Something Tells Me I’m Onto Something Good: Dynaryz and Rhyzen Rubber Review by Coach Carl Danner
The great news is that table tennis is back, with indoor exercise allowed in most places. Along the way, there was an Olympics and World Championship for entertainment and some new ideas for technique.And in my mailbox, a pile of new JOOLA rubber sheets to review. I glued the rubbers I received onto rackets A, B and C to see what they could do. This included two varieties of Rhyzen, the ZGR and the CMD, and no less than four Dynaryz – ZGR, CMD, AGR and ACC! Confusion reigned at first as I alternated between the six sheets, but then some order was restored when they stacked up nicely in terms of their speed and spin.Least fast, but still tacky and elastic, were the Rhyzens. The Rhyzen ZGR a bit more lively than the Rhyzen CMD. These felt solid, offered excellent control, and produced a trajectory slightly on the lower side. I could see these as great options for upcoming players starting to get more serious with speed and spin.The second racket held Dynarz CMD and Dynaryz ZGR, with the ZGR again more lively than the CMD. These were the next step up from the Rhyzens. Yet they still felt controllable for a player who uses spin, but doesn’t necessarily want to feel the full effect of what the opponent adds to the ball.Then came the Dynarz AGR and Dynaryz ACC, and I was into home territory. The AGR offered solid spin and speed on loops, serves and pushes. But something unexpected happened when I flipped the racket over to the Dynaryz ACC. Multiple practice partners literally said, “what was that?” when I caught a backhand loop flush. The ball flew high, bounced deep and did not come back. Again and again. And something similar occurred on the forehand side. If I looped it right, the ball took off high and came down deep with a vengeance. Touch shots were fine also, and flat hits surprisingly good for such a spinny setup. I made a note to get a second Dynaryz ACC sheet for my competition racket, and soon!Where does this leave us? For me, the rubber problem is solved and I can move on to all my other problems in getting back into playing shape.The Dynaryz ACC is an important option if you aspire to a modern, spinny attacking game. But there’s more. Honestly, most club players can’t fully benefit from such a rubber – their games aren’t built for creating (or facing) the most extreme spin. For them, it’s more about a strong measure of control along with some pep for the offense. Others might want something custom like a backhand for serve returns, perhaps a gentle transition from pips or hardbat, or a setup for learners with more gears available as they improve.What’s exciting is that these six JOOLA offerings form a range, from the most control to the most explosive and with quality in every case. You can dial in your requirement and do well with any of the six. If you can hit a few balls with some of these sheets, you can even conduct a little rubber fitting session to find the best choices for your game. Give it a try!
About Carl Danner
Carl Danner is a rare gem you find in table tennis. As a former nationally ranked and rated player, he offers a lot of insight into the game, especially when it comes to understanding the physical mechanics, movements, and techniques involved in becoming a better player. Director and Secretary US Table Tennis Association Foundation from 2004 to 2008 and current USATT High Performance Committee Chair, Danner is passionate, qualified, and committed to growing the sport of table tennis.Share:
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