Most European pimples-out players set a high value on the excellent blocking features of a rubber - this was the incentive for developing the STACCATO:
For passive blocking the new soft sponge (only 35° hardness) absorbs the energy, thus the ball loses speed and can be controlled.
For active blocking, attacking and smashing the rubber really "explodes" and shows all of its power, which also makes it a dangerous weapon for Asian players in their quest for optimal speed.
Speed: 97 | Spin: 80 | Control: 75
Hardness:35° | Strategy: ALL/OFF+ | Php 1,680.00 |