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 by thinning the 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, super spin and killer speed for the modern game.
Performance
Spin and pace are the headline, and both land high. 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 runs high, which makes it a strong looping and counter-looping rubber on either wing. The flip side: it can feel too quick for an intermediate still building control. Reviewers keep framing it as flagship performance at a lower cost. The one caveat beyond speed is durability, and the feedback is mixed. Some players get solid weeks; others watch spin and control fade after around 30 to 40 days of regular play.
What Reviewers Agree (and Disagree) On
Heavy spin, high speed, strong value for the performance: reviewers line up on all three, and the Tenergy 05 comparison is near-universal. They split on durability, which swings with player and care, and on audience, since the speed pushes it toward advanced players rather than intermediates.
Who Should Buy It
Buy it if you are an advanced looper after flagship-level spin and pace and a digging, thin-topsheet feel on either wing, for less than Tenergy 05. The speed rules it out for an intermediate still developing control.
FAQ
Is the Rasanter R47 really a cheaper Tenergy 05?
Reviewers frame it that way often: comparable spin and speed for modern attackers at a lower cost. The feel differs, though, and durability is more variable.
Is it good for intermediate players?
Usually too fast for them. It is built for advanced players who can handle and control the pace.
How durable is it?
Mixed. Some report solid performance for weeks; others see spin and control drop off after about 30 to 40 days of regular play.
Sourced From
This review synthesizes opinions from 3 independent community sources:
- Racket Insight (forum)
- Megaspin (ecommerce)
- Table Tennis Arena (forum)