Finding Original Rubber

Table Tennis Equipment

Last updated 11 years ago

jimmy neuron

jimmy neuron Asked 11 years ago

Hi, i'm really enjoying your works you've done for rookies like me. I recently spoiled my rubber, so i went to some sporting goods dealers but i couldn't tell whether what they are showing are original or not. For your information, I am living in Nigeria. I don't want to be tricked when i pay the premium price. For example, they showed me Butterfly Sriver FX rubber. SO PLEASE advise me how can i tell the difference.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 11 years ago

Hi Jimmy,

I don't know of illegal copies of rubber that are produced.  It is difficult to copy the technology.  Just check that the rubber comes in a sealed packet and that the markings on the rubber are the same as they should be.  You can check on the ittf.com website what the markings on a rubber should be.


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jimmy neuron

jimmy neuron Posted 11 years ago

Thank you for your advice. It is probably easy for experienced players to tell the difference but i'm a rookie as i mentioned earlier. So Can you give me little more tips for choosing good quality rubber? For example, how should it be felt when i touch the rubber or how should it look like? I'll be very happy if you can also spare your expertise on which rubber is good for a penholder like me.



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