DONIC BLUEGRIP S2

Description DONIC BLUEGRIP S2

Donic BlueGrip S2 – is an inverted (pimple inside) table tennis rubber designed for controlled attackers, all-round players (ALL+) and defenders (OFF-, OFF) seeking spin and variety-based play. This rubber, featuring an extremely sticky and easily controllable topsheet, allows precise attacking strokes with sufficient speed. Developed with “Formula DONIC” technology, BlueGrip S2 combines a Chinese-style sticky topsheet with a dynamic, medium-soft sponge borrowed from the popular Donic Acuda S2. This hybrid rubber offers exceptional spin, excellent control, and an advantage in serving and serve returns. Made in Germany, ITTF approved, BlueGrip S2 is an ideal choice for players valuing spin, control, and playing pleasure.

Key features:

• Rubber type: Pimple inside (inverted)

• Speed: 108

• Spin: 120

• Control: 94

• High tension: Yes

• Stickiness: Yes

• Strategy: ALL+, OFF-, OFF

• Surface: Sticky Chinese style

• Sponge hardness: Medium soft (~42.5°, Medium)

• Sponge thickness: 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, Max

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF approved

Donic BlueGrip S2 stands out with its hybrid construction combining advantages of Chinese and European rubbers:

• Sponge (medium soft): Medium soft sponge (~42.5°, medium soft) with medium-sized pores ensures dynamic catapult effect and sensitive feel. Borrowed from Donic Acuda S2, the sponge provides long ball contact (dwell time), easing control and spin. Compared to BlueGrip S1 (~47.5°), the S2 sponge is softer, offering more feel and less speed, while maintaining high dynamics. Sponge thickness (1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, Max) allows choice between control (thinner) and speed (thicker).

• Topsheet: Sticky Chinese-style topsheet provides extreme grip allowing maximum spin generation. The topsheet is sensitive and elastic, similar to Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3, but with a European feel that reduces dust accumulation. The topsheet is durable (~60–80 hours of intensive play) but requires regular cleaning with Donic cleaner and a damp sponge to maintain stickiness. The grip effectively “bites” 40+ plastic balls, ensuring stability in looping strokes and serves.

• High tension effect: The dynamic sponge with “Formula DONIC” technology offers a powerful catapult effect typical of European rubbers. Molecular tension boosts speed and spin, facilitating attacks against backspin and controlled topspin strokes. The effect is milder than in the harder C1 or C2 versions, making it suitable for a wider range of players.

• High flight arc: BlueGrip S2 produces a high flight arc stabilizing ball trajectory, providing extreme spin and allowing precise topspin strokes with a large safety margin. The arc is slightly lower than C1 or C2 but still facilitates low balls and angled shots, ideal for all-round and defensive play.

• Stickiness: Sticky topsheet enhances spin, especially in serves and looping strokes, but is more sensitive to dust accumulation than European rubbers like Donic Bluefire M2.

• Spin sensitivity: Due to the sticky topsheet, the rubber is sensitive to incoming spin, requiring technique in blocking or chopping, but the soft sponge eases control.

The rubber weighs about 45–50 g (trimmed, 2.0 mm thick), lighter than BlueGrip C1 (~65–70 g) or C2 (~55–60 g), suitable for players seeking a light racket. Offered in red and black colors compliant with ITTF rules. Recommended water-based glues (e.g., Donic Vario) and protective film.

Donic BlueGrip S2 technical specifications:

• Speed: 108 (medium). The rubber is medium-speed, suitable for controlled topspin strokes, looping, blocking, and all-round play. The soft sponge ensures balanced speed, lower than BlueGrip S1 (113), C2 (123), or C1 (128), but sufficient for attacking and defensive play. Speed depends on player technique and blade.

• Spin: 120 (extreme). Due to sticky topsheet, the rubber generates extreme spin, especially for looping strokes, serves, and open attacks. The high flight arc enhances spin, allowing easy lifting of backspin balls and performing spin shots with high rotation. Spin is identical to S1 (120) and among the highest in Donic range.

• Control: 94 (medium). The rubber offers excellent control due to the soft sponge and sensitive feel, outperforming S1 (91), C2 (88), and C1 (83). The high flight arc and longer dwell time provide a large safety margin in looping strokes, blocking, and serve returns, suitable for all-round and defensive players.

Trajectory: High flight arc suitable for looping strokes, topspin attacks, and defensive shots. The arc stabilizes ball flight, facilitates attacks against backspin, and ensures accuracy in counter-looping strokes. Blocking requires closing the racket angle due to high trajectory. Users praise “extreme spin,” “easy control,” and “control.”

Donic BlueGrip S2 fits all-round and offensive blades:

• Donic Appelgren Allplay: Maximizes control, suitable for ALL+ players.

• Stiga Allround Classic: Balances speed and spin, ideal for all-round play.

• Butterfly Primorac OFF-: Provides spin and precision, suitable for looping strokes.

• Yasaka Sweden Extra: Emphasizes control, suitable for defense and attack.

• Donic Waldner Exclusive AR+: Dynamic blade enhancing rubber spin.

The rubber works best with ALL+, OFF-, or OFF blades, as the soft sponge and sticky topsheet exploit blade elasticity and control. Suitable for both forehand and backhand sides, especially for players seeking spin and control.

Donic BlueGrip S2 is designed for players seeking spin, control, and variety:

• Controlled attackers (ALL+, OFF-, OFF), mastering topspin strokes, looping, and blocking.

• All-round players looking for a rubber balancing spin, speed, and control.

• Defenders emphasizing spin-based and varied play, including chopping and counter-attacks.

• Close to mid-distance play: Effective in looping strokes, open attacks, blocking.

• Serves and receive: Sticky topsheet allows generation of highly spinny serves, and soft sponge facilitates precise serve returns.

• Attacks against backspin: High arc and grip enable easy lifting of low balls.

• Defensive play: Soft sponge and sticky topsheet facilitate chopping and controlled counter-attacks.

The rubber is highly effective in looping strokes (9.6/10), serves (9.5/10), blocking (9.3/10), open attacks (9.2/10), and chopping (8.8/10). Counter-attacks (8.7/10) and flat hits (8.5/10) require technique due to medium speed. Users highlight “stickiness,” “control,” and “spin potential.”

• Speed (108), medium, suitable for controlled strokes.

• Spin (120), extreme, highly effective for looping strokes and serves.

• Control (94), medium, excellent for all-round play.

• Sticky topsheet: Maximum friction, strong spin.

• Soft sponge: Sensitive feel, long dwell time.

• Lighter: Balanced weight (~45–50 g trimmed).

• Durability: Wear-resistant.

• Spin sensitivity: Technique required for blocking or chopping.

• Medium speed: Not suitable for very aggressive attacks.

• Passive play: Requires active technique.

ITTF approved, suitable for competition. Donic BlueGrip S2 is popular among all-round and defensive players for its spin, control, and ease of handling. Effective against 40+ plastic balls, offering stability in looping strokes, serves, and defensive shots. Suitable for forehand or backhand sides, especially for players seeking a hybrid Chinese-European style.

Donic BlueGrip S2 is a hybrid rubber combining Chinese-style sticky topsheet with European Acuda S2 sponge dynamics. Soft sponge, extreme spin, and excellent control guarantee accuracy, spin, and playing pleasure. The ideal choice for controlled attackers, all-round players, and defenders, Donic BlueGrip S2 is a synthesis of classics!