Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is a high-quality offensive table tennis rubber with pimples-in (inverted), designed for players seeking a balance of speed, spin, and control. ITTF-approved, this rubber stands out with its highly grippy topsheet and slightly softer sponge (~32–34° on the ESN scale), which ensures excellent high-tension "catapult effect." Imperial Factor Spin Offensive offers impressive speed (93/95) and spin (96) while maintaining good control (84/82), making it an ideal choice for performance-oriented players who prefer a fast, controlled topspin game. Designed for the plastic 40+ ball, it provides easy handling and high speed potential, making it suitable for both advanced and intermediate players emphasizing offensive play at the table or from close distance. Thanks to its highly grippy topsheet, lightweight construction (~33 g cut), and strong "catapult effect" (95), Imperial Factor Spin Offensive allows players to execute powerful shots with high spin while maintaining precision and stability in various game situations.

Main features:

• Rubber type: Pimples-in (inverted)
• Speed: 93/95 (approx. 13.5/20 on the general scale)
• Spin: 96 (approx. 12/20 on the general scale)
• Control: 84/82 (approx. 14/20 on the general scale)
• Sponge hardness: 32–34° (soft, ESN scale)
• Sponge thickness: 2.1 mm
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: Germany
• Approvals: ITTF approved
• Weight: ~46 g (uncut, 180x170 mm), ~33 g (cut, 157x150 mm)
• Technologies: High-tension sponge, highly grippy topsheet, optimized for 40+ ball
• Category: Offensive (OFF/OFF-)

Imperial Factor Spin Offensive features a modern construction combining a slightly softer, high-tension sponge and highly grippy topsheet, ensuring a balance of speed, spin, and control:

Sponge (32–34°): The soft sponge (~32–34° ESN scale) is developed with high-tension technology, which ensures a strong "catapult effect" (95/100). Compared to Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (~47°, 12/20 speed), the Imperial Factor Spin Offensive sponge is significantly softer, offering more forgiveness and control, especially in topspin shots, blocks, and short play. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (36°), the sponge is softer, thus providing more dwell time (ball contact time with the rubber), facilitating spin generation. The fine-pored sponge structure ensures a "soft" yet dynamic hitting feel, ideal for offensive play at the table and technical strokes.

Top sheet: The highly grippy topsheet (96/100 spin) is optimized for the plastic 40+ ball, ensuring strong grip and excellent spin potential, especially for topspin strokes, serves, and banana flicks. Compared to Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (12/20 spin), Imperial Factor Spin Offensive offers similar spin potential but is less sensitive to incoming spin, making blocking and counterattacks easier. Compared to Donic Bluefire M1, the topsheet is grippier, providing more spin while maintaining a similar speed and control balance.

High-tension technology: The high-tension sponge reduces energy loss during strokes, increasing ball rebound and speed (93/95). This technology provides a dynamic hitting feel, allowing the player to precisely adjust stroke power, especially for topspin strokes, counterattacks, and flat hits. Compared to Nittaku Hammond Z2, Imperial Factor Spin Offensive offers less speed but more control and spin due to the softer sponge.

Lightweight: The rubber is light (~33 g cut), lighter than Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (~35 g) or Donic Bluefire M1 (~37 g). This lightness allows pairing with heavier blades, such as Butterfly Viscaria, without losing racket balance. The rubber is also durable, maintaining its properties even after intensive use, making it a cost-effective option.

The rubber is offered in 2.1 mm thickness, suitable for balanced offensive play, ensuring speed, spin, and control. Colors – red and black – comply with ITTF standards. It is recommended to use water-based glue, such as Gewo HydroTec, when assembling the rubber.

Technical specifications and play characteristics:

Speed (93/95, ~13.5/20): Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is a fast rubber, suitable for topspin attacks, flat hits, and third-ball attacks. Compared to Nittaku Hammond Z2 (16.5/20), speed is lower but offers more control. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (13/20), speed is similar, but the softer sponge provides a controllable "catapult effect," ideal for fast strokes at the table and from close range.

Spin (96, ~12/20): Due to the highly grippy topsheet, the rubber generates strong spin, especially in topspin strokes, serves, and banana flicks. Compared to Nittaku Fastarc G-1 (12/20), spin is similar, but closer to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (11.5/20). The grippy topsheet facilitates responses to various spins, making the rubber effective for blocking and counterattacking.

Control (84/82, ~14/20): The soft sponge (~32–34°) and grippy topsheet ensure high control for technical players, especially in topspin strokes, blocks, and short play. Compared to Nittaku Hammond Z2 (11.8/20), Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is more forgiving, making it suitable for a wider range of players, including intermediate players. Compared to Donic Bluefire M1, it is less "bouncy," making it easier to control on serve returns and in short play near the net.

Trajectory: Medium-low trajectory on topspin shots, ideal for precise attacks and counterattacks. When blocking, the trajectory is straighter, suitable for stable blocks at the table. Compared to Nittaku Hammond Z2 (arc 63/100), Imperial Factor Spin Offensive offers a lower trajectory, suitable for players seeking precise ball placement.

Catapult effect (95): The strong "catapult effect" due to high-tension sponge technology allows generating speed and spin with minimal effort, especially in topspin shots and counterattacks.

Playing aspects:

Drives: Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is effective for topspin attacks (9.3/10) and counterattacks (9.4/10), especially forehand shots, generating precise shots with strong spin. The rubber is suitable for third-ball attacks and counterattacks against backspin balls, especially at the table or from close range.

Blocking: Blocks against topspin are stable and accurate (9.5/10) due to the grippy topsheet and reduced sensitivity to incoming spin. The rubber allows for fast passive and active blocks, especially on the forehand side, and is easier to handle than tacky Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3.

Pushing: Long pushes (9.2/10) are grippy, generating strong backspin that makes it difficult for opponents to respond. Short pushes (9.4/10) are very precise, suitable for short play at the table thanks to the soft sponge and grippy topsheet.

Flicks: Banana flicks (9.3/10) are effective, especially in topspin over backspin shots, due to the grippy topsheet and strong catapult effect.

Serves and receive: Serves (9.4/10) are strong, especially backspin and sidespin serves, generating high spin. Passive receive (9.5/10) is stable due to reduced sensitivity to incoming spin, while active receive (9.2/10), such as flicks and short pushes, is precise thanks to the grippy top sheet and soft sponge. Compared to tacky Chinese rubbers, like DHS Hurricane 3, it offers a more forgiving and dynamic feel during serve returns.

Looping:
Imperial Factor Spin Offensive excels at looping near the table (9.4/10) and mid-distance (9.1/10), generating high spin and speed effortlessly due to the strong catapult effect and grippy surface. It is ideal for players who rely on heavy topspin and dynamic looping in rallies. The medium-low trajectory allows for accurate and aggressive attacks.

Chopping:
While not primarily designed for defensive chopping, the rubber performs decently in this area (8.2/10), thanks to its control-oriented sponge and tacky surface. However, it is more suited to offensive playstyles.

Summary:
Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is a modern offensive inverted rubber with a soft, high-tension sponge (32–34° ESN scale) and a highly grippy top sheet, offering an outstanding combination of speed, spin, and control. Its super tensioned sponge delivers a strong catapult effect (95/100), making it suitable for topspin-heavy gameplay, quick counterattacks, and precise blocking near the table. The rubber is lightweight (~33 g cut), ITTF-approved, and optimized for 40+ plastic balls.

It is recommended for intermediate to advanced players who prioritize controlled offensive play and want a rubber that supports precision, spin generation, and dynamic shot-making across various game situations.

Imperial Factor Spin Offensive

Imperial Factor Spin Offensive

Imperial Factor Spin Offensive