Victas Triple Double Extra
Rubber description:
This rubber is categorized as a sticky (tacky) Chinese-style rubber designed primarily for high-level attackers. It features a hard, high-density sponge paired with a tacky topsheet, offering a playing experience that mirrors traditional professional-grade Chinese rubbers without the necessity for external boosting.
Playing Characteristics
- Spin and Grip: The topsheet provides high levels of tackiness, making it excellent for generating heavy spin on loops, serves, and delicate short-game touches.
- Speed and Power: It offers a distinct “gear” system: the rubber is controllable and slow during touch shots, but becomes significantly powerful and reactive during high-impact strokes.
- Throw Angle and Arc: It produces a characteristically low throw angle, requiring precise technique to clear the net. This provides a flat, dangerous trajectory for aggressive attackers.
- Feel and Feedback: Users report a satisfying, crisp “clicky” sound during flat hits and blocks. While the sponge is hard, many players find the overall sensation more accessible than traditional, untreated Chinese rubbers.
Technical Considerations
- Technique Requirements: This is not a forgiving rubber. It demands proper footwork and full, explosive swings. It is most effective when the player can engage the sponge fully; half-strokes may lack depth or consistency.
- Maintenance and Durability: As a tacky rubber, it is sensitive to dust and requires regular cleaning and the use of protective films to maintain its grip. While it is built to be more durable than many traditional Chinese alternatives, the tackiness may gradually decrease over time with heavy use.
- Weight: It is a noticeably heavy rubber, which should be considered when balancing a racket setup.
- Suitability: It is highly regarded as a forehand weapon for players who enjoy the “Chinese-style” feel of control in the short game combined with lethal spin and speed in mid-to-long distance rallies.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — September 2024
Es la mejor goma con la que he jugado. Antes utilizaba los Hurricane pero ya no dispongo de tiempo para su boosteo. Al no conseguir Friendship Battle 2 probé esta goma y ¡wow!, excelente potencia, feeling y control. No es fácil de describir, es dura pero no como DHS, me recuerda el feeling de Friendship. La dejaré en mi forehand por muchos años. Utilizo Stiga Carbonado 45.
#2 — August 2024
The best tacky rubber I have tried. Only used for the forehand. If you use a film protector, the tackiness lasts forever. I used it for 2 years and only changed it because the rubber started to develop bubbles between the rubber and sponge, as I was never careful when removing the film protector. The rubber is super slow on short balls and super fast if you hit hard. It is super grippy and the best for serving and receiving serves, especially short ones. It is excellent for blocking and flat smashes. It sounds clicky like you broke the ball every time you hit flat or block. It’s funny. It is really difficult to topspin if you are a beginner. You need to know how to topspin sharply. But if your topspin is fast and correct, it generates tons of spins and speed. It’s lethal. However, it does not forgive any errors. You must have excellent footwork and technique. The best rubber if you know how to use it. Not a friendly rubber. I started in table tennis with an all-around blade and it took me a lot of time to master the topspin. I think it’s pretty similar to the H3 national blue sponge.
#3 — July 2024
Victas Triple Double Extra Rubber Review
Control and Spin:
The most notable aspect of this rubber is its exceptional control. It helps dampen incoming smashes and enables sharper chop blocks. The resulting ball spin is incredibly powerful, making it challenging for opponents to return loop spins and spin smashes.
Adhesion and Responsiveness:
The Triple Double Extra rubber is highly sticky, adhering to its function. It performs as expected, providing excellent grip and responsiveness.
Recommended Blade and Combination:
When paired with a Lin GaoYuan ALC blade for forehand and Dignics 09c for backhand, the Triple Double Extra delivers exceptional performance. This combination enhances the overall effectiveness of the rubber, showcasing its strengths and complementing its playstyle.
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