Donic Desto F3 Big Slam

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Speed	8.0 / 10
Spin	10.0 / 10
Control	7.5 / 10
Tensor $<b>Tensor Rubber</b> - Tensor rubbers have a pre-tensioned rubber topsheet, already pulled tighter so it has some built in catapult effect to increase speed and spin. Normal rubbers don\'t have extra tension.$	Yes

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Speed	7.8
Spin $<b>Spin</b> is the amount of ball rotation generated by the rubber. This is affected by the rubber\'s tackiness, sponge thickness, sponge hardness as well as the blade\'s flexibility.$	8.5
Control	8.5
Tackiness $<b>Tackiness</b> refers to the level of stickiness of the rubber surface. Traditional Chinese rubbers are usually tacky enough to lift a ball off the table by pressing the rubber on top of the ball, whereas traditional European and Japanese rubbers do not.<br><table class=\'smalldata\'><tr class=\'head\'><td>Rating</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>8+</td><td>Very tacky</td></tr><tr><td>6 - 8</td><td>Tacky</td></tr><tr><td>4 - 6</td><td>Medium tacky</td></tr><tr><td>2 - 4</td><td>Slightly tacky</td></tr><tr><td>Under 2</td><td>Completely non-tacky</td></tr></table>$	0.7 - Completely non-tacky
Throw Angle $<b>Throw Angle</b> is the angle that the ball is projected from strokes like the loop. Assuming the loop stroke is the same, a high throw angle will lift the ball higher. Tacky rubbers often have a higher throw angle.<br><table class=\'smalldata\'><tr class=\'head\'><td>Rating</td><td>Description</td></tr><tr><td>9+</td><td>Very high</td></tr><tr><td>7 - 9</td><td>High</td></tr><tr><td>5.5 - 7</td><td>Medium-high</td></tr><tr><td>3.5 - 5.5</td><td>Medium</td></tr><tr><td>1.5 - 3.5</td><td>Medium-low</td></tr><tr><td>Under 1.5</td><td>Low</td></tr></table>$	5.3 - Medium
Weight	2.1 - Light
Sponge Hardness $<b>Sponge Hardness</b> refers to the density of the sponge. This is measured in degrees:<table class=\'smalldata\'><tr class=\'head\'><td>Rating</td><td>Description</td><td>Degrees</td></tr><tr><td>8+</td><td>Hard</td><td>45+ degrees</td></tr><tr><td>6 - 8</td><td>Medium Hard</td><td>43-44 degrees</td></tr><tr><td>4 - 6</td><td>Medium</td><td>41-42 degrees</td></tr><tr><td>2 - 4</td><td>Medium Soft</td><td>38-40 degrees</td></tr><tr><td>Under 2</td><td>Soft</td><td>under 37 degrees</td></tr></table>$	0.3 - Soft
Gears $<b>Gears</b> refers to a rubber\'s ability to produce a wide range of speeds. A rubber with a wide range of speeds (many gears) can produce slow speeds (on gentle strokes) and high speeds (on hard strokes). With few gears, you may always produce fairly slow balls, or always produce fairly fast balls on lighter and harder strokes.$	6.9 - Above average gears
Durability	4.2 - Average durability
Consistency	7.4
Overall	9.0 4.5

Description of Donic Desto F3 Big Slam

We recommend DONIC DESTO F3 BigSlam to the following players.

DONIC DESTO F3 BigSlam is recommended for players who have previously
used speed glue and for those who value sound and outstanding ball
control qualities rather than maximum speed. BigSlam will be a
popular choice once speed glue is banned. Available: in Red and Black
- 1.8mm / 2.0mm / MAX

The sound of speed gluing has been captured in F3 BigSlam rubbers:
F3 BigSlam generates a loud crack when you hit the ball!

This is the loudest DESTO FORMULA rubber that DONIC has ever produced.
DONIC DESTO F3 BigSlam reproduces the loud sound that you got during
the classic times of speed gluing. However, this rubber does not
require speed glue and must not be speed glued! The distinctive sound
has been firmly and permanently incorporated into the rubber. BigSlam
is somewhat softer, but not significantly slower than its successful
sibling DESTO F3. It has the same amazing simple ball control, but
gives the same effect as optimum speed glue. Whether you prefer DESTO
F3 or DESTO F3 BigSlam is a matter of taste - or, should we say, of
sound preference.

Reviews of the Donic Desto F3 Big Slam

hymm said this on March 25, 2008:

See my review of regular Desto F3. The main difference between this and the regular is sound. Makes a much more pronounced speed glue sound. The sponge is orange instead of yellow and may be a touch harder. I've just started using this rubber so I can't comment on durability

Halibass said this on March 30, 2008:

I have the F3 BigSlam max on my BH. It definitely has the loud sound that they advertise. Every person I've played against has mentioned the nice cracking sound after a couple of BHs. This rubber is great if you like to loop your backhand. Great spin and excellent control; gives me the confidence to loop just about everything. It's pretty good for serves - not tacky, but the sponge generates good mechanical spin. Blocks kick off the sponge well, but you have to remember to close the face so it doesn't fly off the end of the table. It may lack a little power at mid-distance, but you can get LOTS of spin from back there.

Oldboy said this on September 7, 2008:

My favorite Donic rubber so far. The built-in speed glue effect is actually somewhat decent, probably one of the best I've used (not like the real thing though). The only downside I can see is that the sponge appears to be just a little bit softer than the regular F3 which slows it down a smidgen. Oh yeah... The sound is great! Just an absolutely wonderful rubber overall.

carlos said this on January 5, 2009:

great soft rubber, not very different from energy extra
maybe 2% slower
good sound and a lot of gears

people say it has no spin and is slow, that is crap!

you got to get used with these soft rubbers like enrgy extra

a high trow and best for off the bounce looping style, great for punchblocks with hard blades
great for controled looping!

ptou said this on May 1, 2009:

It is undoubtly softer and slower than F3. My old and worn out F3 is still faster than the F3 Big Slam.

Surely better on the backhand, but a raquet with two Big Slams is so light, that speed can be easily achieved with... raquet speed!

The fastest forehand loop I can produce has tons of spin and still lands on the table. However, top speed is not there: the ball may still come back...

Anonymous said this on July 15, 2009:

Soft with very good control. Spinny, good for close-in play, quick attack, slow to medium speed loops. Very long dwell time. Good spin on serves, good control for serve returns. I don't care what it sounds like, but it does have a rather loud crack when hitting topspin shots. Lasts a couple of moths before it gets too soft. New rubber feels very good, but that feeling wears off in the first 30 - 50 hours. Then gradually softens until it need to be replaced.

Overall, a lot of fun to use. Too bad it only lasts as long as the proverbial snowball.

ianworz said this on September 22, 2009:

Great backhand rubber, good for blocking and looping. You can really load up on spinny shots with this rubber and it's not bad for flat hits either.

Anonymous said this on October 23, 2009:

Great control, very enjoyable to play with. Not too fast, but when you bust it...fantastic!!!

foz said this on November 9, 2009:

Great rubber for drive looping, has loads of control and great touch recieving heavy spin serves, i have used it for 18 months now & its the only speed glue effect rubber that i have tried (believe me, ive tried most) that does what it says on the cover. sounds great on my joola kool balsa blade & feels like its loaded with glue, i love it! only downside is that it soon deteriorates, edges break easy and slows up after about 3 months. im on my 7th sheet now! dont care tho, i like it that much. my tip- use with a fast balsa blade & max sponge.

dex said this on December 21, 2009:

best bh rubber ive ever tried. consistent. great for both counterlooping and opening against backspin. very light too. only problem is that it doesnt last long

Anonymous said this on March 28, 2010:

put on a fast blade to make up some speed great spin very soft the only problem is looping from a distance other than that great control and spin

DestoDave said this on August 24, 2010:

~ 2200 player that has been using Desto F3 for more than 10 yrs on my BH. Tried many others including some of the Joola soft rubbers, but they didn't last nearly as well. This rubber is one of the best for your BH. Big Slam is more like the original F3, while increased the tension in the regular F3 a couple of years ago. Can't go wrong with this, but must play with it in Max thickness...as 2.0 is too slow.

Anonymous said this on October 10, 2010:

this rubber was invented by god. it is absolutely perfect in every way imaginable. although, the black doesnt last very long. get red. ive had it since march/april and its still working great

destodave said this on October 18, 2010:

update on my previous review of Big Slam. I've played with this rubber for years and it's good for looping off my BH, and blocking. Have noticed one weakness with it recently though...I practice regularly with another 2200 player that has short pips on his BH and when I push the ball to his BH he can attack it easily. When he plays against other players that have Chinese rubber or rubber that has more spin than Big Slam he can't attack when they push to his BH. As a result I may switch to Baracuda as this definitely has more spin. If you play with Baracuda make sure you play with 2.0 rather than max as the 2.0 seems to play better.

Ittipat said this on October 8, 2011:

A very loud-sound rubber. It gives me a very good feel and cricking sound!

But it wears out so easily

Anonymous said this on October 20, 2011:

great rubber, perfect for loopy play on half distance. This rubber gets better the longer you have it :)

hall said this on January 18, 2012:

use it on kreanga powerspin and it is nice for everything, i prefer loop , but is not problem when u want or need to chop.. dont like for bloking because is too soffffttt, but with practise that is not problem :S... have it 8m and 5x 3h training and it needs to be replaced..

jbgwtf said this on March 17, 2012:

my desto last longer than acuda s2 :)
for strong spin u must have good contact with ball.. very nice for bloking, looping
needs more power for strong smashing

kpax said this on May 4, 2012:

I love it
excellent balance in speed,control and spin. I love this soft sponge, makes strokes to feel much more better. Very very good rubber

MTFC said this on May 14, 2012:

Went to this rubber on friends advice. This rubber has back hand writen all over it. Control and block are fantastic and when you hit with it the sound and feel is very addictive LOL.
Very poor for generating backspin pushes / chops and can be attacked quite easily from this position.
Great for attacking and hitting. If you want to generate realy strong spin then this is NOT your rubber.
Most easiest rubber I've ever played with.
I've played with this rubber for 6 months (4 tournaments 3 leagues) and realise I need more spin for my game. I will miss the ease of blocking attacking shots on my backhand and the best tensor sound on the market.

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