Victas Curl P1V is the unrivaled leader in the long pips table tennis rubber segment, created as the successor to the legendary TSP P1r rubber and widely used by many world-class defenders. ITTF-approved, this rubber features a soft rubber composition with long, thin pips and a rough pips surface, combined with a soft sponge (~35° hardness) that ensures unique spin reversal and dangerous backspin variations. Victas Curl P1V is characterized by low speed (54/100, ~6.8/20), high control (86/100, ~10.8/20) and good spin (85/100, ~10.6/20), making it an ideal choice for defensive players emphasizing spin reversal, chops and controlled shots. The rubber stands out with maximum spin reversal, dangerous backspin variations and the ability to execute unexpected attacking shots, making it the first choice for many elite defenders. Suitable for backhand use by defensive players, especially those playing from long distance. Victas Curl P1V - Control, Spin Reversal, and Defensive Mastery!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Long Pimples

• Sponge Hardness: Soft (~35°)

• Sponge Thickness: OX (sponge-less), 0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm

• Speed: 54/100 (~6.8/20 on general scale)

• Control: 86/100 (~10.8/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 85/100 (~10.6/20 on general scale)

• Top Sheet Properties: Soft, long and thin pips with rough surface, maximum spin reversal, dangerous backspin variations

• Technologies: Soft rubber composition, optimized long pips

• Color: Red, Black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Japan

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Chopping, spin reversal, blocking, passive play, unexpected attacking shots, long-distance play

Victas Curl P1V stands out with its soft rubber composition, long thin pips with rough surface and ability to generate unique spin reversal, suitable for defensive players emphasizing control and backspin variations:

Top Sheet Composition: The soft, long and thin pips with rough surface ensure maximum spin reversal, allowing generation of dangerous backspin variations that disrupt opponents. The surface effectively changes the nature of incoming spin, making it suitable for chops, passive returns and unexpected attacking shots. Compared to Victas VO > 101 (~37.5° sponge, ~13.5/20 speed, ~11.0/20 spin), Curl P1V offers significantly lower speed (~6.8/20 vs. ~13.5/20), similar control (~10.8/20 vs. ~10.8/20) and slightly less spin (~10.6/20 vs. ~11.0/20) due to long pips structure.

Sponge: The soft (~35°) sponge (0.5 mm, 1.0 mm, 1.5 mm) or OX (sponge-less) enhances spin reversal and control, ensuring stability during chops and ability to execute unexpected attacking shots. Compared to Dr. Neubauer A-B-S (~35° sponge, ~7.0/20 speed, ~10.0/20 spin), Curl P1V offers similar speed (~6.8/20 vs. ~7.0/20), higher control (~10.8/20 vs. ~9.5/20) and higher spin (~10.6/20 vs. ~10.0/20). Compared to TSP Curl P-4 (~35° sponge, ~6.5/20 speed, ~10.5/20 spin), Curl P1V offers slightly higher speed (~6.8/20) and similar spin.

Spin and Trajectory: The long pips ensure low trajectory (6.5/10), facilitating chops, spin reversal and passive returns. The rubber is highly effective in generating backspin variations and changing the nature of incoming spin, making it suitable for defensive play from long distance. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (6.8/10 trajectory, ~10.0/20 spin), Curl P1V offers lower trajectory (6.5/10) and higher spin (~10.6/20 vs. ~10.0/20), making it suitable for more aggressive defensive style.

Control: Due to the soft rubber composition and long pips, the rubber provides high control, especially when chopping, blocking and making passive returns. Compared to DHS Cloud & Fog 3 (~9.5/20 control), Curl P1V offers higher control (~10.8/20). Compared to Yasaka Phantom 0012 (~10.5/20 control), control is slightly higher (~10.8/20), but requires technique to fully utilize spin reversal potential.

Technical Indicators and Playing Characteristics:

Speed (54/100, ~6.8/20): Victas Curl P1V is a slow rubber optimized for defensive play, chopping and spin reversal, but allows executing unexpected attacking shots. The soft sponge ensures stability and control. Compared to TSP Curl P-4 (~6.5/20 speed), Curl P1V offers slightly higher speed (~6.8/20). Compared to Dr. Neubauer A-B-S (~7.0/20 speed), speed is similar but control is higher.

Control (86/100, ~10.8/20): The long pips and soft sponge ensure high control, especially when chopping, blocking, making passive returns and varying serves. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long III (~10.5/20 control), Curl P1V offers higher control (~10.8/20). Compared to Yasaka Phantom 0012 (~10.5/20 control), control is slightly higher.

Spin (85/100, ~10.6/20): The long pips generate good spin, especially when chopping and creating backspin variations, with maximum spin reversal. Compared to TSP Curl P-4 (~10.5/20 spin), Curl P1V offers similar spin (~10.6/20). Compared to DHS Cloud & Fog 3 (~10.5/20 spin), spin is similar but control is higher.

Trajectory (6.5/10): Low trajectory facilitating chops, spin reversal and passive returns. Compared to Butterfly Feint Long II (6.8/10 trajectory), Curl P1V offers lower trajectory, suitable for more aggressive defensive style. The trajectory is stable, suitable for long-distance play.

Sponge Thickness: OX (sponge-less) suits maximum spin reversal and chopping, 0.5 mm and 1.0 mm offer balanced control and speed, while 1.5 mm enhances attacking effect for unexpected shots.

Playing Aspects:

Topspin Shots (7.5/10): The rubber allows executing light topspin shots, especially with sponge (1.0 mm or 1.5 mm), but this isn't its main strength. Suitable for unexpected attacking shots.

Blocking (9.0/10): Effective in blocking topspin shots close to the table, especially due to long pips changing spin and soft sponge stability.

Push Shots (8.8/10): Allows precise pushes on backspin or no-spin balls with strong spin reversal.

Chopping (9.8/10): Extremely effective for chopping, especially due to long pips and rough surface generating dangerous backspin variations.

Counter-Hitting (8.0/10): Effective for unexpected counter-attacks, especially with 1.5 mm sponge due to sponge elasticity.

Smashing (7.8/10): Allows executing unexpected flat shots, especially with sponge, though speed is limited.

Serves & Receives (9.2/10): Effective in varying serves, especially with spin reversal, and in passive receives (9.5/10) and active receives (9.0/10) due to control and spin variations.

Flick Shots (8.5/10): Banana flicks are executed effectively with sponge, ensuring control and spin reversal.

Compatibility with Blades:
Victas Curl P1V pairs well with defensive and all-round blades that complement its control, spin reversal and chopping potential:

Nittaku Barwell Fleet (~8.5/20 speed, DEF): Enhances rubber's control and chopping potential, ideal for backhand by defenders.
Donic Defplay Senso (~8.0/20 speed, DEF): Provides excellent balance of control and spin reversal, suitable for backhand.
Butterfly Joo Sae Hyuk (~8.8/20 speed, DEF): Complements rubber's spin reversal, suitable for elite defenders.
Yasaka Sweden Defensive (~7.5/20 speed, DEF): Suitable for players seeking maximum chopping control.
DHS Power G7 (~11.0/20 speed, OFF-): Suitable for players seeking slightly faster blade for unexpected attacking shots.

It is recommended to use Curl P1V OX or 0.5 mm on backhand with defensive blades (e.g., Nittaku Barwell Fleet) or 1.0 mm/1.5 mm with all-round blades (e.g., DHS Power G7) to maintain racket balance and maximize control and spin reversal potential. Due to long pips and soft composition, the rubber is more suitable for backhand, combined with traditional rubber on forehand.

Additional Information:
Victas Curl P1V is a high-quality long pips rubber created as the successor to TSP P1r, maintaining the legendary feel while adding modern technologies like soft rubber composition and optimized long pips with rough surface. Compared to TSP Curl P-4 (~6.5/20 speed, ~10.5/20 spin), Curl P1V offers slightly higher speed (~6.8/20) and similar spin (~10.6/20), but stands out with higher control (~10.8/20 vs. ~10.0/20). Compared to Dr. Neubauer A-B-S (~7.0/20 speed, ~10.0/20 spin), Curl P1V offers similar speed, higher spin (~10.6/20 vs. ~10.0/20) and higher control (~10.8/20 vs. ~9.5/20). Users praise the rubber's "unmatched spin reversal", "excellent chopping control", "dangerous backspin variations" and "durability", though note it requires technique to fully utilize its potential. The rubber is long-lasting, offers great value for money and is easily manageable by defensive players, especially those choosing long 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 Curl P1V is suitable for competitions and ideal for players seeking long pips rubber with high control, spin reversal and dangerous backspin variations.

Who is Victas Curl P1V For?
Victas Curl P1V is designed for players seeking control, spin reversal and defense:

Intermediate and advanced players (3-15+ years experience): Those seeking long pips rubber with high control and spin reversal, suitable for backhand.
Defensive players: Emphasizing chops, spin reversal, passive returns and unexpected attacking shots.
Long pips players: Suitable for those wanting to disrupt opponents with spin reversal and backspin variations.
Long-distance play: Effective for chopping, blocking and passive returns.
Serves & Receives: Effective in passive receives (9.5/10) and active receives (9.0/10) due to control and spin reversal.
Players seeking spin reversal and control: Optimized for those relying on defensive style and varied shots.

Advantages of Victas Curl P1V:

Speed (6.8/20): Low speed suitable for chopping and spin reversal, with ability to execute unexpected attacking shots.
Control (10.8/20): High control especially when chopping, blocking, making passive returns and varying serves.
Spin (10.6/20): Good spin in chops and backspin variations, with maximum spin reversal.
Trajectory (6.5/10): Low trajectory facilitating chops and spin reversal.
Soft Rubber Composition: Ensures control and spin reversal.
Long Pips with Rough Surface: Generates dangerous backspin variations.
Durability: Long 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 TSP Curl P-4, Curl P1V offers slightly higher speed and control while maintaining the legendary feel. Compared to Dr. Neubauer A-B-S, the rubber offers higher control and spin, making it suitable for more aggressive defensive style. Victas Curl P1V is ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions, especially for players emphasizing control, spin reversal and backspin variations. Its soft composition and long pips ensure exceptional performance and feel. Victas Curl P1V - Control, Spin Reversal, and Defensive Mastery!

Victas Curl P1V

Victas Curl P1V

Victas Curl P1V