Donic Piranja Formula Tec – this is a long pips table tennis rubber, designed for technically skilled defensive players (DEF, DEF+, ALL-, ALL) who occasionally perform disturbing shots or attack using long pips. This rubber features a soft and highly elastic structure, FORMULA DONIC technology, ribbed pimple heads, a medium-soft sponge (~35°–40°, Soft), and excellent undercutting properties. ITTF approved, made in Germany, Piranja Formula Tec is a powerful weapon for classic defenders, especially effective in combination with modern Donic sponge rubbers, offering high control, strong spin, and disruptive effect.
Main features:
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Rubber type: Long pips
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Speed: 58
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Spin: 74
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Control: 65
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Disruptive effect: High
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High tension: Yes (FORMULA DONIC)
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Tackiness: No
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Strategy: DEF, DEF+, ALL-, ALL
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Surface: Long, ribbed pimples
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Sponge hardness: Medium-soft (~35°–40°, Soft)
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Sponge thickness: OX, 1.2 mm
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Colors: Red, black
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Country of origin: Germany
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Approvals: ITTF approved
Donic Piranja Formula Tec features a construction optimized for defense and technical play:
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Sponge (medium-soft): Medium-soft sponge (~35°–40°, Soft), 1.2 mm thick, with FORMULA DONIC speed glue effect provides a gentle yet elastic catapult effect, ensuring controlled speed and long dwell time. Compared to Donic Piranja CD (~40°–45°, harder) or Donic Alligator ARC (~45°), Piranja Formula Tec's sponge is softer, close to Donic Baracuda Big Slam (~37.5°), offering excellent feel and spin. The sponge thickness (OX, 1.2 mm) offers choice: OX (no sponge) suits maximum disruption and spin reversal, while 1.2 mm suits more versatile play with counterattacks. Structure is optimized for undercutting, blocking, and counterattacking.
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Top sheet: Long pimples with ribbed heads are very elastic and grippy, ensuring strong spin reversal and the ability to generate intense backspin against topspin strokes. The top sheet is grippier than Piranja CD but less aggressive than tacky long pips (e.g., TSP Curl P4). FORMULA DONIC technology enhances pimple elasticity, providing faster response and disruption ("wobble"). The top sheet is durable (~80–120 hours for defensive play) and requires regular cleaning with Donic cleaner.
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FORMULA DONIC technology: High-tension construction with speed glue effect increases pimple speed and elasticity, facilitating precise blocks, counterattacks, and spin variation. Unlike Piranja CD (without tension technology), Piranja Formula Tec offers a more dynamic feel while maintaining high control, suitable for technical players.
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Spin reversal and disruption: Due to ribbed, elastic pimples and FORMULA DONIC, the rubber generates strong spin reversal (e.g., topspin turns into backspin) and a disruptive effect, especially in the OX version. Undercutting is more intense than Piranja CD, making the rubber great for defense against strong topspins.
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Trajectory: Piranja Formula Tec generates a lower, straighter flight arc with strong disruption, especially in the OX version. The 1.2 mm sponge slightly raises the arc, aiding counterattacks and pushing. The trajectory is unpredictable for the opponent due to "wobble" and spin reversal.
The rubber weighs about 25–35 g (cut, 1.2 mm thickness; OX ~20–25 g), lighter than Piranja CD (~30–40 g) or Desto F4 (~43–47 g), making it suitable for players seeking a lightweight racket for defense. Offered in red and black, conforming to ITTF rules. Water-based glue is recommended (e.g., Donic Vario) and a protective sheet. OX version has a built-in glue sheet.
Donic Piranja Formula Tec has the following technical ratings:
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Speed: 58 (controlled). The rubber is slow, aimed at defense, spin reversal, and disruption, but faster than Piranja CD (3) due to FORMULA DONIC effect. Speed is lower than Donic Alligator ARC (~60) or Liga Plus (80), making it ideal for defensive play at the table or from distance.
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Spin: 74 (high). The rubber generates strong spin reversal and backspin, especially effective against topspin shots, and allows spin variation when pushing. Spin is higher than Piranja CD (3–10) or Liga Plus (90), but lower than high-tension rubbers like Desto F4 (103). Ribbed pimples enhance spin.
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Control: 65 (high). The rubber offers good control due to the soft sponge and elastic pimples, especially in blocking, pushing, and counterattacking. Control is lower than Piranja CD (8-) or Desto F4 (99), but sufficient for technical defenders managing disruption.
Trajectory: Low, straight flight arc with strong disruption, suitable for blocking, pushing, and counterattacking. Users praise "intense backspin", "disruptive effect", and "blocking dynamics".
Donic Piranja Formula Tec suits defensive and all-around blades:
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Donic Defplay Senso: Maximizes control, suitable for DEF players.
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Butterfly Matsushita Pro: Provides stability, ideal for DEF+ play.
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Stiga Defensive Classic: Balances control and disruption, suitable for DEF players.
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Donic Cayman: Emphasizes spin reversal, suitable for DEF+ play.
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Yasaka Extra Defensive: Enhances defense, suitable for DEF players.
The rubber pairs best with DEF or DEF+ blades, as the soft sponge and long pimples utilize the blade’s stability and control. Mostly used on the backhand side, but technical defenders also use it on the forehand (e.g., OX version).
Donic Piranja Formula Tec is meant for technical defensive players:
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For defensive players (DEF, DEF+, ALL-, ALL), managing spin reversal, generating backspin, blocking, pushing, and sometimes counterattacking.
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For close-to-table and away-from-table play: Effective in blocking, pushing, changing spin near the table, or defending from afar.
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Spin reversal: Strong reversal against topspins, creating intense backspin and disruption.
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Undercutting: Ribbed pimples and FORMULA DONIC allow strong backspin generation, especially in the OX version.
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Blocking: High control and disruptive effect when blocking close to the table, especially with OX or 1.2 mm sponge.
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Pushing and spin variation: Elastic pimples allow spin changes, creating unpredictable strokes.
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Counterattacks and offense: The 1.2 mm sponge allows precise counter shots and surprise attacks, especially for technical players.
The rubber is highly effective for undercutting (9.7/10), spin reversal (9.6/10), blocking (9.5/10), pushing (9.4/10), and counterattacks (9.0/10). In attacking (8.0/10) and looping strokes (6.5/10), limited speed requires technique. Users emphasize “intense backspin”, “disruptive effect”, and “dynamics in counterattacks”.
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Speed (58): Controlled, suitable for defense
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Spin (74): High spin reversal and backspin
Control (65) – High. The rubber offers solid control due to the soft sponge and elastic pips, especially during blocks, pushes, and counterattacks. Control is slightly lower than Piranja CD (8-) or Desto F4 (99), but sufficient for skilled defenders who can manage disruptive effects.
Trajectory: A low, straight ball arc with strong disruptive effect, ideal for blocking, pushing, and counterattacks. Users praise the “intense backspin,” “disruptive effect,” and “blocking dynamics.”
Donic Piranja Formula Tec is suitable for defensive and all-round blades:
• Donic Defplay Senso – Maximizes control, ideal for DEF players.
• Butterfly Matsushita Pro – Provides stability, perfect for DEF+ gameplay.
• Stiga Defensive Classic – Balances control and disruption, suitable for DEF play.
• Donic Cayman – Highlights spin reversal, ideal for DEF+ gameplay.
• Yasaka Extra Defensive – Enhances defense, ideal for DEF players.The rubber performs best with DEF or DEF+ blades, as the soft sponge and long pips benefit from the blade’s stability and control. Most often used on the backhand side, though skilled defenders also use it on the forehand side (e.g., in the OX version).
Donic Piranja Formula Tec is designed for technically skilled defensive players:
• For defensive players (DEF, DEF+, ALL-, ALL) – who control spin reversal, generate backspin, block, push, and occasionally counterattack.
• Play close to and away from the table – effective in blocking, pushing, and changing spin at the table or defending from mid-distance.
• Spin reversal – Strong reversal against topspin strokes, creating heavy backspin and disruptive effects.
• Undercutting (backspin) – Ribbed pips and FORMULA DONIC enable powerful backspin generation, especially in the OX version.
• Blocking – High control and disruptive effect when blocking at the table, particularly with OX or 1.2 mm sponge.
• Pushing and spin variation – Elastic pips allow spin manipulation, creating unpredictable shots.
• Counterattacks and offense – The 1.2 mm sponge enables precise counter-hits and surprise attacks, especially for technically skilled players.The rubber is extremely effective for backspin (9.7/10), spin reversal (9.6/10), blocking (9.5/10), pushing (9.4/10), and counterattacks (9.0/10). In attacking (8.0/10) and looping strokes (6.5/10), the limited speed requires proper technique. Users highlight its “intense backspin,” “disruptive effect,” and “dynamics in counterplay.”
• Speed (58) – Controlled, suitable for defensive play.
• Spin (74) – High spin reversal and backspin generation.
• Control (65) – High, especially in defensive techniques.