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Hi. This is a review of two new rubbers I got that haven’t been widely reviewed. These are Donic Acuda S1 Turbo and Andro Hexer HD. I am a topspin attacker with both backhand and forehand. Both rubbers are on a stiga tube carbo wrb blade. Acuda is on my backhand and hexer on my forehand. I am 14 years old, and mostly just play at my local club. I have not had any time to play in tournaments.

Physically, the acuda has a harder sponge but slightly softer topsheets. Hexer Hd has a softer sponge and harder topsheets. The pips are very similar, as well as topsheet thickness. Both rubbers are pretty grippy when clean, hexer hd a bit more so. Both sponges are bright orange in color, hopefully you can see that in the pictures I took (I am not good at photography). They are non-tacky, and feel high-quality.

Hexer HD is slower on slow strokes than Acuda S1 Turbo. I haven’t been able to test this, as I can’t play because of a minor injury, so I will update this as I go. Bouncing the ball on them, they are very similar, but Acuda bounces about an inch higher, but it is just apples to apples; 21 to 20 inches or so, haven’t measured.

Spinwise, Hexer HD takes the cake. Acuda does make vicious topspins on backhand, but Hexer HD is better on serving and is easier to make spin with. I will update this as I play.

Controlwise, both are fine, but Hexer HD is a bit better for precision, probably because the sponge is a bit harder. This really applies to all shots.

The throw on both is medium, a bit higher for hexer Hd. Hexer HD is also more affected by incoming spin. The sound is the same as my outlaw lavender on instinct+, but it cracks a bit at high speeds, nice sound on harder shots. I have only played with these for a couple of hours before my minor injury, but I am already impressed.

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Updates:

After having this racket for about 4 months, I am thinking that it is time to drop some more thoughts on these super-hard rubbers.

I can still say that hexer hd is definitely more durable, it looks brand-new. Acuda S1 Turbo had about half a millimeter come chip off the topsheet at the edge. It doesn't have any effect on play, but you can see a little bit of exposed sponge on the edge of the rubber.

Speed-wise, Acuda S1 Turbo is a tad faster, with slightly less control in the short game. Hexer HD is still spinnier on serves and short game.

I can't compare them in FH and BH, as the weight distribution isn't good with Acuda S1 Turbo on the FH, as it is much heavier.

Acuda S1 Turbo is very good with passive strokes that are not blocks but not full loops.

Acuda S1 Turbo has a softer topsheet, which makes it easier for me to lift backspin with it.

Andro Hexer HD has a harder topsheet, which makes it easier to not engage the sponge.

Overall, Hexer HD is better durability-wise, spin-wise, and everywhere in the short game. But Acuda S1 Turbo's super-hard sponge (Even HARDER than Hexer HD) gives it good pace in my backhand rallies.

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iliketurtles wrote:
Hi. This is a review of two new rubbers I got that haven’t been widely reviewed. These are Donic Acuda S1 Turbo and Andro Hexer HD. I am a topspin attacker with both backhand and forehand. Both rubbers are on a stiga tube carbo wrb blade. Acuda is on my backhand and hexer on my forehand. I am 14 years old, and mostly just play at my local club. I have not had any time to play in tournaments.

Physically, the acuda has a harder sponge but slightly softer topsheets. Hexer Hd has a softer sponge and harder topsheets. The pips are very similar, as well as topsheet thickness. Both rubbers are pretty grippy when clean, hexer hd a bit more so. Both sponges are bright orange in color, hopefully you can see that in the pictures I took (I am not good at photography). They are non-tacky, and feel high-quality.

Hexer HD is slower on slow strokes than Acuda S1 Turbo. I haven’t been able to test this, as I can’t play because of a minor injury, so I will update this as I go. Bouncing the ball on them, they are very similar, but Acuda bounces about an inch higher, but it is just apples to apples; 21 to 20 inches or so, haven’t measured.

Spinwise, Hexer HD takes the cake. Acuda does make vicious topspins on backhand, but Hexer HD is better on serving and is easier to make spin with. I will update this as I play.

Controlwise, both are fine, but Hexer HD is a bit better for precision, probably because the sponge is a bit harder. This really applies to all shots.

The throw on both is medium, a bit higher for hexer Hd. Hexer HD is also more affected by incoming spin. The sound is the same as my outlaw lavender on instinct+, but it cracks a bit at high speeds, nice sound on harder shots. I have only played with these for a couple of hours before my minor injury, but I am already impressed.

Here are some pictures:

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I'm not alone! I'm 14 too, thought I was the youngest player on the forum

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Nice, and I know people in portland!

How do you like the review? It's my first :)

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Nice review! I might have to someday try out a euro rubber....but for now, I'm poor and used to tacky chinese stuff, so whatever.

And I'm 16! a little older than you guys, but still a "young punk"!

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Thanks!

Anyways, I don't know if any of you guys saw, but on facebook, Stiga Table Tennis had a contest where you could win a hardwood blade with 2 calibra rubbers.

I forgot to post it here :headbang:

Anyways, I will probably get calibra lt plus and lt spin, and if I don't like it, I may TRADE it to one of my friends for an allowance to buy something else 8)

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Who do you know in Portland? I know Slade here lives in PO, but no one else.

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Don't get excited, they're just relatives.

They don't play table tennis.

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Nice review, thanks iliketurtles! :clap:

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Thank You!

And just saying, when these rubbers get dusty, they get less spinny, bouncier, and lose some gears.

So keep 'em clean!

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I haven't tried hexer hd but I tried acuda s1 turbo tonight, BH and FH.
It is a wonderfull rubber. Very hard for an ESN rubber, hard like a sriver G3 for instance.
Control in block, short game, and everything is more than excellent. Of course it is very fast, but very predictable.
Topspin is easy.
Spin is very good imo. But is is not tacky at all. Maybe hexer hd is more tacky if dust like his topsheet?
My favourite rubber among all rubber I tested, I mean almost all rubbers except chinese rubbers ;)
I cannot say anything wrong about this rubber, I'll keep it for this season.
Maybe I'll try hexer hd if possible.


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Iliketurtles, is your hexer hd still in a better shape than the acuda s1 turbo? Does it still seem more durable?


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Acuda S1 Turbo still gets a bit dusty, and does have a bit less surface grip.

However, a quick sponge press gets rid of that issue.

Both rubbers have similar speed and spin, with a bit more control with hexer hd, probably because of the softer sponge and a VERY SLIGHTLY different topsheet structure.

I think that they get their spin mechanically, I don't think that there is enough grip to generate massive spin because of grip.

Both feel fine durability wise, hexer hd is just easier to clean.

I have been playing quite a bit, and they both seem very consistent.

Acuda S1 Turbo has opened up with the topspin, REALLY bringing it, I can generate a huge, fast, spinny arc with telekinesis!

Or at least that's what it feels like.

Overall, they are still great rubbers!

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I've now played with the hexer hd.
Maybe just a little bit more spin, and a sligthly harder topsheet.
Both rubbers have similar characteristics.
But with hexer hd I have to hit the ball more.
Overall I prefer acuda s1 turbo. I think the control is better, it is easier to play with. Better control, better feeling in short game and for blocking.


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Hexer hd suits my forehand more than acuda s1 turbo, the same way that acuda s1 turbo suits my backhand more.

I still REALLY like them!

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I too am 13.


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