DONIC Coppa X3 (Silver)

Donic Coppa X3 Silver – is a table tennis rubber with pimples inside (inverted), designed for all-round players seeking control and speed (ALL, ALL+, OFF-). Belonging to the Donic Coppa X series, X3 Silver stands out with a very soft sponge (~40°, Soft) and spin-elastic surface, providing excellent ball feel, high control, a sharp sound, spin, and controlled speed. Compared to other Coppa X series rubbers, X3 Silver is the softest, offering exceptional control and reminiscent of the glue era feel. ITTF approved, made in Germany, this rubber is a great choice for all-round players wanting to improve their game, especially in topspin strokes and blocking.

Key features:

• Rubber type: Pimples inside (inverted)

• Speed: 103

• Spin: 107

• Control: 99

• High tension: Yes

• Stickiness: No

• Strategy: ALL, ALL+, OFF-

• Surface: Spin-elastic

• Sponge hardness: Very soft (~40°, Soft)

• Sponge thickness: 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, Max

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Germany

• Approvals: ITTF approved

Donic Coppa X3 Silver features a construction focused on control, spin, and feel:

• Sponge (very soft): Very soft sponge (~40°, Soft) with large pores provides a gentle catapult effect, ensuring controlled speed and much longer ball contact (dwell time). Compared to Coppa X2 Platin Soft (~42.5°), X3 Silver sponge is softer, close to Donic Baracuda Big Slam (~40°), offering exceptional control and a punchy sound reminiscent of the glue era. Sponge thickness (1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, Max) allows choice between maximum control (thinner) and slightly more power (Max). Structure optimized for all-round play, looping strokes, and blocking.

• Surface: Spin-elastic, high tension surface ensures high grip and spin, effective in looping strokes, serves, and blocking. Surface is less aggressive than Coppa X1 Turbo Platin or Bluestorm Z2 but more gripping than classic Coppa, thus biting well on 40+ plastic balls. The surface is durable (~70–90 hours of intense play) and requires regular cleaning with Donic cleaner.

• High tension effect: FD3 technology (Formula Donic 3rd Generation) and high tension surface create a gentle catapult effect that enhances speed and spin while maintaining high control. The catapult effect is gentler than Coppa X1 Gold or X2 Platin Soft, making it suitable for players seeking easy control.

• High flight arc: Coppa X3 Silver generates a high flight arc, ensuring stability, spin, and easy attacks against low strokes. The arc is higher than Coppa X2 Platin Soft’s flatter arc, making it ideal for looping strokes and blocking, yet retaining enough speed for strokes.

• Spin sensitivity: Due to the gripping surface, the rubber is somewhat sensitive to incoming spin, but the soft sponge and longer dwell time ease strokes against opponent’s looping, especially when blocking or returning serves.

The rubber weighs about 45–50 g (trimmed, 2.0 mm thick), lighter than Coppa X2 Platin Soft (~48–52 g) or Bluestorm Z2 (~50–55 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 Coppa X3 Silver’s technical specifications:

• Speed: 103 (controlled). Rubber is medium speed, suitable for topspin strokes, blocking, strokes, and all-round play. Speed is lower than Coppa X2 Platin Soft (107) or Coppa X1 Gold (110), but higher than classic Coppa (96). Soft sponge provides controlled speed depending on player technique and blade.

• Spin: 107 (high). Due to spin-elastic surface, rubber generates high spin, especially in looping strokes, serves, and open attacks. Spin is similar to Coppa X2 Platin Soft (107) and Coppa X1 Gold (107), but less than Bluestorm Z2 (~118). High flight arc enhances spin, easing attacks against low spins.

• Control: 99 (high). Rubber offers exceptional control due to very soft sponge and longer dwell time, especially in blocking, serve returns, and precise strokes. Control is higher than Coppa X2 Platin Soft (95) or Coppa X1 Turbo Platin (85), close to Bluestorm Big Slam (92).

Trajectory: High flight arc, suitable for looping strokes, topspin attacks, and blocking. Arc stabilizes ball flight, facilitates attacks against low spins, and ensures precision in blocking. Users praise “soft feel,” “control,” and “punchy sound.”

Donic Coppa X3 Silver 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 players.

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

• Yasaka Sweden Extra: Emphasizes control, suitable for ALL+ play.

• Donic Persson Powerplay: Dynamic blade, enhances rubber speed.

Rubber works best with ALL, ALL+, or OFF- blades because soft sponge and gripping surface utilize blade elasticity and control. Suitable for forehand or backhand sides, especially for players seeking control.

Application and playing style:

Donic Coppa X3 Silver is designed for players seeking control and speed:

• All-round players (ALL, ALL+, OFF-) managing topspin strokes, blocking, strokes, and controlled hits.

• Spin play, suitable for forehand or backhand side, especially in looping strokes, serves, and blocking.

• Play near the table and mid-distance: Effective in looping strokes, blocking, returning serves.

• Serves and reception: Gripping surface allows generating spin serves, and soft sponge eases precise serve returns.

• Attacks against low spins: High arc and grip allow easy lifting of low balls.

• Blocking: Exceptional control and soft feel ensure stability.

The rubber is highly effective in blocking (9.7/10), serves (9.5/10), looping strokes (9.3/10), returning serves (9.2/10), and hitting (9.0/10). Open attacks (8.8/10) and counters (8.2/10) require technique due to soft sponge and limited speed. Users emphasize “soft feel,” “control,” and “glue era sound.”

• Speed (103), controlled, suitable for all-round players.

• Spin (107), high, effective for looping strokes and serves.

• Control (99), exceptional, suitable for blocking and serve returns.

• Gripping surface: High friction, strong spin.

• Sponge: Very soft feel, longer dwell time, punchy sound.

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

• Durability: Wear-resistant (~70–90 hours).

• Limited speed: Not suitable for very aggressive attacks.

• Spin sensitivity: Blocking or countering requires technique.

• Soft sponge: Demands technique in open attacks.

ITTF approved, suitable for competition. Donic Coppa X3 Silver is popular among all-round players for its control, spin, and soft feel. Effective against 40+ plastic balls, offering stability in blocking, looping strokes, and serves. Suitable for forehand or backhand sides, especially players seeking easily controlled rubber.

• “Very soft and controlled rubber, excellent for blocking and looping strokes. The sound reminds of the glue era, fun to play!” (2024, revspin.net)

• “I use it on forehand side, control is amazing, and spin is sufficient for all-round play. Great for advanced beginners.” (2021, tabletennis-reference.com)

• “Rubber is great for ALL+ blades, easy to handle but lacks power in flat strokes.” (2020, tabletennisdb.com)

Donic Coppa X3 Silver combines very soft sponge with spin-elastic surface. Exceptional control, high spin, and punchy sound guarantee enjoyment in play. Ideal choice for all-round players, Donic Coppa X3 Silver is a wonder of speed and control!