Tackifire Drive [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Medium hardness
[Performance] Control and Spin to have excellent
Tackifire Drive

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 7.38 / 10
  • 55 reviews
    • Speed:5.36
    • Spin:7.31
    • Control:7.91

    Combination of an elastic sponge formula with a tacky and extra soft top sheet provides more power for attack and easier ball control.
    Tackifire Drive provides a frightening volume of topspin for consistent loop drives.
    Heavy backspin for defensive and service play.

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    Specifications

    Price
    3,000 Yen(Include tax 3,300 Yen)
    Producer
    Butterfly
    Product code
    05330
    Speed
    9.0
    Spin
    9.25
    Hardness
    38
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    This classic adhesive rubber remains relevant in modern table tennis due to its versatility and multi-functionality. It receives strong support from intermediate-level cutters and beginners focusing on fundamentals, though some players point out its insufficient speed and weak techniques.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Excellent control and stability performance, ideal for beginners
    • Recommended for choppers, suitable for learning cutting techniques
    • Low elasticity makes close-range techniques easier to execute
    • Limited speed and power may disappoint advanced players
    • Difficult lobbing makes it unsuitable for far-court play
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveIf you want to be a cutter who creates chances and attacks, this rubber is essential for rebuilding fundamentals and strategy. Bold swings actually enhance attack sharpness with this versatile racket.
    ▽ CriticalCompared to overly elastic modern rubbers, it lacks sufficient speed. Difficult to handle when pushed back from the table, making it unsuitable for developing far-court drive techniques.

    Reviews by user

    • visitor

      Oden (Experience: Less than a year) Easy to chop

      Reviews by user

      I'm a chopper in my first year of junior high.
      Since it was my first time chopping, I struggled to pick a rubber, but I ended up going with Tackifire D. Using it, even as a beginner I was able to land my chops well, and when I drove the ball, I got a moderate amount of spin and could play with consistency. Serves also had good spin on them, so I think this is a rubber suited for people who want to make their chops and drives more stable, or who want to really get spin on the ball.

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      2014/07/11
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      7
      Control
      5

      Racket recommended use Defence III

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    • Nicky

      Nicky (Experience: 4〜5 years) A step up from control-type rubbers…

      Reviews by user

      Using this on the forehand of an Award Allround.

      Both the topsheet and sponge are on the softer side for a tacky rubber, so you can get good spin whether you sink the ball in or brush it.
      I feel like brushing the ball gives more stability, but if you don't maintain the light tackiness, the amount of spin drops off fast.
      For smashing, it's not a good fit if you've used a strongly tacky rubber before, and once you've used a tension rubber even once, I think this rubber's speed will feel lacking.

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      2014/07/06
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      3
      Spin
      6
      Control
      5

      Racket recommended use Award Kids offensive

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    • Rudiger

      Rudiger (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      A rubber that has more speed and spin than typical control-oriented rubbers, while still offering good control.

      It falls a bit short compared to tension rubber, but I'd recommend it for aggressive choppers and beginners.

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      2014/05/31
      All
      5/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      5
      Control
      7
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    • Tomochin

      Tomochin (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      This is an easy-to-use tacky rubber. It's an all-around rubber that can do everything. The hardness is just right too - not too hard, not too soft.

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      2013/11/10
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      8
      Control
      7
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    • Conan

      Conan Tackifire Drive

      Reviews by user

      It's a rubber that feels kind of soft, kind of hard - hard to pin down. Of course topspin drives are easy, and so are serves. Other techniques are easy to pull off too, making it perfect equipment for beginners.

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      2013/08/17
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7

      Racket recommended use Hayabusa Z

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    • visitor

      Kutch

      Reviews by user

      More choppers have started using Tenergy, but if you want a chopping rubber that's also easy to attack with, this is the one, right?
      I used it for quite a long time, and since it lasts a long time too, I really liked it.

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      2013/07/19
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      5
      Control
      7
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