I found pushing with this rubber unpredictable. I had sponge on it and it properly would have been a lot better for pushing without it. But the ball just suddenly popped up and long. Something was not right for me as it would push fine then suddenly a random ball goes long. Chops really well.and creates endless errors from players. I don't play a lot of Long pimples but seem to be ok using them. Have found others a lot easier to use then this one, but the chops did get endless errors and that usual I hate you look from the other end of the table. Just important to note I used it with Sponge.