Andro Hexer Grip SFX – A versatile offensive table tennis rubber designed for players who prioritize spin, feel, forgiveness, and maximum control.
With a 40° sponge, a 100% natural rubber topsheet, and SFX (Spin-Focused eXtra) technology optimized for 40+ plastic balls, Hexer Grip SFX delivers high spin, excellent touch, and consistency. Made in Germany and ITTF-approved, this rubber is ideal for intermediate and advanced players seeking variation, precision, and comfort in topspin play near the table or at mid-distance.
Key features:
• Rubber type: Offensive, inverted
• Technologies: 100% natural rubber, SFX, small-pore sponge
• Speed: 107/100
• Spin: 121/100
• Control: 97/100
• Sponge hardness: 40° (soft)
• Sponge thickness: 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: Germany
• Approval: ITTF approved
Andro Hexer Grip SFX stands out with a construction that emphasizes spin, control, and touch while maintaining enough speed for versatile strokes:
• 40° sponge hardness: Soft (on the ESN scale approximately 37–40°), made with small pores that provide a high margin of error and exceptional feel. The small pores create a soft touch, extended ball contact, and consistency, helping to compensate for minor stroke inaccuracies. Compared to Andro Hexer Grip (45°), Grip SFX is softer, more controllable, and even more comfortable, though it has less catapult effect than Hexer Powergrip SFX (42.5°).
• Grippy topsheet: Made from 100% natural rubber, the topsheet is very grippy (not tacky) and optimized for plastic balls. It enables high spin generation in topspin strokes, serves, and counterattacks, creating "magical" trajectories that make it hard for opponents to respond. Compared to Andro Rasanter C42 (semi-tacky), Hexer Grip SFX’s topsheet is less sticky but offers a more natural feel and longer durability. Users praise the topsheet’s ability to retain grip even after intense use.
• Pimple structure: The internal pips are of medium width, densely arranged, and designed for maximum spin and control. Their structure ensures a clear ball feeling and optimal contact, enabling precise control over trajectory and spin. Compared to the Andro Rasanter R series, the Hexer Grip SFX pips focus more on spin and stability, making them ideal for looping and varied play.
• SFX technology: Developed to enhance spin and control while maintaining a subtle catapult effect. The technology ensures a balanced combination of speed, spin, and control, allowing effective handling of plastic balls. The rubber provides an audible feedback on impact, enhancing playing comfort and confidence.
The rubber is available in 1.7 mm, 1.9 mm, and 2.1 mm sponge thicknesses: 1.9 mm is suited for short game and maximum control, while 2.1 mm suits all-round offensive play. The rubber is lightweight (uncut ~63 g, cut ~43–45 g), similar to Tibhar Evolution FX-P or Donic Bluefire M3. Colors – red and black – meet ITTF standards.
Andro Hexer Grip SFX features technical specs tailored to variable offense with a focus on control:
• Speed: 107/100 (~8.3/10 overall). The rubber is on the slower side, suitable for topspin, drives, and short strokes (flicks, pushes). Compared to Andro Hexer Grip (111/100), Grip SFX is slower but offers more control and feel. Speed is close to Tibhar Evolution FX-P (~8.4/10), but Grip SFX has a softer touch.
• Spin: 121/100 (~9.4/10). The rubber generates high spin, especially in looping topspins, serves, and attacking against backspin. The natural rubber topsheet enables “magical” trajectories, effective during long rallies. Compared to Andro Rasanter R42 (126/100), spin is slightly lower but compensated by easier handling and consistency.
• Control: 97/100 (~9.5/10). Control level is one of the highest among offensive rubbers, especially in blocks, short strokes, and topspins. Compared to Andro Rasanter V42 (97/100), Grip SFX has similar control but offers more spin and touch. Users praise the rubber’s forgiveness and consistency, allowing confident stroke execution under pressure.
Trajectory: High, aiding topspin play and attacks against backspin. The trajectory is more flexible than Hexer Powergrip SFX but similar to Hexer Grip, making it suitable for variable offensive play. Users highlight the rubber’s “sound” and “soft feel,” enhancing overall playing comfort.
Andro Hexer Grip SFX is a soft rubber (40°), making it well-matched with various blades:
• Andro Novacell OFF: Balances speed and control, suitable for all-round play.
• Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit: Adds extra speed to topspin shots while maintaining control.
• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Enhances spin, especially in looping play.
• DHS Hurricane King III: Adds stability, great for fans of all-wood blades.
The rubber also suits slower blades like Yasaka Sweden Extra, as the soft sponge and SFX technology compensate for reduced blade speed. Users recommend using Grip SFX on the backhand side with a 1.9 mm or 2.1 mm sponge, while opting for a harder rubber like Andro Hexer Grip or Rasanter R42 on the forehand for added power. The rubber is optimized for plastic balls, with a topsheet that compensates well for their reduced spin.
Andro Hexer Grip SFX is aimed at players who emphasize control, spin, and feel:
• Intermediate players transitioning from slower rubbers (e.g., Andro Hexer Duro), as it offers spin and control with high forgiveness.
• Advanced players seeking stability, especially for the backhand side.
• Beginners aiming to develop technique, as the softness and control aid stroke learning.
• Close-to-the-table play: Flicks, pushes, blocks, slow topspins.
• Mid-distance play: Looping topspins and counterattacks.
The rubber is effective in serving (9.4/10) and serve return due to its strong spin, and in blocking (9.5/10), offers “automatic” stability thanks to the soft sponge. When attacking against backspin (9.4/10), the rubber lifts the ball easily with a high arc. Compared to Andro Hexer Grip, Grip SFX is softer, more controllable, and better suited to players seeking maximum control. Users praise the rubber’s “comfortable feel” and “sound,” though note that it may be too slow for aggressive play far from the table.
Andro Hexer Grip SFX stands out as a spin- and control-oriented offensive rubber:
• High spin (121/100) and excellent control (97/100), ideal for topspin play.
• Soft 40° sponge: Ensures forgiveness and stability.
• Natural rubber topsheet: Optimized for plastic balls, creating “magical” trajectories.
• SFX technology: Delivers a fine balance between spin, control, and a soft catapult effect for a confident and comfortable playing experience.
For players seeking a reliable, spin-rich, and forgiving rubber for consistent offensive play, Andro Hexer Grip SFX offers exceptional value and performance.