Tibhar Aurus Prime

Tensor

34 Reviews

#1March 2020

This is as good as MX-P! The gameplay is very similar as well.

#2February 2020

A tip: This rubber is among the fastest I’ve tried. When I got one for my backhand, I went down to 1.7mm and it became freaking amazing. I have played with it with G1 on my forehand for half a year now on a Stiga Rosewood V.

#3December 2019

For me, one of the best FH rubbers (besides Fastarc G-1 and Rasanter R47). Don’t miss Tenergys.

Not for beginners. Only players with well-fitting strokes and positioning can use the full potential and control it. The rubber is not very forgiving.

It works well on any blade, whether soft, hard, or with modern fibers. It depends on the player’s skill level because Prime can be so fast.

#4November 2019

I have tried many rubbers, but this one has it all: speed, spin, and control. I believe it can compete with Tenergy 05. I’ve been using this particular rubber for almost 10 months, and it still plays well. It’s quite durable, if I may say so. I would recommend using it with almost hard all-wood blades.

#5April 2019

Nice rubber. I’m using max thickness in the forehand and 1.8mm in the backhand. It provides surprisingly good spin and control. It’s not so sensitive to incoming spin, so I find it a bit better than T05 in that regard. Flat hits are also much easier with this rubber. I highly recommend it!

#6November 2018

Great offensive rubber with no apparent weaknesses. It’s not sensitive to incoming spin, which is a significant advantage for returning services. For this reason, I prefer it on the backhand.

After comparing it to T05 on the same blade, I’ve found that Prime is faster with slightly less spin, though the difference is negligible. The throw angle is also quite similar. In my opinion, Prime is an excellent alternative to T05. I intend to continue using it for the foreseeable future.

#7August 2018

I really like the feeling of this rubber. It’s not too bouncy and provides good control on short games. The power and spin are high. I tested the 1.9 thickness on a Victas Koji Matsushita blade. I recommend avoiding using it on a fast blade, as it will become too fast. I’m so impressed with this rubber that I don’t want to switch to any other.

#8June 2018

Pair with Carbonado 145. The spin is as good as Fastarc G1 but slightly faster. It has a nice throw angle, making it easier to lift backspin. Highly recommended.

#9November 2017

I was a tenergy 05 devoter, but I searched for a rubber substitute that has the following three qualities.

  1. High throw angle (similar or higher than T05)
  2. Adequate speed (slightly faster than T05)
  3. Good spin (slightly less spin than T05 due to its higher speed, but this can vary based on swing style)

Compared to T05, it provides slightly more speed and slightly less spin. However, for the 2.3mm option, the hit feeling is similar, and it generates a similar or, in some cases, greater throw angle than T05. I am highly satisfied with this rubber. It offers stable blocking, with minimal sensitivity to incoming spin. For players who prioritize power driving over control, I believe this rubber outperforms T05. I have noticed that it can effectively generate speed and spin, even for short balls.

#10November 2017

Very fast rubber, glued to Andro Treiber K blade. High spin and slightly tacky. Suits me better with a slower blade, to balance control to manageable levels.

#11August 2017

I tested this 2.1mm Red color rubber for 5 training sessions. I can confidently say that it’s the rubber with the best catapult and throw angle, even higher than MX-P. The rubber is very impressive; you can play strong topspin forward (with a fast movement of the body and arm) against balls with heavy backspin as well. The 3rd and 5th ball are like bullets, but you can also make slow spinny topspin, giving your opponent serious problems returning your shots. The drives are amazing, and the serves have a very good amount of spin: the control is also very good but you have to pay attention on the blocks because the racket angle must be closed or the ball will tend to go out of the table due to the higher throw angle. Countertopspin is also very good, and you can impart a lot of power and spin on the ball. The only minor problem with this rubber is the short return to serves because if you don’t hit the ball carefully, your opponent will receive an easy high ball to attack: with the right training, you can solve it. Overall, it is a very powerful spinny rubber that is not easy to manage, but if you can do that, your level will surely improve!!!.

#12July 2017

This is definitively not a beginner’s rubber! Tibhar Aurus Prime resembles a faster, slightly spinnier, and more resilient version of Nittaku’s Fastarc G1. It is at least as swift as Tibhar’s Evolution MX-P, yet offers a higher trajectory and generates marginally less spin.

Unquestionably, this rubber caters to advanced players with an aggressive playing style. If I were to revert to using non-tacky forehand rubbers, Aurus Prime would rank among my top three preferences, alongside MX-P and MX-S.

For an in-depth review, refer to http://blog.tabletennis11.com/tibhar-aurus-prime-and-aurus-select-review.

#13Long Time Ago...

This rubber needs much more marketing efforts. It is magnificent.

I put it on XVT ZL Hinoki as a FH rubber.

Speed: When looping with a Chinese style, the combination of grip and speed makes it deadly. Using the European way is also a good choice as it is very spinny.

Control: For 1.9 thickness, the control is truly remarkable. Very easy to return any spin regarding low sensibility to spin.

Spin: The topsheet is grippy, creating spin, but the right technique is to hit the ball more directly, making much more contact with the rubber instead of brushing.

Catapult: Comfortable arc. Very easy to loop backspin. Sometimes if you compensate too much, the balls go out.

Smashing: Direct hitting is a breeze. Just close your eyes and shoot.

Summary: Very controllable, high-speed spinny rubber :)

#14Long Time Ago...

The fastest rubber I have ever played, which is surprisingly soft. Considering its enormous speed, it offers very good control. I have it on my backhand, 1.7 mm thick. When using blocks, you need to keep a more closed angle, but the control will still be good. The rubber is precise when serving and rotates well. It also picks up backspin serves well.

#15February 2022

The rubber quality is excellent. But disappointed in the game.
A lot of defects, sensitive to spin, “spits”.
Speed prevails over spin. That is, it is easier to accept on that side, if you can of course.
In summary, a rubber for professionals who lack speed.

#16December 2021

I used Tenergy 05 for a few years before, Prime was less than half the price of 05. I got a reduced deal here. It’s not much different, 05 has a bit more spin. Speed is similar, not as bouncy, and Prime is easier to control on pushes. The feel of 05 is probably better. Good rubber, Tenergy is not worth the difference, it is not much.

#17September 2021

Wonderful control rubber for blockers.

#18July 2020

A T05 on steroids! Faster, slightly less spin, throw angle is quite similar. Great FH rubber!

#19December 2019

The performance of the rubber is beyond my expectations. Good speed and spin. Definitely, I will order it again.

#20May 2019

Good rubber.
Compared to T 05, this one is sharper with a higher arc. I use it on my FH and 05 on my BH.
The Max version is too bouncy for me, so I use 2.1 mm.
If you play regularly 3 times a week, you should see an improvement in grip after 2 months.
In my opinion, it is better than my previous rubber, MXP.

#21April 2019

MX-P is better.

#22April 2019

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Very powerful rubber. Suits both forehand and backhand. High throw, good spin. Very much recommended.

#23March 2019

MX-P seems to be more powerful.

#24November 2017

This rubber can compete with the likes of Tenergy 05 and Mark V with touches of modern technology. Great speed and spin and adequate control.

#25October 2017

Very good throw, good for spin, strokes, and chop. I am very happy with it. I am using Max red. I was a die-hard Butterfly player, but this is a very good rubber, and I am happy to make a switch.

#26September 2017

I was expecting better.

#27September 2017

Good speed and spin.

#28June 2023

Initially, this one seemed to be the holy grail of backhand rubbers for me. High but predictable dynamics, high throw, good feel, probably slightly faster (although with a weaker catapult effect) than MX-P while less spin-sensitive, with a grippier topsheet. However, it likes its boost even quicker than MX-P - it was just about 12-15 playing/training hours for me. After that, dynamics decrease drastically and so it’s harder to get the same spin and speed on the ball.

#29December 2022

Faster than T05 by 20% and about 10% less spin. Blocks, drives, and loops are good. The short game is a bit tough due to its bouncy nature. Great for those who may want a rubber with a mid-stiff or mild flex blade that wants more pace on the backhand and set up for counter tops or blocks and then put away forehand shots. Dwell is shorter and thus less spin in my experience.

#30May 2018

You need a reasonable amount of time to get used to this rubber.

#31February 2018

Buena goma, muy buen control y efecto.

#32January 2018

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Good quality, fast, and spinny. Lightweight rubber can be paired with any blade.

Cons: Shrinks heavily when removed from the blade.

#33January 2018

Good spin and speed. Pretty light compared to modern tensor rubber. Very durable.

Thinner sponge suits for BH stroke thanks to light weight and grippiness.

Cons: Strongly shrinks upon being glued or reglued. Maybe it can be cut into a larger blade, then it shrinks and fits your current blade.

#34November 2017

Mucho efecto, estoy feliz.

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