Donic Bluestorm Z2 – is an inverted (pimple-in) table tennis rubber designed for attackers and aggressive all-round players (OFF-, OFF, OFF+) seeking the perfect balance of spin, speed, and ball feel. Belonging to the Donic Bluestorm series, the Z2 stands out with a medium-hard 47.5° sponge featuring a high-porosity structure, a thin high-tension topsheet, and a long, thin pimple structure ensuring high spin and dynamics. Compared to Bluestorm Z1 (47.5°, harder and faster) or Z3 (softer), the Z2 offers a versatile character suitable for various offensive styles. ITTF approved, made in Germany, this rubber is an ideal choice for players looking for a balanced and dynamic rubber.

Main features:

• Rubber type: Inverted (pimple-in)

• Speed: 110

• Spin: 118

• Control: 94

• High tension: Yes

• Tackiness: No

• Strategy: OFF-, OFF, OFF+

• Surface: Elastic for spin

• Sponge hardness: Medium hard (47.5°, Medium)

• Sponge thickness: 1.9 mm, 2.1 mm, Max+

• Colors: Red, black, blue

• Country of origin: Germany

• Approvals: ITTF approved

Donic Bluestorm Z2 features a professional construction focused on spin, speed, and feel:

• Sponge (medium hard): A high-porosity sponge with 47.5° hardness (Medium) delivers a strong catapult effect, ensuring balanced speed and dynamics. Compared to Bluestorm Z1 (47.5°, medium porosity), the Z2 sponge is more porous, close to Bluestorm Pro AM (47.5°), offering longer ball contact time (dwell time) and better ball feel. Sponge thickness options (1.9 mm, 2.1 mm, Max+) allow choosing between control (thinner) and power (thicker, Max+ is thicker than usual Max). Structure optimized for looping and spin play.

• Topsheet: Thin, high-tension, highly grippy topsheet with a long, thin pimple structure ensures high spin and sensitive feel. The topsheet is elastic for spin, more spin-oriented than Z1 but less aggressive than Z1 Turbo. Grip effectively “bites” 40+ plastic balls, facilitating looping strokes and serves. The topsheet is durable (~60–80 hours of intense play) and requires regular cleaning with Donic cleaner.

• High tension effect: FD3 technology and thin molecular tension topsheet create a powerful catapult effect typical of modern European rubbers. This enhances speed and spin, easing attacks against backspin and counter-loop strokes. The catapult effect is milder than Z1 Turbo but stronger than Z3, ensuring versatility.

• High trajectory arc: Bluestorm Z2 produces a high trajectory arc stabilizing ball flight, ensuring high spin and enabling precise topspin strokes with a wide safety margin. The arc is higher than Z1 but lower than Z3, optimized for spin strokes and counterattacks.

• Spin sensitivity: Due to the grippy topsheet, the rubber is sensitive to incoming spin, requiring technique when blocking or chopping, but the higher porosity and longer dwell time ease control.

The rubber weighs about 50–55 g (trimmed, 2.1 mm thick), similar to Bluestorm Z1 (~50–55 g) but lighter than Z1 Turbo (~55–60 g). Offered in red, black, and blue colors complying with ITTF rules. Recommended water-based glues (e.g., Donic Vario) and protective film.

Donic Bluestorm Z2 technical specifications (note: no exact Z2 figures, based on Z1 data and Z2 character):

• Speed: ~110 (medium, contextual). The rubber is fast, suitable for topspin, looping, flat strokes, and counterattacks at the table or mid-distance. Speed is less than Bluestorm Z1 (115) or Z1 Turbo (120), but higher than Bluestorm Big Slam (105). High-porosity sponge provides balanced speed depending on player technique and blade.

• Spin: ~118 (high, contextual). The grippy topsheet and long, thin pimples generate high spin, especially for looping, serves, and open attacks. Spin is higher than Bluestorm Z1 (116, per provided scale) but less than BlueStar A1 (126). High trajectory arc enhances spin, easing attacks against backspin.

• Control: ~94 (medium, contextual). The rubber offers better control than Bluestorm Z1 (92) or Z1 Turbo (83–90) due to higher porosity and longer dwell time. High trajectory arc provides safety margin for looping, blocking, and serve returns but still requires technique.

Trajectory: High trajectory arc suitable for looping, topspin attacks, and controlled strokes. The arc stabilizes ball flight, eases attacks against backspin, and ensures accuracy in counter-loop strokes. When blocking, racket angle must be closed due to high trajectory. Users praise "spin potential," "ball feel," and "versatility."

Donic Bluestorm Z2 fits offensive and all-round blades:

• Donic BlueStar A2: Maximizes dynamics, suitable for OFF players.

• Stiga Carbonado 145: Balances speed and spin, ideal for forehand side.

• Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit: Provides power and accuracy, suitable for looping strokes.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Emphasizes spin, suitable for OFF- play.

• Donic Waldner Senso Carbon: Dynamic blade, enhances rubber spin.

The rubber pairs best with OFF-, OFF, or OFF+ blades as the sponge and grip use blade elasticity. Suitable for forehand or backhand sides, especially for players seeking versatility.

Donic Bluestorm Z2 is aimed at players seeking spin, speed, and ball feel:

• Attackers and aggressive all-round players (OFF-, OFF, OFF+), mastering looping, flat strokes, and counterattacks.

• Spin play, suitable for forehand or backhand, especially looping and serving.

• Play at the table and mid-distance: effective looping, open attacks, flat strokes.

• Serves and receive: grippy topsheet allows spin serves, sponge eases accurate serve returns.

• Attacks against backspin: high arc and grip make lifting low balls easy.

• Counter-looping: accuracy and spin in counter-loop strokes.

The rubber is very effective in looping strokes (9.6/10), serves (9.5/10), open attacks (9.4/10), counterattacks (9.3/10), and flat strokes (9.2/10). Blocking (8.8/10) and chopping (8.0/10) require technique due to spin sensitivity. Users emphasize "spin potential," "control," and "ball feel."

• Speed (~110), medium, suitable for offense.

• Spin (~118), high, effective for looping and serves.

• Control (~94), medium, suitable for technical players.

• Grippy topsheet: high friction, strong spin.

• Sponge: dynamic, high arc, longer dwell time.

• Durability: wear resistant.

• Spin sensitivity: blocking or chopping requires technique.

• Difficult control: requires technique on passive strokes.

• Passive play: not suited for defensive strategies.

ITTF approved, suitable for highest level competition. Donic Bluestorm Z2 is popular among advanced players for its spin, speed, and versatility. Effective against 40+ plastic balls, offers stability in looping, serves, and counterattacks. Suitable for forehand or backhand, especially players seeking balanced rubber.

Donic Bluestorm Z2 is a versatile rubber combining a 47.5° high-porosity sponge with a thin, grippy topsheet. High spin, balanced speed, and excellent ball feel guarantee an advantage in aggressive play. An ideal choice for attackers and aggressive all-round players, Donic Bluestorm Z2 is the perfect mix!

DONIC Bluestorm Z2

DONIC Bluestorm Z2

DONIC Bluestorm Z2