DNA PRO M

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
DNA PRO M
DNA PRO M

(Click to zoom the photo)

Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.88 / 10
  • 24 reviews
    • Speed:8.29
    • Spin:8.42
    • Control:9.13

    Reviews of DNA PRO M. Players who use Rubber evaluate various points such as hardness of the sponge, speed, control, spin, and feel at impact thoroughly.(Page 4)

    • Pimples in

    Specifications

    Price
    6,900 Yen(Include tax 7,590 Yen)
    Producer
    STIGA
    Product code
    1712-0205-XX,1712-0201-XX
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    DNA PRO M is highly evaluated for its excellent performance on the backhand side, recognized as a well-balanced rubber excelling in stability and control. While softness poses challenges for the forehand, it delivers high performance through proper loading technique and is supported by a wide range of players from intermediate to advanced levels.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Outstanding stability and high control on backhand side
    • Proper technique requires loading/sinking the ball rather than rubbing
    • Feels softer than stated hardness, making it easy to handle
    • Well-balanced performance in drive, block, and short-range techniques
    • Excellent value for money comparable to Tenergy quality
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveTransforms on the backhand side. Excels in stability, counter-attacks, and blocking with high-precision drives. Very well-balanced with exceptional ease of use, contributing to skill improvement across beginner to intermediate-advanced players.
    ▽ CriticalForehand performance lacks sufficient speed; players prioritizing speed should consider Tenergy or Dignics instead. Some units are relatively heavy, and loop drives can be somewhat difficult to execute.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Fore battle type (Experience: 2〜3 years) Rival to Tenergy 05

      Reviews by user

      I normally use a Viscaria with Tenergy 05 on the forehand and Tenergy 80FX on the backhand, so I'll compare against those.
      Forehand
      Even at just a light rally pace, you can feel the good grip on the ball and how well it sinks in.
      On drives, it's easy to control, and the ball-holding feel is on par with 05, if not a bit more.
      It also holds the ball well on curve drives, so those are really easy to do. Same with loops.
      No issues with counters either.
      Backhand
      Pushes, blocks, drives, and chiquitas are all flawless.
      I'm honestly not great on the backhand anyway, so this is more than enough for me. If anything, it feels even easier to use than 80FX.
      Overall
      Score: 95 (with Tenergy 05 as 100)
      Compared to Tenergy, the ball-holding is better and control is better, but the spin drops slightly.
      It's really just a small difference though, so at my level this one is actually easier to use and works well on both forehand and backhand.
      I've used all kinds of rubbers, but honestly this felt the closest to Tenergy.
      The reason I scored it below 05 is the one and only real drawback.
      [It's heavy]
      For the standard 05 blade size it's supposed to be 47±1g, but mine weighed 49g.
      I checked with the shop and they said it typically runs 49-51g.
      If that difference doesn't bother you, I think this rubber offers great value and performance.

      See original review

      2019/11/02
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use ALNADE

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • black coffee

      black coffee (Experience: More than 20 years)

      Reviews by user

      Used max thickness on my forehand.
      Compared to Mantra, even at the same M hardness, it feels a bit softer.
      The topsheet grip is good, but because the sponge is soft,
      if you hit hard the same way you would with Mantra M, the ball drops.
      You get a better ball if you hit it more like a strike than a brush.
      Might work better on the backhand.

      See original review

      2019/10/30
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use ARCTIC WOOD

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    • visitor

      Mag theory (Experience: 2〜3 years) Easy to use!

      Reviews by user

      Perfect for counters, chops, drives, blocks,
      meet hits, and blocking.
      If I had to nitpick, loop drives feel a little harder to do.
      Compared to Tenergy 05, the spin performance felt slightly toned down. I think this is a great rubber that anyone can handle.

      See original review

      2019/10/28
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use DEFENSIVE PRO

      Was this review helpful to you? Like!
    1. 1
    2. 2
    3. 3
    4. 4
    Post a review

    Top Players

    Country

    Style