Nexy Elpis Rubber

Review by Tommy Zai

Elpis by Nexy is a grippy (not tacky) Chinese/Japanese hybrid type rubber on a pliable sponge that had excellent control, feel, and OFF- speed. The rubber is best fitted for all-around players, who like to attack when they can. The name, “Elpis” means hope, and after demoing this rubber I am very hopeful that Nexy has created a winner. There are not many high quality grippy rubbers that sell for less than $30. Elpis sells for $25. 

THOUGHTS

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·      Active and passive blocks well
·      Drives well with small top
·      Pushes well
·      Grabs ball well on brush-loops
·      Counters well (my loop tester was able to do amazing hook loops and he’s righty!)
·      Positioning: close to mid-distance, but capable of longer trajectories on faster blades
·      Serves are surprisingly good for a grippy rubber, but not as much spin as tacky rubbers.
·      At least two distinct gears — power when needed
·      Nice click sound.
·      Perfect for beginners and intermediate level players as well as advanced punch blockers.

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CONCLUSION

Elpis by Nexy is a wonderful racket covering for $25. It’s high quality for the price. It will not replace Tenergy for most players; however, it may very well replace many of the less expensive, less impressive rubbers and some of the old standards, like Sriver, Mark V, and Mendo. I completely agree with Yogi_Bear, "I would say this is suited well for beginners and intermediate players. With the amount of control, new players will fins this rubber very good in developing their strokes and spin generation. For more advanced players, this rubber is better suited for blockers or all around types of players who rely on different types of shots to score points." This rubber has just the right mix of speed, spin, and control for all-around attackers, who play from close to mid-distance. It has just enough spin without being overly susceptible to incoming spin. If you give it a go, be sure to use it long enough for it to break in. After a few hours, the sponge softens a little and the initial tack wears off and the rubber actually becomes faster with more control. All in all this is an excellent rubber and tremendous value. For anyone looking to step up from the $15 cheapies, but not ready to pay $70, I highly recommend you give this rubber a try. Tommy Zai gives Elpis two thumbs up. Thank you Nexy, for creating a great rubber at a great price.

*Test Blades: Nexy Tamar V+VII, Ross Leidy Custom, Avalox P700, and Timo Boll ZLC.

*Available in 2.0 and Max in both 37º and 39º. 

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