Tibhar Rapid

I tried this (unglued) on a couple of different blades, all in the Off-/Off category. As advertised, the sponge is soft and bouncy, providing quite a bit of mechanical spin. The dwell time is high but is very dependent on the blade used.

On a Hunter Power Touch blade, the hang time was good; however, the very low throw angle was frustrating, making it challenging to loop underspin. Conversely, counter-looping and blocking loops were easy. Your experience will depend on what you’re looking for. I was hoping for an upgrade from Mark V rubbers, but this particular rubber did not meet my specifications.

Update: I tried the max version on a Nittaku blade (hard/stiff), and I noticed a big difference. Counter-driving away from the table was excellent, with a nice arc and good dwell time. However, near the table, it wasn’t as effective. This makes sense since the spin is all mechanical and the sponge is on the softer side, meaning the ball needs to bury itself in the sponge for maximum effect. The throw angle remains low.

It is a very good all-around rubber.

This rubber is excellent for executing Chinese backhand strokes. For those who want to attack short or medium serves with a second-ball backhand, this is the perfect rubber. It provides exceptional spin when used with a specific stroke.

I am from Serbia and I am training in table tennis. I purchased Tibhar Rapid and Tibhar Rapid Soft rubbers from my trainer. I use an OFF Kong Linghui blade, which I find incredible.

I paid a total of 75 euros for the racket: the blade cost me 25 euros, the red rubber was 25 euros, and the black rubber also cost 25 euros. Overall, I would rate the racket as 10/10.