Victas VJ>07 Stiff is a high-quality offensive table tennis rubber developed by Japanese manufacturer Victas, combining a new spin-oriented topsheet with an open-pore structure, medium-hard (~42.5°) sponge that ensures excellent balance of speed, spin and control. ITTF-approved, this rubber features a natural and synthetic rubber topsheet combined with a medium-hard sponge that provides dynamic feel suitable for powerful loop drives, topspin shots, flat hits and precise ball control. Available in 2.0mm or max thickness, Victas VJ>07 Stiff boasts high speed (106/100, ~13.3/20), excellent spin (104/100, ~13.0/20) and good control (99/100, ~12.4/20), making it an ideal choice for modern attacking players seeking balanced play with improved dynamics. The rubber stands out with its medium-arc trajectory, durability and excellent value for money, making it suitable for both forehand and backhand play. Victas VJ>07 Stiff is all about dynamics, spin and modern attacking!

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted

• Sponge Hardness: Medium-hard (~42.5°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.0mm, Max

• Speed: 106/100 (~13.3/20 on general scale)

• Control: 99/100 (~12.4/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 104/100 (~13.0/20 on general scale)

• Top Sheet Properties: Tacky natural and synthetic rubber surface, optimized pip geometry, medium-arc trajectory, excellent ball grip

• Technologies: Open-pore structure tensioned sponge

• Color: Red, Black (top sheet)

• Country of Origin: Japan

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Loop drives, topspin shots, flat hits, short game, blocking, close-to-table and mid-distance play

Victas VJ>07 Stiff distinguishes itself with its innovative topsheet, optimized pip geometry and open-pore structure sponge, suitable for players seeking balanced attacking play with high spin potential:

Top Sheet Composition
The tacky natural and synthetic rubber surface, made in Japan, ensures excellent grip allowing generation of strong spin on loop drives, topspin shots, serves and short touches. The optimized pip geometry enhances ball grip, especially with new generation plastic balls, ensuring strong spin and precise ball placement. Compared to Yasaka Rakza 7 (~45° sponge, ~11.0/20 spin), VJ>07 Stiff offers more spin (~13.0/20) and similar control (~12.4/20 vs ~7.9/20), making it suitable for more aggressive attacking play.

Sponge
The medium-hard (~42.5°) open-pore structure sponge ensures balanced combination of speed and control, providing dynamic yet controllable feel suitable for powerful loop drives and flat hits. The sponge is slightly softer than Yasaka Rakza 7 (~45°), offering more spin (~13.0/20 vs ~11.0/20) and better control (~12.4/20 vs ~7.9/20). Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36° sponge, ~15.0/20 spin), VJ>07 Stiff provides slightly less spin but better control (~12.4/20 vs ~12.0/20) and easier handling for modern attacking players.

Technologies
The tensioned open-pore structure sponge enhances rubber's dynamics, providing more speed and spin without extra weight. The medium-arc trajectory (9.5/10) facilitates net clearance, increasing shot success rate, while the sponge provides controlled power feel. Compared to Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft (~37.5° sponge, ~10.9/20 speed), VJ>07 Stiff offers higher speed (~13.3/20) and spin (~13.0/20) while maintaining high control (~12.4/20), making it suitable for players seeking more aggressive attacking.

Spin and Trajectory
The tacky surface and optimized pip geometry ensure high spin potential (104/100, ~13.0/20), facilitating loop drives, topspin shots and opening attacks against semi-long balls. The rubber is effective in handling incoming spin, making it suitable for passive returns and blocks. Compared to Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft (~7.5/20 spin), VJ>07 Stiff provides significantly more spin and higher trajectory (9.5/10 vs 9.0/10), making it more effective for aggressive shots.

Control
Thanks to the tacky surface and medium-hard sponge, the rubber provides excellent control (~12.4/20), especially in short game play, serves, passive returns and blocks. Compared to Yasaka Rakza 7 (~7.9/20 control), VJ>07 Stiff offers better control and more forgiveness, making it suitable for players transitioning to attacking play.

Technical Specifications & Playing Characteristics:

Speed (106/100, ~13.3/20): Victas VJ>07 Stiff is a fast rubber suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, flat hits and blocks at table or from mid-distance. The open-pore sponge ensures controlled power transfer allowing generation of high speed to pressure opponents. Compared to Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft (~10.9/20 speed), VJ>07 Stiff offers higher speed, making it suitable for more aggressive play.

Control (99/100, ~12.4/20): The tacky surface and medium-hard sponge provide high control, especially in short game play, serves, passive returns and blocks. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~12.0/20 control), VJ>07 Stiff offers similar control but easier handling for modern attacking players.

Spin (104/100, ~13.0/20): The tacky surface and optimized pip geometry generate strong spin, especially on loop drives, topspin shots and serves, with medium trajectory. Compared to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo (~15.5/20 spin), spin is slightly lower but trajectory is more stable and control is easier.

Trajectory (9.5/10): Medium-arc trajectory facilitating loop drives, topspin shots and opening attacks. Compared to Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft (9.0/10 trajectory), VJ>07 Stiff offers slightly higher trajectory but more forgiveness for aggressive shots.

Sponge Thickness: 2.0mm is ideal for players seeking balanced speed and control, while max thickness enhances power effect for stronger loop drives.

Playing Aspects:

Topspin Shots (9.5/10): The rubber is extremely effective in executing topspin and loop shots, especially on forehand and backhand, due to tacky surface's spin potential and open-pore sponge dynamics. Suitable for opening attacks and aggressive rallies.

Blocking (9.4/10): Effective in blocking topspin shots at table, especially due to medium-hard sponge's energy absorption and tacky surface's stability.

Pressure Push (9.3/10): Allows precise pushes against backspin or dead balls, particularly due to tacky surface's spin potential.

Counter-Hitting (9.4/10): Effective for fast counterattacks at table and from mid-distance, especially due to open-pore sponge's controlled speed.

Attacking Shots (Smashing) (9.5/10): Effective in flat hits, generating fast and precise trajectories with great power.

Serves & Receives (9.4/10): Enables precise serve control (9.4/10) and is effective in passive (9.4/10) and active (9.3/10) receives due to spin and control.

Flick Shots (9.3/10): Banana flicks are easily executed due to tacky surface and medium-hard sponge ensuring accuracy and spin.

Blade Compatibility:

Victas VJ>07 Stiff pairs well with all-round and fast blades that complement its speed, spin and control:

• Nittaku Acoustic (~11.5/20 speed, OFF): Enhances rubber's spin and control, ideal for forehand by aggressive players.

• Butterfly Korbel (~11.0/20 speed, OFF): Provides excellent speed and control balance, suitable for forehand or backhand.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive (~11.5/20 speed, OFF): Complements rubber's speed and spin, suitable for forehand by attacking players.

• Donic Waldner Senso Carbon (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances rubber's speed, suitable for aggressive players.

• Stiga Clipper CR (~11.8/20 speed, OFF): Ideal for players emphasizing spin and loop drives.

It is recommended to use VJ>07 Stiff 2.0mm on backhand with all-round blades (e.g. Nittaku Acoustic) or max thickness on forehand with faster blades (e.g. Stiga Clipper CR) to maintain racket balance and maximize speed and spin potential.

Additional Information:

Victas VJ>07 Stiff is an innovative rubber developed using latest Japanese technology combining tacky natural and synthetic rubber surface with open-pore structure sponge ensuring improved speed, spin and control. Compared to Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft (~10.9/20 speed, ~7.5/20 spin), VJ>07 Stiff offers higher speed (~13.3/20), more spin (~13.0/20) and better control (~12.4/20), making it suitable for players seeking more aggressive attacking. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~15.0/20 spin), VJ>07 Stiff provides slightly less spin but better control and easier handling. Users highlight rubber's "excellent spin", "balanced speed", "easy handling" and "durability", though note it may require some adaptation for players transitioning from softer rubbers. The rubber is durable, offers great value for money and is easy to control, making it suitable for various playing styles, especially modern attacking players. Regular cleaning with specialized cleaner (e.g. Victas Rubber Cleaner) and protective film use are recommended to prevent damage. ITTF-approved, Victas VJ>07 Stiff is suitable for competition and ideal for players seeking reliable rubber with balanced speed, spin and control.

Who is Victas VJ>07 Stiff For?

Victas VJ>07 Stiff is designed for players seeking speed, spin and balanced attacking:

• Intermediate and advanced players (5-15+ years experience): Those looking for fast and easily controllable rubber with high spin potential, especially for forehand and backhand.

• Attacking players: Emphasizing aggressive topspin shots, loop drives, flat hits and blocks.

• Close-to-table and mid-distance play: Effective in topspin shots, loop drives, blocks, short game and serves.

• Serves & receives: Enables precise serve control (9.4/10) and is effective in passive (9.4/10) and active (9.3/10) receives.

• Players seeking balanced attacking: Optimal for those wanting rubber with high trajectory, easy handling and reliability.

Advantages of Victas VJ>07 Stiff:

• Speed (13.3/20): High speed suitable for topspin shots, loop drives, flat hits and blocks.

• Control (12.4/20): Excellent control especially in short game play, serves, passive returns and blocks.

• Spin (13.0/20): Strong spin especially on loop drives and serves, with high trajectory.

• Trajectory (9.5/10): Medium-arc trajectory facilitating topspin shots and attacks.

• Open-pore sponge: Improves speed and spin without extra weight.

• Forgiveness: Easy to control, reducing error frequency.

• Durability: Natural and synthetic rubber surface ensures long lifespan.

• Value for money: Affordable for its high quality and performance.

• High quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competition.

Compared to Yasaka Mark V HPS Soft, Victas VJ>07 Stiff offers higher speed, spin and control, making it suitable for players seeking more aggressive attacking. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05, the rubber provides slightly less spin but better control and easier handling. Victas VJ>07 Stiff is ITTF-approved, suitable for competition, especially for players emphasizing speed, spin and balanced attacking. Its open-pore sponge and optimized pip geometry ensure exceptional performance and feel. Victas VJ>07 Stiff is all about dynamics, spin and modern attacking!

Victas VJ>07 Stiff

Victas VJ>07 Stiff

Victas VJ>07 Stiff