DONIC BLUEGRIP C2

Description DONIC BLUEGRIP C2

Donic BlueGrip C2 – is an inverted (pimples inside) table tennis rubber designed for uncompromising attackers (OFF, OFF+) who rely on speed and spin. This rubber, featuring a slightly softer (55°) and significantly lighter (80 g) sponge than BlueGrip C1, offers a powerful catapult effect, extreme spin, and a subtler feel. Created with the "Formula DONIC" technology, combining a Chinese-style tacky topsheet and a dynamic Japanese/European sponge, BlueGrip C2 is a revolutionary product surpassing previous V1 and R1 versions. Subtle changes in pimples geometry and a softer sponge provide better feel and control while maintaining high dynamics. Made in Germany, ITTF approved, BlueGrip C2 is a versatile choice for aggressive players seeking speed, spin, and balanced feel.

Key features:

• Rubber type: Pimples inside (inverted)

• Speed: 123

• Spin: 125

• Control: 88

• High tension: Yes

• Tackiness: Yes

• Strategy: OFF, OFF+

• Surface: Tacky Chinese-style

• Sponge hardness: Hard (55°)

• Sponge thickness: 2.0 mm

• Colors: Red, black

• Country of origin: Germany

• Certification: ITTF approved

Donic BlueGrip C2 stands out with its advanced design optimized for speed, spin, and feel:

• Sponge (hard but slightly softer): The sponge hardness is 55° (Hard), slightly softer than BlueGrip C1 (60°), ensuring a subtler feel and longer dwell time. Compared to C1, C2’s sponge is lighter (~80 g untrimmed), making the racket more maneuverable and suitable for both forehand and backhand. The sponge thickness (e.g., 2.0 mm) enhances the catapult effect ideal for topspin strokes while retaining more control than C1. The dynamics are close to Japanese rubbers like Butterfly Tenergy 80 but with Chinese tackiness.

• Topsheet: The tacky Chinese-style topsheet provides extreme grip, allowing generation of very strong spin. Subtle differences in pimple geometry increase flexibility and feel compared to C1, making the rubber easier to control in looping strokes and serves. The topsheet is durable (~50–70 hours of intensive play) but requires regular cleaning with Donic cleaner and a damp sponge to maintain tackiness. The grip effectively “bites” 40+ plastic balls, ensuring stability in open attacks.

• High tension effect: Fully tensioned sponge with "Formula DONIC" technology delivers a powerful catapult effect typical of Japanese or European rubbers. Molecular tension boosts speed and spin, facilitating attacks against backspin and counter-loop strokes. The dynamics are stronger than previous BlueGrip V1 or R1 versions.

• High flight arc: BlueGrip C2 generates a strongly arched flight arc, slightly lower than C1 but still stabilizing ball trajectory. The arc enables aggressive topspin strokes with a large safety margin, easy lifting of low balls, and angled shots.

• Tackiness: The Chinese-style tacky topsheet boosts spin, especially on serves and looping strokes, but is more sensitive to dust accumulation than European rubbers like Donic Bluefire M1 Turbo.

• Spin sensitivity: Due to the tacky topsheet, the rubber is highly sensitive to incoming spin, requiring precise technique when blocking or chopping.

The rubber weighs about 55–60 g (trimmed, 2.0 mm thick), lighter than BlueGrip C1 (~65–70 g), making it suitable for players seeking balanced weight. Available in red and black, conforming to ITTF rules. Recommended water-based glues (e.g., Donic Vario) and protective film.

Donic BlueGrip C2 technical specs:

• Speed: 123 (fast). Very fast rubber suitable for aggressive topspin strokes, looping, flat hits, and counter-attacks near the table or mid-distance. The slightly softer sponge ensures balanced speed, somewhat lower than BlueGrip C1 (128) but still close to modern Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3 Neo. Speed depends on player technique and blade.

• Spin: 125 (extreme). Thanks to tacky topsheet and subtle pimple geometry, the rubber produces extreme spin, especially for looping, serving, and open attacks. The high flight arc enhances spin, allowing easy lifting of backspin balls and heavy spin strokes with strong rotation. Spin equals BlueGrip C1 (125) and is among the highest in Donic's range.

• Control: 88 (challenging). Offers better control than C1 (83) due to softer sponge and subtler feel but remains challenging for beginners or less experienced players. The high arc and longer dwell time provide safety margin for looping but require precise technique for blocking and passive strokes.

Trajectory: Strongly arched, high flight arc suitable for looping and topspin attacks. The arc is slightly lower than C1 but still stabilizes ball flight, facilitates attacks against backspin, and ensures accuracy in counter-looping. Blocking requires closing the racket angle due to high trajectory. Users praise "extreme spin," "catapult effect," and "subtle feel."

Donic BlueGrip C2 pairs well with fast blades:

• Donic BlueStar A1: Maximizes speed and spin, suited for OFF+ players.

• Stiga Carbonado 145: Balances speed and spin, ideal for forehand or backhand.

• Butterfly Fan Zhendong ALC: Provides power and precision, suitable for professionals.

• Yasaka Rakza Z: Emphasizes spin, suited for looping strokes.

• Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon: Fast blade, enhances rubber dynamics.

Best paired with OFF or OFF+ blades, as the hard sponge and tacky topsheet exploit blade elasticity. Suitable for forehand and backhand, especially players seeking balanced weight and feel.

Donic BlueGrip C2 is designed for players seeking maximum speed and spin:

• Uncompromising attackers (OFF, OFF+) mastering aggressive looping, flat hits, and counter-attacks.

• Spin-focused play looking for extreme spin and strong arched flight.

• Versatile offense, suitable for forehand or backhand, especially looping and serving.

• Play near table and mid-distance: effective looping, open attacks, flat hits.

• Serves and receives: tacky topsheet enables highly spinny serves, hard sponge facilitates aggressive serve returns (flick, topspin).

• Attacks against backspin: high arc and grip allow easy lifting of low balls.

• Counter-looping: high speed and accuracy for counter-loop strokes.

Extremely effective for looping (9.8/10), serves (9.7/10), open attacks (9.6/10), flat hits (9.4/10), and counter-attacks (9.3/10). Blocking (8.5/10) and chopping (7.5/10) require technique due to spin sensitivity. Users highlight "tackiness," "catapult effect," and "subtle feel."

• Speed (123), fast, suitable for aggressive strokes.

• Spin (125), extreme, highly effective for looping and serving.

• Control (88), better than C1, suitable for advanced players.

• Tacky topsheet: maximum friction, strong spin.

• Hard sponge: powerful catapult effect, high arc.

• Lighter: balanced weight (~55–60 g trimmed).

• Durability: wear-resistant.

• Challenging control: requires high technical skill.

• Spin sensitivity: technique needed for blocking and chopping.

• Passive play: not suitable for defensive strategies.

ITTF approved, suitable for top-level competition. Popular among professionals and advanced players for its speed, spin, and subtler feel. Effective against 40+ plastic balls, offers stability in looping and serving. Suitable for forehand or backhand, especially players seeking versatility.

Donic BlueGrip C2 is a future rubber combining Chinese-style tacky topsheet with Japanese/European rubber dynamics. Slightly softer sponge, extreme spin, and powerful catapult effect guarantee speed, precision, and balanced feel. The ideal choice for uncompromising attackers, Donic BlueGrip C2 is a revolution available now!