Grass D.tecS

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent
Grass D.tecS

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.69 / 10
  • 67 reviews
    • Speed:7.04
    • Spin:7.07
    • Control:5.04
    High tension grain high rubber

    The combination of the D.TecS technology and the classical Grass provides absolutely new varieties of the undercut and cut defence. The built-in tension in the rubber surface and sponge makes the pimples more elastic and enables an incredible undercut. Excellent control and enough speed to counter the adversary‘s disturbing attacking balls.
    Now available in 0.5 and 0.9 mm!

    • Long pimples

    Specifications

    Price
    6,050 Yen(Include tax 6,655 Yen)
    Producer
    TIBHAR
    Product code
    BT018
    Speed
    Five
    Control
    Seven
    Hardness
    47.5 °

    Players use Grass D.tecS

    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Renowned for its powerful automatic spin reversal from high-tension technology and exceptional speed, this rubber excels when mastered but demands significant learning curve and is unsuitable for beginners. Highly appreciated by cutmen and all-around defensive players.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Exceptional spin reversal and automatic ball transformation with minimal player input
    • Unusually high speed for long pips, delivering sharp pushing and smashing shots
    • High tension causes excessive bounce, requiring extensive control practice
    • Low spin sensitivity makes blocking and cutting strokes remarkably stable
    • Advanced rubber requiring experience; not recommended for long-pips beginners
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe variation and attacking speed are overwhelmingly superior; once mastered, it becomes addictive to use. Opponent's drives transform into well-cut returns with mere contact, delivering exceptional satisfaction in front-court cutting with penhold grip.
    ▽ CriticalExcessive bounce severely hinders control; performance deteriorates after 1-2 months of use. Unsuitable for beginners, and may feel insufficient for experienced players seeking more technical freedom in long-pips play.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Girisan (Experience: 4〜5 years) The strongest long pips out there

      Reviews by user

      I compared the 1.2mm and the OX versions.
      The OX is easier to handle and produces more variation, so I'd recommend that one.

      I've used Feint Long, Curl P3, Qing, and other long pips before,
      but since this is a tension long-pips rubber, it bounces more than those.
      Because of that extra bounce, it takes some getting used to before you can place the ball exactly where you want,
      but once you're used to it, it will definitely become a real weapon!

      For anyone who wants to try this kind of rubber but is put off by the price,
      I'd recommend the ARTIST rubber from the Chinese maker 61second.
      The pips are a bit harder than Grass's, but it produces similar shots and is easier to handle, making it good for practice.

      After using Grass, I tried several other long pips too,
      but returning shots with Grass is so much fun that I always end up going back to it.

      I also use it for attacking on both forehand and backhand, and opponents are always surprised by the variation in my shots.

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      2017/08/19
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      6
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use SK Carbon

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    • Let's go

      Let's go (Experience: 6〜10 years) Easier to use than expected, but...

      Reviews by user

      Going in with the preconception from its reputation - high spin-reversal performance, strong bounce that needs getting used to - I used it on a penhold long-pips setup, and here's my review after that. (1) Against the opponent's drive, you really do get a sharp, biting block. It feels like the rubber wraps around the ball and returns it in reverse without you having to do anything special. That said, if you already have the skill to add your own chop, I think you could get similar reversal with other rubbers too. (2) The bounce is strong - even backing off the table, a chop-block easily reaches the opponent's court, and even when it bounces a lot over the table it's not a problem; if you can time your blocks, it's oddly consistent about landing in the opponent's court. (3) That said, I use the long-pips side for forehand shots a lot, and it felt fatally unstable for that, so this rubber is going into storage for me.

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      2017/07/02
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      3
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use SWEDEN CLASSIC

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    • Tada Horse

      Tada Horse (Experience: 11〜20 years) Razor-thin margin

      Reviews by user

      I had it on a PRO LOOM blade. The amount of variation doesn't change much between 0.5 and 0.9. For sidespin blocks, whether you just touch the ball on block or use a chop-like block, it happens automatically and bites so much that opponents tend to make mistakes. Because the spin reversal is that strong, pushes or plain returns against backspin tend to pop up and become easy balls to attack. Once you get past a certain level, opponents will just target this and smash everything away. Also, because the ball leaves the rubber so quickly, I found it hard to return long, sharply cut backspin. Whether it's about ordinary technique or about being targeted as I described, this is a rubber that really requires getting used to and having a strategy.

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      2017/05/21
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      1
      Hardness Little hard
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    • MR-01

      MR-01 (Experience: More than 20 years) An attractive long-pips rubber, but the push is…

      Reviews by user

      First, my impression using it for chopping. Long chops against topspin drives really bite well. The chops feel great going in, but they're so fast that it was hard to get ready for the next chop. Also, the push doesn't bite at all. It's tricky to handle!
      And then my impression with a Chinese penhold blade. Attacking feels great! Both brushing shots and flicking shots were fun to hit. But blocking is difficult!
      In conclusion, this seems like a rubber for advanced players. I feel like if you attack aggressively with this rubber, you could become quite an interesting player.

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      2017/05/05
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      2
      Control
      3
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Tada driver

      Tada driver (Experience: 11〜20 years) Prominence's performance

      Reviews by user

      This long pips rubber, GRAGS D. TecS (0.5mm), has the standout traits everyone else has already pointed out. With a PRO LOOM blade from andro x Kokusai Takkyu, the learning curve is eased somewhat. However, because of the spin-reversal effect, a push against backspin comes back as strong topspin. So attackers end up targeting my returns. On top of that, the strong reversal effect also impacts the back side of the blade. This rubber requires more practice than usual.

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      2017/03/05
      All
      3/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      1
      Hardness Little hard
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    • visitor

      Tomorrow It pops up.

      Reviews by user

      Just like the title says, it floats. I don't have to back off the table to block, and the amount of variation is noticeably bigger than the P-3. When I close the racket angle, I can even counter topspin drives. With this combination, chops go in normally too. Playing table tennis has become fun again.

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      2017/02/02
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      4
      Control
      4
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use WANOKIWAMI AO OFF

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    • Mondaychopper

      Mondaychopper (Experience: 4〜5 years) A chopper's perspective

      Reviews by user

      I'd heard it bounces like crazy, so I got the 0.5mm. It's true, for long pips it bounces really well and has good speed too. Chopping isn't really an issue, and the spin-reversal ability lives up to its reputation - I'm super happy with it. What I liked most was everything about attacking. The short game, the speed, all of it performs better than you'd expect from long pips. It's also easy to aim your shots, and I could handle the opponent's chops with a strong backhand from the back too, which really opened up my game. The push doesn't get much spin on it though. Just accept that and either go deep or go on the attack!

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      2016/12/22
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      5
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Defence III

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