Review and Comparison of the Curl ''P'' Series of Rubbers

    This time around, I was given the opportunity to try out two special edition blades from Nittaku, i.e., the Nittaku Goriki Super Drive and the Nittaku Goriki Danshi.

Which handle should I choose when selecting a blade?

Interview with table tennis super fan.

   This time around, Patrick evaluates two Nittaku blades, i.e., the Tornado King (TK) and Septear Feel Inner (SFI).

According to Tibhar, the JC confers enormous power and penetrating force to topspin strokes. However, since the Dyneema carbon fibers surround the core, rather than being directly below the top veneer, the blade promises to offer good touch. 

We are finally publishing the Top 10 rubbers of 2021! It might be interesting for those who are looking into the ‘’do-no-wrong'’ options in terms of which rubber to buy. 

For a long time, I have been curious to try Donic’s Dotec blades and at long last, an opportunity to test them has presented itself, as I here review the 5+2 ply Donic Waldner Dotec AR (WD) and Donic Persson Dotec OFF (PD) blades.

I have been impressed by Donic’s BlueGrip and Tibhar’s Evolution series (and used the MX-P as my FH rubber for several years) and was therefore pleased to evaluate the Donic Bluestorm Pro (BP) and Tibhar Evolution MX-D rubbers, this time around. 

Here, Patrick reviews five different oil-based boosters.

      The annual, always long-awaited, top 10 bestselling blades bog post! We have, pretty much, the same brand representation as always. Some of the blades might surprise you, others definitely will not. Enjoy! 

    If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I am a fan of 7-ply all-wood blades. The Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition (SFPBE) has been my main competition blade for several years, and recently I took a liking to the Tibhar Bernadette Szocs Signature 1 (BSS1). I was, therefore, excited to note the release of yet another 7-ply all-wood Tibhar blade, i.e., the Tibhar Dynamic J7 Darko Jorgić. The blade is named after Darko Jorgić, the top Slovenian table tennis player who has an incredible, Kreanga-like, backhand.

I went into this test with low expectations, but I was pleasantly surprised. The Tibhar Hybrid K3 is an awesome hybrid rubber. Its grippy and slightly tacky top-sheet ensures firm contact with the ball, facilitating high throw loops and spinny pushes.

In this test, I review two brand-new “carbon-inner” versions of two 5+2 composite blades that I have previously reviewed, namely the Donic Original True Carbon Inner and Tibhar Fortino Pro DC Inside blades. 

DHS describes the H8-80 as a rubber that offers both speed and control, producing a solid feeling.

      Last summer, while being affected by Covid-19 restrictions, I evaluated the Nittaku Hammond CR inverted and Nittaku Sonic AR short pimpled rubbers playing against my Newgy 2050 robot.

 This time, I was in for a very special treat as I got to review two brand-new Kiso-Hinoki composite blades from Nittaku, i.e., the Hino Blade 5.22 and Hino Blade 7.22. 

The switch to the slower 40+ ball has resulted in the development of hybrid rubbers with hard yet lively sponges and tacky topsheets as alternatives to traditional sticky Chinese rubbers like Hurricane 3...

A mega-test of four all-wood all-around blades. If you are a returning reader of this blog, you know that I tend to review blades in the OFF categories, but this time around we decided to mix things up a bit and focus on 5-ply all-wood all-around blades. 

The DHS Fang Bo B2X blade indeed is an upgrade and more forgiving relative to the regular B2 blade.

The DHS Classic 08x is a relatively slow blade with a surprisingly stiff feeling that produces strong reverberating vibrations.

Top 10 bestselling blades of 2020.

A fast and bouncy composite blade with a soft feeling.

DHS Hurricane 301x – Faster and with a crisper feeling than its predecessor.

Four recently introduced hard-sponged European rubbers.

The little sister of the Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition? 

Patrick, the Pong Professor, takes a look at the DHS Sharping 2. 

Patrick reviews the Skyline 3 Provincial 40-degree Blue Sponge.

A test of different Nittaku rubbers: Sieger PK50, Factive, Hammond CR, and Sonic AR.

A comparison of the Tibhar Shang Kun Hybrid ZC, the Yasaka Falck Carbon, and the Andro Kanter CO OFF.

A comprehensive review of the DHS Hurricane 2 Mid-hard and 2 Neo.

Boosting is a controversial topic in the table tennis community. Find out all about boosting and the legal ramifications thereof.

A Covid-19 interrupted review of the Stiga Carbonado 45, 145, 290, and Dynasty Carbon Xu Xin blades.

A comparison of the the Nittaku Factive 7 and Sepptear Lead, two high-control blades.

Our reviewer takes a look at the Stiga Legacy Carbon 

A comprehensive review of the Gauzy line.

The long-awaited top 10 blades list is finally here!!

DNA Pro H vs. Rasanter R53, what's the verdict?

The top 10 rubbers of 2019 here at TableTennis11. Enjoy!

Darker Esteem and 7P-2A.7t blades put to the test.

Take a look at the Tibhar Fortino Series of blades, two high risk, high reward blades.    

Stiga Clipper, Neottec Gamma Seven, Nittaku Barwell, or Yasaka Extra Special. Which one and for whom?

We are pleased to invite you to the first annual Estonian Open. 

A rather unusual short-pimpled rubber.

Tibhar Evolution MX-P - A comparison between the original and the new 50-degree version.

One of the most legendary rubbers of all time.

Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Blue, a game changer.

Donic BlueGrip R1 and V1 - a comparison.

Andro Hexer Grip and Powergrip - highly enjoyable rubbers.

Looking for a new penhold blade? Here's a list of the TOP 10 best selling penhold blades on tabletennis11.com from 2018 to give you some ideas.

Looking for a new blade? Here's a list of the TOP 10 best selling blades on tabletennis11.com from 2018 to give you some ideas.

Our reviewer, Patrick, takes a look at the DHS Hurricane 301 which he considers "An OFF rated blade with an outstanding price:performance ratio for the uncompromising attacking player".

Are you looking to buy a new rubber but are not sure which one to get? Trying to figure out what kind of rubber would be the best fit for your playing style? Our list of top ten best selling rubbers of 2018 will surely give you some ideas!

Our reviewer Patrick takes a look at the Tibhar Hybrid K1 European Version which he considers  "a rubber for mid-distance control-oriented players".

In this review, our employee George takes an in depth look at the newest rubber series from Donic, Bluestorm. This is part 2 of 2 which covers Z2, Z3, and Big Slam. Take a look as he draws comparisons between them.

Expert coach Radivoj Hudetz explains the key components of touch and how to improve it!

George takes a closer look at the TableTennis11 exclusive blade, the Tibhar Force Pro Special Edition

Join us, as we interview Roland Berg, owner of Tibhar!

In this review, our employee George takes an in depth look at the newest rubber series from Donic, Bluestorm. This is part 1 of 2 which covers the hardest and fastest of the series, Z1 Turbo and Z1. Take a look as he draws comparisons between them.

Vladimir Samsonov - one of the biggest names in the history of the sport of Table Tennis. Join us as we take a more in depth look at who he is.

Our reviewer, Patrick, takes a look at four different 7 ply blades from Stiga. Take a look inside to see what he thinks of them!

Our reviewer Patrick takes a look at the Donic Ovtcharov Carbospeed - an incredible offensive weapon for those who can wield it.

Our reviewer Patrick takes a look at the Nittaku Violin and Violin Carbon, the original classic and the new carbon version.

We all want to play our best out on the table but we also want to be economical enough to not chew through our rubbers too quickly. Do you know when it's best to change your rubber? You might be surprised about some of the factors involved in making that decision...

In this review, our employee George takes an in depth look at the two new entries of the DHS Goldarc series. Take a look as he draws comparisons between them.

Our reviewer Patrick takes a look at the Tibhar Stratus Power Wood, a blade which he considers "A fast and well-rounded 5-ply ayous/limba blade for aggressive players".

Our reviewer Patrick takes a look at the Donic Ovtcharov Senso V1, a blade that plays surprisingly well, which he considers "a wonderfully balanced 7 ply blade with an outstanding feeling and price-performance ratio".

11 winners have been announced. Are you one of them?

Follow along, as Patrick Hrdlicka evaluates the heaviest European rubber that he has tested, the Donic Bluefire M1 Turbo. 

We all love Tibhar and the quality products they produce, but where did it all start? Well, it started with its founder, Tibor Harangozo. Join as we explore the history of this extraordinary man in the sport of table tennis...

In this review, our employee George takes an in depth look at the first two entries of the Omega VII series. Drawing comparisons between them and the previous Omega V entries.

Are you looking to buy a new rubber but are not sure which one to get? Trying to figure out what kind of rubber would be the best fit for your playing style? Our list of top ten best selling rubbers of 2017 will surely give you some ideas!

Looking for a new blade? Here's a list of the TOP 10 best selling blades on tabletennis11.com from 2017 to give you some ideas.

In this review, our equipment tester Patrick evaluates DHS’ Skyline rubber series. Drawing comparisons between some other popular rubbers on the market, he reaches the conclusion that the Skyline rubbers are harder, heavier, slower, and lower-throwing than...

We're happy to announce a new Tabletennis11.com lottery! 5 people will win one of the most anticipated rubbers of the year, the Xiom Omega VII. Find out how to participate...

The Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Orange is described as being “faster with active charge”, having “more speed that ever”, and “being ready for 40+ plastic balls”. Follow along as Patrick puts these claims to the test.

Looking to buy a Christmas present for yourself or a loved one? Here's our list of top 9 items that every table tennis player would appreciate receiving this holiday season.

Our CEO Sergei Petrov and regular equipment reviewer Patrick Hrdlicka both play with short pips rubbers. We asked them what are the advantages and disadvantages of playing with short pips and here's what they had to say...

In this review, our equipment tester Patrick evaluates the Nittaku Ludeack blade series. Renowned among short pip players, how do these Japan-made blades hold up against other popular 7-ply blades that he's recently tested? Read and find out!

More than half a century has passed since the topspin loop first appeared in table tennis. This stroke totally revolutionized the sport. Read the fascinating story of how it was developed, and how it has changed table tennis over time.

In this review, Patrick tests the German-made Nittaku Moristo SP that turns out to be a fast, but not overly fast, short pimpled rubber. He compares it to Spinlord Waran, the classic TSP Spectol, and Yasaka Rakza PO. 

In this review, Patrick tries out Rakza PO, a short pimpled rubber by Yasaka. It turns out to be an excellent short pimpled rubber for players who want to use a combination of spin, deception, and mix of...

In this review, Patrick tests what's supposed to be a softer and faster version of the regular TSP Spectol. But is this really the case? Read the review and find out!

Watch the full version of our interview with one of Europe's most famous table tennis coaches, Mr. Ferenc Karsai. We discuss plastic balls, boosters, how players could improve their game, and much more.

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses the many recent changes in table tennis rules, and the reasons behind those changes.

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses boosters. Are they good for the table tennis?

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, reveals his top advice to recreational table tennis players.

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses the future of table tennis. Is the sport currently expanding or shrinking? What's next for table tennis?

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses if there's any chance for European players to successfully compete with the best Asian players, and if so, how it could be done.

Ferenc Karsai, one of Europe's top table tennis coaches, discusses how the introduction of plastic balls has changed table tennis, and other possible changes that may happen in the future.

Having recently tested 3 other 7-ply table tennis blades, our guest poster Patrick is in a perfect position to accurately evaluate DHS’ flagship blades, the Hurricane Long 3 and Hurricane Long 5. Teaser: one of them is blistering fast!

Follow along as Radivoj Hudetz, a 70-year veteran of table tennis, takes you through the journey of the development of the table tennis racket. 

Nittaku recently released a gorgeous blade called the Bloodwood. The question is, does it play as well as it looks? Follow along as Patrick tests this beautiful blade and gives his opinion on the performance.

In this review Patrick takes a look at a new blade by Nittaku, the Ma Long Seven. He compares it to DHS Power G7 and Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition. 

Celluloid balls are becoming quickly outdated and the new plastic balls are here to stay. Discover how plastic balls will change the sport of table tennis, and how you can best prepare for the changes.

Our guest blogger Patrick conducted a blind-test of four rubbers we sent to him. In this post he discovers a super-soft rubber for hitting-based attacking game that turns out to be Neottec Katana. 

Our guest blogger Patrick conducted a blind-test of four rubbers we sent to him. In this post he discovers a medium-hard do-it-all rubber that turns out to be Nittaku Hammond Power. 

Our guest blogger Patrick conducted a blind-test of four rubbers we sent to him. In this post he discovers a fast catapult machine and a fast looping machine that turn out to be Tibhar Aurus Prime and Aurus Select. 

In this review, our guest poster Patrick finds out that Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon is a fast and direct composite blade for the all-out attacker.

Patrick discovers a moderately fast 7-ply do-it-all blade with excellent price-performance ratio.

In this review Patrick tests Tabletennis11.com's best selling blade of 2016, the Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition. He says it's a fast 7-ply do-it-all blade with an outstanding price-performance ratio.

Discover everything there is to know about the new and very thin high-end offensive blade by Victas in our in-depth review by Patrick.

Find out everything you need to know about Donic’s Waldner Limited Edition Blades, the JO Shape and Senso Carbon JO Shape in our in-depth review by Patrick Hrdlicka. 

7 people will win a €80 Tabletennis11.com gift card with free DHL Express shipping and 20 people a €10 discount coupon. Here's everything you need to know about participating.

We’re happy to announce that ITTF is organizing World Table Tennis Day (WTTD) on April 6, 2017. This is your invitation to join the celebration.

Curious to discover what are the most popular pimpled rubbers at Tabletennis11.com? Here's a list of our TOP 10 best-selling pips from 2016 to give you an idea.

The Donic Baracuda was our 4th most sold rubber in 2016. Find out what our expert reviewer Patrick Hrdlicka thinks of it, and how it compares to other popular rubbers on the market. Additionally, he tries out the Donic Baracuda Big Slam - a softer and spinnier version of the original.

Looking for a new blade? Here's a list of the TOP 10 best-selling blades on tabletennis11.com from 2016 to give you some ideas.

Are you looking to buy a new rubber but are not sure which one to get? Trying to figure out what kind of rubber would be the best fit for your playing style? Our list of top ten best-selling rubbers of 2016 with verified customer reviews will surely give you some ideas!

In-depth reviews of the Tibhar flagship Evolution-series MX-S, MX-P, EL-S, EL-P, FX-S, and FX-P rubbers. Find out the good, the bad, the ugly, and then pick the right one for you!

All you need to know about the DHS Hurricane 3, DHS Hurricane 3 Neo, DHS Hurricane 3 Provincial and DHS Hurricane 3-50 table tennis rubbers. Read the complete expert review here!

DHS Hurricane 8 is most suitable for players, who like to play with great physical effort and who want a linear, spinny, and controlled rubber that allows them to play a balanced game. Read the full review of DHS Hurricane 8 hard and mid-hard rubbers!

All you need to know about the Nittaku Fastarc P-1 / G-1 / C-1 / S-1 table tennis rubbers. Read the complete expert review!

In this article, the author will share with you some of the most useful and interesting table tennis blogs he have come across in his endless quest for more table tennis knowledge. 

Everything you need to know about the Gewo Hype EL Pro 47.5 / 42.5 / 40 table tennis rubbers. Read the complete expert review here!

Do you want to improve your table tennis skills this summer? Are you interested in participating in the Larkollen Open Tournament? 

Thanks to everyone who tried their luck at the Table Tennis Lottery organized by Tabletennis11.com! We had 3000+ participants in total! Since our lottery became more popular than we expected then we decided that in addition to the main prize (2 rubbers and 1 blade with free shipping) we also give away 5 table tennis rubbers with free shipping. So there will be 6 winners in total! :) 

Everything you need to know about the Gewo nanoFLEX FT48 / FT45 / FT40 table tennis rubbers. Read the complete expert review now!

Everything you need to know about Xiom Omega V Pro, Xiom Omega V Euro, Xiom Omega V Asia and Xiom Omega V Tour table tennis rubbers. Read the complete expert review now!

Nothing is worse than getting injured. Unfortunately, even in low-impact, non-contact sports such as table tennis, injuries will invariably crop up. What are 3 common table tennis injuries and how to prevent them?

Looking for a new blade? Here is a list of the top 10 best selling blades on tabletennis11.com from 2015 to give you some ideas.

Curious about what the most wanted table tennis rubbers on tabletennis11.com were in 2015? Check out our top 10 best sellers list!

Tabletennis11.com has been growing very rapidly. Our original office space- the place where everything started for us a few years ago- became too small for our team. This year, we moved into a new, spacious office! We're excited to continue working hard and providing you with the best table tennis equipment. 

Make being stuck for Christmas ideas a thing of the past! Hopefully our top 10 gift list will help you along the way to buying the best gifts for your nearest and dearest (table tennis) friends. 

A common question in forums and from beginners is what should I get as my first assembled bat? Here are some tips and equipment suggestions for assembling your first bat!

New generation rubbers are in a rapid rate of production as the demand for higher capacity rubbers for spin and speed grows. Brands are all releasing their plastic generation products with new characteristics and technology to maximise their specs. These are the top 5 rubbers for the 40+ ball for the coming season!

What products have the table tennis fanatics from 81 different countries purchased from tabletennis11.com in September 2015? Here are the TOP 10 best selling table tennis products of last month with reviews from our amazing customers.

The game is constantly changing and equipment companies are always trying to reach new peaks with equipment, more grip, more elasticity, more speed and spin. Rubber has been the big focus with the new ball, but what about blades? Is it necessary to upgrade blades? Will all wood blades become outdated by carbon and glass fibres and newer developments?

The introduction of the plastic ball to international competition saw brands researching new methods to enhance the amount of spin and power able to be achieved in their rubbers. The results started flowing into the market and the P-Series was born across multiple brands.

On some occasions, perhaps friends or other players may ask you if you want to try their equipment. Sometimes we can feel like we are very happy with what we are using and turn down a great opportunity.

We're happy to announce that you can now receive your table tennis gear in 3-5 days through DHL Express worldwide shipping!

Some players could be called particular for weighing their blades, but there is plenty of logic behind it. Blade weights are known to have slight variations, some even larger so. Our equipment expert Matt Hetherington stumbled across the perfect example just last week when trying out a couple of defensive blades. He noticed that one was clearly over 100 grams and felt heavy in his hand, while another was probably a good 10 grams lighter. So what difference can 10 grams make?

Control and the blocking and countering game are often downplayed in the modern era of the game. As players develop to execute strong loop attacks on both wings, the role of a well placed block and the 'keep the ball in play' tactic seems to have been all but forgotten. This is of course untrue, the place of the block and of a balance of control in table tennis will always have its place. Here we will look at the best control rubbers for developing accurate and consistent blocking and counter-driving strokes.

The spin in table tennis makes it a very complex sport and, due to this, table tennis players are constantly looking for the best equipment to help with spin production. What is the best equipment to master the spin game?

A common question that we get asked is, “how do I assemble my racket?” We are happy to provide you with a step-by-step photo tutorial for assembling the blade and rubbers.

We know that table tennis people are crazy for all kinds of promotions and discounts. Therefore, our internet marketing manager Annes has written an overview on how to save money in tabletennis11.com. Let’s get started!

Struggling to produce spin with the new ball? Stiga Airoc M's specially formulated oxygen capsule system is the answer you may be looking for. Read our full video and written review about Airoc M! 

180 players have already taken the chance and purchased the highly rated Acuda rubbers with a 30% discount. 
So what is it about the Acuda series that's making everyone excited? Read our expert Matt's comments and other players' reviews to get the answers! 

We are going to change our shipping policies.
Starting from the 10th of January 2015 we will offer worldwide free shipping for orders over 70€ / $85 (currently: 50€ / $65).
The shipping fee for orders below 70€ / $85 is going to be 7.5€ / $9 (currently: 5€ / $6).

Our equipment expert Matt Hetherington took to the tables with the new 3 star DHS plastic ball for some rigorous testing. The review covers all aspects of the new ball and will teach you how to adjust to every new scenario created by the new ball.

Buying Christmas gifts can be a tough task for the best of us, so we have devised 10 great ideas for table tennis gifts for your friends and family. We have packed in top quality products and variety so you can decide on gifts all the way down to stocking fillers. Make this Christmas the best one yet!

The Xiom Omega V Pro is the latest rubber from the Korean brand to be released and is specifically designed to combat the limitations of the new ball. Our equipment expert Matt Hetherington took to the table with this great new rubber to see how it fared and has prepared a written and video review so you can get all the information you need to see if Xiom Omega V Pro is the rubber you need for your game.

We're excited to announce that now you can shop JOOLA rubbers and blades at tabletennis11.com.

The backhand topspin is a paradoxical shot. On the one hand, it is a difficult shot to make and many players struggle with it. The forehand topspin feels much more natural to most players. Yet on the other hand, when we make this perfect backhand shot, it feels great! If you have ever done it, you know what I mean. The satisfaction is greater than with any other shot.

On this topic, I had the pleasure to watch hours of table tennis videos and select for you the 10 best backhand players of modern table tennis. I hope you enjoy it.

The new ball has been introduced to international competition, now is the time to master it!
Seven simple tips to adjusting to the new plastic ball by our passionate equipment expert, Matt Hetherington.

Remember our blade giveaway in various table tennis forums? You had to pick your dream blade from our shop to have a chance to win it. After analyzing all 500 entries we created a list of the top 5 blades you want right now!