JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is a professional-class offensive-allround table tennis rubber with inward pimples (inverted), designed for players seeking exceptional ball feel, control, and precise attacking power. ITTF approved, this rubber features a medium-hard “Balance” sponge (~45° on the ESN scale, based on its Medium designation) and a highly grippy “Enhanced Traction” topsheet, delivering high control (112/200, ~15/20), very good spin (111/200, ~11/20), and balanced speed (103/200, ~10/20). The innovative pimple structure (height 1 mm, width 1.4 mm, spacing 1.2 mm) creates a medium-high arc-shaped trajectory (7.5/10), facilitating topspin strokes, blocks, and short game. Optimized for the plastic 40+ ball, Rhyzen CMD offers intense ball feel, excellent control, and sufficient potential for precise attacks, making it an ideal choice for offensive-allround players playing close to the table or at mid-distance. Thanks to its light weight (~44 g cut) and durability, JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is a top-quality choice that reflects the JOOLA Professional Line technologies used in professional top-level competition.

Key Features:

Rubber Type: Inward pimples (inverted)
Rubber Category: Professional
Characteristics: Offensive-allround (AR/OF-)
Speed: 103/200 (~10/20 on general scale)
Spin: 111/200 (~11/20 on general scale)
Control: 112/200 (~15/20 on general scale)
Precision: 8/10
Trajectory: 7.5/10 (medium-high, suitable for topspin strokes and short game)
Sponge Hardness: ~45° (medium-hard, on ESN scale, calculated)
Sponge Type: Balance (small-pored)
Sponge Thickness: 2.0 mm, Max
Top Sheet Type: Enhanced Traction
Pimple Dimensions: Height 1 mm, width 1.4 mm, spacing 1.2 mm
Colors: Red, Black
Country of Origin: Germany
Approval: ITTF approved
Weight: ~68 g (uncut, 180x170 mm), ~44 g (cut, Stiga standard, 157x150 mm)
Technologies: Enhanced Traction topsheet, Balance sponge, optimized for 40+ ball
Category: Offensive-allround (AR/OF-)

JOOLA Rhyzen CMD features a modern construction that combines a medium-hard “Balance” sponge with a highly grippy “Enhanced Traction” topsheet, ensuring excellent ball feel, control, and precise attacking power:

Sponge (~45°):
The medium-hard “Balance” sponge (~45° ESN, small-pored) is designed for intense ball feel and balanced dynamics. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzer 43 (~43°, 120/200 speed), Rhyzen CMD is slightly harder, offering lower speed (103/200) but more control (112/200) and forgiveness. Compared to JOOLA Tronix CMD (~42.5°, 115/200 speed), Rhyzen CMD is slower but provides similar control and a more sensitive feel. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~36°), the sponge is harder, offering a shorter dwell time but more control and precision suitable for allround play.

Top Sheet:
The highly grippy “Enhanced Traction” topsheet (111/200 spin) is elastic, with tall, narrow pimples and wider spacing, optimized for the 40+ plastic ball. It provides strong ball grip, especially for topspin shots, serves, pushes, and short play. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen ZGR (121/200 spin), Rhyzen CMD generates slightly less spin, but still maintains high grip, facilitating topspins against backspin and precise pushes. Compared to Donic Bluefire M2, Rhyzen CMD has a similarly grippy topsheet but offers more control and longer ball contact.

Enhanced Traction Technology:
The grippy topsheet increases friction and ball contact, ensuring very good spin (111/200) and precision (8/10). The pimple structure (1 mm height, 1.2 mm spacing) creates a medium-high arc-shaped trajectory (7.5/10), ideal for topspin strokes, blocks, and short play. The topsheet grips the ball firmly, ensuring high spin and a sensitive feel.

Balance Technology:
The small-pored sponge (~45°) provides intense ball feel and excellent control, allowing precise shot placement. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzer 48 (~48°, 124/200 speed), Rhyzen CMD is slower and more controllable, offering more forgiveness and sensitivity. Compared to JOOLA Tronix CMD, Rhyzen CMD offers similar control but less speed, making it suitable for players who emphasize precision and short game.

Weight and Durability:
JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is lightweight (~44 g cut), similar to JOOLA Rhyzer 43 (~44 g) and lighter than JOOLA Dynaryz AGR (~49.37 g). This lightness allows pairing with heavier blades such as the Butterfly Viscaria without losing racket balance. The rubber is durable, maintaining its grip and elasticity even after intensive use, making it a cost-effective choice.

The rubber is available in 2.0 mm and Max thicknesses, suitable for offensive-allround play with balanced speed, spin, and control. Colors – red and black – comply with ITTF standards. It is recommended to use water-based glues such as JOOLA Lex Glue when assembling the rubber.

Technical Ratings and Playing Characteristics:

Speed (103/200, ~10/20):
JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is a controlled-speed rubber suitable for topspin attacks, blocks, and short game. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzer 43 (120/200), it has lower speed but offers more control and forgiveness. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~13/20), its speed is significantly lower, but Rhyzen CMD is easier to handle, especially for soft strokes and blocks.

Spin (111/200, ~11/20):
Thanks to the grippy “Enhanced Traction” topsheet, the rubber generates very good spin, especially in topspin shots, serves, pushes, and short play. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen ZGR (121/200), spin is slightly lower but close to JOOLA Tronix CMD (120/200). The medium-high trajectory (7.5/10) facilitates topspins against backspin, producing a noticeable kick effect after bounce.

Control (112/200, ~15/20):
The medium-hard sponge (~45°) and grippy topsheet ensure excellent control, especially during topspin shots, blocks, pushes, and short play. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen ZGR (74/200), Rhyzen CMD offers significantly more control and is more forgiving. Compared to Donic Bluefire M2, Rhyzen CMD is easier to manage, especially for technical shots near the table.

Trajectory (7.5/10):
Medium-high arc-shaped trajectory in topspin strokes, ideal for precise attacks, blocks, and short play near the table or at mid-distance. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzer 43 (8/10), the trajectory is slightly lower but still facilitates topspin play. When blocking, the trajectory is lower, ensuring stable and precise returns.

Precision (8/10):
High precision allows players to direct the ball to desired areas on the table, especially during topspin strokes, blocks, and pushes.

Dwell Time (Ball Contact Duration):
Due to the medium-hard (~45°) “Balance” sponge and elastic “Enhanced Traction” topsheet, the rubber provides medium dwell time—longer than JOOLA Rhyzer 48 but shorter than JOOLA Tronix CMD. This dwell time allows for controlled spin generation and ball placement, especially useful in topspin and short game situations.

Throw Angle (Arc Shape):
The pimple structure and grippy topsheet create a medium-high arc (~7.5/10), especially helpful for players who play topspins close to the table or at mid-distance. The throw angle allows the ball to safely clear the net while maintaining good precision and pressure.

Block Performance:
JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is ideal for active and passive blocks. The medium-hard sponge absorbs incoming speed, while the elastic topsheet ensures a stable and controlled return. The arc trajectory helps prevent balls from falling into the net and allows redirection to desired zones. Compared to harder rubbers like JOOLA Dynaryz ZGR, Rhyzen CMD is much more forgiving in blocks.

Pushes and Short Game:
Thanks to the grippy topsheet and excellent control, pushes are precise and spinny. The rubber doesn’t react overly sensitively to incoming spin, so short pushes remain low and controlled. Flicks and opening loops against backspin are easy to execute due to the topsheet grip and arc trajectory.

Serving:
The high grip of the Enhanced Traction topsheet allows effective spin generation on serves. Especially short sidespin and backspin serves can be made with high rotation and control. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen ZGR or Tibhar Evolution MX-D, the serves may be slightly less spinny, but Rhyzen CMD is easier to manage and more consistent in placement.

Topspin vs. Backspin:
JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is highly effective for topspin shots against backspin, both on FH and BH. The grippy topsheet grips the ball well, allowing for a smooth lifting motion. The medium-hard sponge provides enough catapult to clear the net while maintaining a safe arc.

Counterspin (Topspin vs. Topspin):
Due to the medium throw angle and balanced dynamics, Rhyzen CMD performs well in counter-topspin rallies at mid-distance. It offers more control and forgiveness than higher-speed rubbers, although less raw power. Players who prefer consistency and placement over speed will benefit most.

Looping and Spin Variation:
The rubber allows effective variation of spin during loops. Thanks to good dwell time and grippy topsheet, players can control the amount of spin applied to each ball. This is useful in topspin rallies or opening attacks against backspin.

Smashing and Flat Hits:
JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is not designed for pure speed, but still allows effective smashing due to its medium hardness. The sponge doesn’t bottom out easily, and the topsheet grips the ball enough to avoid slipping. However, for pure power hitters, rubbers like Rhyzen ZGR or Dynaryz ACC might be better suited.

Defensive Play (Chopping / Lobbing):
While not a classical defensive rubber, JOOLA Rhyzen CMD can be used for modern defense. Chops with FH are consistent and spinny due to topsheet grip, and lobs offer good height and control thanks to the arc. Defensive players who mix chops and attacks may find this rubber especially suitable.

Suitable Blades and Playing Styles:
• Pairs well with medium and stiff blades (e.g., JOOLA Rosskopf Emotion, Butterfly Viscaria, Stiga Infinity VPS)
• Ideal for allround-offensive players who value control, spin, and precision
• Suitable for both FH and BH sides, especially if control is prioritized on BH
• Excellent for developing players seeking high-quality professional rubber without extreme speed
• Recommended for close to the table or mid-distance play

Summary and Recommendations:
JOOLA Rhyzen CMD is a top-quality offensive-allround rubber with excellent ball feel, strong control, and very good spin potential. It is optimized for modern plastic ball play and incorporates JOOLA's Professional Line technologies. Compared to ultra-fast rubbers, Rhyzen CMD offers more forgiveness and consistency, making it ideal for players who prefer controlled offense and stable defense. Its lightweight and durable build further enhances its value.

Players looking for a balanced, grippy, and controllable rubber with enough offensive power to pressure opponents will find JOOLA Rhyzen CMD to be a superb choice.

Joola Rhyzen CMD

Joola Rhyzen CMD

Joola Rhyzen CMD