. The various versions differ not only in sponge hardness but also in the technology used. The five EL rubbers utilize an Elastic Rubber, which is quite compact but still offers a very high rotation potential. A close arrangement of the pimple heads allows for more spin to be generated than with the XT rubbers. XT, on the other hand, stands for Flex-Tech and focuses on achieving the highest possible basic speed. The pimple heads are slightly narrower and spaced further apart, promoting extremely efficient energy conversion at the ball impact point. However, all seven rubbers have something in common. The two technologies nexxTT (thin, grippy top sheet) and Maxximum.Power.Play (maximum sponge thickness: 2.2 / 2.3mm) ensure the rubbers adapt to the new ABS balls. Additionally, Gewo uses the DGC40+ surface technology on all rubbers, guaranteeing a very high and extremely consistent grip level.
Sensitive and Soft - Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 38:
At 38°, this version is the slowest and most controlled rubber within the series. It combines a soft, precise feel with moderate speed, a grand spin potential, and an amazing sound. For players who want to play safely, with a lot of rotation and high precision, the
EL Pro 38 is ideal.
A High Degree of Variability - Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 43:
The
EL Pro 43 is the perfect compromise between an all-round rubber and pure offensive rubbers. It is tuned to perform equally well in sensitive, passive play as well as in the offensive area. A pleasant playing feel, including excellent ball feedback, allows for variable returns and a surprisingly large offensive potential, resulting in very spin-rich attacks.
Ideal Balance of Spin and Dynamics - Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 48:
With the 48° hard sponge, the
EL Pro 48 can be described as a pure offensive rubber. However, the rubber is designed to generate a lot of rotation despite the relatively high speed. This allows for powerful attacks and sensitive openings with a lot of spin equally well. Thus, the rubber particularly supports a varied offensive with many speed and spin changes.
Powerful yet Flexible - Gewo Nexxus XT Pro 48:
The
XT Pro 48 is essentially the speed-optimized version of the EL Pro 48. It offers weaker spin development but delivers a higher basic speed with tremendous acceleration potential for topspins. A flat ball trajectory and a stronger catapult effect complete the offensive tuning. Despite the enormous dynamics, the rubber can be played surprisingly controlled and sensitively when necessary.
Effective and Demanding - Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 50 Hard:
In the higher performance range, many players, especially since the introduction of ABS balls, rely on hard rubbers capable of compensating for the rotation loss of the new ball. The
EL Pro 50 Hard is ideal for this, as it combines a hard, dynamic sponge with a spin-elastic surface. This allows for a lot of pressure to be exerted on the opponent with fast, spin-rich attacks from any position.
Direct and Powerful - Gewo Nexxus XT Pro 50 Hard:
This is the second XT version within the series. The
XT Pro 50 Hard stands for a hard, direct, and uncompromising game. It provides a very high basic speed and a direct, precise ball impact for aggressive offensive strokes at the table and from mid-distance. To master the rubber well and get the most out of it, a high level of play with short stroke movements is recommended.
Harder and Faster is Not Possible - Gewo Nexxus EL Pro 53 Hard:
The pinnacle within the Nexxus series is the
EL Pro 53 Hard. This rubber, with its 53° sponge, is classified as very hard and offers enormous power. Those who can control the rubber and have a good arm swing can play explosive, highly efficient offensive strokes with this rubber. Despite the hardness of the rubber, the EL technology allows for good and strong spin development, which is particularly helpful in openings and serve/return play.
Conclusion on the Gewo Nexxus Rubbers:
Overall,
Gewo Nexxus is, of course, an offensively tuned series of rubbers designed for active play. However, due to the two different technologies and the various sponge hardnesses, the series covers all offensive playing systems well and offers every offensive player the right rubbers for their game.
