DNA Hybrid M is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, manufactured in Germany and designed in Sweden, created for higher-level all-around/offensive (ALL+/OFF) style players who have high demands and seek the highest quality materials. This rubber, part of the Stiga DNA product line, was developed in collaboration with top-level players from China, Japan, and Sweden, ensuring professional standards. The semi-tacky topsheet, supported by H-Touch Tensor technology, provides exceptional grip, allowing for maximum spin generation (~18.0/20) and a high ball trajectory (8.7/10). Combined with Power Sponge Cells (PSC) technology and a medium-hard 47.5° sponge, the rubber ensures a strong catapult effect, high speed (~19.5/20), and excellent control (~8.8/20), making it suitable for both third-ball attacks and safe play with heavy spin. DNA Hybrid M is optimized for ABS balls, and its semi-tacky surface facilitates maximum spin generation in complex situations, providing an excellent balance of control and speed from opening to counter-topspin strokes. The rubber is ideal for players seeking the perfect balance between control and speed and is available in red and black, complying with ITTF requirements, with a 2.2 mm sponge thickness optimized for all-around/offensive playing styles.

Compared to DNA Hybrid H (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~18.0/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin. Player feedback highlights that the rubber "provides an excellent balance between speed and control," "allows easy spin generation in complex situations," and "has a distinctive feel on impact," making it ideal for players seeking versatility and efficiency.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Smooth), semi-tacky topsheet

• Sponge Hardness: Medium (~47.5°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.2 mm

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

• Control: ~88/100 (~8.8/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 144/100 (~18.0/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory Height: 8.7/10

• Topsheet Properties: Semi-tacky, optimized for maximum spin and control

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

• Color: Red, Black

• Country of Origin: Germany (designed in Sweden)

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: All-around/offensive play, topspin strokes, counter-topspin strokes, backspin play, close-to-table and mid-distance play

• Player Level: Advanced

Unique Characteristics and Playing Style:

DNA Hybrid M is an advanced semi-tacky rubber designed for players seeking high speed (~19.5/20), very high spin (~18.0/20), and excellent control (~8.8/20). Its semi-tacky topsheet, supported by H-Touch Tensor technology, ensures exceptional grip, enabling powerful spin generation and a high ball trajectory (8.7/10), ideal for topspin strokes, aggressive serves, and backspin play. The medium-hard 47.5° sponge, reinforced with Power Sponge Cells (PSC) technology, creates a strong catapult effect that provides sufficient power while maintaining high control during intense play. The rubber is particularly suitable for all-around/offensive players who rely on third-ball attacks, counter-topspin strokes, or safe play with heavy spin, allowing them to easily win rallies at the table or from mid-distance.

H-Touch Tensor technology, developed using artificial intelligence and insights from professional players (China, Japan, Sweden), optimizes the interaction between the topsheet and sponge, delivering a unique feel and a distinctive crisp sound that helps locate the "perfect impact point." The 2.2 mm sponge thickness offers an ideal balance of speed and control, fitting various offensive styles. Player feedback emphasizes that the rubber "provides an excellent balance between speed and control," "allows easy spin generation in complex situations," and "has a distinctive feel on impact," making it suitable for players seeking versatility.

Topsheet Composition:

The DNA Hybrid M topsheet is semi-tacky, optimized for maximum spin and control, and supported by H-Touch Tensor technology. The inverted pimples ensure strong ball contact, enabling very high spin generation (~18.0/20), especially during topspin strokes, aggressive serves, and backspin shots. Compared to DNA Hybrid H (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~18.0/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M has significantly higher speed and spin while maintaining better control.

H-Touch Tensor technology enhances the topsheet’s elasticity and grip, prolonging ball contact and facilitating spin generation even in complex situations, such as counter-topspin strokes or play against heavy backspin. Player feedback highlights that the topsheet is "highly effective in generating spin on topspin strokes," "stable when playing against backspin," and "has exceptional grip," making it suitable for players who value spin and control. The semi-tacky surface is less sensitive to the opponent’s spin compared to traditional tacky rubbers, making serve reception and short play easier. Its durability is high, maintaining grip even under intense use if properly maintained.

Sponge:

DNA Hybrid M uses a medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) that balances high speed (~19.5/20), very high spin (~18.0/20), and excellent control (~8.8/20), delivering a "powerful yet controllable 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 rubber-to-blade contact, producing a crisp impact sound. The 2.2 mm sponge thickness provides an ideal balance of speed and control, fitting all-around/offensive playing styles.

Compared to DNA Hybrid H (~50°, ~20.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~18.0/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin. Compared to Stiga DNA Pro M (~14.0/20 speed, ~9.0/20 control, ~15.5/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M has significantly higher speed and spin but slightly lower control. Player feedback emphasizes that the sponge "provides a strong catapult effect" and "helps generate controlled topspin strokes," especially in close-to-table and mid-distance play.

Spin and Trajectory:

DNA Hybrid M features very high spin potential (~18.0/20), especially during topspin strokes, aggressive serves, and backspin shots. The semi-tacky topsheet and medium-hard sponge prolong ball contact, enabling intense spin that disrupts opponents, particularly in topspin and counter-topspin exchanges. The rubber’s trajectory (8.7/10), optimized by H-Touch Tensor technology, is high and arched, ensuring stable ball flight ideal for topspin strokes, counterattacks, and backspin play. Player feedback highlights that the rubber is "excellent for generating spin on topspin shots," "stable when playing against backspin," and "has a controllable trajectory," making it suitable for players who rely on spin and control.

Compared to Donic Bluefire M1 (~14.0/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M offers significantly higher spin, making it ideal for players seeking maximum spin potential.

Control:

DNA Hybrid M provides excellent control (~8.8/20) in its category, especially during topspin strokes, serves, backspin shots, and blocks. The medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) offers stability in aggressive strokes while being more forgiving on off-center hits compared to harder rubbers like DNA Hybrid H (~8.0/20 control). Compared to Stiga DNA Pro M (~9.0/20 control), DNA Hybrid M has slightly lower control but significantly higher speed and spin. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~8.0/20 control), DNA Hybrid M offers better control. Player feedback emphasizes that the rubber is "highly controllable on topspin strokes" and "allows precise ball placement," especially in backspin and counter-topspin play.

Technical Ratings:

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

• Control (~88/100, ~8.8/20): Excellent control, especially in topspin, serves, backspin, and blocks. Compared to Stiga DNA Pro H (~8.8/20 control), DNA Hybrid M offers similar control.

• Spin (144/100, ~18.0/20): Very high spin potential, ideal for topspin, aggressive serves, and backspin shots. Compared to Butterfly Dignics 09C (~16.5/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M generates more spin.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Strokes: 9.5/10 – Extremely effective topspin, especially on the forehand, with very high spin and speed.

• Backspin Strokes: 8.8/10 – Effective chops with heavy backspin, easily controlled.

• Blocking: 8.7/10 – Stable against topspin due to the semi-tacky topsheet and medium-hard sponge.

• Push Shots: 8.9/10 – Precise short-game pushes with disruptive spin.

• Chopping: 8.4/10 – Effective backspin shots for all-around styles.

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

• Smashing: 9.0/10 – Effective attacking shots, especially with the 2.2 mm sponge.

• Serves & Receive: 9.1/10 – Effective serve reception and spin generation, easy to control.

• Flick Shots: 8.8/10 – Stable banana flicks in short play with good spin and control.

Blade Compatibility:

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

• Stiga Cybershape Carbon (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances speed for all-around/offensive play.

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

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

It is recommended to use DNA Hybrid M on an all-around blade (e.g., Butterfly Viscaria) for balanced speed and control or on an offensive blade (e.g., Stiga Cybershape Carbon) for more power.

Additional Information:

DNA Hybrid M is an advanced semi-tacky rubber designed for players seeking a combination of high speed (~19.5/20), very high spin (~18.0/20), and excellent control (~8.8/20). Compared to DNA Hybrid H (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~18.0/20 spin), it offers slightly lower speed but higher control while maintaining the same spin. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), DNA Hybrid M has significantly higher speed and spin with better control.

Player feedback highlights that the rubber "provides an excellent speed-control balance," "enables easy spin generation in complex situations," and "has a distinctive feel," especially with the 2.2 mm sponge. The rubber uses H-Touch Tensor and PSC technologies to enhance speed, spin, control, and durability. Additionally, DNA Hybrid M is lighter than harder rubbers (~48.0 g with 2.2 mm sponge), making it suitable for players seeking a lighter setup without sacrificing power. Its unique feel and crisp sound, amplified by PSC technology, add a psychological edge, helping players sense shot depth and accuracy.

For maintenance, clean the surface with a dedicated cleaner (e.g., Stiga Rubber Cleaner) and use a protective film to prevent damage. Due to its semi-tacky topsheet, high speed, and value-for-money performance, DNA Hybrid M is an excellent choice for all-around/offensive players looking to refine their technique and dominate the game!

Who Is DNA Hybrid M For?

DNA Hybrid M is designed for all-around/offensive players:

• Intermediate to advanced players (3–10 years of experience): Seeking high speed, very high spin, and excellent control.

• All-around/offensive style players: Relying on topspin, counter-topspin, backspin shots, and third-ball attacks.

• Spin- and control-oriented players: Ideal for those prioritizing spin generation and control retention.

• Forehand & backhand use: A balanced choice for both sides due to its speed-control equilibrium.

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

Advantages of DNA Hybrid M:

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

• Control (8.8/20): Excellent control in topspin, serves, backspin, and blocks.

• Spin (18.0/20): Very high spin potential for aggressive play.

• Trajectory (8.7/10): High, arched flight for stability and precision.

• Medium-hard sponge: Strong catapult with controllable feedback.

• Semi-tacky topsheet: Maximizes spin and control.

• Unique feel: Deep impact sensation and crisp sound from H-Touch Tensor & PSC.

• Lower sensitivity to opponent’s spin: Easier serve receive and short play.

• Durability: High-quality construction with proper maintenance.

• Value for money: Professional-grade performance at a competitive price.

• Certified quality: ITTF-approved for tournament play.

DNA Hybrid M is an advanced semi-tacky rubber that combines high speed, very high spin, and excellent control, enhanced by H-Touch Tensor and Power Sponge Cells technologies. Its medium-hard sponge, semi-tacky topsheet, and unique feel make it the ideal choice for all-around/offensive players seeking to maximize spin and control potential!

DNA Hybrid M

DNA Hybrid M

DNA Hybrid M