ECO Future M is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, manufactured in Germany, designed for players of various levels seeking to combine performance, control, and environmental sustainability. This rubber, part of the Stiga ECO Future product line, is the world's first table tennis rubber made using Fairtrade certified rubber, emphasizing Stiga's commitment to ethical production and environmental protection.

The standard transparent topsheet with shorter pimples, combined with its unique composition featuring increased natural rubber content, provides excellent grip, enabling high spin generation (~15.5/20) and a balanced ball trajectory (8.0/10). The medium-hard 47.5° cream-colored sponge, reinforced with Enlarged Sponge Cells technology, creates a strong catapult effect, delivering good speed (~14.5/20) and excellent control (~9.5/20), making it suitable for both beginners and advanced players, particularly those looking to improve spin-oriented techniques and control.

The rubber is optimized for ABS balls, and its durability is enhanced by the increased natural rubber content. ECO Future M features an aesthetic design with a transparent topsheet and cream-colored sponge, giving it a unique appearance and improved shot feel. Available in red and black to comply with ITTF regulations, with a 2.1 mm sponge thickness ideally suited for all-round and offensive playing styles.

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), ECO Future M offers lower speed and spin but higher control. Player feedback highlights that the rubber "provides an excellent balance of control and spin," "is easy to handle for beginners," and "has a pleasant shot feel," making it ideal for players seeking an eco-friendly and versatile rubber.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Smooth), standard transparent topsheet

• Sponge Hardness: Medium-hard (~47.5°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.1 mm

• Speed: 115/100 (~14.5/20 on the general scale)

• Control: ~95/100 (~9.5/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 124/100 (~15.5/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory Height: 8.0/10

• Topsheet Properties: Standard transparent, optimized for grip and spin

• Technologies: Enlarged Sponge Cells, Fairtrade Rubber

• Color: Red, black

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Playing Style Suitability: All-round and offensive play, topspin strokes, backspin play, short game, technique development

• Player Level: Beginner, intermediate, advanced (Beginner/Advanced)

Unique Characteristics & Playing Performance:

ECO Future M is a unique rubber that combines environmental sustainability, high quality, and versatile performance suitable for players of various levels. Its standard transparent topsheet with shorter pimples ensures greater contact between the sponge and blade, enabling high spin generation (~15.5/20) and a balanced ball trajectory (8.0/10), ideal for topspin shots, serves, and backspin play.

The medium-hard 47.5° cream-colored sponge, enhanced with Enlarged Sponge Cells technology, creates a strong catapult effect that provides sufficient power and speed (~14.5/20) while maintaining excellent control (~9.5/20). This rubber is particularly suited for players developing spin-oriented techniques and control, as well as beginners assembling their first custom racket.

Developed in collaboration with leading Chinese table tennis academies, ECO Future M meets the needs of both beginners and advanced players. It offers a balanced combination of speed, spin, and control, allowing for easy ball handling in short-game play, backspin shots, and topspin strokes at the table or from mid-distance. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber "provides excellent control," "is easy to handle for beginners," and "has a pleasant shot feel," making it ideal for players seeking versatility and eco-friendliness.

Environmental Benefits:

ECO Future M stands out for its ecological approach. It is the first table tennis rubber made using Fairtrade certified rubber, ensuring ethical sourcing and fair working conditions for rubber producers (more information: www.fairrubber.org). Additionally, the rubber's packaging is made from recycled materials, reducing waste and carbon footprint. These aspects make ECO Future M an ideal choice for players who value not only performance but also environmental protection.

Topsheet Composition:

The ECO Future M topsheet is standard, transparent, and optimized for excellent grip and spin, featuring shorter pimples (inverted) that increase surface contact between the sponge and blade. The increased natural rubber content ensures high spin (~15.5/20) and durability, particularly in topspin shots, serves, and backspin play.

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), ECO Future M offers lower speed and spin but higher control. Compared to Butterfly Rozena (~13.5/20 speed, ~9.0/20 control, ~13.0/20 spin), ECO Future M provides slightly higher speed and spin but better control.

The transparent topsheet not only adds aesthetic appeal but also enhances shot feel, allowing players to better sense the ball. Players note that the topsheet is "highly effective in generating spin on topspin shots," "stable when executing backspin shots," and "offers excellent grip," making it ideal for players who value control and spin.

The topsheet is less sensitive to an opponent's spin compared to sticky rubbers, facilitating serve reception and short-game play. Its durability is high due to the natural rubber content, maintaining grip even under intense use when properly maintained.

Sponge:

ECO Future M uses a medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) that balances good speed (~14.5/20), high spin (~15.5/20), and excellent control (~9.5/20), delivering a "soft and controlled feel."

Enlarged Sponge Cells technology optimizes the sponge's pore structure, ensuring a strong catapult effect and direct feedback, while the cream-colored sponge enhances contact between the rubber and blade, producing a crisp, distinctive impact sound.

The 2.1 mm sponge thickness offers a balanced combination of speed and control, suitable for all-round and offensive playing styles.

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~47.5°, ~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), ECO Future M provides lower speed and spin but higher control.

Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~12.5/20 speed, ~9.5/20 control, ~12.0/20 spin), ECO Future M delivers higher speed and spin while maintaining similar control.

Players highlight that the sponge "offers a pleasant shot feel" and "helps generate controlled topspin shots," especially in close-to-table play.

Spin & Trajectory:

ECO Future M features high spin potential (~15.5/20), particularly in topspin shots, serves, and backspin play.

The standard topsheet with shorter pimples and medium-hard sponge prolongs dwell time, enabling intense spin that disrupts opponents, especially in topspin shots and serves.

The rubber's trajectory (8.0/10), optimized with Enlarged Sponge Cells technology, is balanced and slightly arched, ensuring stable ball flight, ideal for topspin shots, short-game play, and backspin exchanges.

Player feedback notes that the rubber is "excellent for generating spin in topspin shots," "easy to control when executing backspin shots," and "has a stable trajectory," making it suitable for players who rely on spin and control.

Compared to Donic Bluefire M3 (~12.5/20 spin), ECO Future M provides significantly higher spin.

Control:

ECO Future M delivers excellent control (~9.5/20) in its category, especially in topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks.

The medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) provides stability and forgiveness on off-center hits compared to harder rubbers like DNA Platinum XH (~7.8/20 control).

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~8.8/20 control), ECO Future M offers higher control but lower speed and spin.

Compared to Butterfly Rozena (~9.0/20 control), ECO Future M provides better control.

Players emphasize that the rubber is "highly controllable in topspin shots" and "allows precise ball placement," especially in backspin play, serves, and short-game exchanges.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (115/100, ~14.5/20): Good speed, suitable for topspin shots, backspin play, and short-game exchanges. Compared to Butterfly Rozena (~13.5/20 speed), ECO Future M is slightly faster.

• Control (~95/100, ~9.5/20): Excellent control, particularly in topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks. Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum S (~9.2/20 control), ECO Future M offers higher control.

• Spin (124/100, ~15.5/20): High spin potential, ideal for topspin shots, serves, and backspin play. Compared to Yasaka Mark V (~12.0/20 spin), ECO Future M provides higher spin.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots: 8.8/10 – Effective topspin shots, especially on the backhand side, with high spin and good control.

• Backspin Shots: 9.0/10 – Effective chops with heavy backspin, easy to control.

• Blocking: 9.2/10 – Stable against topspin shots due to standard topsheet and medium-hard sponge.

• Push Shots: 9.3/10 – Precise pushes in short-game play, with disruptive spin.

• Chopping: 8.9/10 – Effective backspin shots, suitable for all-round playing styles.

• Counter-Hitting: 8.7/10 – Stable counter-attacks with good speed-control balance.

• Smashing: 8.5/10 – Effective offensive shots, suitable for balanced attacking play.

• Serves & Receive: 9.3/10 – Effective serve reception and spin generation, easy to control.

• Flick Shots: 9.1/10 – Stable banana flicks in short-game play, with good spin and control.

Blade Compatibility:

ECO Future M pairs well with all-round and offensive blades that complement its speed, spin, and control:

• Stiga Allround Classic (~10.0/20 speed, ALL): Enhances control, ideal for beginners and all-round players.

• Butterfly Primorac Carbon (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Complements spin, ideal for topspin play.

• Donic Appelgren Allplay (~9.5/20 speed, ALL+): Balances speed and control.

• Tibhar Stratus Power Wood (~11.0/20 speed, OFF-): Boosts speed, ideal for topspin shots.

• Yasaka Sweden Extra (~10.5/20 speed, ALL+): Suits players combining topspin shots with control.

For maximum control, use ECO Future M on an all-round blade (e.g., Stiga Allround Classic). For more speed and spin, pair it with an offensive blade (e.g., Butterfly Primorac Carbon).

Additional Information:

ECO Future M is a unique rubber that combines environmental sustainability, high quality, and versatile performance suitable for players of various levels.

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), ECO Future M offers lower speed and spin but higher control.

Compared to Butterfly Rozena (~13.5/20 speed, ~9.0/20 control, ~13.0/20 spin), ECO Future M provides slightly higher speed and spin but better control.

Player feedback highlights that the rubber "provides excellent control," "is easy to handle for beginners," and "has a pleasant shot feel," especially with the 2.1 mm sponge thickness.

Enlarged Sponge Cells technology enhances speed, spin, and control, while Fairtrade rubber and recycled packaging emphasize its eco-friendliness.

Additionally, ECO Future M is lighter than most rubbers (~45.0 g with 2.1 mm sponge), making it suitable for players preferring a lighter racket setup.

The rubber's aesthetic design with transparent topsheet and cream-colored sponge adds visual appeal, while the crisp impact sound enhances psychological advantage, helping players gauge shot depth and accuracy.

For maintenance, clean the surface with a specialized rubber cleaner (e.g., Stiga Rubber Cleaner) and use a protective film to prevent damage.

Due to its eco-friendliness, versatility, and excellent price-performance ratio, ECO Future M is an outstanding choice for players looking to improve their technique while contributing to a more sustainable future!

Who Should Use ECO Future M?

ECO Future M is designed for players of various levels:

• Beginners and intermediate players (0–7 years of experience): Seeking good speed, high spin, and excellent control.

• All-round and offensive players: Those relying on topspin shots, backspin play, serves, and short-game exchanges.

• Control and spin-oriented players: Ideal for generating spin while maintaining high control.

• Forehand and backhand sides: Excellent choice for both sides due to balanced speed and control.

• First custom rackets: Perfect for players assembling their first custom racket.

Advantages of ECO Future M:

• Speed (14.5/20): Good speed, suitable for topspin shots, backspin play, and short-game exchanges.

• Control (9.5/20): Excellent control, especially in topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks.

• Spin (15.5/20): High spin potential, ideal for topspin shots, serves, and backspin play.

• Trajectory (8.0/10): Balanced and slightly arched trajectory, ensuring stability and precision.

• Medium-hard sponge: Provides strong catapult effect and controlled shot feel.

• Standard transparent topsheet: Maximizes grip and spin.

• Eco-friendliness: Made with Fairtrade rubber and recycled packaging.

• Aesthetic design: Transparent topsheet and cream-colored sponge create unique appearance.

• Unique shot feel: Delivers pleasant feedback and crisp sound, enhanced by Enlarged Sponge Cells technology.

• Lower sensitivity to opponent's spin: Facilitates serve reception and short-game play.

• Durability: High-quality construction with natural rubber ensures long lifespan when properly maintained.

• Price-performance ratio: Excellent value for versatile performance and eco-friendliness.

• High quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions.

ECO Future M is an eco-friendly and versatile rubber that combines good speed, high spin, and excellent control, enhanced by Enlarged Sponge Cells technology and Fairtrade rubber, allowing players to perform responsibly and effectively. Its medium-hard sponge, standard transparent topsheet, and aesthetic design make it an ideal choice for beginners and advanced players looking to improve their technique while contributing to a more sustainable future!

ECO Future M

ECO Future M

ECO Future M