Andro Rasanter R45 – a versatile offensive table tennis rubber designed for players aiming to combine speed, spin, and control through all-around topspin strokes. With a 45° hardness sponge, ENERGY CELL technology, and a tacky surface, the Rasanter R45 delivers dynamic stroke quality, high trajectory, and stability. Made in Germany, ITTF approved, this rubber is an ideal choice for intermediate and advanced players emphasizing versatility and safety in aggressive close-to-the-table or mid-distance play.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: Offensive, pips-in (Tensor)

• Technologies: ENERGY CELL, R geometry

• Speed: 9.1/10 (~118/100)

• Spin: 9.4/10 (~130/100)

• Control: 9.5/10 (~97/100)

• Sponge hardness: 45° (medium-soft)

• Sponge thickness: 1.7 mm, 2.0 mm, UltraMax (2.3 mm)

• Colors: Red, black, green

• Tackiness: 2.0/10 (slightly tacky)

• Weight: 4.0/10 (medium)

• Gears: 7.0/10 (high variability)

• Consistency: 10.0/10 (very reliable)

• Origin: Germany

• Certification: ITTF approved

Andro Rasanter R45 stands out with a balanced construction tailored for modern all-around offensive table tennis:

• 45° hardness sponge: Medium-soft (approx. 42–45° on ESN scale), produced with ENERGY CELL technology, provides a balanced “catapult” effect enhancing speed, spin, and control. The sponge has an elastic cellular structure with medium-sized pores, ensuring long ball dwell time and stability for both active (topspin, drive) and passive (block, push) strokes. Compared to Rasanter R48 (48°), R45 is softer, more forgiving, and easier to control.

• Tacky surface: The Rasanter R45 topsheet is slightly tacky (tackiness 2.0/10), grippier than traditional Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3 Neo. Optimized for maximum spin generation, it excels in topspin strokes, serves, and counterattacks, especially when attacking against backspin. Compared to Rasanter C45 (semi-tacky hybrid surface), R45’s topsheet is less sticky but offers faster response.

• Pips-in: The rubber pimples are narrow, medium density, designed with R geometry emphasizing speed and spin. Their structure ensures clear impact feedback and long ball contact, allowing precise control of trajectory and spin. The pimples are thinner than those in the Rasanter C series, which increases speed but reduces amortization for counter-topspin.

• ENERGY CELL technology: The sponge’s cellular structure is highly elastic, acting like an energy “compressor” to boost stroke dynamics. This ensures efficient energy transfer, especially for various topspin strokes (looping, drive, fast topspin), and provides a “soft” feel despite hardness.

The rubber is available in 1.7 mm, 2.0 mm, and UltraMax (2.3 mm) sponge thicknesses: 1.7 mm suits control and short play, 2.0 mm for all-round strokes, and UltraMax for powerful topspins. The rubber is medium weight (4.0/10, uncut ~67 g, cut ~46 g), suitable for intense rallies and reduces arm fatigue. Colors – red, black, and green – comply with ITTF standards.

Technical specs of Andro Rasanter R45 suited for all-around offense:

• Speed: 9.1/10 (~118/100 on Andro scale). The rubber is fast, suitable for topspin, flat drives, and smashes. Compared to Andro Rasanter R48 (125/100), R45 is slightly slower but offers longer ball dwell time and higher control. Speed is close to Andro Bype (102/100), but R45 has greater dynamics due to ENERGY CELL.

• Spin: 9.4/10 (~130/100). Generates strong spin, especially in looping topspins, serves, and attacking against backspin. Slightly tacky topsheet allows high trajectory, effective in long rallies. Compared to Andro Rasanter C45 (135/100), R45’s spin is slightly lower but compensated by faster response and more versatile feel.

• Control: 9.5/10 (~97/100). One of the highest control ratings among offensive rubbers, especially for topspins, blocks, and short strokes (flick, push). Compared to Andro Rasanter R47 (93/100), R45 is more controllable, offering stability in reactive situations. Users praise the rubber’s “safe” feel, allowing precise stroke placement under pressure.

Trajectory: Medium-high (6.0/10), facilitating topspin strokes and attacks against backspin. Trajectory is more flexible than Rasanter R48 but lower than Rasanter C45, fitting all-around offense. Gears (7.0/10) indicate the rubber allows easy variation of stroke intensity, and consistency (10.0/10) ensures reliability in various scenarios.

Compatible blades with the medium-soft (45°) sponge:

• Andro Treiber CI OFF: Balances speed and control, suitable for all-around play.

• Butterfly Timo Boll ALC: Adds extra speed for topspins while maintaining control.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon: Enhances spin potential, especially in looping play.

• DHS Hurricane King II: Adds topspin stability, suitable for wooden blades enthusiasts.

The rubber also suits slower blades, e.g., Yasaka Sweden Extra, as the softer sponge and high control compensate for blade speed. Users recommend R45 for both forehand and backhand: 2.0 mm for all-around play, UltraMax for forehand power. The rubber is optimized for plastic balls with a surface providing strong grip.

Player profile and playstyle fit:

• Intermediate players transitioning from slower rubbers (e.g., Andro Bype SFX), offering speed and spin with large forgiveness.

• Advanced players seeking stability and spin, especially on backhand.

• Close-to-the-table play: short strokes (flick, push), blocks, fast topspins.

• Mid-distance play: looping topspins and counterattacking against spin.

Rubber is effective in serves (9.5/10) and returns due to strong spin and offers “automatic” block stability (9.5/10) because of the softer sponge. When attacking against backspin (9.7/10), the rubber easily lifts the ball with high trajectory. Compared to Andro Rasanter R48, R45 is softer, more controllable, and better suited for players emphasizing variability. Users praise its “comfortable” feel and versatility but note it may be too slow for extremely aggressive strokes far from the table.

Summary:

Andro Rasanter R45 is a universal offensive rubber offering:

• Strong spin (9.4/10) and balanced speed (9.1/10) suitable for topspin play.

• High control (9.5/10) ensuring stability and forgiveness.

• ENERGY CELL: Dynamic energy transfer enhancing stroke quality.

• German quality: ITTF approved, manufactured with precise Andro craftsmanship.

Compared to Andro Rasanter R47, R45 is softer, more controllable, and better suited for all-around players. Compared to Andro Rasanter C45, it is faster and less focused on counter-topspin but offers similar spin. Users emphasize durability (2–4 months of intensive play) and “variability,” enabling easy stroke style adjustments.

Andro Rasanter R45 is ITTF approved and suitable for all competition levels. Its spin potential and high control allow effective rally management, especially in topspin strokes and blocks. The tacky surface adds quality to serves and returns, while the softer sponge ensures stability in reactive situations. It is a popular choice among intermediate and advanced players, especially for backhand or all-around play.

Andro Rasanter R45 – a versatile offensive rubber designed for all-around topspin play. ENERGY CELL, 45° sponge, and tacky surface deliver spin, control, and stability. Ideal for players seeking aggressive play with high trajectory and precise strokes. Rasanter R45 is precision, spin, and German craftsmanship!

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andro Rasanter R45

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