DNA Platinum S is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, manufactured in Germany, designed for professional offensive (OFF) and all-around offensive (ALL+/OFF) players seeking the highest quality materials and exceptional control. This rubber, part of the Stiga DNA product line, was developed in collaboration with the Chinese national table tennis team, ensuring elite-level standards.

The standard topsheet with shorter pimples, combined with the rubber’s unique composition, provides excellent grip, enabling shots from difficult angles and generating high spin (~17.5/20) and a pronounced ball trajectory (8.7/10). The soft 42.5° sponge, reinforced with Power Sponge Cells (PSC) technology, delivers a strong catapult effect, high speed (~19.5/20), and outstanding control (~9.2/20), making it suitable for both third-ball attacks and heavy-spin play while maintaining precise handling.

A thinner topsheet allows for a thicker sponge (up to 2.3 mm), increasing speed and power while preserving extended ball contact (dwell time), enhancing shot feel and control. DNA Platinum S is optimized for ABS balls, and its unique composition ensures long durability and a crisp, distinctive "click" sound upon impact. The rubber is available in red and black, complying with ITTF regulations, and comes in various sponge thicknesses (2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm) to suit offensive and all-around playing styles.

Compared to DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin level. Player feedback highlights that the rubber "provides an exceptional sense of control," "allows easy execution of shots from difficult angles," and "produces a clear impact sound," making it ideal for players seeking a balance between power and precision.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Smooth), standard topsheet

• Sponge Hardness: Soft (~42.5°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.1 mm, 2.2 mm, 2.3 mm

• Speed: 156/100 (~19.5/20 on the general scale)

• Control: ~92/100 (~9.2/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 140/100 (~17.5/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory Height: 8.7/10

• Topsheet Properties: Standard, optimized for grip and spin

• Technologies: Power Sponge Cells (PSC), AI-Optimized Design

• Color: Red, black

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Playing Style Suitability: Offensive and all-around offensive play, topspin strokes, counter-topspin shots, backspin play, close-to-table and mid-distance play

• Player Level: Professional and advanced (Advanced/Top Level)

Unique Characteristics & Playing Performance:

DNA Platinum S is an advanced rubber designed for professional and advanced players seeking high speed (~19.5/20), very high spin (~17.5/20), and exceptional control (~9.2/20). Its standard topsheet with shorter pimples ensures greater contact between the sponge and blade, enabling intense spin generation and a high ball trajectory (8.7/10), ideal for topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles.

The soft 42.5° sponge, enhanced with Power Sponge Cells (PSC) technology, creates a strong catapult effect, providing sufficient power while maintaining extended dwell time, which enhances shot feel and control. This rubber is particularly suited for players who rely on third-ball attacks, counter-topspin strokes, and heavy-spin play, allowing them to dominate rallies at the table or from mid-distance.

PSC technology, developed in collaboration with the Chinese national team, optimizes the sponge’s pore structure, delivering a longer ball trajectory and a more aggressive topspin arc, along with a crisp, distinctive "click" sound that enhances feedback. The rubber is available in three sponge thicknesses: 2.1 mm for balanced offense and control, 2.2 mm for speed and spin, and 2.3 mm for maximum speed and aggressive shots.

Player reviews emphasize that the rubber "offers an outstanding sense of control," "enables effortless execution of shots from difficult angles," and "produces a clear impact sound," making it ideal for players who prioritize precision and power.

Topsheet Composition:

The DNA Platinum S topsheet is standard, optimized for excellent grip and spin, featuring shorter pimples (inverted) that increase surface contact between the sponge and blade. The unique rubber composition ensures very high spin (~17.5/20), especially in topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles.

A thinner topsheet allows for a thicker sponge (up to 2.3 mm), boosting speed and power while maintaining extended dwell time, which is crucial for control. Compared to DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin level.

Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S provides significantly higher speed and spin while maintaining better control.

The topsheet ensures excellent grip, enabling intense spin generation even in challenging situations, such as counter-topspin strokes or heavy backspin play. Players note that the topsheet is "highly effective in generating spin on topspin shots," "stable when executing shots from difficult angles," and "offers excellent grip," making it ideal for players who value precision and spin.

The topsheet is less sensitive to an opponent’s spin compared to sticky rubbers, facilitating serve reception and short-game play. Its durability is high, maintaining grip even under intense use when properly maintained.

Sponge:

DNA Platinum S uses a soft sponge (~42.5°) that balances high speed (~19.5/20), very high spin (~17.5/20), and exceptional control (~9.2/20), delivering a "soft and controlled feel."

Power Sponge Cells (PSC) technology optimizes the sponge’s pore structure, ensuring a strong catapult effect and direct feedback, while the unique sponge pores enhance contact between the rubber and blade, producing a crisp, distinctive "click" sound.

The soft sponge extends dwell time, improving shot feel and control, especially in backspin play and short-game exchanges.

Sponge thickness options allow customization for different playing styles:

• 2.1 mm: Balanced offense and control

• 2.2 mm: Speed and spin

• 2.3 mm: Maximum speed and aggressive shots

Compared to DNA Platinum M (~47.5°, ~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin level.

Compared to Stiga DNA Pro S (~13.5/20 speed, ~9.5/20 control, ~15.0/20 spin), DNA Platinum S provides significantly higher speed and spin but slightly lower control.

Players highlight that the sponge "offers a soft feel on impact" and "helps generate controlled topspin shots," especially in close-to-table and mid-distance play.

Spin & Trajectory:

DNA Platinum S excels in very high spin potential (~17.5/20), particularly in topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles.

The standard topsheet with shorter pimples and soft sponge prolongs dwell time, enabling intense spin that disrupts opponents, especially in topspin and counter-topspin exchanges.

The rubber’s trajectory (8.7/10), optimized with PSC technology, is high and arched, ensuring stable ball flight, ideal for topspin shots, counterattacks, and heavy-spin play.

Player feedback notes that the rubber is "excellent for generating spin in topspin shots," "stable when executing shots from difficult angles," and "offers a controllable trajectory," making it ideal for spin-oriented and precision-focused players.

Compared to Donic Bluefire M2 (~13.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S provides significantly higher spin, appealing to players seeking maximum spin potential.

Control:

DNA Platinum S delivers exceptional control (~9.2/20) in its category, especially in topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks.

The soft sponge (~42.5°) provides stability and forgiveness on off-center hits compared to harder rubbers like DNA Platinum M (~8.8/20 control).

Compared to DNA Hybrid M (~8.8/20 control), DNA Platinum S offers higher control but slightly lower speed while maintaining the same spin level.

Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~8.0/20 control), DNA Platinum S provides significantly better control.

Players emphasize that the rubber is "highly controllable in topspin shots" and "allows precise ball placement," especially in backspin play, serves, and short-game exchanges.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (156/100, ~19.5/20): High speed, suitable for topspin shots, counter-topspin shots, and backspin play. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed), DNA Platinum S is significantly faster.

• Control (~92/100, ~9.2/20): Exceptional control, especially in topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks. Compared to Stiga DNA Pro S (~9.5/20 control), DNA Platinum S offers slightly lower control but higher speed and spin.

• Spin (140/100, ~17.5/20): Very high spin potential, ideal for topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles. Compared to Butterfly Dignics 09C (~16.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S provides higher spin.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots: 9.4/10 – Effective topspin shots, especially forehand and backhand, with very high spin and speed.

• Backspin Shots: 8.9/10 – Effective chops with heavy backspin, easy to control.

• Blocking: 9.0/10 – Stable against topspin shots due to standard topsheet and soft sponge.

• Push Shots: 9.1/10 – Precise pushes in short-game play, with disruptive spin.

• Chopping: 8.7/10 – Effective backspin shots, suitable for offensive play with defensive elements.

• Counter-Hitting: 9.2/10 – Stable counter-attacks with excellent speed-spin balance.

• Smashing: 9.0/10 – Effective offensive shots, especially with 2.3 mm sponge.

• Serves & Receive: 9.2/10 – Effective serve reception and spin generation, easy to control.

• Flick Shots: 9.0/10 – Stable banana flicks in short-game play, with good spin and control.

Blade Compatibility:

DNA Platinum S pairs well with offensive and all-around blades that complement its speed, spin, and control:

• Stiga Cybershape Carbon (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances speed, ideal for aggressive shots.

• Butterfly Viscaria (~12.5/20 speed, OFF): Complements spin, ideal for topspin play.

• Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Balances speed and spin.

• Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro (~13.0/20 speed, OFF): Boosts speed, ideal for topspin shots.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Suits players combining topspin shots with counterattacks.

For balanced speed and control, use DNA Platinum S on an all-around blade (e.g., Butterfly Viscaria). For more power, pair it with an offensive blade (e.g., Stiga Cybershape Carbon).

Additional Information:

DNA Platinum S is an advanced rubber designed for professional and advanced players seeking a combination of high speed (~19.5/20), very high spin (~17.5/20), and exceptional control (~9.2/20).

Compared to DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin level.

Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), DNA Platinum S provides significantly higher speed and spin while maintaining better control.

Players highlight that the rubber "delivers an outstanding sense of control," "enables effortless execution of shots from difficult angles," and "produces a clear impact sound," especially with 2.1 mm or 2.2 mm sponge thickness. Some players note that the 2.3 mm version is ideal for those seeking more power.

PSC technology enhances speed, spin, control, and durability. Additionally, DNA Platinum S is lighter than harder rubbers (~47.0 g with 2.1 mm sponge), making it suitable for players preferring a lighter setup without sacrificing power.

The rubber’s unique "click" sound and feedback, amplified by PSC technology, provide a psychological edge, helping players gauge shot depth and accuracy.

For maintenance, clean the surface with a specialized rubber cleaner (e.g., Stiga Rubber Cleaner) and use a protective film to prevent damage.

Due to its standard topsheet, high speed, and excellent price-performance ratio, DNA Platinum S is an outstanding choice for professional and advanced players looking to refine their offensive techniques and dominate the game!

Who Should Use DNA Platinum S?

DNA Platinum S is designed for offensive and all-around offensive players:

• Advanced & professional players (3–10 years of experience): Seeking high speed, very high spin, and exceptional control.

• Offensive & all-around offensive players: Those relying on topspin shots, counter-topspin strokes, backspin play, and third-ball attacks.

• Spin & control-oriented players: Ideal for generating heavy spin while maintaining high control.

• Forehand & backhand use: Suitable for both sides due to balanced speed and control.

• Close-to-table & mid-distance players: Optimized for controlled topspin shots, serves, and counterattacks from various positions.

Advantages of DNA Platinum S:

• Speed (19.5/20): High speed, ideal for topspin shots, counter-topspin shots, and backspin play.

• Control (9.2/20): Exceptional control, especially in topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks.

• Spin (17.5/20): Very high spin potential, ideal for topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles.

• Trajectory (8.7/10): High and arched trajectory, ensuring stability and precision.

• Soft Sponge: Extends dwell time, enhancing shot feel and control.

• Standard Topsheet: Maximizes grip and spin.

• Unique Feedback: Provides a soft feel and crisp "click" sound, amplified by PSC technology.

• Lower Sensitivity to Opponent’s Spin: Facilitates serve reception and short-game play compared to sticky rubbers.

• Durability: High-quality construction with long lifespan when properly maintained.

• Price-Performance Ratio: Excellent value for professional-level performance.

• High Quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions.

DNA Platinum S is an advanced rubber that combines high speed, very high spin, and exceptional control, enhanced by Power Sponge Cells technology, empowering players to dominate the game. Its soft sponge, standard topsheet, and unique feedback make it the ideal choice for professional and advanced players seeking to maximize spin and control potential!

DNA Platinum S

DNA Platinum S

DNA Platinum S