Donic Bluestar A2 Test

[Crillo]

Test of Donic Bluestar A2. Looks promising!

 

[Fedex78]

Yes it's promising, the problem with Donic si the durability, unfortunately. They make very good rubbers which last not so much...

 

[Crillo]

Yes it's promising, the problem with Donic si the durability, unfortunately. They make very good rubbers which last not so much...

I know, I have played with Donic rubbers and its only for some of their rubbers in my opinion, Barracuda for example lasts forever. I don´t know if Bluestar lasts but we see! I friend of mine how have played with K3 for a few years changed to Bluestar A1 and he thinks its far superior to K3.

 

[Fedex78]

I've tried A1, it's perfomance is very good indeed, also a friend of mine way better player than me switched to A1 after using top of the line Cornilleau rubbers for years...
My considerations in durability are based on heavy use of Acuda S2, JP03, Acuda P3-P2-P1, M2, Z1 (this one lasted 20 days, I couldn't believe it!) and Z2. I'm happy that barracuda lasts more, I should have tried it! 😆

Anyhow, back to A2, I'm also curious to know fellow forum members user experience

 

[Lazer]

I've tried A1, it's perfomance is very good indeed, also a friend of mine way better player than me switched to A1 after using top of the line Cornilleau rubbers for years...
My considerations in durability are based on heavy use of Acuda S2, JP03, Acuda P3-P2-P1, M2, Z1 (this one lasted 20 days, I couldn't believe it!) and Z2. I'm happy that barracuda lasts more, I should have tried it! 😆

Anyhow, back to A2, I'm also curious to know fellow forum members user experience

I use accuda and accuda blue as my BH standard rubber. It lasts as long as anything else…
I seriously doubt that the ESN rubbers are significantly different from each other…

Cheers
K-zr

 

[Fedex78]

I use accuda and accuda blue as my BH standard rubber. It lasts as long as anything else…
I seriously doubt that the ESN rubbers are significantly different from each other…

Cheers
K-zr

That's fair.

In my experience, xiom and stiga are significantly better than donic as far as esn rubbers durability.

My DNA Platinum M lasted forever...

 

[Wrighty67]

I like both A1 and A2 very much - I’ve had no durability issues either. A1 a bit harder to access as you’d expect, but A2 very nicely balanced as a FH rubber for me.

 

[Haraold]

how long did you play it now,i am very pleased with this rubber.

 

[enj]

I have played with A1 for a few months now. Not as hard as C2, it is moderately tacky after breaking in, and easy to play with, and good for both short game close to table and mid-distance drive and loop.

 

[lodro]

DNA Platinum M lasted forever...

Danger : lasted forever is a oxymoron 😁

 

[Topspinslinger]

Donic is famous for bad durability, although acuda s1 doesn't die out in my experience. Baracuda lost speed and Bluestorm z1 speed and grip. Acuda s1 kept both.

My sheet rozena lasted half a season, seriously didn't expect the grip to fade this much this quick. Stiga DNA pro grip is good after a year, speed and grip is 10% less.

Now i likely will change sheets every season, as DNA is only €30 on ali. New sheet of DNA is just a beast

 

[Haraold]

how long lasted the A1 in the opinions of others?

 

[Haraold]

maybe the Bluegrip series,but Acuda and Barracuda was the exact opposite as you stated,they last as long as a Fastarc

 

[enj]

how long lasted the A1 in the opinions of others?

My experience of durability: C1 > C2 > A1 > Andro C53 = R50/53

 

[Haraold]

ah ok thx.

 

[Haraold]

does the Tackiness get worn down,or is the rubber dead after a few months.
Cause i think it is still playable after the Tack wor down,and is durable enough to get good grip.

 

[Haraold]

How often do you play @enj per week?

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

Tried it on a seven ply all wood blade.

Hard as F_ck! No grip, feels like playing with piece of wood.

I ... err... oh wait! I'm a 42 type guy. Softie I am. Never mind then, carry on!

 

[Haraold]

you really thought it was to hard?
I played it on a 5 Ply Kiso Hinoki and it was grippy as fuck and still is.
Iif you have a softer topsheet,that might also play into it,the Gewo Super select 53 was really a brick for me compared to that rubber.
Well the Blade is also essential.

 

[enj]

How often do you play @enj per week?

3-4 times/week, 1-3 hours each time.