Description Victas Spectol S2

Victas Spectol S2 is an innovative short pips table tennis rubber, developed based on the legendary Spectol S1 and improved in collaboration with German and Japanese material experts (GJ Tec). ITTF-approved, this rubber features an optimized geometry short pips topsheet that maintains the iconic Spectol feel, combined with a new Japanese-style medium-hard (~40°) offensive sponge incorporating High Energy Tension technology. Victas Spectol S2 is characterized by high speed (104/100, ~13.0/20), good control (92/100, ~11.5/20), and sufficient spin (90/100, ~11.3/20), making it an excellent choice for aggressive attacking players seeking to combine speed, control and the unique Spectol short pips effect. The rubber stands out with its flat trajectory, dynamism and ability to neutralize opponent's spin, being particularly suitable for forehand play by close-to-table players. Victas Spectol S2 - Speed, Control, and the Iconic Spectol Feel!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Short Pimples

• Sponge Hardness: Medium-hard (~40°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm

• Speed: 104/100 (~13.0/20 on general scale)

• Control: 92/100 (~11.5/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 90/100 (~11.3/20 on general scale)

• Top Sheet Properties: Optimized geometry short pips, flat trajectory, emphasized Spectol short pips effect

• Technologies: High Energy Tension topsheet, Japanese-style offensive sponge

• Color: Red, Black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Japan/Germany (GJ Tec)

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Fast flat shots, counter-attacks, blocking, topspin shots, close-to-table play

Victas Spectol S2 stands out with its optimized short pips geometry, Japanese-style sponge and flat trajectory, suitable for aggressive attacking players emphasizing speed and the unique Spectol feel:

Top Sheet Composition: The optimized geometry short pips with High Energy Tension technology maintain the iconic Spectol S1 feel, ensuring direct ball response, fast flat shots and ability to vary spin in topspin shots and serves. The surface effectively neutralizes incoming spin, making it suitable for blocking topspin shots and executing sudden counter-attacks. Compared to Victas VO > 101 (~37.5° sponge, ~13.5/20 speed, ~11.0/20 spin), Spectol S2 offers slightly lower speed (~13.0/20 vs. ~13.5/20), better control (~11.5/20 vs. ~10.8/20) and similar spin (~11.3/20 vs. ~11.0/20).

Sponge: The medium-hard (~40°) Japanese-style offensive sponge provides explosive speed and dynamism, ensuring fast shots and efficient energy transfer. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO (~40° sponge, ~12.8/20 speed, ~11.5/20 spin), Spectol S2 offers higher speed (~13.0/20 vs. ~12.8/20) and similar control (~11.5/20 vs. ~11.0/20). Compared to Nittaku Moristo SP (~13.0/20 speed, ~10.5/20 control), Spectol S2 offers similar speed and better control (~11.5/20).

High Energy Tension Technology: The short pips topsheet with High Energy Tension technology and Japanese-style sponge work synergistically to ensure high speed, control and Spectol feel. The flat trajectory (7.7/10) allows executing fast, straight shots that pressure opponents, especially close to the table. Compared to Stiga Clippa (8.0/10 trajectory, ~12.5/20 speed), Spectol S2 offers higher speed (~13.0/20 vs. ~12.5/20) and slightly lower trajectory.

Spin and Trajectory: The short pips ensure flat trajectory (7.7/10), facilitating fast flat shots, counter-attacks and blocks, with ability to vary spin in topspin shots and serves. The rubber effectively neutralizes incoming spin, making it suitable for blocking topspin shots and executing varied shots. Compared to DHS Cloud & Fog 3 (~10.5/20 spin), Spectol S2 offers higher spin (~11.3/20 vs. ~10.5/20) and higher speed (~13.0/20 vs. ~11.0/20).

Control: Due to the optimized pips geometry and medium-hard sponge, the rubber provides good control, especially when blocking, flat hitting, counter-attacking and varying serves. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzm-P (~11.5/20 control), Spectol S2 offers similar control (~11.5/20) but higher speed.

Technical Indicators and Playing Characteristics:

Speed (104/100, ~13.0/20): Victas Spectol S2 is a fast rubber suitable for aggressive flat shots, counter-attacks and blocks close to the table. The medium-hard sponge ensures explosive speed allowing domination in fast rallies. Compared to Victas VO > 101 (~13.5/20 speed), Spectol S2 is slightly slower (~13.0/20) but more controllable. Compared to Nittaku Moristo SP (~13.0/20 speed), speed is similar while control is higher.

Control (92/100, ~11.5/20): The short pips and medium-hard sponge ensure good control, especially when blocking, flat hitting, counter-attacking and varying serves. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO (~11.0/20 control), Spectol S2 offers better control (~11.5/20). Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~12.0/20 control), control is slightly lower but speed is higher.

Spin (90/100, ~11.3/20): The short pips generate sufficient spin, especially on topspin shots, serves and light chops, with ability to vary spin. Compared to Victas VO > 102 (~11.3/20 spin), Spectol S2 offers similar spin (~11.3/20). Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), spin is significantly less but speed and control are higher.

Trajectory (7.7/10): Flat trajectory facilitating fast flat shots, counter-attacks and blocks. Compared to Victas VO > 102 (7.8/10 trajectory), Spectol S2 offers slightly lower trajectory, suitable for more aggressive attack. The trajectory is stable, suitable for fast shots close to the table.

Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm suits players seeking balanced speed and control, enhancing speed effect for aggressive attackers.

Playing Aspects:

Topspin Shots (8.9/10): Effective for topspin shots, especially on forehand, due to short pips effect and medium-hard sponge dynamism. Suitable for fast opening shots and rallies close to the table.

Blocking (9.6/10): Extremely effective in blocking topspin shots close to the table, especially due to short pips neutralizing incoming spin and sponge stability.

Push Shots (8.8/10): Allows precise pushes on backspin or no-spin balls, with ability to vary spin.

Chopping (8.5/10): Effective for light chops, especially due to short pips effect, though less suitable for purely defensive style.

Counter-Hitting (9.6/10): Extremely effective for fast counter-attacks close to the table, especially due to sponge's explosive speed.

Smashing (9.7/10): Extremely effective for flat hits generating fast and precise trajectories with great power.

Serves & Receives (9.0/10): Allows serve variation, especially with short pips effect, and is effective in passive receives (9.5/10) and active receives (9.3/10) due to speed and control.

Flick Shots (9.4/10): Banana flicks are easily executed due to short pips effect and sponge, ensuring speed, accuracy and spin.

Compatibility with Blades:
Victas Spectol S2 pairs well with fast and all-round blades that complement its speed, control and unique Spectol effect:

Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (~12.8/20 speed, OFF+): Enhances rubber's speed and attacking potential, ideal for forehand by aggressive players.
DHS Q968 Hurricane King National (~12.9/20 speed, OFF+): Complements rubber's speed and short pips effect, suitable for forehand.
Nittaku Eto 2025 Snake (~13.0/20 speed, OFF+): Provides excellent speed-control balance, suitable for forehand.
Donic Skachkov Carbospeed (~13.1/20 speed, OFF+): Complements rubber's speed, suitable for intense flat shots.
Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive (~11.5/20 speed, OFF): Suitable for players seeking slightly softer blade for control.

It is recommended to use Spectol S2 in 2.0 mm thickness on forehand with faster blades (e.g., Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC) or backhand with all-round blades (e.g., Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive) to maintain racket balance and maximize speed and Spectol effect potential. Due to medium-hard sponge and short pips structure, the rubber is more suitable for forehand, though experienced players may use it on backhand combined with another rubber on the opposite side.

Additional Information:
Victas Spectol S2 is a high-quality short pips rubber developed based on the legendary Spectol S1, using High Energy Tension technology that combines optimized short pips topsheet with Japanese-style medium-hard sponge, ensuring speed, control and unique Spectol feel. Compared to Victas VO > 101 (~37.5° sponge, ~13.5/20 speed, ~10.8/20 control), Spectol S2 offers slightly lower speed (~13.0/20), better control (~11.5/20) and similar spin (~11.3/20), making it more suitable for players seeking balance between speed and control. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO (~40° sponge, ~12.8/20 speed, ~11.0/20 control), Spectol S2 offers higher speed (~13.0/20 vs. ~12.8/20) and better control (~11.5/20 vs. ~11.0/20), making it more suitable for fast shots with control. Users praise the rubber's "iconic Spectol feel", "excellent speed", "blocking control" and "durability", though note it requires technique to fully utilize its spin potential. The rubber is long-lasting, offers great value for money and is easily manageable by aggressive attackers, especially those choosing short pips rubber. It is recommended to regularly clean the surface with specialized cleaner (e.g., Victas Rubber Cleaner) and use protective film to prevent damage. ITTF-approved, Victas Spectol S2 is suitable for competitions and ideal for players seeking fast short pips rubber with high speed, good control and the iconic Spectol feel.

Who is Victas Spectol S2 For?
Victas Spectol S2 is designed for players seeking speed, control and Spectol feel:

Intermediate and advanced players (3-15+ years experience): Those seeking fast short pips rubber with good control and unique Spectol feel, suitable for both forehand and backhand.
Aggressive attackers: Emphasizing fast flat shots, counter-attacks, blocks and topspin shots close to the table.
Short pips players: Suitable for those wanting to neutralize opponent's spin and dominate fast rallies.
Close-to-table play: Effective for flat shots, counter-attacks, blocks and varied serves.
Serves & Receives: Effective in passive receives (9.5/10) and active receives (9.3/10) due to speed, control and spin variation.
Players seeking speed and Spectol effect: Optimized for those relying on speed, flat trajectories and iconic feel.

Advantages of Victas Spectol S2:

Speed (13.0/20): High speed suitable for flat shots, counter-attacks and blocks.
Control (11.5/20): Good control especially when blocking, flat hitting, counter-attacking and varying serves.
Spin (11.3/20): Sufficient spin for topspin shots, serves and light chops, with ability to vary.
Trajectory (7.7/10): Flat trajectory facilitating fast shots and counter-attacks.
High Energy Tension Technology: Ensures speed, control and Spectol feel.
Japanese-style Sponge: Provides explosive speed and dynamism.
Durability: Short pips topsheet ensures long lifespan if properly maintained.
Value for Money: Affordable price for high quality and performance.
High Quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions.

Compared to Victas VO > 101, Spectol S2 offers slightly lower speed but better control, making it more suitable for players seeking balance between speed and control. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO, the rubber offers higher speed and control, suitable for fast shots with Spectol feel. Victas Spectol S2 is ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions, especially for players emphasizing speed, control and unique Spectol effect. Its High Energy Tension topsheet and Japanese-style sponge ensure exceptional performance and feel. Victas Spectol S2 - Speed, Control, and the Iconic Spectol Feel!

Victas Spectol S2

Victas Spectol S2

Victas Spectol S2