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: 6.87 / 10
  • 67 reviews
    • Speed:5.7
    • Spin:5.39
    • Control:8.31

    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 rated as a beginner-friendly rubber with excellent control and stability. However, many reviews recommend switching to other rubbers after skill improvement due to insufficient speed and spin.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent control and stability for beginners
    • Lacks speed and spin compared to advanced rubbers
    • No distinctive characteristics, easy to handle
    • Relatively short lifespan reported
    • Suitable for basic skill development before upgrading
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveSufficient performance for beginners, encouraging practice to generate power through body movement. Easy control, good balance, and ideal for progression from beginner to intermediate level.
    ▽ CriticalPoor speed output, short durability, and insufficient bounce for modern table tennis. Weaker spin compared to tension rubbers, and overpriced relative to other beginner rubbers.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      I admire Tamaoki Niwa (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I used this as my second rubber after starting table tennis. The performance is well balanced, so you can pick up a variety of techniques with it.

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      2019/01/11
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Moro Honpo

      Moro Honpo (Experience: 2〜3 years) The grip feel is satisfying

      Reviews by user

      Used on my backhand. My friend made it to the prefectural tournament using the Sriver, so I used Sriver EL again after two years, and while it doesn't fly at all and there were times the timing felt off, when paired with a Yasaka Rose Grade, no matter how much spin the opponent puts on the ball, I can hit backhand drives. It seems like if the blade has good bounce, it grips the ball well somehow. The people around me use G1 or Tenergy, but I want to keep competing well. If I can master it, I think it'll prove that a rubber isn't about raw performance but about compatibility. Let's keep up the daily practice!

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      2018/12/28
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      7
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use ROSE GLADE

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    • visitor

      Examination

      Reviews by user

      Sriver EL is a version of the Sriver with a slightly softened sponge.
      The speed is there, but the spin doesn't come out as much.
      Since the sponge got softer, it's more stable.
      I'd recommend it to people who aren't confident with their backhand, or who want to build up their backhand technique from here.

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      2018/11/06
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      6
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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    • Nyanko

      Nyanko (Experience: 2〜3 years) Well, at first…

      Reviews by user

      Borrowed it from a friend and hit with it. I had Fastarc G-1 on the forehand. Bottom line, the bounce feels quite suppressed. If you don't swing all the way through, the ball won't go in. I think it's easy to use for someone who just started table tennis, but they might get unsatisfied with it pretty quickly.

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      2018/10/30
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use SK7 Classic

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    • Cool Max

      Cool Max (Experience: 11〜20 years) A control-focused entry-level rubber

      Reviews by user

      Compared to today's high-tension rubbers, this rubber's speed and spin performance are lower, but the control is wonderful.
      Blocking also has that feeling of the ball just stopping dead when it hits.
      I used to play matches with this rubber, but these days it's pretty tough due to lack of power. I think it could work on the backhand side for a control-focused setup, or on the forehand as an entry-level option.

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      2018/10/15
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Swat Carbon

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    • visitor

      Table tennis rubber tester hunting researcher (Experience: More than 20 years) If you're using this in a match, I recommend the medium thickness.

      Reviews by user

      Among rubbers from way back in table tennis history, this one suits players who keep attacking without giving up until the opponent makes a mistake, and win that way. With this rubber, the more you repeat continuous attacks, the more the spin builds up. In other words, by the 50th hit you can generate even more spin than with a Tenergy or a Hurricane. It's a rubber that can wear the opponent down through relentless speed and spin.

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      2018/04/01
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      1
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike T5000

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    • Faintness

      Faintness (Experience: 6〜10 years) The beginner rubber!

      Reviews by user

      Recommended as your first rubber when starting table tennis. Just put this on both sides in medium thickness and you'll be fine lol
      Speed and spin are kept at a moderate, controlled level, and the control is excellent, making it perfect for learning the basics!
      Once you're able to rally away from the table, it feels about time to graduate from it.
      Also recommended for beginners who want to stabilize their backhand.

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      2018/03/27
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      2
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little soft
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