VERTICAL 20

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

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  • Rating: 9 / 10
  • 18 reviews
    • Speed:4.44
    • Spin:6.39
    • Control:9.5

    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

    KENTARO Miuchi
    KENTARO Miuchi

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    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly evaluated for excellent stability and control performance as a tacky rubber for cutmen. Especially recommended for ultra-thin usage, with soft sponge and vertical grain praised for ease of handling. However, some point out that grain variation is limited and spin is inferior to competing products.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Exceptional stability in cuts and pushes with low ball trajectory
    • Soft sponge excels in operability and ball suppression
    • Suitable for both beginners and advanced players
    • Limited grain variation requiring self-generated ball changes
    • Effective against floating pushes with plastic balls
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveProduces intended trajectories with excellent low ball control and sharp cutting against hard drives. Ideal rubber for cutmen wanting to master fundamentals of tacky rubber play.
    ▽ CriticalInferior to P1 and P4 in spin generation even with aggressive grain engagement and fast swings. Lacks variety in grain effects. Best suited for players excelling in persistent rallies rather than surprising opponents through ball variation.

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    • (Experience: ２〜３ years) It's really soft

      Reviews by user

      I'm using a thin version of Defensive Pro on the backhand side.
      It's incredibly soft compared to other pips.
      It's so soft and easy to grip that it feels like it'll fly off if you push it even a little. However, the amount of spin it generates when cutting or pushing is tremendous. You can hit it gently to create a knuckleball-like effect, or hit it hard to create a lot of backspin; it offers a lot of versatility.
      Side note: I think I'm clearly using it incorrectly. Because it's soft and has a certain amount of bounce, it goes in normally with a swing similar to a tension rubber. It's good for surprising your opponent with changes in spin and speed (lol).

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      2026/09/10
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      7
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use DEFENSIVE PRO

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