Andro Hexer Duro – a versatile offensive table tennis rubber designed for players seeking strong spin, speed, and durability. With a medium-hard (45°) TENSOR sponge, 100% natural rubber topsheet, and spin-optimized pimple geometry, Hexer Duro offers an excellent balance of speed, spin, and control while maintaining a long lifespan. Made in Germany and ITTF approved, this rubber suits players of all levels looking for a reliable and cost-effective option, especially for versatile offensive strokes near the table or at mid-distance.

Main features:

• Rubber type: Offensive, pimples-in
• Technologies: 4th generation TENSOR, 100% natural rubber
• Speed: 103/100
• Spin: 107/100
• Control: 85/100
• Sponge hardness: 45° (medium)
• Sponge thickness: 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: Germany
• Approval: ITTF

Andro Hexer Duro stands out with a construction that combines durability, spin, and speed, tailored for modern table tennis with 40+ plastic balls:

• Medium-hard sponge (45°): Produced with 4th generation TENSOR technology, the sponge is medium-hard (medium, approximately 42.5–47.5° on the ESN scale), delivering a balanced “catapult” effect and speed. Its medium pores allow prolonged ball contact, providing good control and stability. Compared to Andro Hexer Powersponge (40°), Duro is harder, faster, and offers a stronger catapult effect while maintaining sufficient forgiveness for off-center hits.
• Grip-optimized topsheet: Made of 100% natural rubber, the topsheet is highly grippy (not tacky), optimized for plastic balls. It ensures prolonged ball contact, enabling strong spin generation in topspins, serves, and counter-attacks. Compared to Andro Rasanter R47 (semi-tacky), Duro’s topsheet is less sticky but provides a more natural feel and exceptional durability. Users praise the topsheet’s resistance to wear even after intensive use.
• Pimples: The rubber’s pimples are medium-width and densely packed, designed for maximum spin and control. Their geometry extends ball contact time, ensuring precise feedback and stability. Compared to Andro Hexer HD, Duro’s pimples are slightly less aggressive and focused more on versatility than pure speed, making them suitable for a broader range of strokes.
• TENSOR technology: The 4th generation TENSOR sponge absorbs incoming energy and converts it into active outgoing energy, providing speed and dynamism. The technology delivers a “comfortable” playing feel, allowing easy variation in stroke intensity and trajectory. Duro offers a balanced TENSOR effect that is less aggressive than in the Rasanter series but sufficient for versatile offensive play.

The rubber is available in 1.9 mm and 2.1 mm sponge thicknesses: 1.9 mm suits controlled shots and short game, while 2.1 mm is ideal for versatile topspins and attacking. It is medium weight (uncut ~65 g, cut ~45–47 g), similar to Tibhar Evolution MX-S or Donic Bluefire M2. Colors – red and black – meet ITTF standards.

Andro Hexer Duro features technical characteristics tailored for versatile offensive players seeking speed and spin with sufficient control:

• Speed: 103/100 (~8.2/10 overall scale). The rubber is medium-speed, suitable for topspins, drives, and short strokes (flicks, pushes). Compared to Andro Hexer Grip (107/100), Duro is slightly slower but offers longer durability and a more stable feel. Its speed is close to Yasaka Rakza 7 (~8.3/10), but Duro has a stronger catapult effect due to the TENSOR technology.
• Spin: 107/100 (~8.7/10). The rubber generates strong spin, especially in looping topspins, serves, and attacks against backspin. The natural rubber topsheet ensures high trajectories, effective in medium-length rallies. Compared to Andro Hexer Grip SFX (121/100), the spin is lower, but compensated by better speed and durability.
• Control: 85/100 (~8.5/10). The control level is sufficient for an offensive rubber, especially in topspin and counter-attacking play. Compared to Andro Hexer Powersponge (100/100), Duro is less controllable but offers more speed and dynamics. Users praise the rubber’s consistency and reliability, helping reduce errors even in intense rallies.

Trajectory: Medium-high, making topspin strokes and attacks against backspin easier. The trajectory is straighter than Hexer Powersponge but more flexible than Rasanter R47, making it suitable for all-round offensive shots. Users highlight the rubber’s “comfortable” feel and “stability,” especially during looping rallies.

Andro Hexer Duro is a medium-hard rubber (45°), making it compatible with various blades:

• Andro Novacell OFF: Balances speed and control, ideal for all-round play.
• Butterfly Timo Boll ALC: Adds extra speed to topspins while maintaining stability.
• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Enhances spin, especially in looping play.
• DHS Hurricane Long V: Adds power, suitable for fans of harder blades.

The rubber also pairs well with slower blades, such as Yasaka Sweden Extra, as the medium-hard sponge and TENSOR technology compensate for lower blade speed. Users recommend Duro for forehand use with 2.1 mm sponge for maximum speed or backhand use with 1.9 mm for more control. The rubber is optimized for plastic balls, as the topsheet effectively compensates for their reduced spin.

Andro Hexer Duro is suited for players emphasizing speed, spin, and durability:

• Intermediate players transitioning from slower rubbers (e.g., Andro Hexer Powersponge), as it offers more speed and spin with sufficient control.
• Advanced players seeking a versatile rubber for forehand or backhand.
• Beginners aiming for a reliable and durable rubber to improve their technique.
• Close-to-the-table play: Flicks, pushes, blocks, fast topspins.
• Mid-distance play: Looping topspins and counter-attacks.

The rubber is effective in serves (8.7/10) due to high spin, and in counter-attacks (8.5/10), it offers stability and speed. When attacking backspin (8.6/10), the rubber allows for easy ball lifting with medium trajectory. Compared to Andro Hexer Grip, Duro is faster and more durable but less controllable, making it better suited for more aggressive play. Users praise the rubber’s reliability and comfort, though note it may be too fast for advanced players seeking maximum control.

Andro Hexer Duro stands out for its exceptional durability, one of its key advantages. The natural rubber topsheet is wear-resistant, retaining grip even after 4–6 months of intensive use (2–3 sessions per week). Compared to Tibhar Evolution MX-P, Duro’s topsheet is more durable, less sensitive to abrasion, and maintains its properties longer. Users emphasize that the rubber is economical, as its longevity reduces the need for frequent replacements.

andro Hexer Duro

andro Hexer Duro

andro Hexer Duro