Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X is a revolutionary long pips table tennis rubber developed for defensive and allround players seeking maximum disruption effect, spin, and control, optimized for the plastic 40+ ball. ITTF approved, this rubber features a medium-hard sponge (~45° on the ESN scale, calculated based on Medium characteristics), unique pip geometry, and a special rubber composition that delivers extremely low speed (38/100, ~4.2/20), exceptional spin (110/100, ~11/20), and excellent control (100/100, ~13/20). After a three-year intensive testing phase led by Sebastian Sauer and in collaboration with highly skilled long pips players, Hellfire X was developed as “the best long pips rubber for the near future.” Its wide pip layout and special adhesive layer simplify installation, while the rubber offers a unique feel, ideally balanced in terms of speed, control, spin, and disruption effect (105/100, ~10.5/10). Due to its lightweight (~40 g cut) and durability, Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X is a high-quality choice suitable for high-level competition.

Main Features:

• Rubber type: Long pips
• Rubber category: Defensive (DEF) / Allround (ALL)
• Characteristics: Defensive (DEF+) / Allround (ALL)
• Speed: 38/100 (~4.2/20 on the general scale)
• Spin: 110/100 (~11/20 on the general scale)
• Control: 100/100 (~13/20 on the general scale)
• Disruption effect (Störfaktor): 105/100 (~10.5/10)
• Spin reversal: 8.8/10
• Precision: 9.3/10
• Trajectory: 6.5/10 (low, suitable for chop-blocking and passive blocks)
• Sponge hardness: ~45° (medium-hard, ESN scale, calculated)
• Sponge type: Medium-hard, special composition
• Sponge thickness: 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm, OX (no sponge)
• Top sheet type: Long pips, hard with slightly textured heads
• Pip dimensions: Tall, high aspect ratio, widely spaced, smooth stems, slightly grippy heads
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: Germany
• Approval: ITTF approved
• Weight: ~60 g (uncut, 180x170 mm), ~40 g (cut, Stiga standard, 157x150 mm)
• Technologies: Unique pip geometry, special glue layer, optimized for 40+ ball
• Category: Defensive (DEF+) / Allround (ALL)

Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X stands out with its innovative construction, combining a medium-hard sponge, widely spaced long pips, and special rubber composition to ensure maximum disruption effect, spin, and control:

• Sponge (~45°): The medium-hard sponge (~45° ESN scale) with special composition provides extremely low speed (38/100) and exceptional control (100/100), allowing precise ball placement for blocks, chop blocks, and offensive strokes. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire (40/100 speed, 97/100 control), Hellfire X is slightly slower but offers more spin (110/100) and a stronger disruption effect (105/100). Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen CWX (~50°, 57/200 speed), Hellfire X is slower but delivers greater control and spin. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker (~45°), Hellfire X offers stronger spin reversal (8.8/10) and a more pronounced disruption effect.

• Top Sheet: The hard long pips top sheet, with wide spacing, smooth stems, and slightly textured heads, provides high spin (110/100) and a very strong disruption effect (105/100). The pips allow the ball to “stick” between them, generating powerful backspin that forces the opponent to push multiple balls in a row. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire (90/100 spin), Hellfire X offers higher spin and a stronger disruption effect. Compared to TSP P1R, Hellfire X has a harder top sheet, giving more power in offensive strokes and stronger spin reversal.

• Pip Structure: Long pips with a high aspect ratio and wide spacing ensure maximum pip head bending, generating strong backspin and disruption effect (105/100). The pip stems are smooth, and the heads slightly grippy, slowing ball rebound and enhancing spin. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Easy P (100/100 spin), Hellfire X’s pips are harder and more widely spaced, resulting in a stronger disruption effect and better spin reversal (8.8/10).

• Weight & Durability: Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X is very lightweight (~40 g cut), lighter than JOOLA Express Ultra (~42 g) and Sanwei Target (~44 g). This lightness allows pairing with heavier blades, such as Butterfly Hadraw Shield, without unbalancing the racket. The rubber is highly durable, maintaining pip hardness and spin characteristics even after intense use (pips only begin to fall off after several months of heavy training), making it an economical choice.

The rubber is available in 0.5 mm, 0.9 mm, and OX (no sponge) variants, allowing players to choose between maximum control (OX) and slightly higher speed (0.9 mm). A special glue layer simplifies mounting, ensuring strong adhesion to the blade. Colors – red and black – meet ITTF standards. It is recommended to use water-based glues, such as Sauer & Tröger Glue or JOOLA Lex Glue, for installation.

Technical Parameters and Playing Characteristics:

• Speed (38/100, ~4.2/20): Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X is an extremely slow rubber, suitable for chop-blocking, passive blocking, and offensive strokes at the table or from mid-distance. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire (40/100 speed), Hellfire X is slightly slower but offers stronger spin and disruption effect. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker (~4/20), the speed is similar, but Hellfire X offers better spin reversal (8.8/10).

• Spin (110/100, ~11/20): The hard long pips generate exceptional backspin, especially in chop-blocks and passive blocks, creating a very strong disruption effect (105/100). Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire (90/100), Hellfire X delivers greater spin, especially against topspin shots. Compared to TSP P1R (~9/20), Hellfire X provides more spin and stronger spin reversal.

• Control (100/100, ~13/20): The medium-hard sponge (~45°) and hard pips ensure excellent control, particularly in blocking, chop-blocking, and offensive strokes. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Easy P (105/100), control is slightly lower but sufficient for technically skilled players. Compared to JOOLA Rhyzen CWX (112/200), Hellfire X offers similar control but a stronger disruption effect.

• Disruption Effect (Störfaktor, 105/100, ~10.5/10): The rubber generates an extremely strong disruption effect, forcing opponents to make mistakes, especially during chop-blocks and passive blocks. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire (102/100), Hellfire X has an even stronger disruption effect, especially against plastic balls.

Serves and Reception: 9.5/10 – The serves generate strong backspin and side spin, suitable for disruptive play. Passive reception (9.7/10) is extremely stable due to reduced spin effect, while active reception (9.0/10) requires technique but is effective.

Flick Shots: 8.4/10 – Banana flick shots are possible but limited due to low speed and the long pimpled structure, requiring precise technique.

Compatibility with Blades:

Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X suits various blades, especially those emphasizing control, spin, and defensive play:

• Sauer & Tröger Hellfire: Maximizes control and disruptive effect, suitable for technical defenders.

• Butterfly Hadraw Shield: Provides control, suitable for chops and blocks.

• Nittaku Barwell Fleet: Provides feel, suitable for offensive shots.

• Yasaka Sweden Defensive: Balances control and spin, suitable for defensive play.

• Donic Defplay Senso: Offers additional control, suitable for precise blocks.

Due to its light weight (~40 g trimmed), Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X pairs well with heavier blades like Butterfly Defensive Pro or Stiga Defensive Classic without losing racket balance. Users recommend using this rubber on the backhand side with the OX version for close-to-the-table play, aiming for maximum control and disruptive effect, or a 0.9 mm sponge thickness for classic defenders playing from distance.

Additional Information:

Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X stands out with its innovative design, which after three years of testing sets new standards for long pimples. Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire (speed 40/100, spin 90/100), Hellfire X offers slightly lower speed (38/100), but stronger spin (110/100), spin reversal (8.8/10), and disruptive effect (105/100). Compared to Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker (~4/20 speed), Hellfire X offers stronger spin and disruptive effect, especially on plastic balls. Compared to TSP P1R, Hellfire X is harder, generates more spin, and stronger spin reversal, making it suitable for players seeking maximum disruptive effect. The rubber is very durable, maintaining its pimple hardness and spin properties even after intensive use (pimples only begin to wear after several months of heavy training), making it an economical choice. Users highlight the rubber’s “powerful spin reversal,” “very strong disruptive effect,” “excellent control,” and “versatility,” especially for those who enjoy chopping strokes, blocks, and offensive shots both close to the table and from distance. Moreover, Hellfire X suits players looking for an alternative to other long pimple rubbers like TSP P1R or Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker but with a unique German feel and revolutionary design.

Who is Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X for?

Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X is designed for players seeking maximum disruptive effect, spin, and control:

• Advanced and intermediate players looking for a long pimple rubber suitable for the backhand side.

• Defensive and all-around players emphasizing chops, blocks, offensive shots, and play close to the table or from distance.

• Close-to-the-table and distance play: effective for chopping, blocking, and executing offensive shots with disruptive effect.

• Serves and reception: the rubber allows strong spin generation on serves (9.5/10) and is highly effective in passive reception (9.7/10), while active reception (9.0/10) requires technique.

• Suitable for players seeking disruptive effect and spin reversal: optimal for forcing opponents to make errors through spin and control.

Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X advantages:

• Speed (4.2/20): Very low speed, suitable for chopping and blocking.

• Spin (11/20): Exceptional backspin suitable for defensive attacks and blocks.

• Control (13/20): Excellent control, forgiving due to hard pimples and medium-hard sponge.

• Disruptive effect (10.5/10): Very strong disruptive effect, forcing opponents to make mistakes.

• Spin reversal (8.8/10): Great spin reversal, especially when blocking topspin shots.

• Accuracy (9.3/10): High accuracy, reducing shot dispersion.

• Lightweight: ~40 g (trimmed), suitable for pairing with heavier blades.

• Durability: Pimples remain intact even after several months of intensive use.

• Unique pimple geometry: Maximizes backspin and disruptive effect.

• Easy installation: Special glue layer facilitates rubber gluing.

• High quality: ITTF approved, suitable for high-level competitions.

Compared to Sauer & Tröger Hellfire, Hellfire X offers stronger spin, spin reversal, and disruptive effect but slightly less speed. Compared to Dr. Neubauer Trouble Maker, Hellfire X is harder and generates stronger backspin and spin reversal. Users emphasize the rubber’s “powerful spin reversal,” “very strong disruptive effect,” “excellent control,” and “revolutionary feel,” especially for defensive players. Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X is ITTF approved, suitable for high-level competitions, particularly for intermediate and advanced players focusing on spin, disruptive effect, and control. Its balance of spin, control, and disruptive effect enables powerful chops, precise blocks, and effective offensive shots, while the unique pimple geometry and special glue layer ensure exceptional feel and performance.

Sauer & Tröger Hellfire X – Spin, Disruption, and German craftsmanship at a new level!

Sauer&Troger Hellfire X

Sauer&Troger Hellfire X

Sauer&Troger Hellfire X