Sriver EL

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little soft
[Performance] Control and Speed to have excellent
Sriver EL

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 6.88 / 10
  • 66 reviews
    • Speed:5.74
    • Spin:5.42
    • Control:8.29

    Sriver EL combines Sriver's top sheet with a medium-soft elastic sponge.
    This softer sponge allows you to generate more spin without using a power swing.

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    Specifications

    Price
    3,200 Yen(Include tax 3,520 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    05380
    Speed
    100
    Spin
    80
    Control
    83
    Hardness
    35
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly praised as a beginner-friendly rubber with excellent stability and control, though limited speed and spin performance necessitate upgrading as skills improve. Consistency in handling and low learning curve are notable strengths.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Superior control and stability for beginners
    • Limited speed and spin capabilities
    • Relatively short durability lifespan
    • Low curve and forgiving feel
    • Upgrade required for advanced players
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveHigh-elasticity rubber with sufficient performance for beginners. It encourages players to strengthen shots using their own body mechanics, making it ideal for progression from beginner to intermediate levels with balanced characteristics.
    ▽ CriticalLacks sufficient speed and spin for modern table tennis standards. The short lifespan is concerning, and alternatives like Mark V or Vega Intro offer better value at comparable prices.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Nanashi-chan (Experience: Less than a year) Excellent stability !!!!!!!!

      Reviews by user

      Reviewing the one I used as my first rubber
      Both the spin and speed are decent, if I'm honest, but since it doesn't fly on you, the consistency is outstanding!!!!!!!!

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      2021/02/08
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      4
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft
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    • tobimame

      tobimame (Experience: 4〜5 years) No longer a niche rubber

      Reviews by user

      It's a classic go-to for beginners, but nowadays something like andro's GTT is easier to use and cheaper too, and I think it would let a beginner build the form and feel suited to modern table tennis better.
      I felt the Sriver series is actually more of a niche-fit rubber - pairing it with an off-beat rubber or using it for chopping, that kind of thing. You could turn the fact that it's fairly affected by the opponent's spin to your advantage, using a receive that keeps some of that spin on it to induce mistakes. Also, if you like a soft feel on contact, you'll probably love it.

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      2021/01/29
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      5
      Control
      7
      Hardness Soft
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    • ONE

      ONE (Experience: 2〜3 years) Good control but ...

      Reviews by user

      The control feels like THE classic beginner's rubber.
      No bounce to speak of, about the same as Nittaku's Japan Original.
      Don't expect much out of flat hitting.
      It does get spin, sure, but it just doesn't last long at all.
      It stops gripping the ball pretty quickly.
      I think it's fine as a first rubber, but for a second rubber I think you're better off with something else.
      Mark V or Vega Intro are the same price, so I'd recommend those instead.

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      2021/01/27
      All
      3/10
      Speed
      2
      Spin
      4
      Control
      9
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use TB5α

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    • visitor

      Yana Haya (Experience: Less than a year)

      Reviews by user

      I'm using a hand-me-down SK7α, and drives are really easy to hit and chops are easy too, so it's easy to use overall.

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      2020/07/21
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use SK7

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    • visitor

      Chiquita (Experience: Less than a year) Good rotation, good control

      Reviews by user

      I think this is good for beginners as a second rubber.
      It gets good spin, and the control is good too.

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      2020/07/14
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use SK Carbon

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    • visitor

      Papu Agynikya (Experience: Less than a year)

      Reviews by user

      I'd recommend this rubber as a beginner's second rubber. It doesn't have much speed or spin, but it's easy to control.

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      2020/04/08
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft
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    • visitor

      Kanata (Experience: 4〜5 years) Second rubber

      Reviews by user

      The sheet hardness, the bounce, and the grip on the ball are all well suited for stepping up from beginner to intermediate level.

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      2020/02/07
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Borugado

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