Description Victas VS>402 Double Extra

Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is a high-quality universal offensive table tennis rubber, an enhanced version of the popular VS > 401, developed in collaboration with German and Japanese material experts (GJ Tec). ITTF-approved, this rubber features an exceptionally grippy and elastic natural rubber topsheet with High Energy Tension technology, paired with a modern, slightly firmer (~45°) offensive sponge compared to the VS > 401, ensuring greater dynamism and spin.

Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is characterized by good speed (96/100, ~12.0/20), exceptional control (101/100, ~12.6/20), and strong spin (105/100, ~13.1/20), making it an ideal choice for spin-oriented all-round players seeking a balance between attack and defense. The rubber stands out with its highly grippy topsheet, generating powerful backspin and topspin, and an optimized sponge that ensures dynamism and control. It works well for both forehand and backhand sides, especially for players who combine powerful topspin shots with dangerous backspin variations. Victas VS > 402 Double Extra – Spin, Dynamism, and Balanced Attack!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Pimples-In)

• Sponge Hardness: Hard (~45°)

• Sponge Thickness: 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, Max

• Speed: 96/100 (~12.0/20 on a general scale)

• Control: 101/100 (~12.6/20 on a general scale)

• Spin: 105/100 (~13.1/20 on a general scale)

• Top Sheet Properties: Highly grippy and elastic natural rubber topsheet, medium arc trajectory, strong backspin and topspin

• Technologies: High Energy Tension topsheet, optimized offensive sponge

• Color: Red, Black (top sheet)

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

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Controlled topspin shots, loop drives, backspin strokes, chops, blocking, short play, close-to-table and mid-distance play

Victas VS > 402 Double Extra stands out with its exceptionally grippy and elastic topsheet, slightly firmer sponge compared to the VS > 401, and a balanced trajectory, making it ideal for spin-oriented all-round players who combine attack and defense:

• Top Sheet Composition: The highly grippy and elastic natural rubber topsheet with High Energy Tension technology ensures strong ball grip, allowing for intense backspin and topspin shots, loop drives, serves, and chops. The surface effectively "grabs" the ball, especially plastic balls, forcing opponents into errors due to heavy backspin or sharp topspin trajectories. Compared to Victas VS > 401 (~40° sponge, ~9.4/20 speed, ~13.9/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers higher speed (~12.0/20 vs. ~9.4/20), slightly less spin (~13.1/20 vs. ~13.9/20), and better control (~12.6/20 vs. ~11.8/20).

• Sponge: The firmer (~45°) offensive sponge, compared to VS > 401 (~40°), provides greater dynamism and energy transfer, ensuring speed for topspin shots and stability for blocking and chopping. Compared to Victas TRIPLE Regular (~42.5° sponge, ~12.1/20 speed, ~14.5/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers similar speed (~12.0/20 vs. ~12.1/20), less spin (~13.1/20 vs. ~14.5/20), and higher control (~12.6/20 vs. ~12.5/20). Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~50° sponge, ~15.5/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers less spin but easier handling and higher control (~12.6/20 vs. ~10.0/20).

• High Energy Tension Technology: The highly grippy and elastic topsheet with High Energy Tension technology and firmer sponge work synergistically to ensure strong spin, dynamism, and control. The medium arc trajectory (8.8/10) facilitates backspin shots, topspin shots, and chops, increasing shot success rates. Compared to Yasaka Rakza 7 (~45° sponge, ~10.9/20 speed), VS > 402 Double Extra offers higher speed (~12.0/20 vs. ~10.9/20), higher spin (~13.1/20 vs. ~11.0/20), and better control (~12.6/20 vs. ~7.9/20).

• Spin and Trajectory: The highly grippy topsheet ensures a medium arc trajectory (8.8/10), facilitating backspin shots, topspin shots, chops, and opening shots against backspin balls. The rubber is highly effective in managing incoming spin, making it suitable for passive returns, blocks, chops, and varied serves. Compared to Victas TRIPLE Extra (9.0/10 trajectory, ~14.0/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers a slightly lower trajectory and spin (~13.1/20) but higher control (~12.6/20 vs. ~11.4/20).

• Control: Thanks to the grippy topsheet and optimized offensive sponge, the rubber provides exceptional control, especially for topspin shots, chops, blocks, short play, and serves. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~12.0/20 control), VS > 402 Double Extra offers higher control (~12.6/20), making it more versatile.

Technical Indicators and Playing Characteristics:

• Speed (96/100, ~12.0/20): Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is a fast rubber for universal offensive play, suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, chops, and blocks close to or at mid-distance from the table. The firmer sponge ensures dynamism for sudden attacking shots. Compared to Victas VS > 401 (~9.4/20 speed), VS > 402 Double Extra is significantly faster (~12.0/20). Compared to Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft (~10.5/20 speed), it is faster while maintaining competitive control.

• Control (101/100, ~12.6/20): The highly grippy topsheet and firmer sponge ensure exceptional control, especially for topspin shots, chops, blocks, short play, and serves. Compared to Victas TRIPLE Regular (~12.5/20 control), VS > 402 Double Extra offers similar control (~12.6/20). Compared to XIOM Vega Europe (~7.5/20 control), control is significantly higher.

• Spin (105/100, ~13.1/20): The highly grippy and elastic topsheet generates strong spin, especially on topspin shots, backspin shots, chops, and serves, with a sharp trajectory. Compared to Victas VJ>07 Stiff (~13.0/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers similar spin (~13.1/20). Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), spin is lower but handling is easier.

• Trajectory (8.8/10): The medium arc trajectory facilitates topspin shots, backspin shots, and chops. Compared to Victas TRIPLE Regular (9.0/10 trajectory), VS > 402 Double Extra offers a slightly lower trajectory but higher control. The trajectory is stable, suitable for passive and active strokes.

• Sponge Thickness: 1.8 mm suits players seeking balanced speed and control, 2.0 mm enhances power, and Max thickness is ideal for powerful topspin shots.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots (9.4/10): Highly effective for topspin and loop shots, especially on the forehand, due to the grippy topsheet's spin potential and the firmer sponge's dynamism. Suitable for opening shots and powerful rallies.

• Blocking (9.5/10): Effective in blocking topspin shots close to the table, thanks to the firmer sponge's stability and the topsheet's precision.

• Push Shots (9.4/10): Allows precise pushes on backspin or no-spin balls, especially due to the grippy topsheet's spin potential.

• Chopping (9.6/10): Effective for chops, particularly due to the highly grippy topsheet's strong backspin generation and high control.

• Counter-Hitting (9.3/10): Effective for quick counter-attacks close to and at mid-distance from the table, especially due to the High Energy Tension technology's elasticity.

• Smashing (9.2/10): Effective for flat hits, generating fast and precise trajectories with sufficient power.

• Serves & Receives (9.5/10): Allows precise serve control (9.5/10) and is effective in passive (9.5/10) and active (9.4/10) receives due to strong spin and control.

• Flick Shots (9.4/10): Banana flicks are easily executed thanks to the grippy topsheet and firmer sponge, ensuring accuracy and spin.

Compatibility with Blades:
Victas VS > 402 Double Extra pairs well with all-round and fast blades that complement its control, spin, and dynamism:

• Nittaku Engent (~11.3/20 speed, ALL+): Enhances the rubber's control and spin, ideal for backhand use by all-round players.

• Donic Appelgren Allplay (~10.5/20 speed, ALL): Provides an excellent balance of control and spin, suitable for backhand or forehand.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive (~11.5/20 speed, OFF): Complements the rubber's spin and dynamism, ideal for forehand use by all-round players.

• Butterfly Primorac (~10.8/20 speed, ALL+): Boosts control, suitable for beginners and all-round players.

• DHS Power G7 (~11.0/20 speed, OFF-): Suitable for players seeking faster blades with spin and control.

It is recommended to use VS > 402 Double Extra in 1.8 mm or 2.0 mm thickness on the backhand with all-round blades (e.g., Nittaku Engent) or Max thickness on the forehand with faster blades (e.g., Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive) to maintain racket balance and maximize control and spin potential. Due to its high control and grippy topsheet, the rubber suits all-round players who combine attack and defense.

Additional Information:
Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is an enhanced version of the VS > 401, developed using High Energy Tension technology that combines an exceptionally grippy and elastic natural rubber topsheet with a firmer offensive sponge, ensuring high control, spin, and dynamism. Compared to Victas VS > 401 (~40° sponge, ~9.4/20 speed, ~13.9/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers higher speed (~12.0/20), slightly less spin (~13.1/20), and better control (~12.6/20), making it more suitable for versatile offensive play. Compared to Victas TRIPLE Regular (~42.5° sponge, ~12.1/20 speed, ~14.5/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers similar speed, less spin, and higher control, making it better suited for players seeking a balance between attack and defense. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~50° sponge, ~15.5/20 spin), VS > 402 Double Extra offers less spin but higher control and easier handling, making it a modern alternative to Chinese-style rubbers.

Users praise the rubber's "excellent control," "strong spin," "dynamism in topspin shots," and "durability," though some note that it requires proper technique to fully exploit its offensive potential. The rubber is long-lasting, offers great value for money, and is easy to handle, making it suitable for various playing styles, especially for spin-oriented all-round players. It is recommended to clean the surface regularly with a specialized cleaner (e.g., Victas Rubber Cleaner) and use a protective film to prevent damage. ITTF-approved, Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is suitable for competitions and ideal for players seeking a balanced rubber with high control, spin, and dynamism.

Who is Victas VS > 402 Double Extra For?
Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is designed for players seeking control, spin, and dynamism:

• Intermediate and advanced players (3–15+ years of experience): Those looking for a balanced rubber with strong spin and high control, suitable for both forehand and backhand.

• Spin-oriented all-round players: Those combining powerful topspin shots, loop drives, backspin shots, chops, and blocks.

• Players seeking a Chinese-style rubber feel: Suitable for those who want a grippy topsheet with easier handling and dynamism compared to traditional Chinese rubbers.

• Close-to-table and mid-distance play: Effective for topspin shots, loop drives, chops, blocks, and serves.

• Serves & Receives: Allows precise serve control (9.5/10) and is effective in passive (9.5/10) and active (9.4/10) receives.

• Players seeking a balance between attack and defense: Optimized for those relying on spin and varied strokes.

Advantages of Victas VS > 402 Double Extra:

• Speed (12.0/20): Good speed, suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, chops, and blocks.

• Control (12.6/20): Exceptional control, especially for topspin shots, chops, blocks, short play, and serves.

• Spin (13.1/20): Strong spin, especially on topspin shots, backspin shots, chops, and serves, with a sharp trajectory.

• Trajectory (8.8/10): Medium arc, facilitating topspin shots, backspin shots, and chops.

• High Energy Tension Technology: Ensures strong spin and ball grip, especially with plastic balls.

• Firmer Offensive Sponge: Provides dynamism and stability for topspin shots and blocks.

• Durability: The grippy topsheet ensures a 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 VS > 401, VS > 402 Double Extra offers higher speed and control, making it more suitable for versatile offensive play. Compared to Victas TRIPLE Regular, it offers similar speed, less spin, but higher control, making it better for players seeking a balance between attack and defense. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo, it offers less spin but higher control and easier handling, making it a modern Chinese-style rubber.

Victas VS > 402 Double Extra is ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions, and ideal for players emphasizing control, spin, and dynamism. Its High Energy Tension topsheet and firmer sponge ensure exceptional performance and feel. Victas VS > 402 Double Extra – Spin, Dynamism, and Balanced Attack!

Victas VS>402 Double Extra

Victas VS>402 Double Extra

Victas VS>402 Double Extra