Joola Rubbers

Below you can not only find rubbers for beginners (which can also be mounted on complete bats), but also high-end rubbers like the Rhyzm series. Joola has put their emphasis on a very wide area of application. At the same time, there is always a good price-performance ratio.

Name	Speed	Control	Spin	Sponge Thickness	Sponge Hardness	Price (Euro)
Joola Maxxx 500	extreme	low/ medium	extra high	2.0; max	50°	43.90
Joola Rhyzm	extreme	medium/ high	extra high	2.0; max	48°	40.90
Joola X-Plode	extreme	medium	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.5°	42.90
Joola Rhyzm P	extreme	high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.9°	48.90
Joola Maxxx 450	extreme	high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	45°	43.90
Joola Maxxx P	extreme	high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.5°	48.90
Joola Energy	fast/ extreme	high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.5°	38.90
Joola Rhyzm 425	fast/ extreme	high/ extra high	extra high	2.0; max	42.5°	40.90
Joola Rhyzm Tech	fast/ extreme	high/ extra high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.5°	51.90
Joola Maxxx 400	fast/ extreme	high/ extra high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.5°	43.90
Joola Samba Plus	fast	extra high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	35°	39.90
Joola Novic	fast	medium/ high	high	1.9; max	37°	24.90
Joola Zack	fast	extra high	high/ extra high	1.9; max	42.5°	29.90
Joola Mambo	fast	high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	40°	32.90
Joola Samba	fast	high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	38°	32.90
Joola Energy X-Tra	fast	extra high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	37.5°	37.90
Joola X-Plode Sensitive	fast	high/ extra high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	40°	42.90
Joola Rhyzm 375	fast	extra high	extra high	2.0; max	37.5°	40.90
Joola Energy 325	medium/ fast	extra high	extra high	1.8; 2.0; max	42.5°	42.90
Joola Upp	medium/ fast	high	extra high	1.6; 1.9; max	42.5°	42.90
Joola Topspin C	medium	extra high	extra high	1.2; 1.5; 1.8; 2.0	38°	34.90
Joola 4 You	medium	extra high	medium	1.5; 1.8; 2.0	38°	14.90
Joola 4 All	low	extra high	low	1.5; 1.8	32°	12.90

Tradition meets innovation - Joola rubbers in comparison

When hearing the words "Joola rubbers", many of you might think of the classics Mambo and Samba. Probably almost every table tennis player has used one or both of these rubbers in the course of his/her career. At the former times of speed-gluing, there was this incredible sound after having mounted these Joola rubbers (plus a substantial layer of speed-glue).

At times of the so called ESN technology, Joola table tennis rubbers are continually improved and developed. After the successful Energy series, nowadays, the Rhyzm and Maxxx series are dominating the scene. Joola rubbers are different from many other competing rubbers, in a positive sense. This is also because of the communication philosophy of the marketing division.

Joola rubbers - The philosophy when establishing specifications

In our table of all Joola rubbers you can find specifications regarding speed, spin, control, sponge thickness & hardness, and price. These are not specified by numbers (as many other brands do), but by means of individually created terms:

For example, the speed is characterized by four speed levels:

• low = defensive
• medium = allround
• fast = offensive
• extreme = offensive plus

Regarding spin and control, a very similar concept applies which makes it quite easy to be able to differentiate the individual Joola rubbers:

• low
• medium
• high
• extra high

Joola table tennis rubbers - Theoretical background

What are the differences between the individual Joola rubbers? This is an important key question for players (when choosing an appropriate rubber), but also for the developers. Regarding the above mentioned question, the brand Joola dispenses with the usual (but objectively difficult to understand) classification which has been practiced for decades. The developers from Joola rubbers noticed that the common numerical classification from 0-100 has limits. Every year, new rubbers are faster, more innovative, and better. Hence, there was a ceiling effect, and the number 100 was not enough anymore. For this reason, sometimes one can see a specification exceeding the number 100.

As a consequence, an unambiguous assignment taking into account even small nuances, would not be possible anymore, and would exhibit a highly subjective character (this is how Joola describes this issue). Basically, Joola divides their rubbers into the following categories:

• pimples in: This category corresponds to the standard table tennis rubber which contains an upper rubber (topsheet) with pimples in, and a sponge. The combination of both parts constitute the overall component / rubber.
• short pimples / pimples out: In this case the table tennis rubber consists of a topsheet with pimples out. Often, there is also a sponge below the topsheet. Blockers and counter-players usually use this type of rubber.
• long pimples: Such Joola rubbers are also available without a sponge (so called OX rubbers). They exhibit a highly disruptive character, and can be used when playing close to the table, or for spinny defenses (further) away from the table. The pimples are oriented outwards, and usually result in a reversing of the spin.
• anti spin: Such TT rubbers exhibit a smooth and even surface. This makes is easier for you to successfully receive spinny strokes coming from your opponent.

Joola rubbers - The classification of gaming styles / strategies

The classical system of speed or gaming style classifications of table tennis rubbers is mainly based on 3 categories: Defensive, allround, and offensive. Joola finds this category too unspecific, and created 7 categories:

• Def-: This category is described as being suitable for purely defending players (or a purely defending gaming style). This corresponds to players who usually act far away from the table using spinny defensive strokes, and occasional strokes in between.
• Def: This category corresponds to the modern defense consisting of spinny defending strokes, defending strokes close(r) to the table, and occasional, properly placed attacking strokes when there is a good opportunity.
• Def extreme: This style usually corresponds to the usage of special rubbers (pimples, anti). The goal is to prevent the opponent from doing attacks.
• All: Here, almost all kinds of strokes and techniques are implemented. However, the focus is on control, blocks, and counters.
• Off-: There are various topspin and various spin variants commonly used. Often, attacks are based on balls which exhibit a high trajectory, and a late ball contact.
• Off: In this category the game is dominated by decisive topspins. Often, topspins are used as finishers.
• Off extreme: This corresponds to the uncompromising offensive. The risk appetite is extremely high. Speed takes precedence over spin and tactics.

Joola rubbers and their innovative technologies

There are many technologies which were developed following the prohibition of speed-gluing. These technologies aim to make Joola rubbers faster, but sometimes also softer. Below you can see an overview of all Joola table tennis rubber technologies:

Green Power: This technology describes a fix and permanently integrated speed gluing effect resulting in a significant improvement of the overall performance capability of such TT rubbers. Clearly perceivable!

Geo-Force-Power: An enlarged cavity in between the inner pimples of such rubbers cause a maximum amount of spin, and an improved control.

Geo-Grip-Power: Because of a surface structure which causes intensified friction properties, the ball experiences significantly more friction. Hence, such Joola rubbers exhibit more spin.

Tensor: The tensor technology causes an internal tension in the rubber. As consequences, the rubber is not only faster, but also more elastic, spinnier, and exhibits more feeling.

Geo-Sponge-Power: This technology results in the creation of a very coarse-pored sponge. Such large pores induce a larger catapult effect, and a higher trajectory of the ball.