VERTICAL 20

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Soft
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
VERTICAL 20

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 9 / 10
  • 17 reviews
    • Speed:4.41
    • Spin:6.35
    • Control:9.53

    STIGA Vertical are our latest long pimple rubbers, developed in close collaboration with former Japanese National Team player Masato Shino. The pimple structure for Vertical 20 and Vertical 55 is placed in a vertical angle providing extra control and stability in your defensive strokes. These rubbers are made in Japan and developed specially for the ABS-ball to increase the spin of the modern defensive game.

    • Long pimples

    Specifications

    Price
    3,900 Yen(Include tax 4,290 Yen)
    Producer
    STIGA
    Product code
    1710-2001,1710-2005
    Speed
    63
    Control
    154
    Hardness
    Soft

    Players use VERTICAL 20

    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised for excellent stability and control performance as a pimple rubber for defensive players. However, it is recognized as a rubber with modest spin and variation that requires players to apply their own techniques.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Exceptional stability for cuts and push shots
    • Superior control enabling accurate ball placement
    • Soft sponge with excellent operability and ease of suppression
    • Modest spin and variation requiring player technique
    • Stable even with floating push shots designed for plastic balls
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe vertical grain grips the ball nicely, making cuts very easy to control and stabilize. The soft sponge also provides good cutting ability, making it highly recommended for defensive players who prioritize stability in backhand cuts.
    ▽ CriticalIn terms of spin, no matter how fast you swing and collapse the pimples, it doesn't exceed P1 or P4, and players report it doesn't grip as well. It seems designed for players who excel at persistent defensive play.

    Reviews by user

    • LOVE table tennis

      LOVE table tennis (Experience:Less than a year) Easy to attack Verified Purchase

      Reviews by user

      I stuck it on the diode v and tried it.
      First of all, the cut felt like it was flying slowly. There was a sense of security as if I hit it.
      Also, the attack was very easy to do. I thought that the sound was not grainy because it felt like it was biting into it.
      It was nice to hit.

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      2020/09/21
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      4
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use DIODE V

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    • visitor

      Piro (Experience:6〜10 years) The grain height that can reach to the ugly place

      Reviews by user

      It became a plastic ball, and it was easy to come loose in curl P4, and was looking for a grain height instead.
      I also tried the spikes of the donic, but I tried this with a feeling that the balance was not so good and I was amazed.
      The cut is good, but if the weight gets even a little during curling, the curl P4 falls over immediately and the ball is pushed out and floats, but the grain is slightly harder than the curl P4, and the sponge Vertical 20 with the same hardness no longer floats.
      In addition, if the bottom of the ball is rubbed thinly in a quick swing, it will break even at a moderate grain height, and the tsutsuki is easy to handle.
      If it is only a cut, it is Carl P4, but Cutman is equally important as Tsutsuki, and I thought it would be possible to rely on tools if it could cover a weakness that could not be helped.
      I like it, but the vertical 20 with the same curl hardness as the P4 and the sponge has better ball retention, and it has been nicer than the vertical 55.
      The cutman who is troubled to float when it knuckles and stops and wants to try the vertical once.

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      2019/03/16
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      5
      Control
      8
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Hadraw Shield

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    • visitor

      Cutman lookalike (Experience:2〜3 years) It's really good

      Reviews by user

      Pushes and chops become incredibly stable. It's also easy to add spin yourself. I think it offers a considerable amount of variation. (I used to use Curl P1) Highly recommended for defensive players.

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      2026/07/31
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use KOJI MATSUSHITA

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    • lion

      lion (Experience:4〜5 years) Stability

      Reviews by user

      Used thinly for defensive classic.

      A good rubber that allows for consistent ball return. The trajectory is low, so you can feel confident that it will return even if you hit it from the front or on a cut.

      However, the grain doesn't change shape.

      It's easy for me to return the ball, and it's easy for my opponent to return it as well.

      You can cut a spinning drive ball, but it will result in a straight ball.

      It rarely changes shape during a rally and will result in a miss, so you have to make the change yourself.

      In terms of ease of return, it's far superior to curls, feints, etc., so if you're looking for consistency, this is the rubber for you.

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      2026/01/26
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard
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    • square

      square The grain height I was looking for in a plastic ball

      Reviews by user

      For many years, I've been switching between the Carl P4 and Feint Long III every 1-2 years depending on my mood and form.
      Since switching to plastic balls, the ball's trajectory has become more difficult to control with a loose swing, but this rubber produces the trajectory I expect.
      Not only does it produce a low trajectory, but if I make a mistake, the moment it hits the racket I intuitively know that it was a poor hit and the ball will float.

      I recommend this to players who want to learn the basics of high-cut grains, as well as players who want to gain stability using grains with a straightforward flight.

      There are no concerns about the sharpness against strong drives. It just cuts like crazy.

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      2025/11/19
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      6
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Innershield Layer ZLF

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    • visitor

      Equipment Commentary Chair (Experience:2〜3 years) Best Feeling

      Reviews by user

      I'm a cutman!
      I also explained this in DNA Dragon Power 55°.
      I use the extra thin type, but it's very soft.
      It's especially easy to use!
      Before, I used Butterfly's Ilius S (extra thin), but the sponge was very hard and difficult to use, so I switched to this rubber.
      It's good for pushing and allows for stable play.

      I apologize for the correction in the explanation of DNA Dragon Power 55°, where the sponge was written as "hard" instead of "hard."

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      2025/02/16
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use Innershield Layer ZLF

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    • visitor

      A person aiming to become a left-handed cutter (Experience:2〜3 years) If you are using grain height for the first time, use this

      Reviews by user

      My impressions after using it for about a month are that, first of all, it is easier to control than other high-grain rackets, and the ball goes exactly where you want it to, so it is stable.

      The ball also spins well when you push or cut, so it plays the role of a high-grain racket.

      The only downside is that it doesn't produce much speed, but that's the same for other high-grain rackets, so it's not a problem at all. I use a Cyber Shape Wood, which is very easy to use and very useful.

      As for rackets for cutting, I think Stiga's Defensive Pro or Classic are good.

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      2024/03/29
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use CYBERSHAPE WOOD CWT

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