Sauer & Tröger Hass is a professional-grade table tennis rubber with short pips, designed for offensive players seeking the perfect balance between power, spin, and control. ITTF-approved, this rubber features a medium-hard sponge (~45° on the ESN scale, estimated based on its "Medium" characteristic) with built-in speed glue effect technology, providing high speed (96/100, ~12/20), good spin (83/100, ~8.5/20), and excellent control (92/100, ~11.5/20). The short pips structure (cylindrical pips, slightly longer and narrower than in the Zargus model) produces a high trajectory (8/10) and great precision (8.5/10), making it ideal for fast counter-attacks, pressure pushes, and close-to-the-table blocks. Optimized for the 40+ plastic ball, Hass offers explosive power and spin even with short strokes, making it an excellent choice for offensive players who want to dominate the game. With its lightweight (~42 g cut) and durability, Sauer & Tröger Hass is a high-quality option suitable for top-level competition.

Key Features:

• Rubber type: Short pips
• Rubber category: Offensive (OFF)
• Characteristics: Offensive (OFF) / Allround+ (ALL+)
• Speed: 96/100 (~12/20 general scale)
• Spin: 83/100 (~8.5/20 general scale)
• Control: 92/100 (~11.5/20 general scale)
• Störfaktor (disturbance effect): 83/100 (~8.5/10)
• Precision: 8.5/10
• Trajectory: 8/10 (high, suitable for counter-attacks and blocks)
• Sponge hardness: ~45° (medium-hard, ESN scale, estimated)
• Sponge type: Medium-hard with speed glue effect
• Sponge thickness: 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm
• Top sheet type: Grippy short pips, cylindrical
• Pip geometry: Cylindrical, slightly longer and thinner than Zargus, uniform diameter from base to tip
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: Germany
• Approval: ITTF approved
• Weight: ~64 g uncut (180x170 mm), ~42 g cut (Stiga standard 157x150 mm)
• Technologies: Speed glue effect, optimized for 40+ plastic ball
• Category: Offensive (OFF)

Construction Breakdown:

Sponge (~45°):
Medium-hard sponge (~45° ESN scale) with speed glue effect offers high speed (96/100) and excellent energy transfer, enabling explosive power even with short movements. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Zargus (~45°, lower speed), Hass’s sponge is more dynamic, offering more speed and spin (83/100). Compared to JOOLA Express Ultra (~40°, 104/200 speed), Hass’s sponge is harder, resulting in a shorter dwell time but more power and control (92/100). Compared to Butterfly Impartial XS (~41°), Hass provides similar speed but with better control and precision.

Top Sheet:
Grippy short pips (cylindrical, slightly longer and thinner than Zargus) ensure solid spin generation (83/100), especially during topspin attacks against backspin or low-spin balls. Optimized for the plastic 40+ ball, the top sheet reduces incoming topspin impact while allowing catapult-like topspin shots. Compared to JOOLA Tango Ultra (60/200 spin), Hass offers more spin and power. Compared to TSP Spectol, Hass has a grippier surface allowing more precise strokes.

Speed Glue Effect:
Integrated speed glue effect technology enhances elasticity, providing explosive power (96/100) and spin (83/100), especially useful in counter-attacks and pressure pushes. Compared to JOOLA Express Ultra (Tensor technology), Hass offers similar speed but more control and forgiveness. Compared to Yasaka Rakza PO, Hass is faster and more precise.

Pip Structure:
Cylindrical pips, slightly longer and thinner than Zargus, with wider spacing between pips allow the ball to sink deeper into the rubber for greater control (92/100) and precision (8.5/10). This structure helps with topspin attacks against backspin balls, pressure pushes close to the table, and catapult-like strokes with minimal movement.

Weight & Durability:
Sauer & Tröger Hass is lightweight (~42 g cut), similar to JOOLA Express Ultra (~42 g) and lighter than JOOLA MAXXX 500 (~45 g). This allows pairing with heavier blades like Butterfly Timo Boll ALC without compromising balance. The rubber is durable, maintaining its grip and elasticity over time, making it an economical choice.

The rubber is available in 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, and 2.0 mm sponge thicknesses, offering options between more control (thinner sponge) or more power (thicker sponge). Red and black color options comply with ITTF standards. It is recommended to use water-based glues like Sauer & Tröger Glue or JOOLA Lex Glue when mounting the rubber.

Technical Ratings and Playing Characteristics:

• Speed (96/100, ~12/20): Hass is a fast rubber suited for counter-attacks, pressure pushes, blocks, and flat hits close to the table. Compared to JOOLA Express Ultra (104/200), it’s slightly slower but offers more control (92/100). Compared to Butterfly Impartial XS (~10/20), speed is similar, but Hass delivers more precision and forgiveness.

• Spin (83/100, ~8.5/20): The grippy short pips generate strong spin in topspin strokes, counter-attacks, and serves—especially effective against backspin or low-spin balls. Compared to JOOLA Tango Ultra (60/200), Hass has more spin, but less than inverted rubbers like JOOLA Rhyzen Ice (120/200). Its high trajectory (8/10) supports aggressive strokes and pressure pushes.

• Control (92/100, ~11.5/20): The medium-hard sponge (~45°) and short pips top sheet offer excellent control, particularly during blocks, counter-attacks, and pressure pushes. Compared to JOOLA Express Ultra (83/200), Hass has better control, making it suitable for players who prioritize forgiveness. Compared to TSP Spectol, Hass offers more control and a more sensitive feel.

• Störfaktor (83/100, ~8.5/10): The rubber generates a strong disruptive effect, especially during pressure pushes and counter-attacks, making the ball unpredictable for opponents. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen CWX (long pips, ~9/10 störfaktor), Hass has slightly less disruption but remains effective for offensive-defensive hybrid play.

• Trajectory (8/10): High arc trajectory on counter-attacks and pressure pushes, ideal for fast close-to-the-table strokes. Compared to JOOLA Tango Ultra (8.5/10), the trajectory is slightly lower but makes blocks and flat hits easier. In blocking, the trajectory is stable and suitable for effective defense against topspin shots.

• Precision (8.5/10): High precision allows players to direct the ball exactly where intended, especially during counter-attacks, blocks, and pressure pushes.

Gameplay Aspects:

Counterattacks: Sauer & Tröger Hass excels in fast counterattacks close to the table. The medium-hard sponge (~45°) with built-in speed glue effect and the grippy short pips surface ensures explosive power and good ball penetration, allowing for sudden and effective returns even with short motions. Compared to JOOLA Express Ultra, Hass offers slightly less raw speed but greater control and precision.

Pressure Pushes: The rubber performs exceptionally well in aggressive, pressure-based pushing. The pips’ structure (cylindrical, slightly longer and thinner than in Zargus) allows the ball to sink into the sponge, generating disruptive and hard-to-read shots. High control (92/100) and störfaktor (83/100) make this a reliable tactic to apply pressure at the table.

Blocking: Hass delivers reliable and stable blocks against topspin shots. The high trajectory (8/10) and high control rating make it ideal for neutralizing opponents’ attacks. Compared to Butterfly Impartial XS, Hass provides better control and forgiveness, making blocking more consistent and predictable.

Flat Hits: The rubber is very effective in flat, direct hits due to its low dwell time and solid rebound characteristics. The high speed and moderate spin allow for fast, point-finishing strokes, especially during fast-paced rallies.

Topspin against backspin: Thanks to its grippy short pips surface, Hass generates solid topspin even against underspin (backspin) balls. While it won't reach inverted rubber spin levels, the topsheet's grip allows for surprisingly strong topspin loops and flicks, especially on slow or lightly spinning balls.

Serving and Receiving: The rubber is suitable for generating spin on serves, especially short, controlled ones, due to its grippy texture. In serve return, Hass reduces the opponent's spin impact, which helps maintain control and precision when returning tricky serves. Compared to JOOLA Tango Ultra, Hass offers more grip and better touch on serve returns.

Spin Reversal: While not as high as long pips, Hass does offer noticeable spin reversal effects due to its short pips structure and sponge rebound. This is especially evident when blocking or countering high-spin balls close to the table.

Conclusions and Recommendations:

Target Audience: Sauer & Tröger Hass is designed for players who want to play actively and offensively with short pips close to the table, emphasizing control and disruptive gameplay. It’s an excellent choice for classic short pips players, as well as modern close-to-the-table attackers who need a balance between speed, control, and spin variability.

Best suited for:
• Players transitioning from inverted rubbers to short pips
• Aggressive blockers and counter-attackers
• Close-to-the-table players seeking control with disruptive elements
• Those wanting to maintain spin capabilities with short pips

Not ideal for:
• Passive defenders or choppers
• Players who rely heavily on long-distance topspin rallies
• Those expecting extreme spin reversal (better suited to long pips)

Comparison to Other Rubbers:

• JOOLA Express Ultra: Hass has slightly less speed but significantly more control and spin variability.

• Butterfly Impartial XS: Hass offers better blocking stability and easier serve returns.

• JOOLA Tango Ultra: Hass has more grip, control, and versatility in topspin situations.

• Sauer & Tröger Zargus: Hass is faster and more offensive, while Zargus leans toward maximum control and disruption.

Summary:
Sauer & Tröger Hass is a versatile short pips rubber for offensive players who want to disrupt their opponents' rhythm while maintaining control and the ability to generate their own spin. It bridges the gap between pure pips-out disruption and the need for offensive pressure, making it ideal for high-level gameplay near the table.

Sauer&Troger Hass

Sauer&Troger Hass

Sauer&Troger Hass