Victas V>22 Double Extra Table Tennis Rubber

The VICTAS V>22 Double Extra Table Tennis Rubber is a high-performance offensive rubber developed for players who demand exceptional speed, strong spin, and stability during aggressive topspin play. Combining a specially designed Select topsheet with a firm 50° open-pore sponge, V>22 Double Extra delivers the dynamic rebound and precision required for modern high-speed table tennis.

Developed as a new-generation performance rubber following the success of the V>15 series, V>22 Double Extra introduces a different topsheet and sponge combination rather than simply increasing sponge hardness. Feedback from top-level players including Koki Niwa and Benedikt Duda contributed to its development, with the goal of creating a rubber capable of producing powerful attacking shots while maintaining confidence and precision at high speed.

At the heart of V>22 Double Extra is its Select topsheet. The surface is designed to grip the ball strongly during contact, allowing the topsheet to deform effectively before transferring energy into the sponge. This strong mechanical grip helps players generate substantial rotation without relying on a tacky surface.

Unlike VICTAS’s Sticky series, V>22 Double Extra is not a tacky hybrid rubber. Instead, it follows the high-energy tension concept, using topsheet grip, deformation, and sponge compression to create spin and acceleration. Players who prefer the direct and dynamic response of European-style offensive rubbers will immediately recognize this difference.

Beneath the topsheet is a 50° ±3 sponge featuring an optimized open-pore structure. The firm sponge provides strong support during powerful strokes, while its porous construction contributes to the energetic rebound that characterizes the rubber.

This combination creates a particularly effective response when the player makes active contact with the ball. As the topsheet grips and deforms, the ball penetrates into the rubber and engages the sponge. The compressed sponge then releases energy quickly, producing a fast and penetrating attacking ball.

Speed is one of the defining characteristics of V>22 Double Extra. The rubber is designed for players who want to pressure opponents with fast topspin, powerful drives, and aggressive placement. When sufficient acceleration is applied, the 50° sponge provides the stability required to transfer considerable energy into the ball.

At the same time, V>22 Double Extra maintains strong spin potential. Its highly grippy topsheet allows players to combine forward acceleration with brushing contact, creating offensive shots that carry both speed and rotation.

This makes the rubber particularly effective for powerful topspin attacks. Players can engage the sponge during stronger forehand or backhand loops and produce a deep, penetrating trajectory designed to put immediate pressure on the opponent.

Counter-topspin is another major strength of V>22 Double Extra. The firm sponge remains stable against incoming speed and rotation, while the Select topsheet provides the grip required to control the ball during high-intensity contact. Advanced players can therefore counter aggressively rather than simply absorbing the opponent’s attack.

The rubber is especially attractive for close-to-the-table offensive play. Its responsive rebound and direct acceleration suit players who take the ball early and use compact but powerful movements to pressure opponents before they have time to recover.

Techniques such as fast topspin, counter-topspin, aggressive drives, punches, and quick follow-up attacks can all benefit from this combination of grip and rebound.

V>22 Double Extra is also capable of producing strong third-ball attacks. After the serve and receive phase, players can accelerate aggressively into a long or half-long return, using the 50° sponge to generate the speed and depth needed for a decisive first attack.

The rubber rewards players who allow the ball to engage both the topsheet and sponge. Rather than relying exclusively on extremely thin brushing contact, V>22 Double Extra performs particularly well when the player combines spin with positive forward acceleration.

This makes it a strong choice for modern offensive players who prefer active, decisive contact. Players with developed technique can vary between spin-oriented openings and more direct power shots depending on the incoming ball.

On the forehand, V>22 Double Extra is well suited to power loops, third-ball attacks, fast counters, and aggressive topspin. The firm sponge provides the support required for stronger swings and helps maintain stability when considerable force is applied.

It can also be an excellent backhand rubber for advanced players. The energetic response and strong topsheet grip work well for backhand counter-topspin, fast drives, punches, and Chiquita-style attacks, particularly for players comfortable using a relatively firm 50° sponge.

Compared with the classic VICTAS V>15 Extra, V>22 Double Extra offers a distinctly different performance concept. V>15 Extra uses a 47.5° sponge, while V>22 Double Extra combines a firmer 50° sponge with its Select topsheet and optimized open-pore structure. The result places greater emphasis on speed, rebound, and aggressive high-quality attacks.

It is also clearly different from V>15 Sticky. While V>15 Sticky uses a slightly tacky hybrid topsheet and a 52.5° sponge, V>22 Double Extra follows a non-tacky high-energy tension approach. Players choosing V>22 are therefore getting a more direct combination of mechanical grip, sponge rebound, and fast acceleration rather than a tacky hybrid feeling.

Another distinctive feature is the availability of a Blue version alongside traditional Red and Black. This gives players the opportunity to create a more visually distinctive racket setup while enjoying the same high-performance characteristics.

Available in 2.0 mm and MAX thicknesses and manufactured in Germany, V>22 Double Extra is designed primarily for experienced offensive players who can take advantage of its speed and firm sponge support.

For players who want a fast, high-grip offensive rubber without moving into tacky hybrid territory, the VICTAS V>22 Double Extra Table Tennis Rubber offers an impressive combination of speed, spin, rebound, and precision. Its Select topsheet and 50° open-pore sponge make it particularly effective for powerful topspin, early-timing attacks, and aggressive counter-topspin.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ High-Grip Select Topsheet
Provides excellent mechanical grip and effective ball contact for producing strong spin during aggressive offensive strokes.

✅ 50° Open-Pore Sponge
The firm, optimized sponge provides strong support and energetic rebound during powerful topspin and high-impact attacks.

✅ Speed & Dynamic Rebound
Designed for fast offensive play with excellent acceleration when the topsheet and sponge are actively engaged.

✅ Excellent Counter-Topspin Performance
Combines firm sponge stability with strong surface grip for confident counters against fast, heavily spun incoming balls.

✅ Modern High-Energy Tension Performance
A non-tacky offensive concept ideal for fast topspin, power loops, third-ball attacks, and aggressive close-to-table play.

👤 Who Should Use VICTAS V>22 Double Extra?

✔️ Advanced and competitive offensive players

✔️ Fast forehand and backhand topspin attackers

✔️ Counter-topspin specialists

✔️ Players who prefer firm 50° offensive rubbers

✔️ Close-to-the-table aggressive players

✔️ Players seeking high speed and grip without a tacky hybrid surface