Description
Introduction
After extensive testing in our RESONANT workshops, the Nexy Etika Pro (47°) proved to be the perfect complement to our blades for players seeking more touch, longer dwell time, and versatile spin options.
Compared with the 51° version, the 47° sponge offers a softer, spin-oriented dynamic that excels in spin openings, short touches, and topspins from mid-distance.
Thanks to its moderate hardness, the Etika Pro (47°) is ideal for players who prefer a controlled, spin-focused setup on both forehand and backhand, and for advanced players who want a precise, reliable backhand option.
This rubber pairs perfectly with the clear acoustic feedback of our blades and provides an ideal balance of control, spin, and speed.
Description
Offensive rubber with a medium-hard 47° sponge (approx. 2.1–2.2 mm) and the same high-quality natural rubber topsheet used in the 51° version. It delivers longer dwell time, very high spin, controlled dynamics without excessive catapult, precise blocks and a secure short-short game.
The Etika Pro (47°) is designed for offensive players who enjoy variable topspins, spin-based openings, and a controlled attacking game.
Technical specifications
- Hardness: 47° (medium-hard)
- Sponge thickness: approx. 2.1–2.2 mm
- Speed: 6.1 / 10
- Spin: 8.4 / 10
- Durability: 9.7 / 10
- Rubber thickness: Max
- Colours: Black / Red
Playing characteristics & performance
- Touch-rich & controlled: Longer dwell time, precise feedback, and high forgiveness.
- Spin-oriented topspins: The more elastic 47° sponge/topsheet combination produces strong rotation and stable trajectories, especially on openings.
- Versatile dynamics: Ideal for topspin variations, loop-spin, counter-topspin, and active blocking.
- Short game & touch: Very secure in the short game with precise feedback on flips and serve receive.
- Power reserves: Less maximum power than the 51° version, but significantly more control in all situations.
Recommended for
- Offensive and allround players seeking control + spin
- Developing players (U17, U19, adults refining their technique)
- Topspin openers and spin-variation attackers
- Players who find 51° too hard or too direct
- Perfect as a backhand rubber or as a controlled forehand option
Note: Why not use very soft rubbers?
Very soft rubbers (approx. 38–42°) may feel pleasant at first but often create a strong catapult effect that distorts the true ball feel. Many players believe soft rubbers offer more “touch,” yet this impression comes mainly from damping, not from precise feedback. The catapult performs too much of the work and hides differences in timing, racket angle, and point of contact.
A medium-hard rubber like the Etika Pro 47° provides stable, precise feedback, controllable dynamics, and honest response, an advantage for demanding offensive players as well as for anyone looking to refine their technique.
Material & care
- Medium-hard 47° sponge (approx. 2.1–2.2 mm) for extended dwell time and enhanced touch
- High-quality natural rubber topsheet (same as the 51° version) → maximum spin and stable trajectories
- Very high durability, over 200 hours of consistent performance
- Perfectly matched to all RESONANT blades
- Care tips: Clean after each session, use a protection sheet, and store in a dry place away from heat and humidity.
Conclusion
The Nexy Etika Pro (47°) is the touch-rich, spin-oriented alternative to the Etika Pro (51°), offering longer dwell time, more control, and still plenty of power for a modern, versatile offensive game. A highly adaptable offensive rubber, optimally tuned to the acoustic and dynamic characteristics of all RESONANT blades.
