Donic BLUEGRIP-J1 is a premium-class sticky inverted table tennis rubber developed in collaboration with Chinese table tennis superstar Zhang Jike, continuing Donic's successful legacy. This rubber combines the advantages of two legendary Donic series - BLUESTAR A and BLUEGRIP C - created using advanced technologies to meet the highest professional and ambitious attacking players' requirements, especially when playing with the plastic 40+ ball. ITTF-approved, the BLUEGRIP-J series stands out with its extremely dynamic catapult effect, easy spin generation, powerful speed and high ball placement accuracy. The rubber is available in three versions: J-1 (hardest sponge), J-2 (medium-hard sponge), and J-3 (softest sponge). This description focuses primarily on BLUEGRIP J-1, which features a hard sponge (~50-52 degrees), delivering extreme speed (132/100, ~16.5/20), good control (90/100, ~11.3/20) and extremely strong spin (128/100, ~16.0/20). BLUEGRIP J-1 is the ideal choice for ambitious, uncompromising attacking players seeking maximum power, spin and precision, especially when executing topspin strokes, counterattacks and powerful attacking shots close to the table or from mid-distance and far distance. Donic BLUEGRIP-J1 embodies power, spin and Zhang Jike-inspired mastery!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Pimples In)

• Category: Offensive / Offensive+ (OF/OF+)

• Sponge Hardness: Hard (~50-52 degrees, J-1 version)

• Speed: 132/100 (~16.5/20 on universal scale)

• Control: 90/100 (~11.3/20 on universal scale)

• Spin: 128/100 (~16.0/20 on universal scale)

• Accuracy: 9.5/10

• Trajectory: 8.9/10 (high, suitable for topspin and attacking shots)

• Sponge Thickness Options: 2.0 mm, 2.3 mm

• Surface: Sticky, highly grippy

• Technologies: BLUESTAR A surface composition, BLUEGRIP C sponge structure and geometry, Zhang Jike optimization

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Aggressive attacking play, topspin strokes, counterattacks, close-to-table, mid-distance and far distance play

Donic BLUEGRIP-J1 distinguishes itself with its advanced construction, extreme dynamism and power, suitable for ambitious attacking players:

• BLUESTAR A & BLUEGRIP C Synergy: The rubber combines BLUESTAR A surface composition ensuring grip and strong spin with BLUEGRIP C sponge structure and geometry providing extremely dynamic catapult effect. Zhang Jike personally spent many hours testing this rubber to achieve optimal property balance. Compared to Donic BLUEGRIP J-2 (~16.0/20 speed), J-1 is faster and harder, offering more power but slightly less control (90/100 vs. 92/100). Compared to Donic BLUESTAR A1 (~16.5/20 speed), J-1 offers similar speed but stronger spin and better accuracy.

• Sticky Surface: The sticky surface ensures extremely strong spin, facilitating topspin strokes, serves and aggressive pushes. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~16.5/20 spin), BLUEGRIP J-1 offers similar spin but is easier to control and more adapted to fast attacking play. Compared to XIOM Jekyll & Hyde C57.5 (~16.1/20 spin), spin generation is very similar but J-1 offers greater speed and harder feel.

• Hard Sponge: The J-1 version's sponge (~50-52 degrees) ensures extreme speed and powerful catapult effect, ideally suited for aggressive attacking players. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36 degree sponge), BLUEGRIP J-1 is much harder, delivering more power but requiring stronger technique due to slightly lower control (90/100 vs. ~90/100). The sponge provides efficient energy transfer especially for topspin strokes and powerful shots from far distance.

• Sponge Thickness Options: Available in 2.0 mm and 2.3 mm allowing adaptation to different playing styles. 2.0 mm suits players seeking balance between speed and control while 2.3 mm maximizes speed and power, ideally suited for aggressive attackers. Compared to Donic BLUEGRIP J-3 (2.0-2.3 mm), J-1 offers greater speed and harder feel.

• Weight & Assembly: The rubber is moderately weighted (~50-54 g when cut depending on thickness), pairing well with lightweight blades like Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso (~90 g) or Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (~86 g). Water-based glue (e.g. Donic Vario Clean) is recommended for assembly. Users note its durability but advise regular cleaning with rubber cleaner (e.g. Donic Bio Cleaner) to maintain grip.

Technical Performance & Playing Characteristics:

• Speed (132/100, ~16.5/20): An extremely fast rubber suitable for topspin strokes, attacking shots and counterattacks close to table or from mid-distance and far distance. Faster than Donic BLUEGRIP J-2 (~16.0/20 speed) with stronger catapult effect. Significantly faster than XIOM Jekyll & Hyde C57.5 (~14.4/20 speed), ideally suited for aggressive attackers.

• Control (90/100, ~11.3/20): The hard sponge and sticky surface ensure good control particularly for topspin and attacking strokes but require strong technique. Higher control than DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~10/20 control) making it more manageable in aggressive play. Similar to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~11/20 control) but J-1 offers greater speed and power.

• Spin (128/100, ~16.0/20): The sticky surface generates extremely strong spin especially for topspin strokes and serves. Similar to XIOM Jekyll & Hyde C57.5 (~16.1/20 spin) but with greater speed. Identical to Donic BLUEGRIP J-3 (~16.0/20 spin) but J-1 is harder and faster.

• Accuracy (9.5/10): High precision enables precise ball placement particularly for topspin and attacking shots. The sticky surface and sponge structure minimize shot dispersion.

• Trajectory (8.9/10): A high looping trajectory suits topspin and attacking shots. Slightly higher than Donic BLUEGRIP J-3 (8.7/10) facilitating powerful shots from far distance. Blocking trajectory is stable ideal for active blocks.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Strokes (9.6/10): Extremely effective for topspin especially against backspin due to sticky surface and hard sponge ensuring heavy spin and powerful acceleration. High trajectory suits dominating rallies.

• Blocking (9.1/10): Effective for blocking topspin shots close to table but requires precise technique due to hard sponge. Suitable for active blocks absorbing energy and ensuring stability.

• Push Shots (9.0/10): Enables aggressive pushes against backspin or dead balls generating strong spin thanks to sticky surface.

• Counter-Hitting (9.5/10): Excellent for fast counterattacks close to table or from mid-distance and far distance leveraging sponge's catapult effect and surface precision.

• Smashing (9.4/10): Effective for flat hits producing fast accurate trajectories with great power.

• Serves & Receive (9.3/10): Allows precise serves with heavy spin due to sticky surface. Passive receive (9.2/10) is stable while active receive (9.3/10) benefits from speed and accuracy.

• Flick Shots (9.3/10): Banana flicks are effortless due to sticky surface and hard sponge ensuring spin and power.

Blade Compatibility:

Donic BLUEGRIP J-1 suits various blades especially offensive models complementing its speed and spin:

• Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso (7-ply, ~90 g): Excellent stability enhancing topspin and counterattacks.

• Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (5+2 ply, ~86 g): Adds extra power suitable for aggressive attackers.

• JOOLA PROLine ONE (5+2 ply, ~85 g): Boosts rubber's speed and spin for professional players.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive (5-ply, ~85 g): Provides balanced feel suitable for attacking players.

• Stiga Clipper CR (7-ply, ~90 g): Balances speed and spin suitable for powerful attacks.

Lightweight blades (~85-90 g) are recommended for optimal racket balance. 2.3 mm thickness suits forehand for maximum power/spin while 2.0 mm suits backhand for more control.

Additional Information:

Donic BLUEGRIP-J1 is developed based on Donic's expertise and Zhang Jike's input emphasizing BLUESTAR A's grip and BLUEGRIP C's sponge dynamism for spin, speed and power. Compared to Donic BLUEGRIP J-2, J-1 offers greater speed and harder feel suitable for uncompromising attackers. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05, the rubber is faster and offers similar spin but requires stronger technique due to hard sponge.

ITTF-approved, it's suited for high-level competition particularly ambitious attacking players prioritizing power, spin and accuracy. Users praise its "extreme speed", "strong spin" and "excellent accuracy" though note the sticky surface requires regular cleaning to maintain grip. Protective film (e.g. Donic Protection Film) and cleaner are recommended for longevity.

Who is Donic BLUEGRIP J-1 for?

• Ambitious attackers: Seeking extremely fast rubber with strong spin suitable for Zhang Jike-style play.

• Uncompromising attackers: Emphasizing topspin, attacking shots, counterattacks and aggressive pushes close to table or from mid-distance and far distance.

• Close-to-table, mid-distance and far distance play: Effective for topspin, attacks and counterattacks.

• Serve & receive: Enables precise serves (9.3/10) and excels in passive (9.2/10) and active (9.3/10) receive.

• Players seeking powerful rubber: Optimal for those wanting maximum power, spin and accuracy.

Advantages of Donic BLUEGRIP J-1:

• Speed (16.5/20): Extreme speed suitable for topspin, attacks and counterattacks.

• Control (11.3/20): Good control particularly for topspin and attacking strokes requiring strong technique.

• Spin (16.0/20): Extremely strong spin ideal for topspin and serves.

• Accuracy (9.5/10): Minimizes shot dispersion.

• Sticky Surface: Ensures heavy spin and precision.

• Hard Sponge: Provides powerful catapult effect and dynamism.

• Sponge Thickness Options: Adaptable to attacking playing styles.

• High Quality: ITTF-approved for competition.

Compared to Donic BLUEGRIP J-2, it offers greater speed and harder feel suitable for uncompromising attackers. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05, it is faster and offers similar spin but requires stronger technique. Donic BLUEGRIP J-1 is ITTF-approved, ideal for high-level play especially ambitious attacking players emphasizing power, spin and accuracy. Its sticky surface, hard sponge and Zhang Jike optimization deliver exceptional performance. Donic BLUEGRIP J-1 - power, spin and German excellence!

Donic BLUEGRIP J1

Donic BLUEGRIP J1

Donic BLUEGRIP J1