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Palio Hadou Blue Sponge Table Tennis Rubber

£15.99 Regular price £23.99
Playing Style: OFF- / OFF
Speed 8.6/10
Spin 9/10
Control 8/10
Type Inverted
Sponge 2.2mm
Hardness 40–42°
Color
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Palio Hadou 40+ Blue Sponge is a tacky offensive rubber built around a porous blue sponge for the modern 40+ ball. The sticky topsheet supplies grip for serves and loops, while the 2.2 mm sponge adds elasticity and energy release.

Blue SpongeTacky40+ BallOFF- / OFF

Why Choose Palio Hadou Blue Sponge?

Tacky TopsheetStrong surface grip supports spin-heavy serves and opening loops.
Porous Blue SpongeDesigned to add elasticity and quicker energy release than a traditional dense sponge.
Two Hardness Options40–42° offers more dwell; 42–44° gives a firmer, more direct response.

Performance & Playing Characteristics

Speed8.6/10
Spin9.0/10
Control8.0/10

Palio does not provide a verified current /10 Speed/Spin/Control trio for this exact Hadou 40+ Blue Sponge version. TT Hub ratings are conservative specialist estimates based on verified construction and playing characteristics.

Who Is It For?

Offensive players who like a tacky Chinese-style topsheet but want a livelier blue sponge for looping and driving.

Specifications

BrandPalio
TypeInverted
SurfaceTacky
SpongeBlue porous sponge, approx. 2.2 mm
Hardness40–42° / 42–44°
ColoursRed / Black
ClassificationOFF- / OFF

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