Sriver FX [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Soft
[Performance] Control and Speed to have excellent
Sriver FX

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 6.82 / 10
  • 28 reviews
    • Speed:6.29
    • Spin:6
    • Control:7.75

    Sriver FX combines the traditional Sriver rubber surface with a softer, more elastic sponge layer.
    This combination allows the ball to sit on the rubber surface a little longer to generate more spin.

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    Specifications

    Price
    3,200 Yen(Include tax 3,520 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    05060
    Speed
    100
    Spin
    80
    Control
    84
    Hardness
    33
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Highly evaluated as a classic beginner-friendly rubber with excellent control stability due to its soft sponge. However, in today's tension rubber era, some users point out drawbacks such as lack of power and weak rebound characteristics.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Soft sponge makes it easy for beginners to handle
    • Superior control properties and stability
    • Ideal for learning backhand and blocking techniques
    • Excellent cost-performance at affordable price
    • Limited power and spin unsuitable for modern play
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveDespite having a soft sponge, the sheet is firm with good speed. Perfect for beginners to develop the feel of striking the ball and master fundamental techniques.
    ▽ CriticalThe sponge is somewhat too soft with weak rebound, making it difficult to produce power unless you swing hard. It falls short in power and spin generation in today's tension rubber-dominated era.

    Reviews by user

    • katsuo000

      katsuo000 (Experience: More than 20 years) A reliable rubber

      Reviews by user

      I used this on a Timo Spin, not a Timo Boll ALC, with speed glue and Sriver FX on both sides.
      It's a great rubber - when you really swing through it, the spin and speed on a topspin drive are fantastic.
      You don't see it much these days, but if you prefer a harder rubber over the soft Mark V, it's definitely worth trying. The best thing about Sriver is that it's cheap. At this price, you could even switch it out for every match.

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      2018/02/11
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC

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    • visitor

      Masamune (Experience: 6〜10 years) My first rubber

      Reviews by user

      Softness, bounce, and control — it's got all three, and it's for "beginners."
      It's especially recommended for players who want to swing a backhand that needs stability.
      And of course, even beginners who lack confidence in their forehand should definitely give it a try!

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      2024/07/13
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      6
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft

      Racket recommended use AA

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    • visitor

      block man (Experience: 4〜5 years)

      Reviews by user

      As a close-to-the-table blocker, I use this on my backhand. No matter how powerful a drive or smash comes at me, the soft sponge absorbs the power so I can block it reliably. On top of that, I can also extend shots, stop them dead, or send them side to side. The sheet isn't overly sensitive, so my receives are rock solid too. In modern table tennis this might be the only way to play with it, but it's a fantastic rubber that reliably lands in the court with no long misses.

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      2023/02/20
      All
      6/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      5
      Control
      10
      Hardness Soft
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    • visitor

      Kanata (Experience: 4〜5 years) Great for the reverse side

      Reviews by user

      Since I'm looking for stability on the backhand side, I think this level of softness is more than enough to get by on.

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

      Racket recommended use Chinese EX

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    • Miyanafu

      Miyanafu (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      It's quite soft. Because of that, blocking is stable. The speed is modest. The spin is decent.
      Since the switch to plastic balls, harder rubbers have become more popular, so this probably doesn't see much use anymore, but I'd recommend it to beginners looking for a soft rubber.

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      2019/11/27
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      8
      Control
      9
      Hardness Soft
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    • Kondo Udon flour

      Kondo Udon flour (Experience: 11〜20 years) A higher arc

      Reviews by user

      I can't help comparing it to Mark V - next to it, this has a higher arc and a softer feel. The bounce is maybe about even between the two? I feel like Mark V has less quirkiness.
      Well, it's probably not a rubber you'd want to use at this point anyway.

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      2019/08/03
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      5
      Control
      6
      Hardness Soft
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    • Kappa of natural monument

      Kappa of natural monument (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      I felt it was a little too soft.
      And despite that, it wasn't even all that easy to control.
      So if I were going to use this line, I thought I'd rather use the EL version.

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      2019/04/04
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      6
      Control
      7
      Hardness Soft
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