Andro Rasanter R42 – is a versatile offensive table tennis rubber designed for players whose game focuses on spin and maximum grip. With a 42° hardness sponge, ENERGY CELL technology, and a highly grippy topsheet, Rasanter R42 provides a balanced combination of speed, spin, and control. Made in Germany and ITTF approved, this rubber is an ideal choice for advanced and intermediate players seeking variability, precision, and stability through topspin strokes both close to the table and at mid-distance.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: Offensive, pips-in (Tensor)

• Technologies: ENERGY CELL, R geometry

• Speed: 115/100

• Spin: 126/100

• Control: 95/100

• Sponge hardness: 42° (medium soft)

• Sponge thickness: 2.0 mm, UltraMax (2.3 mm)

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Germany

• Certification: ITTF approved

Andro Rasanter R42 stands out with a balanced construction, tailored for modern table tennis universal offense and compensating for 40+ plastic ball properties:

• 42° hardness sponge: Medium soft (medium, close to 40–43° on the ESN scale), manufactured using ENERGY CELL technology, provides a smooth "catapult" effect that enhances spin and control. The sponge has an elastic cell structure with medium-sized pores, ensuring long ball contact and excellent feedback. Compared to Rasanter R47 (47°), R42 is softer, more forgiving, and easier to control, suitable for a wider range of players.

• Grippy topsheet: The Rasanter R42 topsheet is very grippy (not tacky), optimized for maximum spin. The topsheet allows strong spin generation in topspin strokes, serves, and counter-attacks, especially when attacking backspin. Compared to Rasanter C42 (hybrid, semi-tacky topsheet), R42’s topsheet is less sticky but offers faster response and more precise trajectory, ideal for variable playstyles.

• Pips: The rubber pips are narrow, medium density, designed with R geometry emphasizing spin and control. Their structure ensures a clear stroke feeling and long ball contact, allowing precise trajectory and spin control. The pips are thinner than in the Rasanter C series, which increases spin and softness but reduces damping for counter-topspin.

• ENERGY CELL technology: The sponge’s cell structure is highly elastic, acting as an energy “compressor” that boosts stroke dynamics. This ensures efficient energy transfer, especially in various topspin strokes (looping, drive, slow topspin), and compensates for the reduced spin and flight speed of 40+ balls.

The rubber is available in 1.7 mm, 2.0 mm, and UltraMax (2.3 mm) sponge thicknesses: 1.7 mm suits control and short play, 2.0 mm is versatile for various strokes, and UltraMax is for powerful topspins. The rubber is lightweight (unglued ~65 g, glued ~45–47 g), making it suitable for intensive rallies and reducing arm fatigue. Colors – red, black, and green – comply with ITTF standards.

Andro Rasanter R42 features balanced technical parameters designed for universal offense:

• Speed: 115/100 (~8.8/10 overall scale). The rubber is fast, suitable for topspin strokes, drives (flat strokes), and flicks. Compared to Andro Rasanter R47 (119/100), R42 is slightly slower but offers longer ball contact and higher control. The speed is close to Andro Bype SFX (102/100), but R42 has more dynamics due to ENERGY CELL.

• Spin: 126/100 (~9.6/10). The rubber generates strong spin, especially in looping topspins, serves, and attacking backspin. The grippy topsheet allows for a high, precise trajectory effective in long rallies. Compared to Andro Rasanter C45 (135/100), R42’s spin is slightly lower but compensated by easier handling.

• Control: 95/100 (~9.3/10). Control level is high among offensive rubbers, especially for topspins, blocks, and short strokes (flick, push). Compared to Andro Rasanter R45 (97/100), R42 is slightly less controlled but offers more speed and spin. Users praise the rubber’s “safe” feeling, enabling precise stroke control even under pressure.

Trajectory: High, facilitating topspin strokes and attacks against backspin. The trajectory is more flexible than R47 but similar to R45, making it suitable for variable offense. Users highlight the rubber’s “accuracy” and softness, allowing easy modulation of stroke intensity and trajectories.

Andro Rasanter R42 is a medium soft rubber (42°), pairing well with various blades:

• Andro Treiber CI OFF: Balances speed and control, suitable for universal play.

• Butterfly Timo Boll ALC: Adds extra speed for topspin strokes while maintaining control.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon: Enhances spin, especially for looping play.

• DHS HS-9: Adds stability, suitable for wooden blade enthusiasts.

The rubber is also compatible with slower blades like Yasaka Sweden Extra, as the softness and ENERGY CELL technology compensate for the blade’s slower speed. Users recommend R42 for both forehand and backhand sides: 1.7 mm suits control, 2.0 mm for universal play, and UltraMax for forehand to maximize power. The rubber is optimized for plastic balls, as the topsheet effectively compensates for their reduced spin.

Andro Rasanter R42 is designed for universally offensive players emphasizing spin, control, and variability:

• Intermediate players transitioning from slower rubbers (e.g., Andro Bype SFX) as it offers speed and spin with high forgiveness.

• Advanced players seeking stability, especially on the backhand side.

• Close-to-the-table play: short strokes (flick, push), blocks, fast topspins.

• Mid-distance: looping topspins and counterattacking.

The rubber performs well in serves (9.6/10) and receive due to strong spin, and offers “automatic” stability when blocking (9.3/10) thanks to the softer sponge. When attacking against backspin (9.6/10), it easily lifts the ball with a high trajectory. Compared to Andro Rasanter R47, R42 is softer, more controllable, and better suited for players seeking versatility. Users praise its “comfortable” feel and stability but note it may be too slow for highly aggressive strokes far from the table.

Andro Rasanter R42 stands out as a versatile offensive rubber offering:

• Strong spin (126/100) and balanced speed (115/100), suitable for topspin play.

• High control (95/100), ensuring stability and forgiveness.

• ENERGY CELL: Dynamic energy transfer compensating for 40+ ball drawbacks.

• German quality: ITTF approved, manufactured with precise Andro craftsmanship.

Compared to Andro Rasanter R45, R42 is softer, slightly slower, but offers similar spin and control. Compared to Andro Rasanter C42, it is faster and less focused on counter-topspin but has similar spin potential. Users emphasize the rubber’s durability (2–4 months of intensive play) and “variability,” allowing easy style adjustment.

Andro Rasanter R42 is ITTF approved, suitable for all competition levels. Its spin potential and high control allow effective rally management, especially in topspin strokes and blocks. The grippy topsheet adds quality in serves and receive, and the softer sponge provides stability in reactive situations. The rubber is a popular choice among intermediate and high-level players, especially for the backhand or universal play, and has proven effective in regional and international tournaments.

Andro Rasanter R42 – a versatile offensive rubber created for spin-focused play. ENERGY CELL, 42° sponge, and grippy topsheet ensure spin, control, and stability. The ideal choice for players seeking variability and precision in topspin strokes. Rasanter R42 – precision, spin, and German craftsmanship!

andro Rasanter R42

andro Rasanter R42

andro Rasanter R42