Tibhar Aurus Rubbers
If you are searching for an
inexpensive and high-performance rubber series, you will find
Tibhar Aurus rubbers. These rubbers are very popular among table tennis players. This is because they are very
durable, and exhibit a tense, robust, and catchy topsheet.
New rubbers within this series are the
Aurus Prime, and the
Aurus Select. Both are not only more modern, but exhibit a
different rubber composition / concept compared to the
former versions Aurus, Aurus Soft, and Aurus Sound. The thinner topsheet (upper/outer rubber layer) is expected to induce a larger potential of dynamics, catapult, and rotation which is mainly supported when choosing the maximum sponge thickness. This is possible because the thin (hence light) topsheet allows for additional material (sponge).
Tibhar Vari Spin
A closer look at fast and hard TOP rubbers: The Tibhar Aurus, and Tibhar Aurus Prime
The
Tibhar Aurus convinces attackers since many years. Because of its
hard and direct feeling for the game,
uncompromising attackers appreciate this rubber a lot. Although the Aurus has a
low level of catapult-like effects, and a
relatively flat trajectory of the ball, this rubber exhibits an
enormous potential for rotation (when appropriately hitting the ball). The positive properties of this table tennis rubber become best evident when paying
close to the table.
Finishers and
hard counter topspins are dangerous weapons, and a basic inventory of the Tibhar Aurus.
The
Tibhar Aurus Prime is somewhat similar, but also exhibits certain differences. The
thinner topsheet makes this rubber
a bit more flexible. In addition, the sponge exhibits a larger catapult-like effect making this rubber
very dynamical, and
fast. Hence, the biggest difference of the Aurus Prime lies in its extreme dynamics. One need
less physical activity/exertion, and less arm pull in order to activate this rubber.
Note, however, that you will need a
sophisticated and perfected technique in order to fully exploit the potential, and to fully control this rubber. Its
enormous speed, and its
huge spin potential make the Aurus Prime a
dangerous weapon for the attacking game. Duels based on
counter-topspins from the half distance are the major ingredient to really get the dynamics of this rubber going!
In situations where you have a bad position to the ball, or where there are controlled strokes, much will be demanded of your own abilities. This is because
this rubber is not easy to play with: Forgiving mistakes and errors is not one of its strengths. If, however, you know when and how to use the Tibhar Aurus Prime, you can count on an
explosive, dangerous table tennis rubber. Furthermore, there are
positive effects of the rubber properties on the gaming behavior when using the new plastic table tennis balls. This is because the dynamic properties of this rubber compensate the loss of speed and rotation induced by the new plastic balls.
For more variability during your game: Tibhar Aurus Select, and Tibhar Aurus Soft
The
Tibhar Aurus Select mediates a
feeling for the gaming which is clearly softer. Although the Select contains a
medium-hard sponge, its
special composition and structure of the rubber, and its softer topsheet (only used for the Select version!) make this rubber
catapult-like, and flexible.
During the game, the Aurus Select is characterized by
much control, and safety. Furthermore, another strength of this rubber is its
high trajectory of the ball when playing spinny opening topspins. The Tibhar Aurus Select is an interesting option for players who prefer a game based on
spinny strokes with much feeling.
A counterexample is the
Tibhar Aurus Soft. The tense topsheet, and the medium-soft sponge of this rubber are ideal to lead a
dangerous, medium-fast attacking game. By means of the direct touch one never has the impression that the Aurus Soft might be too soft. Interestingly, this rubber exhibits
good dynamics when playing from the half distance.
The Tibhar Aurus Soft is also recommended as an upgrade to rubbers such as the
Andro Hexer Duro,
Xiom Vega Europe, or the
TSP Ventus Spin. This is because the Aurus Soft is faster, exhibits more spin, and is more dangerous - however,
without significant loss of control.
The spinny sound machine: Tibhar Aurus Sound
Within the Tibhar Aurus rubber family, the
Tibhar Aurus Sound is a kind of special position. This rubber has an
extremely soft sponge, resulting in a
rich sound with all strokes. This table tennis rubber also guarantees a good ball control with every stroke you do.
The
pronounced catapult-effect induces a
direct, but also controlled way of playing. This is caused by the
tense topsheet. So this rubber is not just a run-of-the-mill rubber! If you prefer
very soft, but high-performance soft rubbers, you really should test the Tibhar Aurus Sound!