Description Joola Rhyzen Ice

JOOLA Rhyzen Ice is a modern allround-offensive inverted table tennis rubber from the JOOLA Performance Line, designed for players seeking exceptional ball feeling, high control, and reliable spin. ITTF approved, this rubber features a soft Momentum sponge (~42° on the ESN scale, calculated based on a Soft+ profile) and a highly grippy Enhanced Traction topsheet, delivering very high spin (120/200, ~11.5/20), excellent control (108/200, ~15/20), and balanced speed (103/200, ~10/20). Its innovative pimple geometry (height 0.9 mm, width 1.6 mm, spacing 0.6 mm) combined with Sweetzone technology creates a high arc trajectory (8.5/10), ensuring consistent bounce, high precision (9/10), and ease in performing topspin shots, blocks, and touch play. Optimized for the plastic 40+ ball, Rhyzen Ice offers an intense ball feeling, superb handling, and sufficient attacking potential, making it an ideal choice for allround-offensive players, whether close to the table or at mid-distance. Thanks to its lightweight design (~43 g cut) and durability, JOOLA Rhyzen Ice is a high-quality option that reflects the technology of the JOOLA Performance Line, suitable for both beginners and advanced players.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (pimples-in)

• Rubber Line: Performance

• Playing Style: Allround-offensive (AR/OF-)

• Speed: 103/200 (~10/20 on general scale)

• Spin: 120/200 (~11.5/20 on general scale)

• Control: 108/200 (~15/20 on general scale)

• Precision: 9/10

• Trajectory: 8.5/10 (high, suitable for topspin and touch play)

• Sponge Hardness: ~42° (Soft+, ESN scale, estimated)

• Sponge Type: Momentum

• Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm, Max

• Top Sheet Type: Enhanced Traction

• Pimple Dimensions: Height 0.9 mm, Width 1.6 mm, Spacing 0.6 mm

• Colors: Red, Black, Blue

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Approval: ITTF Approved

• Weight: ~67 g (uncut, 180x170 mm), ~43 g (cut, Stiga standard, 157x150 mm)

• Technologies: Enhanced Traction top sheet, Momentum sponge, Sweetzone technology, optimized for 40+ ball

• Category: Allround-offensive (AR/OF-)

JOOLA Rhyzen Ice features a modern construction that combines the soft Momentum sponge, highly grippy Enhanced Traction topsheet, and Sweetzone technology for consistent bounce, intense ball feel, and excellent control:

Sponge (~42°):

The soft Momentum sponge (~42° ESN, estimated based on Soft+ profile) provides intense ball feel, excellent control, and a pleasant playing experience. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen CMD (~45°, 103/200 speed), Rhyzen Ice is softer, offering similar speed (103/200) but more spin (120/200) and slightly less control (108/200). Compared to JOOLA Rhyzer 43 (~43°, 120/200 speed), Rhyzen Ice is slower but provides a higher arc and more spin, ideal for touch play. Versus Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36°), the sponge is slightly harder, resulting in a shorter dwell time but offering better control and spin for topspin and short game.

Top Sheet:

The grippy Enhanced Traction topsheet (120/200 spin) is elastic, with short, wide pimples and tighter spacing, optimized for the 40+ plastic ball. It ensures strong grip on the ball, especially during topspins, serves, pushes, and short game. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen ZGR (121/200 spin), Rhyzen Ice provides very similar spin but with more forgiveness and longer ball contact. Compared to Donic Bluefire M2, Rhyzen Ice is grippier, offering more spin and control, especially in delicate situations.

Enhanced Traction Technology:

The grippy top sheet enhances friction and ball contact, providing very high spin (120/200) and high precision (9/10). The pimple geometry (0.9 mm height, 0.6 mm spacing) creates a high arc trajectory (8.5/10), ideal for topspin strokes, blocks, and delicate close-to-the-table play. The top sheet grabs the ball firmly, ensuring high spin and consistent feeling.

Momentum Technology:

The soft sponge (~42°) delivers intense ball feel and excellent control, enabling precise stroke execution. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen Fire (~45°, 98/200 speed), Rhyzen Ice is softer, offering more spin (120/200) and a higher arc, making it suitable for players emphasizing spin and touch play. Versus JOOLA Rhyzer 48 (~48°, 124/200 speed), Rhyzen Ice is slower and easier to control, providing more forgiveness.

Sweetzone Technology:

This technology ensures consistent bounce and excellent ball feel, reducing shot dispersion and improving accuracy (9/10). It's especially effective for delicate strokes such as short pushes, serves, and blocks, as well as strong topspin shots.

Weight and Durability:

JOOLA Rhyzen Ice is lightweight (~43 g cut), lighter than JOOLA Dynaryz AGR (~49.37 g) and similar to JOOLA Rhyzen CMD (~44 g). This makes it ideal for pairing with heavier blades like Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC without compromising balance. The rubber is durable, retaining its grip and elasticity even after intense use, making it a cost-effective option.

Available in 2.0 mm and Max thicknesses, suitable for allround-offensive play that demands balanced speed, spin, and control. Colors – red, black, and blue – conform to ITTF standards. Water-based glue, such as JOOLA Lex Glue, is recommended for mounting.

Technical Ratings and Playing Characteristics:

Speed (103/200, ~10/20):

JOOLA Rhyzen Ice offers controlled speed suitable for topspin attacks, blocks, and short game. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen CMD (103/200), the speed is identical, but Rhyzen Ice provides more spin and a higher arc. Versus Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~13/20), it's significantly slower but easier to control, especially for delicate strokes and blocks.

Spin (120/200, ~11.5/20):

Thanks to its grippy Enhanced Traction topsheet, the rubber generates very high spin, especially in topspins, serves, pushes, and short play. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen ZGR (121/200), the spin is nearly identical and close to JOOLA Rhyzer 43 (123/200). The high arc (8.5/10) makes it easier to lift underspin balls and ensures a "kick" effect after the bounce.

Control (108/200, ~15/20):

The soft sponge (~42°) and grippy topsheet ensure excellent control, especially in topspin strokes, blocks, pushes, and short play. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen CMD (112/200), control is slightly lower, but still very high, suitable for advanced-level control.

Joola Rhyzen Ice

Joola Rhyzen Ice

Joola Rhyzen Ice