Andro Rasanter R47 Review: Super Spin and Killer Speed for Modern Attackers
Pros
- Super spin and killer speed — up there with the flagship rubbers
- A thin 1.7mm topsheet over a thick sponge that digs in for massive spin against backspin
- Thicker, closely packed R-series pimples maximise contact for heavy rotation
- A lower-cost route to Tenergy-05-style performance for modern attackers
- Strong on either wing for a spin-and-pace looping game
Cons
- Fast enough to be too much for many intermediate players
- Durability is mixed — some report spin and control fading after roughly 30 to 40 days
- A demanding rubber that rewards an advanced, committed stroke
Andro’s Rasanter R series rethought tensor construction with a thinned topsheet over a thicker, harder sponge, and the R47 is its popular all-court attacking sheet. Reviewers keep reaching for the same shorthand: a cheaper Tenergy 05, with super spin and killer speed for the modern game.
Performance
Spin and pace are the headline, and the R47 delivers both at a high level. The thin 1.7mm topsheet over a thick 47-degree sponge lets the ball sink in, so against backspin it lifts and rotates heavily, and the closely packed R-series pimples maximise grip for spin. Speed is genuinely high, which makes it a strong looping and counter-looping rubber on either wing, but also means it can feel too quick for an intermediate still building control. Reviewers consistently position it as flagship performance at a lower cost. The main caveat beyond speed is durability: feedback is mixed, with some players getting solid weeks and others finding spin and control fade after around 30 to 40 days of regular play.
What Reviewers Agree (and Disagree) On
Reviewers agree on heavy spin, high speed and strong value-for-performance, and the Tenergy 05 comparison is near-universal. The disagreements are durability, which varies by player and care, and audience, since its speed makes it an advanced rather than intermediate rubber.
Who Should Buy It
Buy it if you are an advanced looper who wants flagship-level spin and pace and a digging, thin-topsheet feel on either wing, at a lower cost than Tenergy 05. It is not the rubber for an intermediate still developing control, given its speed.
FAQ
Is the Rasanter R47 really a cheaper Tenergy 05?
Reviewers frequently frame it that way — comparable spin and speed for modern attackers at a lower cost, though the feel differs and durability is more variable.
Is it good for intermediate players?
Often too fast for them. It is recommended for advanced players who can handle and control its pace.
How durable is it?
Mixed — some report solid performance for weeks, others a decline in spin and control after about 30 to 40 days of regular play.
Sourced From
This review synthesizes opinions from 3 independent Chinese-language sources:
- Racket Insight (forum)
- Megaspin (ecommerce)
- Table Tennis Arena (forum)