Pips-out Long SPINLORD Dornenglanz X 1,0 black

Characteristics:

The pimple geometry (height and width of the pimples, as well as the distance between them) is exactly the same as Dornenglanz. However, the pimple heads are ribbed.

The rubber compound, on the other hand, has been completely redeveloped. Its essential characteristic is its robustness. Despite the very thin pimples, the "Dornenglanz X" is our most robust long pimple rubber. Pimple breakage is virtually impossible under normal use.

The rubber compound is also soft, elastic, and speed-reducing, making the "Dornenglanz X" one of our slowest long pimple rubbers (its speed is slightly lower than that of "Dornenglanz III").

Playing Characteristics (OX version):

The "Dornenglanz X" is a long pimple rubber ideally suited for disruptive play at the table. If you're looking for a long pimple with quickly bending pimples to aggressively "smash" the ball, this is the perfect choice.

In contrast to the "Dornenglanz", the "Dornenglanz X" does not have a particularly high disruptive effect in passive play. You can't simply hold the bat and score many points that way.

With the "Dornenglanz X", you can either keep the ball very safely in play or go on the offensive yourself to put pressure on your opponent and bring your stronger side into the game.

If you find yourself under pressure, chop-blocks with the "Dornenglanz X" are significantly more effective than passive holding blocks. These are, however, also possible in a pinch and at least have a short, flat ball trajectory.

Undercut defense is also occasionally possible with Dornenglanz X, but not as an essential element of your own playing system.

Conclusion: The "Dornenglanz X" is not a rubber for classic defenders, but for offensively oriented material players who primarily use their backhand to bring their strong forehand side into play.

The Dornenglanz X is also very well suited for players who play with "material" on both sides.

Playing Characteristics (1.0 mm version):

Please note that, as always with long pimple rubbers, the information regarding speed, disruptive effect, and control applies only to the OX version. This is important to emphasize because the 1.0 mm version is very experimental and unusually fast and catapult-strong. The sponge corresponds to that of the SpinLord Keiler, which speaks for itself. The bonding between the top rubber and the sponge is, as with the Mantikor, particularly high quality.

While the version with sponge is usually better for undercut defense than the OX version, this is not the case here. The 1.0 mm version is intended for players who previously played, for example, the Keiler in 1.2 mm and desire significantly more disruptive effect at a similar speed – naturally at the expense of control.