Acuda S1

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent
Acuda S1
Acuda S1

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.2 / 10
  • 5 reviews
    • Speed:6.6
    • Spin:7.6
    • Control:6

    Donic Acuda S1 is a very fast rubber with outstanding spin qualities. Close to or away from the table it is possible to play "loop-loop" as in the days of speed glued rubbers. Despite its medium-hard sponge, ACUDA S1 is easily controllable and has a great feel. You can count on ACUDA S1 even in an awkward situation. This rubber may be fast but ball control is excellent.

    Basic character: spin-focused, high precision fast rubber. Player's style: aggressive, first ball attack, close to the table.

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    Specifications

    Price
    6,900 Yen(Include tax 7,590 Yen)
    Producer
    DONIC
    Product code
    AL048
    Speed
    96
    Spin
    97
    Control
    68
    Hardness
    Medium + (47.5 °)
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This is evaluated as an all-around rubber with sufficient performance for players below national level, but considered insufficient for national-level competition. The sponge strength and spin performance are notable features, with performance varying significantly depending on the playing style.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Strong sponge delivers high spin with deep ball contact
    • German-made rubber is easy to handle with competitive performance
    • Control performance is low, requiring adjustment for beginners
    • Less decisive on forehand; better suited for backhand usage
    • Performance varies greatly by stroke type, particularly with drive shots
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveAchieved prefectural tournament victory and national tournament participation. It has sufficient performance to compete with high-end rubbers like Tenergy and Dignics.
    ▽ CriticalPoor cost-performance ratio relative to price. Lacks decisiveness on forehand and tends to have inferior control performance.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Chanhiro (Experience: More than 20 years) For intermediate players and up

      Reviews by user

      It doesn't lose easily even against high-end rubbers like Tenergy or Dignics.
      You can trade shots on equal footing with each maker's top rubbers, like Fastarc G1 or V15.
      It might not be enough for national-level players, but I think it's plenty for prefectural-level students or middle-aged senior players.
      I won my prefectural tournament with this rubber and even competed at the national level with it.

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      2020/09/21
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use SPEED ​​25

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    • visitor

      Novice kid (Experience: 4〜5 years) All-round rubber

      Reviews by user

      Used on forehand. It's a German rubber that grips the ball well. It feels like an all-around rubber with decent spin and speed. The control might be a bit lacking, though. Even in the short game, the bounce feels different from what you'd expect, so it seems like it would take some time to get used to.
      For the price, the performance feels a bit low, so I don't think the value for money is great. It lacks a finishing touch on the forehand, so it seems better suited to backhand rallying or plays that make use of its spin, like chiquita.
      Like the Acuda S3, it doesn't really have a standout strength, but it doesn't have real weaknesses either, so I think it's better to think of it as a backhand or all-around rubber.

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      2018/12/24
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      6
      Control
      5
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Tray bar H. off

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    • Yutchi @ cut

      Yutchi @ cut Acuda and Blue Fire

      Reviews by user

      When I think of Donic, Acuda and Bluefire come to mind, but what really stands out about this Acuda is the strength of the sponge rather than the sheet. The sponge really puts spin on the ball and sends it flying! It's a rubber for players who hit with solid impact!

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      2016/05/21
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Def play Senzo

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    • Nicky

      Nicky A rubber that returns the ball consistently

      Reviews by user

      The rubber itself is a bit soft, so my impression is that the ball sinks in properly before it flies off.
      The spin is good too — personally I'd call this a solid product.

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      2014/10/26
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      4

      Racket recommended use Avenger carbon

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    • visitor

      L'Arc fan (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I switched my backhand from Tenergy to this.

      For a drive where you really sink the ball into the sponge before hitting, this beats Tenergy. On the other hand, I think Tenergy 05 has the edge for a more grazing, brush-style drive.

      Serves bite just fine, but stops take a bit more nerve.

      Depending on your drive type, this rubber is worth buying.

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      2013/08/01
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
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