are enjoying great popularity. This brand has a good and manifested position at the global market. For example, the Bluefire series is very popular everywhere, but also traditional Donic table tennis rubbers without an integrated speed-gluing effect are very popular since many years.
In our table below you can find all information regarding speed, spin, and control for
. We tried to consider all important details to facilitate your research in order to find the right table tennis rubber.
It is also very important to consider factors like sponge thickness, hardness, and surface properties. The specification "Character" refers to surface properties, and Donic rubbers are classified as follows:
- spin-elastic: SE
- controlled and catchy: CC
- sticky and elastic: SE
- sticky: ST
Name |
Speed |
Control |
Spin |
Sponge Thickness (mm) |
Sponge Hardness |
Character |
Price |
Donic Bluefire M1 Turbo |
10++ |
6 |
10+++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium++ |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Acuda Blue P1 Turbo |
10++ |
7- |
10+++ |
1.8; 2,0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Bluefire M1 |
10++ |
6 |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Coppa X1 Turbo Platin |
10++ |
5+ |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
42.90 |
Donic Acuda S1 Turbo |
10++ |
6 |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
44.90 |
Donic Bluefire JP 01 Turbo |
10+ |
6+ |
10+++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Bluefire JP 01 |
10+ |
6+ |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Acuda Blue P1 |
10+ |
7- |
10+++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Acuda S1 |
10+ |
6- |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
44.90 |
Donic Bluefire JP 02 |
10 |
7- |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Desto F1 Plus |
10 |
7- |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Desto F1 |
10 |
5+ |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
35.90 |
Donic Sonex JP Gold |
10 |
6- |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium- |
SE |
36.90 |
Donic Coppa X1 Gold |
10 |
6 |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium- |
SE |
42.90 |
Donic Traction III |
10 |
6 |
10+ |
2.1 |
Medium- |
SE |
49.90 |
Donic Acuda Blue P2 |
10- |
7+ |
10+++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium- |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Baracuda |
10- |
6 |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
39.90 |
Donic Bluefire M2 |
9++ |
7 |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Bluefire Big Slam |
9+ |
8- |
10++ |
1.6; 1.8; 2,0; max |
Soft |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Desto F2 |
9+ |
6 |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium- |
SE |
35.90 |
Donic Bluefire JP 03 |
9+ |
7+ |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft+ |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Traction II |
9+ |
7 |
10+ |
2.1 |
Soft+ |
SE |
4990 |
Donic Traction II |
9+ |
7- |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium- |
SE |
44.90 |
Donic Bluefire M3 |
9 |
7++ |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft+ |
SE |
45.90 |
Donic Acuda Blue P3 |
9 |
8 |
10+++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
48.90 |
Donic Acuda S3 |
9- |
7+ |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
44.90 |
Donic Coppa X3 Silver |
9- |
7 |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
42.90 |
Donic Baracuda Big Slam |
9- |
7 |
10++ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft+ |
SE |
39.90 |
Donic Desto F3 |
8+ |
7 |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
35.90 |
Donic Desto F3 Big Slam |
8+ |
7+ |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
35.90 |
Donic Vario Big Slam |
8 |
8 |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
36.90 |
Donic Vario |
8 |
6+ |
9 |
1.2; 1.5;1.8; 2.0; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
32.90 |
Donic Coppa |
8 |
7- |
9+ |
1.1; 1.5;1.8; 2.1; max |
Medium+ |
SE |
34.90 |
Donic Quattro Formula |
8 |
7- |
9+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
ES |
36.90 |
Donic Coppa Tagora |
7+ |
8- |
9+ |
1.5; 1.8; 2,0; max |
Soft |
SE |
32.90 |
Donic Desto F4 |
8- |
8 |
10+ |
1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft |
SE |
32.90 |
Donic Vario Soft |
7 |
7+ |
9 |
1.2; 1.5; 1.8; 2.0; max |
Soft+ |
SE |
32.90 |
Donic Quattro |
7 |
8+ |
10- |
1.5; 1.8; 2,0 |
Soft |
ES |
29.90 |
Donic Coppa Tenero |
7 |
8- |
9+ |
1.1; 1.5; 1.8; 2.1; max |
Soft |
SE |
29.90 |
Donic Akkadi Taichi |
7 |
8- |
10+ |
1.5; 1.8; 2.0 |
Medium+ |
ST |
24.90 |
Donic Quattro A'conda Medium |
6- |
9+ |
10 |
1.2; 1.5; 1.8; 2.0 |
Medium- |
ES |
29.90 |
Donic Liga Plus |
5+ |
9 |
7 |
1.8; 2.0 |
Medium- |
ES |
22.90 |
Donic A'Conda Soft |
5+ |
9 |
7 |
1.2; 1.5; 1.8 |
Soft |
SE |
29.90 |
Donic Liga |
5- |
9+ |
6+ |
1.8; 2.0 |
Medium |
CC |
12.90 |
Donic Slice 40 |
5- |
10+ |
10 |
1.2; 1.5 |
Soft- |
CC |
36.90 |
Donic Alligator Anti |
4+ |
9+ |
1+ |
1.0; 1.5 |
Hard |
ES |
28.90 |
Donic Twingo Plus |
4 |
4 |
9+ |
1.5; 2.0 |
Medium |
CC |
09.90 |
Donic Twingo |
4- |
9+ |
6- |
1.8 |
Medium- |
CC |
07.90 |
Donic Anti Classic |
3 |
3 |
2- |
1.5; 2.0 |
Soft |
SE |
35.90 |
Donic rubbers and their properties
Table tennis rubber exhibit differences with respect to the composition of their topsheet and lower rubber layer. In this context, details like pore characteristics, catchiness of the topsheet, sponge hardness, etc. considerably influence the overall properties of the material. Regarding
Donic rubbers, the manufacturers provide the following information in their product catalog:
Topsheet of the rubbers
In table tennis, rubbers with pimples in(ward) are predominant. Most rubbers with pimples out are used by defending players. However, there are also rubbers with short pimples (out) which are used by players with focus on speed and shots. Anti-topspin rubbers are "trouble-making" rubbers because they "destroy" the spin of the incoming ball. Most of the Donic rubbers have their pimples in(ward).
The sponge of Donic rubbers
The sponge (also called sponge support) is an important issue. Note that a thick sponge increases the speed of the balls. The thinner the sponge, the slower the
Donic rubber. The thicker the rubber, the more powerful the spin during topspin strokes, and the higher the speed.
The hardness of the sponge
The sponge hardness plays a fundamental role when searching for a Donic rubber which suits you best in your individual way. Commonly, there are 3 different hardness categories:
- Soft: The Donic sponges of this category are soft with an improved control. The development and amount of spin remains unaffected (caused by the topsheet). However, soft sponges lead to a slightly decreased speed.
- Medium: Medium hard sponges is also called the standard top-sponge. This means that there is not much you can do wrong when choosing such a sponge. The reason for this is that a medium (hard) sponge results in a very balanced behavior between speed, spin, and control.
- Hard: The harder the sponge, the shorter the ball-contact-time. This means that the balls are faster, however, this happens at the expense of control.
Special position of Donic rubbers with pimples in
Considering
Donic table tennis rubbers with pimples in, the manufacturer went to great lengths when writing the article descriptions. There is a reason for this: Such rubbers are sold the most :-)
The feeling for the game primarily depends on the elastic properties of the topsheet of Donic rubbers. Details influence the character of the rubber. Such details, which are emphasized and categorized by Donic, are:
- controlled, and catchy: These Donic rubbers are pointing toward an increased speed. They are very catchy, and still provide good control. Due to the low elasticity, the catchiness is (clearly) pronounced only when playing slow balls. Topspin balls exhibit relatively little spin-dynamics.
- sticky: A clear stickiness improves control. Especially when playing slow balls, much spin can be generated! For example, this particularly includes serves, and the first topspin.
- control-elastic: The topsheet of such Donic rubbers develops a so called spin-elasticity. At the same time, this extra spin feels like having both, more control, and an increased joy of playing. Control-elastic rubbers from the house of Donic are very suitable for players who rely on control.
- sticky-elastic: The category of these table tennis rubbers exhibit good spin-dynamics. The slightly sticky surface provides good control, and an increased speed. Behind those rubbers, there is a quite sophisticated technology. Hence, such Donic rubbers are rather rare.
- offensive-elastic: Speed first! That´s the credo of these rubbers. There are only little rubbers available on the market which are equipped with such a topsheet.
- spin-elastic: The table tennis rubbers of this category predominate the market! They drove the version off-elastic from the market, although it is evenly fast, and exhibits a HIGHER potential regarding spin development.
The sponge thicknesses of Donic table tennis rubbers
The sponge thicknesses of
Donic table tennis rubbers are similarly structured as the thicknesses of competing products. The most common forms are 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, and max. The thicker the sponge, the faster the rubbers. Likewise, the thinner the sponge, the slower (and more controllable) the rubbers.
Tip for Donic rubbers: In case you are not sure about what thickness to choose: We recommend you to choose the smaller thickness. But why?! During normal training sessions, fast rubbers usually work pretty well. You are doing nice shots, and you can correctly assess the amount of spin of incoming balls. Sometimes, you even do things which go beyond your normal abilities! During a competition or tournament, however, it is the other way around! Your are nervous, more careful, and do more avoidable mistakes. Hence, such situations require an
extra amount of control. For this reason, we recommend you to choose a slower (hence thinner)
Donic rubber, which is easier to control.
Recommendation for the sponge thicknesses of Donic rubbers:
- Defensive (Def): 1.0mm to 1.5mm
- Allround (All): 1.5mm to 2.0mm
- Offensive (Off): 1.8mm to max