Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TECS XD

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD - A fast offensive rubber with short pips and disruptive effect

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, manufactured in Germany, designed for aggressive offensive style (OFF+) players seeking a combination of speed, disruptive pip effect and control. This rubber, belonging to the popular Tibhar short pips series, features wide pips and a catapult-effect sponge (~40°) that provides high speed (~14.4/20), good control (~7.7/20) and limited spin (~6.3/20), typical of short pip rubbers. SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is optimized for fast close-to-the-table play, particularly effective with new plastic balls, allowing for sharp attacking shots, precise blocks and counterattacks. The rubber enables players to directly control the intensity of the disruptive pip effect by changing the racket and ball contact angle, which is especially useful for neutralizing opponent's disruptive shots. It is available in red and black colors complying with ITTF regulations and in four sponge thicknesses (1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.0mm, MAX), allowing adaptation to various attacking styles. Compared to Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT (~12.5/20 speed, ~9.4/20 control, ~6.9/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers significantly higher speed but lower control, making it suitable for more aggressive play. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber is "very fast in attacks", "creates strong disruptive effect when blocking" and "facilitates counterattacks", making it suitable for advanced players seeking speed and disruptive effect at the table.

Main Features:

• Rubber type: Short pips (Short Pips)

• Sponge hardness: Soft (~40° ± 3)

• Sponge thickness: 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.0mm, MAX

• Speed: 115/100 (~14.4/20 on general scale)

• Control: 77/100 (~7.7/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 50/100 (~6.3/20 on general scale)

• Trajectory height: 6.0/10

• Top sheet characteristics: Wide pips optimized for speed, disruptive effect and high-tension technology

• Technologies: D.TecS (Dynamic Technology with Samsonov), SPI-System (Speed-Glue-Effect Inside System)

• Color: Red, black

• Country of origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF approved

• Suitability: Fast offensive play at the table, blocking, counterattacks, disruptive shots, chops

Unique Features and Playing Characteristics:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is a fast offensive rubber designed for players seeking high speed (~14.4/20), disruptive pip effect and sufficient control (~7.7/20). Its soft sponge (~40°) with catapult-effect high-tension technology and wide pips allow generating extremely fast shots, particularly noticeable when playing with new plastic balls. The rubber is optimized for fast close-to-the-table play, enabling sharp attacking shots, precise blocks and counterattacks that disrupt the opponent. D.TecS technology, developed in collaboration with Vladimir Samsonov, enhances the rubber's reactivity and disruptive effect, especially in blocking and counterattacks, while SPI-System technology mimics the speed-glue effect, increasing shot dynamics. The rubber allows players to directly control the intensity of the disruptive effect by changing the racket and ball contact angle, which helps easily neutralize opponent's disruptive shots. Chop shots are easily executed, making the rubber suitable for more universal play. The rubber is available in various sponge thicknesses: 1.5mm for control-oriented attack, 1.8mm and 2.0mm for balanced speed and disruptive effect combination, and MAX for most aggressive close-to-the-table attack. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber is "incredibly fast in shots", "creates strong disruptive effect when blocking" and "allows easy counterattacking", making it suitable for advanced players seeking speed and disruption at the table.

Top Sheet Composition:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD top sheet consists of wide short pips optimized for speed, disruptive effect and limited spin, using D.TecS and SPI-System technologies. High natural rubber content combined with high pip elasticity allows generating higher spin (~6.3/20) compared to other short pip rubbers like Yasaka Rakza PO (~7.5/20 spin). Wide pips ensure strong contact with the ball, enabling fast shots and disruptive blocks that make opponent's response difficult. D.TecS technology enhances the rubber's reactivity, providing additional catapult effect, while SPI-System increases speed and disruptive effect, especially when executing flat shots and blocks. Player reviews highlight that the top sheet is "very effective in fast shots", "creates strong disruptive effect" and "facilitates serve reception", particularly due to the short pip effect. The top sheet is durable, maintaining its properties even under intensive use when properly maintained. Due to the short pip effect, SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is less sensitive to opponent's spin, making it ideal for neutralizing topspin shots and executing sharp counterattacks.

Sponge:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD uses a soft sponge (~40°) with catapult-effect high-tension technology that provides high speed (~14.4/20) and sufficient control (~7.7/20). Sponge thickness options allow adaptation to various playing styles: 1.5mm for control-oriented attack, 1.8mm and 2.0mm for balanced speed and disruptive effect combination, and MAX for most aggressive close-to-the-table attack. Compared to Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT (~45°, ~12.5/20 speed, ~9.4/20 control, ~6.9/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers higher speed but lower control due to D.TecS technology that enhances catapult effect. Compared to Butterfly Flarestorm II (~11.7/20 speed, ~6.7/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD has significantly higher speed and slightly less spin. Player reviews emphasize that the sponge "provides powerful catapult effect" and "helps execute fast shots", especially when making attacking shots and blocks.

Spin and Trajectory:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD features limited spin potential (~6.3/20), typical of short pip rubbers, but offers slightly higher spin than most rubbers in this category due to natural rubber and elastic top sheet combination. The rubber allows generating minimal spin sufficient for disruptive serves and light topspin shots, but its main advantages are speed and disruptive effect generation. Flatter trajectory (6.0/10) ensures fast and stable shots, particularly effective in close-to-the-table play. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber is "great for fast close-to-the-table play" and "creates disruptive effect that complicates opponent's topspin shots", making it suitable for players relying on speed and counterattacks. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO (~7.5/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers slightly less spin but significantly higher speed, making it suitable for more aggressive playing style.

Control:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD provides sufficient control (~7.7/20) in its category, especially in blocks, counterattacks and serve reception. The soft sponge with catapult effect allows precise ball control in fast rallies, but due to high speed and disruptive effect the rubber requires technique and experience. Compared to Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT (~9.4/20 control), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD has lower control but is faster and more disruptive. Compared to Butterfly Challenger Attack (~6.5/20 spin, ~8.5/20 control), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers lower control but higher speed and disruptive effect. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber is "stable in blocking" and "allows easy neutralization of opponent's spin", especially when making fast shots at the table.

Technical Indicators:

• Speed (115/100, ~14.4/20): Very high speed, suitable for fast attacking shots and counterattacks. Compared to Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT (~12.5/20 speed), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is significantly faster.

• Control (77/100, ~7.7/20): Sufficient control, especially in blocks, counterattacks and serve reception. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO (~8.5/20 control), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers lower control.

• Spin (50/100, ~6.3/20): Limited spin potential, suitable for disruptive serves and light topspin shots. Compared to Butterfly Flarestorm II (~6.7/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers slightly less spin.

Game Aspects:

• Topspin shots: 7.2/10 - Limited topspin capability, suitable for light topspin shots at the table with minimal spin.

• Backspin shots: 6.8/10 - Effective backspin shots with limited spin, suitable for short play.

• Blocking: 9.0/10 - Very effective in blocking topspin shots due to catapult effect and disruptive pips.

• Push shots (pressure push): 8.5/10 - Precise pushes in short play with disruptive effect.

• Chopping: 7.5/10 - Easily executed chops, suitable for all-around defensive play.

• Counter-hitting: 9.2/10 - Extremely effective counterattacking shots at the table with excellent speed and disruptive effect balance.

• Smashing: 9.5/10 - Powerful attacking shots, especially with MAX sponge.

• Serves & reception: 8.7/10 - Effective serve reception and disruptive shot generation, very easy to control.

• Flick shots: 8.8/10 - Stable banana flicks in short play with good speed.

Blade Compatibility:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD pairs perfectly with fast offensive blades that complement its speed and disruptive effect:

• Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Carbon (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances speed and suits aggressive attacking shots.

• Butterfly Viscaria (~14.5/20 speed, OFF): Complements rubber's speed and disruptive effect, ideal for offensive play.

• Donic Ovtcharov No. 1 Senso (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Suitable for players seeking speed and control.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~13.5/20 speed, OFF): Suitable for players combining speed with disruptive effect.

• Stiga Offensive Classic (~9.5/20 speed, OFF-): Suitable for players seeking balanced speed and control.

It is recommended to use Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD on a fast offensive blade (e.g. Butterfly Viscaria) for players seeking maximum speed and disruptive effect, or on a balanced blade (e.g. Stiga Offensive Classic) for players combining speed with control.

Additional Information:

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is a fast offensive rubber with short pips that combines high speed (~14.4/20), sufficient control (~7.7/20) and disruptive pip effect, making it suitable for aggressive players seeking to dominate at the table. Compared to Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT (~12.5/20 speed, ~9.4/20 control, ~6.9/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD offers higher speed and disruptive effect but lower control. Compared to Butterfly Flarestorm II (~11.7/20 speed, ~6.7/20 spin), SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is faster and more disruptive. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber is "incredibly fast in shots", "creates strong disruptive effect when blocking" and "facilitates counterattacks", especially in 1.5mm and 1.8mm thickness versions. Some players note that 2.0mm thickness rubber maintains disruptive effect on stiffer blades, while MAX thickness suits extremely aggressive shots. The rubber uses D.TecS and SPI-System technologies that enhance speed, disruptive effect and durability. Additionally worth noting is that SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is lighter than most MAX thickness short pip rubbers (e.g. ~44.0g with 2.0mm sponge), making it suitable for players seeking lighter rackets. It is recommended to clean the surface with special cleaner (e.g. Tibhar Rubber Cleaner) and use protective film to avoid damage. Due to its speed, disruptive effect and price-quality ratio, Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is an excellent choice for advanced players seeking aggressive offensive play at the table with strong disruptive effect.

Who is Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD suitable for?

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is designed for aggressive offensive style players using short pips:

• Advanced players (3-7 years experience): Seeking fast rubber with disruptive effect and sufficient control.

• Fast close-to-the-table players: Suitable for those relying on attacking shots, blocking and counterattacks.

• Disruptive effect oriented players: Ideal for players seeking to neutralize opponent's spin and disrupt their game.

• Backhand side: Excellent choice for backhand shots due to speed and disruptive effect, but also suitable for forehand.

• Competitive players: Suitable for players participating in high-level competitions where speed and disruption are essential.

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD advantages:

• Speed (14.4/20): Very high speed, suitable for fast attacking shots and counterattacks.

• Control (7.7/20): Sufficient control, especially in blocks, counterattacks and serve reception.

• Spin (6.3/20): Limited spin potential, suitable for disruptive serves and light topspin shots.

• Trajectory (6.0/10): Flatter trajectory ensuring speed and stability.

• Soft sponge: Provides catapult effect and high speed with high-tension technology.

• Wide pips: Creates strong disruptive effect and neutralizes opponent's spin.

• Low sensitivity to opponent's spin: Facilitates serve reception and counterattacks.

• Durability: High-quality construction, long lifespan with proper maintenance.

• Price-quality ratio: Excellent price for high quality and disruptive effect.

• High quality: ITTF approved, suitable for competitions.

Tibhar SPEEDY SOFT D.TecS XD is a fast offensive rubber with short pips that combines high speed, disruptive pip effect and sufficient control, giving players the ability to dominate at the table with aggressive and disruptive play. Its D.TecS and SPI-System technologies, soft sponge and wide pips make it an ideal choice for advanced players seeking speed, disruption and effective offensive style!