Victas Swat Spin rubber (made in Japan)

[tzifos]

A new made in japan rubber from Victas named SWAT Spin

Type: Spin tension soft ​

Sponge hardness: 42.5±3 ​

Country of manufacture: Japan
Colors: RED/BLACK​

Product Features​

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The Swat Spin is an elastic offensive rubber “Made in Japan” that perfectly meets the demands of the next generation. Its high performance and “authentic playing feel” enable a versatile offensive game, both close to the table and from mid-distance. The high speed reserves and powerful ball bounce support the player in all offensive actions, while the slightly softer 42.5° sponge ensures the necessary ball control. With its grippy top sheet and outstanding sound, the Swat Spin is the ideal choice for ambitious players seeking a well-balanced feel and continuous improvement.


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Price is average/good for a "tensor" type of rubber, about 42Euro . Anyone tried this yet? Should we expect something like Mantra Pro M or Q Quality ?

 

[zeio]

Judging from history, likely produced by Daiki rubber, so closer to Mantra Pro M?

 

[andzejgolot]

Its Japan rubber...why they choose put ESN style of hardness here?

 

[tzifos]

Its Japan rubber...why they choose put ESN style of hardness here?

In order to be "comparable" with the most Nittaku rubbers that are in production these days, where most of them are ESN-made ?

 

[Yurifi]

A new made in japan rubber from Victas named SWAT Spin

Type: Spin tension soft ​

Sponge hardness: 42.5±3 ​

Country of manufacture: Japan​

Colors: RED/BLACK​

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Product Features​

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The Swat Spin is an elastic offensive rubber “Made in Japan” that perfectly meets the demands of the next generation. Its high performance and “authentic playing feel” enable a versatile offensive game, both close to the table and from mid-distance. The high speed reserves and powerful ball bounce support the player in all offensive actions, while the slightly softer 42.5° sponge ensures the necessary ball control. With its grippy top sheet and outstanding sound, the Swat Spin is the ideal choice for ambitious players seeking a well-balanced feel and continuous improvement.​

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Price is average/good for a "tensor" type of rubber, about 42Euro . Anyone tried this yet? Should we expect something like Mantra Pro M or Q Quality ?

also, how does 42.5 hardness meet demands of next generation if the trend is to go harder on sponge? even I, and I love soft rubber, had to go up in hardness and I have a feeling I have to go even higher on sponge hardness level ...

 

[Tyce]

also, how does 42.5 hardness meet demands of next generation if the trend is to go harder on sponge? even I, and I love soft rubber, had to go up in hardness and I have a feeling I have to go even higher on sponge hardness level ...

For intermediate to advanced players, sure. Plenty of those play with Vega Europe Df

 

[Julzig]

also, how does 42.5 hardness meet demands of next generation if the trend is to go harder on sponge? even I, and I love soft rubber, had to go up in hardness and I have a feeling I have to go even higher on sponge hardness level ...

Because the majority of players dont care what the "meta" is and take whats comfortable/known. Also there are a dosen of kids, elderly or beginners to intermediate players who struggle to hit consisten shots with Rubbers as hard or harder than 47°.

So i think this is a good alternative in todays market, especially where everything is made in Germany and hard.
A Japanese softy is very welcome in my eyes. And at a price below 50Euros this should be very attractive for the wide mass.

 

[Yurifi]

Because the majority of players dont care what the "meta" is and take whats comfortable/known. Also there are a dosen of kids, elderly or beginners to intermediate players who struggle to hit consisten shots with Rubbers as hard or harder than 47°.

So i think this is a good alternative in todays market, especially where everything is made in Germany and hard.
A Japanese softy is very welcome in my eyes. And at a price below 50Euros this should be very attractive for the wide mass.

don’t get me wrong - this one has written “buy me, you’ll love me” all over in my eyes, was just curious, because, as I said, read a lot about modern table tennis going towards harder sponges due to big(ger) ball size and weight …

 

[Julzig]

don’t get me wrong - this one has written “buy me, you’ll love me” all over in my eyes, was just curious, because, as I said, read a lot about modern table tennis going towards harder sponges due to big(ger) ball size and weight …

And you are right with that, hard rubbers do have their advantage in todays game.
I just support those softer type Rubbers, since I think they tend to die out and many amateurs would probably like or prefer them.

 

[Airoc]

hard rubbers do have their advantage in todays game.

Yeah. But so many people do not play today´s game ;-)
That what professionals will tell you about adjustments to be made and equipment to be changed is quite irrelevant for seasoned players in lower leagues, hence Sriver and co still being around.
And without a technical adjustment different equipment will not help much.

But it can be amusing to see some people upgrade to faster blades and harder rubbers because "with plastic ball you HAVE TO!", and then they play ALC with Dignics exactly like Allplay with Coppa.

Otherwise, I fully agree with your post #7 above.

 

[Spartan-727]

Can anyone compare this to vega Europe? Want to see a comparison to another rubber of similar hardness.