Donic Coppa x3 Review

I've been using Donic Coppa x3 on my back hand for about two years now.  I feel that my back hand is very adequate and is one of my better shots.  So I feel obligated in a way to write my very first review ever on rubber. So bare with me!

AndySmith wrote: Great review, many thanks! What would you say the main differences are between S3 and X3 ?

IMO, the bounciness is also related to blade to which this rubber is attached. I haven't tried it on Appelgreen All play but in my WSC blade X3 Silver was as bouncy as S3 and i thought the sponge was softer than S3. 

If I am not mistaken, the X3 is the new name for Coppa Jo Silver? If so, I've used it under the Silver name for quite a bit. It strives on exactly what you describe - easy block, easy offensive return of an underspin ball. I switched from Silver due to durability? How is durability on X3? I am not sure if its the same rubber anymore.

Leshxa wrote: If I am not mistaken, the X3 is the new name for Coppa Jo Silver? If so, I've used it under the Silver name for quite a bit. It strives on exactly what you describe - easy block, easy offensive return of an underspin ball. I switched from Silver due to durability? How is durability on X3? I am not sure if its the same rubber anymore.

Yes the coppa X series (X3, X2, X1 & X1t) are the FD3 versions (latest tensors) of the jo copper series. I use a 1.8mm X1 on my backhand and it does everything well... Blocks, pushes, flips, loops are all good and it smashes very well. It is less sensitive to spin than the acuda series but usually produces less too (for the same stroke). I however have started playing with an X3 on my FH of my practice blade and am hitting better with it than my usual S3. I also find that due to it lack of sensitivity to spin (vs acuda) I am able to go for more of a shot vs the S3. This means pushes are played with more brush, or hit even shorter, blocks go in easier, and loops can be hit a little quicker without worrying about making an error. I am even tempted to try it in max which I am usually scared of.

ri0t1 wrote: I'm averaging about 200-400 hours per sheet of rubber. But then again I am a poor college student and can't replace my rubber sooner :)

ri0t1 wrote: Would you be able to make a judgement on how does X3 perform in BH Open brush loop return on underspin spin serve  , I am guessing since it possibly isn't loaded with spin it can be easily smashed back if not placed efficiently ? I've played with this rubber for over a year now, it looks almost as good as the day I bought it, just normal wear and tear i.e chips and what not on the edge of paddle.   And just finger marks from where my fingers move to serve.   Other than that I don't see any difference in how much I load up with a BH open brush loop return from a underspin spin serve.  It's actually one of my favorite to open with if the ball is back far enough for me to do the shot, because it makes it very difficult for my appointment's to return.  The rubber allow's me to put the ball where I want as well. So that makes it even more dangerous.

Good to know ri0t1, i have mine coming in a few weeks in 2.0 Red and since i play with an all wood too currently was curious.