Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is a high-quality offensive table tennis rubber with inward pips (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 an 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 fast, controlled topspin play. Designed for the plastic 40+ ball, it ensures easy handling and high speed potential, making it suitable for both advanced and intermediate players focused on offensive play at the table or from a short distance. Due to the 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.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: Inward pips (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 sponge of Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is significantly softer, offering more forgiveness and control, especially during topspin shots, blocks, and short game. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (36°), the sponge is softer, providing more dwell time (ball contact time with the rubber), facilitating spin generation. The fine-pore sponge structure ensures a “soft” but dynamic feel, ideal for offensive close-to-table play and technical strokes.

Topsheet: The highly grippy topsheet (96/100 spin) is optimized for the plastic 40+ ball, providing 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, easing blocking and counterattacks. Compared to Donic Bluefire M1, the topsheet is grippier, providing more spin while maintaining a similar balance of speed and control.

High-Tension Technology: The high-tension sponge reduces energy loss during impact, increasing ball rebound and speed (93/95). This technology ensures a dynamic feel, allowing the player to precisely control stroke power, especially during topspins, 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 lightweight (~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 choice.

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

Technical Characteristics and Play Features:

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 it offers more control. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (13/20), speed is similar, but the softer sponge provides a more controlled catapult effect, ideal for fast close-to-table strokes.

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), the spin is similar, but closer to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (11.5/20). The grippy surface facilitates responses to various spins, making the rubber effective for blocking and countering.

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

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

Catapult Effect (95): Strong catapult effect due to high-tension sponge technology enables generating speed and spin with minimal effort, especially in topspins and counterattacks.

Play Aspects:

Driving: Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is effective for topspin attacks (9.3/10) and counterattacks (9.4/10), especially on the forehand, generating precise shots with strong spin. The rubber suits third ball attacks and counters against backspin balls, particularly close to the table or at mid-distance.

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 quick passive and active blocks, especially on the forehand side, and is easier to handle than tacky Chinese rubbers such as DHS Hurricane 3.

Pushing: Long pushes (9.2/10) are grippy, generating strong backspin that complicates the opponent’s return. Short pushes (9.4/10) are highly precise, suitable for short play due to the soft sponge and grippy topsheet.

Flicks: Banana flicks (9.3/10) are effective, especially when executing topspins over backspin, 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 (9.3/10) – such as flicks or banana flicks – allows for aggressive play from the very first stroke.

Suitability and Recommendations:

Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is ideal for offensive players seeking a rubber that offers a balance of speed, spin, and control. Due to its soft sponge (~32–34°), the rubber is well-suited for players who want to generate spin with less physical effort and prefer a more forgiving touch.

It is recommended for:

• Intermediate to advanced players looking to improve topspin play with greater consistency.
• Close-to-table attackers who rely on quick strokes, fast counters, and spin variation.
• Players transitioning from allround to offensive rubbers, seeking more speed and spin without sacrificing control.
• Technical players who value precise placement, spin manipulation, and flexible control in all aspects of the game.
• Players using lighter rackets or heavier blades who want to maintain good racket balance due to the rubber's light weight.

Not ideal for:

• Pure speed-focused players who prefer hard, ultra-fast rubbers (like Nittaku Hammond Z2 or Tibhar Evolution MX-P).
• Players preferring tacky Chinese-style rubbers with minimal catapult effect and ultra-high spin from brush contact.
• Players who mostly play far from the table, as the medium-low arc and softer sponge reduce power in long-distance rallies.

Summary:

Imperial Factor Spin Offensive is a modern, well-balanced offensive rubber with a soft high-tension sponge and highly grippy topsheet. It provides excellent control and spin with sufficient speed for competitive topspin play. Lighter than most offensive rubbers, it helps maintain racket maneuverability while supporting fast and spinny shots. With its solid catapult effect and medium-low trajectory, it suits players who rely on fast, controlled strokes close to the table. A great value choice for those seeking a European-style offensive rubber that performs reliably across all facets of the game.

Imperial Factor Speed Offensive

Imperial Factor Speed Offensive

Imperial Factor Speed Offensive