Tibhar Nimbus VIP

This rubber is quite hard, controllable, and offers good spin.

Serve:
It can be challenging to serve with a fast blade.

Classic Attack:
This rubber performs excellently with high speed and a low angle.

Loop:
I can generate a powerful loop with great speed and control using my backhand against chop shots—it’s a killer setup.

Smash:
Very good to excellent performance.

Flip:
Average effectiveness.

I initially tried it as a forehand rubber on my Nimbus VIP blade, but it was too fast for me to maneuver effectively. I then switched it to the backhand, where it suits me much better. While it does not offer much dwell time for counter-power loops, it excels at countering spins from both sides.

You don’t need to create a big swing; a short motion is sufficient to counter topspin from any position on the table. Although the rubber does not produce exceptional spin, it does deliver good spin combined with really high speed.

I suspect that some people may find this rubber does not match their playing style as it feels much harder than Tenergy 05, which I use on my forehand.

I found this rubber to be very solid and versatile, making it better suited for players who prefer hitting through the ball rather than executing spin loops.

It boasts impressive speed and offers good control when countering. Additionally, it serves and pushes easily. The rubber excels at power loops while still providing a nice touch in the short game.

It is relatively firm and has a short dwell time when executing spin loops. While it isn’t unmanageable, it does require precise strokes and solid contact.

Personally, I tend to perform better with spinny openings and usually counter or smash weak responses. Although this rubber isn’t as easy to open with as some others, it excels at capitalizing on opponents’ mistakes.

This is a very impressive rubber for the new “VOC-free” era. Due to the fact that it is only available with a max. sponge, it is best suited for aggressive players.

The rubber provides excellent spin and incredible smashing capabilities, especially when combined with a hard blade. In terms of speed and spin, this rubber is the opposite of Butterfly Tenergy rubbers; it offers more speed but somewhat less spin.