Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN is a premium-quality long pimples table tennis rubber, ITTF-approved, manufactured in Germany, and designed for defensive-style players seeking maximum spin disruption and control. This rubber combines the classic GRASS pimple structure with D.TecS (Dynamic Tension Control System) technology, which tensions the rubber surface and sponge, making the pimples more elastic and ensuring incredible backspin. GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN stands out with excellent control (~9.4/20), strong spin potential (~11.9/20), and low speed (~5.6/20), making it ideal for defensive strategies such as chopping and blocking near the table to neutralize the opponent's attacking shots. Its unique acid green color design not only provides aesthetic distinction but also complies with ITTF color requirements, adding individuality to the racket. Compared to the classic Tibhar GRASS (~6.1/20 speed, ~7.8/20 control, ~7.8/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers lower speed but significantly higher spin and better control, making it suitable for advanced defensive players seeking intensive disruptive effects.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Long Pimples (Long Pimples Out)

• Sponge Hardness: Medium-hard (~47.5° ± 3)

• Sponge Thickness: OX (no sponge), 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm

• Speed: 45/100 (~5.6/20 on the general scale)

• Control: 75/100 (~9.4/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 95/100 (~11.9/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory Height: 5.0/10

• Top Sheet Properties: Long pimples with D.TecS technology, optimized for intensive spin disruption and backspin

• Technologies: D.TecS (Dynamic Tension Control System), elastic pimple structure, acid green top sheet

• Color: Acid green (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Defensive play, chopping, blocking near the table, spin disruption, serve reception, counterattacks in the far zone

Unique Characteristics & Playing Style:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN is a specialized long pimples rubber designed for defensive players seeking maximum spin disruption and control while maintaining the ability to respond to the opponent's attacking shots. Its long pimples, reinforced with D.TecS technology, are more elastic than classic GRASS rubbers, generating intense backspin (~11.9/20), especially when chopping and blocking near the table. The D.TecS technology tensions the rubber surface and sponge, increasing pimple mobility and creating an unpredictable "swaying grass" effect that alters the ball's trajectory and spin, complicating the opponent's attack. The rubber offers excellent control (~9.4/20) and lower speed (~5.6/20), making it easy to handle when executing precise chops, blocks, and serve receptions. GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN effectively neutralizes the opponent's topspin shots, returning the ball with a "flat" or "sinking" effect that disrupts the opponent's rhythm. Its low trajectory (5.0/10) and strong spin disruption potential make it dangerous in the defensive zone, while the acid green top sheet adds visual distinction that may psychologically impact the opponent.

Top Sheet Composition:

The Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN top sheet features long pimples reinforced with D.TecS technology, which increases pimple elasticity and spin disruption potential. This surface is optimized for intense backspin and spin variation, allowing the ball to be returned with an unpredictable effect that complicates the opponent's attack. The pimples move upon ball contact, creating a strong disruptive effect, especially when chopping and blocking near the table. The top sheet also ensures stability during serve reception, particularly against strong topspin and sidespin, making it suitable for players who want to control the game's pace and disrupt the opponent. The acid green top sheet complies with ITTF requirements and gives the racket a distinctive visual style.

Sponge:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers several sponge options: OX (no sponge), 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm, and 1.6 mm, all with medium-hard (~47.5°) hardness. The OX version maximizes spin disruption and control but requires precise technique, making it suitable for experienced players. Thinner sponges (0.5 mm, 0.9 mm) provide high control (~9.4/20) and minimal speed, making them ideal for defensive players performing chops in the far zone. Thicker sponges (1.2 mm, 1.6 mm) increase speed (~5.6/20) and allow for active shots such as counterattacks and flat hits near the table. Compared to Tibhar GRASS (~6.1/20 speed, ~7.8/20 control, ~7.8/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers lower speed but higher spin (~11.9/20) and control (~9.4/20). Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~5.0/20 speed, ~8.7/20 control, ~7.5/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN provides higher speed and spin but slightly better control, making it more dangerous in terms of disruption.

Spin & Trajectory:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN features strong spin potential (~11.9/20) in the long pimples category, especially when chopping and executing spin-disrupting strokes. Thanks to D.TecS technology and elastic pimples, the rubber effectively changes the opponent's spin, often returning the ball with reversed effects or intense backspin that disrupts the opponent's rhythm. The rubber's trajectory is very low (5.0/10), creating a "sinking" ball effect that is particularly effective in defense and complicates the opponent's attacking shots. Thicker sponges (1.2 mm, 1.6 mm) allow generating slightly more speed and spin, making them suitable for counterattacks near the table.

Control:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers excellent control (~9.4/20) in its category, especially when chopping, blocking, receiving serves, and executing disruptive shots. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Gangster (~5.5/20 speed, ~8.5/20 control, ~8.0/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN provides higher control and significantly more spin. Compared to TSP Curl P1R (~5.8/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~8.2/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers similar speed but higher spin and control, making it more dangerous and easier to handle. The OX and thinner sponges (0.5 mm, 0.9 mm) are more forgiving on imperfect strokes, making them suitable for defensive players, while thicker sponges (1.2 mm, 1.6 mm) require more precise technique but allow for more active responses to the opponent's shots.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (45/100, ~5.6/20): Low speed, suitable for defensive chopping and disruptive blocking. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~5.0/20 speed), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers slightly higher speed.

• Control (75/100, ~9.4/20): Excellent control, especially when chopping, blocking, receiving serves, and executing disruptive shots. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Gangster (~8.5/20 control), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN provides higher control.

• Spin (95/100, ~11.9/20): Strong spin potential, especially when chopping and executing spin-disrupting strokes. Compared to TSP Curl P1R (~8.2/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers significantly more spin.

Gameplay Aspects:

• Topspin Strokes: 6.0/10 – Limited topspin potential due to long pimples structure but suitable for controlled shots with disruptive effects.

• Backspin Strokes: 9.5/10 – Effective chops with intense backspin, ideal for defensive play in the far zone.

• Blocking: 9.4/10 – Highly effective when blocking topspin shots near the table, with strong spin disruption.

• Pressure Pushes: 9.0/10 – Precise pushes with disruptive effects, particularly effective in short play.

• Chopping: 9.6/10 – Excellent backspin generation, suitable for defensive play in the far zone.

• Counter-hitting: 7.8/10 – Stable counterattacking strokes near the table, especially effective with thicker sponges (1.2 mm, 1.6 mm).

• Offensive Smashes: 7.5/10 – Effective flat hits near the table, particularly with thicker sponges.

• Serves & Reception: 9.3/10 – Effective serve reception, especially against topspin and sidespin (passive receive 9.4/10, active receive 9.2/10).

• Flick Shots: 7.8/10 – Stable banana flicks with disruptive effects, effective in short play.

Blade Compatibility:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN pairs well with defensive and all-round blades that complement its control, spin disruption, and defensive potential:

• Donic Defplay Senso (~10.8/20 speed, DEF): Enhances control and chopping potential, suitable for defensive players.

• Butterfly Joo Sae Hyuk (~11.0/20 speed, DEF+): Boosts defensive potential and spin disruption, ideal for chopping in the far zone.

• Stiga Defensive Pro (~11.5/20 speed, DEF+): Suitable for players combining chops with controlled counterattacks.

• Tibhar Stratus Power Defense (~11.8/20 speed, DEF+): Ideal for active defenders seeking balance between speed and control.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon (~12.0/20 speed, ALL+): Suitable for players combining defense with counterattacks near the table.

It is recommended to use Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN OX or with thinner sponges (0.5 mm, 0.9 mm) on a defensive blade (e.g., Donic Defplay Senso) for defensive players seeking maximum control and disruption, or with thicker sponges (1.2 mm, 1.6 mm) on an all-round blade (e.g., Yasaka Ma Lin Soft Carbon) for combined play that mixes defense and counterattacks.

Additional Information:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN is a specialized long pimples rubber that combines low speed (~5.6/20), excellent control (~9.4/20), and strong spin potential (~11.9/20), making it suitable for defensive players seeking maximum disruption. Compared to Tibhar GRASS (~6.1/20 speed, ~7.8/20 control, ~7.8/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN offers higher spin and control but lower speed, making it more dangerous in defense. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~5.0/20 speed, ~8.7/20 control, ~7.5/20 spin), GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN provides higher speed and spin as well as better control. Users praise the rubber for its "intense backspin," "excellent control," "strong disruptive effect," and "unique acid green design." The rubber is particularly suitable for players who want to neutralize the opponent's topspin shots and create unpredictable effects, as well as those who value the racket's aesthetic distinction. Thanks to D.TecS technology and high-quality construction, the rubber maintains its properties even with intensive use. It is recommended to clean the surface regularly with a specialized cleaner (e.g., Tibhar Rubber Cleaner) and use a protective film to prevent damage.

Who is Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN for?

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN is designed for defensive players seeking spin disruption and control:

• Defensive players (2–10+ years of experience): Those looking for an easily controllable long pimples rubber with strong disruptive effects.

• Players combining defense and counterattacks: Suitable for those who want to neutralize the opponent's spin and respond with disruptive shots.

• Players seeking disruption: Ideal for those who want to complicate the opponent's attack with unpredictable effects.

• Backhand side: Suitable for players looking for spin disruption and control in backhand strokes.

• Experienced players: The OX version suits those with precise technique seeking maximum disruption effect.

Advantages of Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN:

• Speed (5.6/20): Low speed, suitable for defensive chopping and disruptive blocking.

• Control (9.4/20): Excellent control, especially when chopping, blocking, receiving serves, and executing disruptive shots.

• Spin (11.9/20): Strong spin potential, especially when chopping and executing spin-disrupting strokes.

• Trajectory (5.0/10): Very low trajectory with a "sinking" effect that complicates the opponent's attack.

• D.TecS technology: Increases pimple elasticity and spin disruption potential.

• Acid green top sheet: Provides aesthetic distinction and complies with ITTF requirements.

• Durability: High-quality pimples ensure long lifespan if properly maintained.

• Price-to-performance ratio: Excellent value for high quality and performance.

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

Conclusion:

Tibhar GRASS D.TECS ACID GREEN is a specialized long pimples rubber that combines intense spin disruption, excellent control, and unique design, giving players the ability to neutralize the opponent's attack and dominate in the defensive zone. Its D.TecS technology, elastic pimples, and acid green top sheet make it an excellent choice for defensive players seeking disruption, control, and aesthetic distinction!