I'm USATT rated ~1700, 2-winged looper. I tried this rubber in 2.0 on a few blades. Some worked awfully, e.g. on Harimoto ALC, the blade and the rubber both want to hold the ball longer, causing the ball to shoot out way too slow. On Apolonia ZLC it worked better, but still not satisfactory. I put it away for some time until I randomly put it on an IFL ZLC. It worked amazing, good grip on the ball, but shoots out the ball just in time with nice spin and arc. IFL ZLC is less stiff in hardcore strokes/loops compared to Apolonia, which gives longer dwell time and a much more friendly feeling in the hand compared to Apo. This rubber also accentuates the IFL ZLC's surprising ability to land the ball on the table, however off I thought the ball would go. At one point I was prepared to counter a loop, then found my stroke way too late, so I casually made the stroke in a 'i-give-up' attitude, yet the counter succeeded... Everything just works like an automatic geared car, blocking/opening-up/touch plays etc. No weakness at all. Because of this amazing finding, I actually switched from Harimoto ALC to IFL ZLC as my main paddle for quite some time (until the EJ disease found me again with a Harimoto SZLC...). Overall good rubber, but needs to pair with the right blade.
For those interested in weight, cut to IFL ZLC (149x157), rubber weighs 50g, so it's on the heavy side.
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→ Offensive Rubber → Donic BlueStar A1
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Donic BlueStar A1
by Donic
· Part of New Color Rubber Sheets
Donic BlueStar A1 has great potential to become the new star among the Donic table tennis rubber sheets because of its new technology. The secret of BlueStar lies in its rubber sponge, it is completely different from all other sponges in the Donic rubber line. This new rubber technology is called "Optimized Energy Sponge", or OPTE for short. A small-pored sponge that sets new standards in terms of elasticity and dampening level due to its special composition, and you can feel this technology instantly when playing. The fantastic catapult and speed characteristics make Donic BlueStar A1 an exceptional product. The top sheet - unlike the successful rubbers of Donic’s Bluegrip C-Touch series - is only slightly sticky, but it is extremely grippy. With a 52.5 degree sponge, the BlueStar A1 appears relatively hard but only at first glance. In the hands of professional players it quickly becomes a strong trump card. Nevertheless, ambitious table tennis players who are not active in the top classes can also enjoy BlueStar, although it is particularly recommended for players who practice intensively. Technology: Former world champion Jörgen Persson is enthusiastic about this new development. "I have never before played such an excellent table tennis rubber," explained the Swedish legend. Recommended for: Ambitious, uncompromising offensive table tennis players. Speed: 99
Spin: 99
Control: 68
Donic is a table tennis equipment manufacturer that produces high-quality products in Volklingen, Germany. In business for over 25 years, they have been on the forefront of research and development, led by top Swedish pro players Jan-Ove Waldner and Jorgen Persson.
Ask around your local table tennis club and you'll be sure to find some players using Donic equipment. They have a great reputation and it's no surprise when you look at their rubbers. Three of their most well-known product lines are undoubtedly the Acuda, Bluefire and Bluestorm series. Additionally, a spin-heavy favorite for the backhand is the Donic Baracuda. If you like to spin, smash, or a little bit of both, you won't go wrong with Donic.
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Reviews of Donic BlueStar A1 (11)
This is a simple review of the overall feel. A very good overall rubber and fast requires proper technique to handle properly no lazy strokes this rubber is very good for looping, blocking, serves, smashes and counters spins. This is very good for players who use spin to their advantage in order to get the upper hand . On the FH this is rubber is very good for those who like a fast game but with good control and spin i believe this rubber would be also good for players that to make creative shots such as myself and other young players. In short this a is a very good modern rubber for players with a good forehand and overall flow of the game.
Obviously, various reviewers don't seem to be clear on how to translate the term "tackiness". - ... this rubber is definitely "not tacky" and can "not really lift the ball" !!! As with the A2, I have once again got hold of a used (black) rubber. The weight, cut to a thickness of 2 mm and measuring 156 x 150 mm, weighs 49 g. - This time too, I glue the rubber with solvent-based glue and use the Huieson ZLC (outer) again. Apart from the greater hardness (52 degrees sponge), which you can feel, this rubber gives the same impression as the A2 in the DOTZ test!!! (... the A1 also seems softer, by the way.)
Just, like the A2, you can generate an incredible amount of rotation only with the use of your wrist. ... so I get an outstanding rotation at my serves!!! - however this rubber is a bit sensitive to the incoming rotation. In contrast to the Dig 09c, where I can neutralize the opponent's spin much better, here I have to go at the ball much more aggressively. The earlier I play the ball, or better said, go over the ball and pull the topspin strongly forward, the more effective my balls are. In short-short play the rubber is of course a little harder to control (due to its higher catapult/speed), but the control is still good. Since I am currently recovering from an injury, I can only play at the table and cannot try out the rubber at half distance or "far behind the table". - of course there will also be next a direct comparison to the A2!!! ... and I will than do report again. Bye! - oh yes, after a short time of playing the top rubber no longer looks "so pretty". :-( Addendum: since I'm not yet sure which values ??I should enter for speed, spin and control, I'll leave this rating open for now.
Just, like the A2, you can generate an incredible amount of rotation only with the use of your wrist. ... so I get an outstanding rotation at my serves!!! - however this rubber is a bit sensitive to the incoming rotation. In contrast to the Dig 09c, where I can neutralize the opponent's spin much better, here I have to go at the ball much more aggressively. The earlier I play the ball, or better said, go over the ball and pull the topspin strongly forward, the more effective my balls are. In short-short play the rubber is of course a little harder to control (due to its higher catapult/speed), but the control is still good. Since I am currently recovering from an injury, I can only play at the table and cannot try out the rubber at half distance or "far behind the table". - of course there will also be next a direct comparison to the A2!!! ... and I will than do report again. Bye! - oh yes, after a short time of playing the top rubber no longer looks "so pretty". :-( Addendum: since I'm not yet sure which values ??I should enter for speed, spin and control, I'll leave this rating open for now.
Very fast , very good for block and smashing/hitting.
Strange thing is when you loop the ball , it is spinny but the curve is very straight .
As a mid age amateur this rubber is not for me . You must be At least school team level or higher to emancipation the true power of this rubber. Maybe I can use it , but my case is , I like to create curve to let the ball get in the table when looping ,like Xu Xin . But the curve is just too straight. Yes throw angle is high but the curve is straight.That is very hard to explain. It you try it you will know .Maybe this is the Modern rubber should be like , maybe you will like it , but not me. So I switch back to Z1 turbo.
Strange thing is when you loop the ball , it is spinny but the curve is very straight .
As a mid age amateur this rubber is not for me . You must be At least school team level or higher to emancipation the true power of this rubber. Maybe I can use it , but my case is , I like to create curve to let the ball get in the table when looping ,like Xu Xin . But the curve is just too straight. Yes throw angle is high but the curve is straight.That is very hard to explain. It you try it you will know .Maybe this is the Modern rubber should be like , maybe you will like it , but not me. So I switch back to Z1 turbo.
Very fast rubber, but the spin is not better than T05 (9.9 is not realistic !). Max red, weight is 50g. Spin and speed are excellent, it behaves as EU rubber. The control is quite special, because flat touch leads to slow block, but block with a slight angle leads to bouncy reaction. So it might take some time to adjust and benefit of such capability observed on Presson WC89 (SZLC) with spruce as top wood. It was too fast on this SZLC blade, too fast on TB ALC or Viscaria, so ... I am trying to find a OFF- blade to handle this super fast rubber. Maybe a blade having speed of 8.5~8.7 might be better than speed >9.0.
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