Tibhar Grass D.Tecs is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, manufactured in Germany, designed for a defensive playing style (DEF) focused on maximum spin and disruptive properties. This rubber combines classic long pimples with innovative D.Tecs technology, which enhances the rubber's reactivity and elasticity, providing new possibilities for both chopping and disruptive blocking. The D.Tecs technology, integrated into the rubber’s surface and sponge, makes the long pimples more elastic, generating incredible backspin (~11.9/20). The rubber features excellent control (~7.5/20) and sufficient speed (~5.6/20), allowing effective responses to the opponent’s disruptive or attacking shots. The medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) enhances the rubber’s reactivity, ensuring a strong disruptive effect, especially when chopping and blocking. The rubber is available in red and black colors, complying with ITTF regulations, and in five sponge thicknesses (OX, 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm, 1.2 mm, 1.6 mm), optimized for various defensive playing styles.

Compared to Tibhar Speedy Soft D.Tecs (~12.9/20 speed, ~9.3/20 control, ~5.6/20 spin), Grass D.Tecs offers lower speed and control but significantly stronger spin and disruptive effect. Player feedback highlights that the rubber "generates incredible backspin," "has a strong disruptive effect when blocking," and "is easily controllable in defensive play," making it suitable for players seeking maximum disruptive effect and spin.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Long Pimples

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

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

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

• Control: 75/100 (~7.5/20 on general scale)

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

• Trajectory Height: 5.5/10

• Top Sheet Properties: Long pimples optimized for disruptive effect and backspin, with D.Tecs technology

• Technologies: D.Tecs, Red Power Sponge

• Color: Red, black

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Defensive play, chopping, disruptive blocking, play against backspin

Unique Features & Playing Characteristics:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs is a defensive long pimple rubber designed for players seeking extremely high spin (~11.9/20), excellent control (~7.5/20), and a strong disruptive effect. Its medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) and long pimples, supported by D.Tecs technology, ensure elasticity and reactivity, enabling the generation of incredible backspin and disruptive ball trajectory, especially when chopping and blocking. The rubber is particularly suited for defensive players who rely on chopping away from the table, as well as all-round players who perform disruptive blocks close to the table.

The Red Power Sponge technology enhances energy return, providing sufficient speed (~5.6/20) when countering the opponent’s attacking shots. Its trajectory (5.5/10) is low and irregular, ensuring a disruptive flight path ideal for chopping, blocking, and playing against backspin.

The rubber is available in five sponge thicknesses:

• OX (no sponge) – maximizes disruptive effect

• 0.5 mm & 0.9 mm – better spin and control

• 1.2 mm & 1.6 mm – balanced speed, control, and disruptive effect

Player feedback emphasizes that the rubber "generates incredible backspin," "has a strong disruptive effect when blocking," and "is easily controllable in defensive play," making it ideal for players seeking maximum disruption.

Top Sheet Composition:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs features long pimples optimized for disruptive effect and backspin, enhanced by D.Tecs technology, which increases pimple elasticity and reactivity. The long pimples generate extremely high spin (~11.9/20), especially when chopping and blocking, while creating a strong disruptive effect that destabilizes the opponent’s game.

Compared to Tibhar Speedy Soft D.Tecs (~5.6/20 spin, ~12.9/20 speed, ~9.3/20 control), Grass D.Tecs offers significantly higher spin and disruptive effect but lower speed and control. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~10.0/20 spin, ~6.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control), Grass D.Tecs has higher spin but lower speed.

The D.Tecs technology enhances pimple elasticity, creating an irregular ball trajectory that disrupts the opponent, especially when blocking topspin shots. Players note that the top sheet is "highly effective in generating backspin," "creates a strong disruptive effect when blocking," and "has excellent grip for chopping."

The top sheet is highly sensitive to the opponent’s spin, requiring precise technique but facilitating the generation of disruptive chops. Its durability is high, maintaining disruptive properties even under intensive use if properly maintained.

Sponge:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs uses a medium-hard sponge (~47.5°), balancing minimal speed (~5.6/20), excellent control (~7.5/20), and extremely high spin (~11.9/20), providing a "flexible and controllable feel." The Red Power Sponge technology enhances reactivity, ensuring sufficient energy return when countering the opponent’s attacks.

Sponge thickness options allow customization for different defensive styles:

• OX – maximum disruption

• 0.5 mm & 0.9 mm – better spin and control

• 1.2 mm & 1.6 mm – balanced speed, control, and disruption

Compared to Tibhar Speedy Soft D.Tecs (~35°, ~12.9/20 speed, ~9.3/20 control, ~5.6/20 spin), Grass D.Tecs offers lower speed and control but much higher spin. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~35°, ~6.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~10.0/20 spin), Grass D.Tecs has higher spin but lower speed and control.

Players highlight that the sponge "provides a flexible feel" and "helps generate strong backspin," especially when chopping away from the table.

Spin & Trajectory:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs excels in spin generation (~11.9/20), particularly when chopping and blocking with a disruptive effect. The long pimples and medium-hard sponge produce strong backspin, destabilizing opponents, especially in deep chopping or close-table blocking.

The rubber’s trajectory (5.5/10) is low and irregular, ensuring a disruptive flight path ideal for chopping, blocking, and playing against backspin. Players note that the rubber is "excellent for generating backspin," "creates a strong disruptive effect when blocking," and "has an irregular trajectory," making it suitable for players relying on disruptive properties.

Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~10.0/20 spin), Grass D.Tecs offers higher spin and disruption.

Control:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs provides excellent control (~7.5/20) in its category, especially when chopping, blocking, and receiving serves. The medium-hard sponge demands precise technique, making the rubber less forgiving for inaccurate strokes compared to softer long pimple rubbers.

Compared to Tibhar Speedy Soft D.Tecs (~9.3/20 control), Grass D.Tecs offers lower control but stronger spin. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (~8.0/20 control), Grass D.Tecs has slightly lower control but higher spin.

Players emphasize that the rubber is "controllable when chopping" and "allows precise manipulation of disruptive trajectory," especially in blocking and serve reception.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (45/100, ~5.6/20): Minimal speed, suitable for defensive chopping and blocking. Much slower than Tibhar Speedy Soft D.Tecs (~12.9/20).

• Control (75/100, ~7.5/20): Excellent control, especially in chopping, blocking, and serve reception. Lower than Speedy Soft D.Tecs (~9.3/20).

• Spin (95/100, ~11.9/20): Extremely high spin potential, ideal for chopping, blocking, and playing against backspin. Higher than Butterfly Feint Long II (~10.0/20).

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin strokes: 4.5/10 – Limited, requiring technique and thicker sponge.

• Backspin strokes (chopping): 9.5/10 – Highly effective with strong backspin and control.

• Blocking: 9.0/10 – Effective against topspin due to long pimples and D.Tecs.

• Push strokes: 7.5/10 – Precise short-game pushes with disruptive effect.

• Chopping: 9.8/10 – Extremely effective for defensive play away from the table.

• Counter-hitting: 6.5/10 – Limited but disruptive close-table counters.

• Smashing: 6.0/10 – Limited, better with thicker sponge.

• Serves & receive: 8.5/10 – Effective serve reception and disruptive serves.

• Flicks: 6.5/10 – Limited but disruptive short-game flicks.

Blade Compatibility:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs pairs well with defensive and all-round blades that complement its spin, control, and disruptive properties:

• Tibhar Defense Plus (~8.0/20 speed, DEF) – Enhances control for classic defensive play.

• Butterfly Hadraw Shield (~8.5/20 speed, DEF) – Complements chopping away from the table.

• Donic Defplay Senso (~8.0/20 speed, DEF) – For players prioritizing maximum control.

• Stiga Defensive Classic (~7.5/20 speed, DEF) – Balances control and spin.

• Yasaka Sweden Defensive (~7.0/20 speed, DEF) – Suits players mixing chops with disruptive blocks.

Recommended for defensive blades (e.g., Tibhar Defense Plus) for maximum spin/disruption, or all-round blades (e.g., Stiga Allround Classic) for players blending defense with counters.

Additional Notes:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs is a defensive long pimple rubber combining extreme spin (~11.9/20), excellent control (~7.5/20), and strong disruption, making it ideal for players seeking maximum spin and disruptive properties. Compared to Tibhar Speedy Soft D.Tecs, it offers lower speed/control but much higher spin. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II, it has higher spin but lower speed/control.

Players praise its "incredible backspin generation," "strong blocking disruption," and "defensive controllability," especially in OX or 0.5 mm sponge. Thicker sponges (1.2–1.6 mm) suit players wanting more speed and counterattacks.

The rubber uses D.Tecs technology and Red Power Sponge to enhance spin, disruption, and durability. It is lighter than inverted rubbers (e.g., ~35.0 g with 1.2 mm sponge), benefiting players seeking lighter setups.

Maintenance: Clean with a rubber cleaner (e.g., Tibhar Rubber Cleaner) and use protective film to prevent damage.

Who Should Use Tibhar Grass D.Tecs?

• Intermediate to advanced players (2–8 years experience) seeking extreme spin, control, and disruption.

• Defensive players relying on chopping and disruptive blocks.

• Disruption-focused players aiming to destabilize opponents.

• Backhand players utilizing strong spin/disruption.

• Players away from the table optimizing chopping and backspin play.

Advantages:

• Speed (5.6/20): Minimal, ideal for chopping/blocking.

• Control (7.5/20): Excellent for defensive play.

• Spin (11.9/20): Extremely high, perfect for chopping.

• Trajectory (5.5/10): Low and irregular for disruption.

• Medium-hard sponge: Balanced elasticity and spin.

• Long pimples + D.Tecs: Maximizes spin/disruption.

• Spin sensitivity: Facilitates disruptive chops.

• Durability: Long-lasting with proper care.

• Value: Professional performance at a competitive price.

• ITTF-approved: Legal for tournaments.

Final Verdict:

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs is a defensive long pimple rubber combining extreme spin, excellent control, and strong disruption, enhanced by D.Tecs technology and Red Power Sponge. Its medium-hard sponge and disruptive properties make it ideal for defensive players perfecting chopping techniques and maximizing spin potential.

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs

Tibhar Grass D.Tecs