IMPERIAL SpinBreaker

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IMPERIAL SpinBreaker is the latest development among protective long spikes. Its creators managed to achieve a very effective combination of rubber properties, creating not just "another spikes" but a truly outstanding overlay.

First of all, Spin Breaker has unrivalled defense capabilities. The strength of the rebound is small, at just above the slowest spikes of the type BUTTERFLY Feint Long III. Control at the same time incredibly high, the ball is managed perfectly. Unlike faster spikes, on weak blows must necessarily add speed with your hand - it will not reach. But the controllability is such that the ball is easy to direct to any zone and even a point of the table. On weak balls you can play very briefly, so that the second bounce of the ball will not fly to the table. And if you need to give on the edge of the table, you can just add the force of the impact with your hand, and send it there.

The thorn feels quite hard and not elastic. It is because of the lack of elasticity that such outstanding handling has been achieved. The overlay does not "spit" and gives the ball very linearly and understandably (for the owner). The top of the thorn has pronounced notles.

As for the ability to create rotation, the clutch is sufficient to give the lower rotation, when pruning on a flat.

But when trimming the topspin the strength of pruning is so powerful that you can confidently say - SpinBreaker is definitely one of the best overlays on this indicator. On a level with other best "trimming" spikes such as YINHE Neptune EURO, TSP Curl P-1-R, DR NEUBAUER Gangster and Desperado II and some others, and probably there is no such lining, which would be even better in this. It should be noted that in addition to a very powerful pruning, there is also a very high accuracy - the ball can be directed both to the edge of the table, and briefly under the net. In addition, the ball flies very low over the net, and after the rebound stops.

In the game blocks on the table, these spikes also perform well. However, given their very low speed, they should be recommended only to those blockers who build the game on the shortest and "rotten" balls. And those tennis players who press pace and speed should pay attention to the firms DR NEUBAUER and Der Materialspezialist, which produce fast long spikes for aggressive play. SpinBreaker is also suitable for those players who tend to leave the ball from long spikes as short and low as possible over the net. And, of course, chop blockers. The reverse on the usual block is not bad, and on the chop block much more. Moreover, these spikes on topspins with low speed can be played at the table not only chop block, but even the usual saw. In this case, the ball can fly a little further than from the chop-block, but the pruning will not just be strong, and brutal.

As for the attack, given the low speed, the frequent strong blows that are possible with some quick spikes should be forgotten. However, if instead of speed to focus on accuracy, the attack with these spikes is not only quite possible, but also quite effective. And sometimes with a comfortable ball you can punch and strongly. But lifting or low-strength roll in an uncomfortable place, where the opponent does not expect such a ball - will steadily bring the winning points. Control is very high, it is easy to get on the table such attacks. The main thing is to remember that it is necessary to play not on strength, but on accuracy, and to attack when the opponent is not ready for it, and not just to throw. The ball when lifting is very low and very unpleasant.

Summing up, we can say that this overlay is perfect for both defenders building their game on the pruning, and playing at the table blockers, except for those who need spikes with their own strong rebound.

And choosing the thickness of the sponge, you should keep in mind that OH - the slowest option, and focused primarily on the game in the near zone. OH is also the most destructive and dangerous option in such a game. Sponge 0.5 mm adds a little speed and is very good not only on the table, but also in the classic defense. A sponge 1.0 mm adds more speed and facilitates attacking actions, but the reverse of rotation in this version is a little less. The sponge itself is quite fast and elastic, and the sponge 1.0 mm SpinBreaker is much faster than OH.

OX version: factory delivered without scotch.

IMPERIAL SpinBreaker review

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