GFT48 [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Speed to have excellent
GFT48

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.71 / 10
  • 52 reviews
    • Speed:8.37
    • Spin:8.46
    • Control:8.12
    more speed, GF series speed-oriented rubber was born for more spin

    Reviews of GFT48. Players who use Rubber evaluate various points such as hardness of the sponge, speed, control, spin, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 6)

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    Specifications

    Price
    4,900 Yen(Include tax 5,390 Yen)
    Producer
    Mizuno
    Product code
    83JRT548
    Speed
    14
    Spin
    13
    Hardness
    47.5
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly evaluated as a versatile rubber with excellent balance in speed, spin, and control, gaining attention for its stability in matches and support for intermediate players' technical improvement. Recognized as a cost-effective alternative to Tenacious with similar performance.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Outstanding spin performance and drive stability
    • Easy-to-use close-to-table techniques
    • Similar performance to Tenacious at better price
    • Good balance between speed and spin
    • Relatively short lifespan as a drawback
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveCombines rotation, speed, and control perfectly. Drive stability is excellent, and fine techniques like serves and receives work seamlessly. Ideal rubber for players wanting to win matches or seeking stability.
    ▽ CriticalWeak against humidity, causing the ball to drop when matching spin in fast rallies. The hard sponge means pushes and serves have spin but don't feel solidly applied.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Koki Niwa fan Insane speed!

      Reviews by user

      I think it depends on the player, but this gives you a lot of speed. It also puts a lot of spin on the ball, so you can produce heavy, fast shots. That said, it's hard, so I don't think it's suited for the backhand side.

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      2016/07/18
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      4
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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    • visitor

      Nobu (Experience: 6〜10 years) Softer than expected

      Reviews by user

      I used to use Vega Pro. Compared to Vega Pro, you can tell it's softer as soon as you hit forehand shots with it. Drives get an insane amount of spin, and you can even go for loops aimed right at the edge of the table.
      Smashes feel great too, so I really want people to give it a try!

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      2016/06/23
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer ZLC

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    • sugi

      sugi

      Reviews by user

      In the end it just wasn't for me, but I can say it's a genuinely appealing rubber. You can return spin without losing to your opponent's drive, and it's perfect for driving and countering. That said, personally I felt the serve spin was a little lacking. As for control, you can place the ball right on the edge of the table with confidence, so you'll be satisfied there. Overall, I'd say it's a rubber that holds its own against Tenergy.

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      2016/06/11
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard
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    • Manyu

      Manyu (Experience: 11〜20 years) Simply wonderful

      Reviews by user

      I put it on my forehand side, and no matter where I hit from, the spin and speed are flawless.
      The power is outstanding.
      I thought it would be hard, but it's not as hard as I expected - it's just right.
      A wonderful rubber.

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      2016/05/30
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Forutiusu FT

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    • Yutchi@Cut

      Yutchi@Cut Intermediate and above

      Reviews by user

      This is a well-rounded, do-everything rubber. You can put solid spin on the ball, but you can also hit fast, flat shots! If you can master it, it becomes a powerful weapon. It's a step below Tenergy of course, but I think it's a really good rubber for intermediate players!

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      2016/05/22
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Acoustic Carbon Inner

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    • visitor

      The grass next door (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      People say this is a copycat of Tenergy, but this rubber actually has its own personality.
      First off, drives draw an arc that's neither too high nor too low. In a way, it's very consistent. That said, you won't feel the grip on the ball unless you really sink it into the sponge. If you don't commit fully to the spin, the ball just skips off and it ends up feeling like a flat hit, but that's a matter of skill. Speed is similarly a matter of arm strength - if you've got the power, you'll get the speed, and if you don't, you won't.
      Blocking is easy, and it suits penhold loopers who like to swing through on shots close to the table. My impression is that it grips the ball for spin while not being too affected by incoming spin.
      I'd especially recommend it to penhold loopers. There isn't really any technique it struggles with - it's a true all-rounder.
      Any awkwardness with short-game technique can be covered with a bit of adjustment and practice.
      So if you're switching from a tacky rubber, I'd recommend starting with a different rubber instead.

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      2016/01/28
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9

      Racket recommended use Violin C

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    • visitor

      Rubber (Experience: 2〜3 years) Balance

      Reviews by user

      Speed, control, and spin are all great.

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      2016/01/23
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9

      Racket recommended use Innerforce Layer AL

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