JOOLA Tronix CMD is a professional-class offensive-universal table tennis rubber with inverted pimples inside, designed for players seeking an exceptional balance of control, spin, and dynamics. ITTF approved, this rubber’s soft “Giga-Cell” sponge (~42.5° on the ESN scale, cream color) and thin, tacky “Advanced Traction” topsheet ensure high spin (120/200, ~11.5/20), controlled speed (115/200, ~11/20), and excellent control (104/200, ~15/20). The innovative pimples structure and thin topsheet combined with the thickest sponge in the JOOLA series create a slightly flatter but high-arching trajectory that facilitates topspin strokes and provides safe hitting boundaries. Optimized for the plastic 40+ ball, the Tronix CMD offers long ball contact, exceptional ball feel, and impressive hitting sound, making it an ideal choice for players emphasizing control and counterattacks close to the table. Due to its light weight (~72 g uncut, ~45 g trimmed) and durability, the JOOLA Tronix CMD represents a premium option reflecting JOOLA Professional Line technologies used at the highest professional competition levels.

Key features:

• Rubber type: Inverted pimples inside

• Rubber category: Professional

• Characteristics: Offensive-universal (AR/OF-)

• Speed: 115/200 (~11/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 120/200 (~11.5/20 on the general scale)

• Control: 104/200 (~15/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory: Slightly flatter, high (suitable for topspin strokes and counterattacks)

• Sponge hardness: ~42.5° (soft+, ESN scale)

• Sponge type: Giga-Cell (cream color)

• Sponge thickness: 2.0 mm, Max+

• Topsheet type: Advanced Traction (thin, tacky)

• Colors: Red, black, blue

• Country of origin: Germany

• Approvals: ITTF approved

• Weight: ~72 g (uncut, 180x170 mm), ~45 g (trimmed, Stiga standard, 157x150 mm)

• Technologies: Advanced Traction topsheet, Giga-Cell sponge, optimized for 40+ plastic balls

• Category: Offensive-universal (AR/OF-)

JOOLA Tronix CMD features a modern construction combining a soft “Giga-Cell” sponge and a thin, tacky “Advanced Traction” topsheet, ensuring a balance of spin, control, and dynamics:

• Sponge (~42.5°): The soft “Giga-Cell” sponge (~42.5° ESN scale, the thickest in the JOOLA series) is coarse-pored, designed for explosive energy and long ball contact. Compared to JOOLA Tronix ACC (~47.5°, speed 124/200), the CMD sponge is softer, offering less speed (115/200) but more control (104/200) and forgiveness. Compared to JOOLA Dynaryz CMD (~45°, speed 98/200), the Tronix CMD is faster and more dynamic while maintaining excellent control. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (36°), the sponge is harder but offers longer dwell time, providing excellent ball feel and control suitable for counterattacks and softer strokes.

• Topsheet: The thin, tacky “Advanced Traction” topsheet (spin 120/200) is elastic and optimized for the plastic 40+ ball. The topsheet ensures strong ball grip, especially on topspin strokes, serves, pushes, and counterattacks. Compared to JOOLA Dynaryz ZGR (spin 130/200), the Tronix CMD spin is slightly lower, but the topsheet maintains high grip, facilitating topspin strokes over backspin balls and precise pushes. Compared to Tibhar Evolution MX-S, the Tronix CMD topsheet has similar tackiness but offers more control and longer ball contact.

• Advanced Traction technology: The thin, tacky topsheet increases friction and ball contact, providing more spin (120/200) and control (104/200). The topsheet allows optimal ball grip even on soft strokes, reducing the risk of slipping and increasing hitting safety.

• Giga-Cell technology: The coarse-pored sponge (~42.5°) creates an explosive response on impact, ensuring impressive dynamics and sound. Compared to JOOLA Tronix ACC (~47.5°), the CMD sponge is softer, offering longer ball contact and more control, making it suitable for players seeking sensitive feel and precision.

• Weight and durability: JOOLA Tronix CMD is light (~45 g trimmed), similar to JOOLA Tronix ACC (~43 g) and lighter than JOOLA Dynaryz ACC (~46.14 g). This lightness allows pairing the rubber with heavier blades like Butterfly Zhang Jike Super ZLC without losing racket balance. The rubber is durable, retaining its grip and elasticity even after intensive use, making it an economical choice.

The rubber is offered in 2.0 mm and Max+ thickness, suitable for offensive-universal players, ensuring balanced speed, spin, and control. Colors—red, black, and blue—meet ITTF standards. Recommended to use water-based glues like JOOLA Lex Glue when mounting the rubber.

Technical parameters and playing characteristics:

• Speed (115/200, ~11/20): JOOLA Tronix CMD is a controlled speed rubber suitable for topspin attacks, counterattacks, and versatile strokes. Compared to JOOLA Tronix ACC (124/200), speed is lower but offers more control and forgiveness. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (13/20), speed is lower, but Tronix CMD is easier to manage, especially for counterattacks near the table.

• Spin (120/200, ~11.5/20): Thanks to the tacky “Advanced Traction” topsheet, the rubber generates very high spin, especially on topspin strokes, serves, and pushes. Compared to JOOLA Dynaryz ZGR (130/200), spin is slightly lower but close to JOOLA Tronix ACC (120/200). The slightly flatter but high trajectory facilitates topspin strokes over backspin balls, ensuring a “kick” effect after landing.

• Control (104/200, ~15/20): The soft sponge (~42.5°) and tacky topsheet provide excellent control, especially on soft strokes, blocks, and counterattacks. Compared to JOOLA Tronix ACC (92/200), CMD offers more control, making it more forgiving of errors. Compared to Donic Bluefire M2, Tronix CMD is easier to handle, especially on technical strokes near the table.

• Trajectory: Slightly flatter but high arched trajectory on topspin strokes, ideal for fast counterattacks and stability close to the table. On blocks, the trajectory is straighter, suitable for stable blocks. Compared to JOOLA Dynaryz CMD (8.5/10), Tronix CMD’s trajectory is slightly lower but still facilitates topspin strokes.

• Precision: High precision allows players to direct the ball to the desired table area, especially on counterattacks and pushes, reducing shot dispersion.

Playing aspects:

• Attacks (driving): 9.2/10 – JOOLA Tronix CMD is effective for topspin attacks and counterattacks, especially close to the table, generating strong spin and controlled speed. Suitable for third-ball attacks and counterattacks on backspin balls.

• Blocking: 9.6/10 – Blocks against topspin are very stable and precise due to the tacky topsheet, long ball contact, and soft sponge, especially near the table.

• Pushes: 9.5/10 – Long pushes generate strong backspin, while short pushes are very precise, suitable for short play near the net.

• Flick strokes: 9.3/10 – Banana flick strokes are effective due to the tacky topsheet and long ball contact, facilitating topspin over backspin.

• Serves and receive: 9.6/10 – Serves generate strong spin, especially backspin and side spin, ideal for short play. Passive receive (9.5/10) is stable, while active receive (9.6/10) is highly effective due to high control and spin.

• Flat hits (smashing): 9.1/10 – Suitable for flat hits generating precise trajectories, especially near the table.

Compatibility with blades:

JOOLA Tronix CMD suits various blades, especially those emphasizing control and spin:

• JOOLA V-Note: Provides feel and control, suitable for technical players.

• Butterfly Innerforce Layer ALC: Balances speed and control, suitable for versatile players.

• Nittaku Acoustic Carbon: Provides feel, suitable for topspin strokes and counterattacks.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Adds extra speed, suitable for flat hits.

• Butterfly Timo Boll ALC: Maximizes speed, suitable for aggressive attackers.

Due to its lightness (~45 g trimmed), JOOLA Tronix CMD pairs well with heavier blades such as Butterfly Viscaria or Stiga Carbonado 145 without losing racket balance. Users recommend using this rubber on the backhand or forehand side with Max+ sponge thickness for maximum spin and control.

Additional information:

JOOLA Tronix CMD stands out for its versatility, offering an excellent balance of control, spin, and dynamics, suitable both for offensive-universal players and those emphasizing counterattacks close to the table. Compared to JOOLA Tronix ACC (speed 124/200, control 92/200), CMD is slower but provides more control and forgiveness, making it suitable for a wider range of players, including intermediate-level players.

Joola Tronix CMD

Joola Tronix CMD

Joola Tronix CMD