (Stiga Clasic WRB Off, Andro Kinetic Supreme All+). I’m quite happy with this rubber.

I played it on both forehand and backhand. Every time I tried something else on the backhand, I came back to the Nimbus Soft. It gives a lot of control, is quite fast, and is spinny. You can get a lot of spin on your serves.

Tried this rubber with maximum thickness on a KLS blade. It is very light and imparts heavy spin. It is suitable for close to mid-distance play, but lacks the power for relooping from far back, tending to bottom out. I gave it high ratings for its performance close to the table.

Topspins are heavily spinny, while pushes and flips are controllable with minimal ‘pop-ups’. Blocks and counters are easy to execute, similar to Stiga Sriver EL in this regard. Durability is moderate as the topsheet is soft and pliable, making it prone to chipping over time. However, this is only a minor issue. The sponge hardness is somewhere between Sriver FX and Sriver EL - moderately soft and bouncy. Overall, this is a solid rubber.

Fantastic rubber.

NICE!!!