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I’ve used short pips forever and recently switched from Moristo SP to this . I was looking to experiment with more disruptive rubbers and this sounded good.
In the first half of the season I averaged about 37% but second half was closer to 50% as I got used to the rubber. I’ve beat some excellent players with it. And I think next year will be even higher . It’s great for setting up the forehand .
Whilst hard to play against , it takes a lot of getting used too and I almost gave up but I’m glad I didn’t. It’s quite resistant to incoming spin and looped and heavy topspin balls must be taken early and off the bounce. Pushing is tricky as it can pop up but when kept low , opponents often miss the table due to the knuckle ball or spin reversal . Return or serve is quite easy. Most higher balls can be flicked away. As with most pips, the incoming low, long ball is hard to lift. I think the key is not to rush the stroke.
You can really change the rhythm of the rally with it. Often a block from DNKE will sink, die on the table, skid through or reverse the spin and opponents net or miss long. It really gets in their heads! I’m learning how to vary the trajectory, knuckle ball, and reversed spin the more I use it . It’s also effective against other pups too : if you push at their pups and they push back , it usually comes back very high allowing you to hit with it or attack with the forehand . But it’s quick and you can hit well too.
In short, it’s great and massive fun to play with . Well worth the money . FYI I use the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Large Outer Carbon blade.
In the first half of the season I averaged about 37% but second half was closer to 50% as I got used to the rubber. I’ve beat some excellent players with it. And I think next year will be even higher . It’s great for setting up the forehand .
Whilst hard to play against , it takes a lot of getting used too and I almost gave up but I’m glad I didn’t. It’s quite resistant to incoming spin and looped and heavy topspin balls must be taken early and off the bounce. Pushing is tricky as it can pop up but when kept low , opponents often miss the table due to the knuckle ball or spin reversal . Return or serve is quite easy. Most higher balls can be flicked away. As with most pips, the incoming low, long ball is hard to lift. I think the key is not to rush the stroke.
You can really change the rhythm of the rally with it. Often a block from DNKE will sink, die on the table, skid through or reverse the spin and opponents net or miss long. It really gets in their heads! I’m learning how to vary the trajectory, knuckle ball, and reversed spin the more I use it . It’s also effective against other pups too : if you push at their pups and they push back , it usually comes back very high allowing you to hit with it or attack with the forehand . But it’s quick and you can hit well too.
In short, it’s great and massive fun to play with . Well worth the money . FYI I use the Nittaku Acoustic Carbon Large Outer Carbon blade.
