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The Keiler 2 from Spinlord is a short / medium pips rubber that immediately feels *solid and direct* at contact, without being harsh. Mounted in 1.8 mm on a Sweden Extra blade (with V20 Double Extra on the forehand), the first impression is clear: this rubber is built for confidence, control, and disruptive play, rather than raw speed.

The dwell time sits in the medium range, which is quite interesting for a pip rubber. You actually feel the ball on the racket long enough to guide it, especially in receive and opening situations. The catapult is controlled, never jumpy, and the throw angle is medium, giving a surprisingly safe trajectory over the net. Error tolerance is forgiving, making it accessible even when timing isn’t perfect.

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Service
On serve, Keiler 2 Violet delivers **medium spin potential for a medium pips. You can generate meaningful backspin and topspin, and the overall feeling is very confident. It doesn’t feel dead or flat like some disruptive rubbers — you still have touch and variation available.

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Receive & First Attack
This is where the rubber really starts to shine.
Against backspin, opening is genuinely easy. The rubber helps lift the ball naturally, and while you’re not producing massive topspin, you get enough rotation combined with disruption to make the ball uncomfortable for the opponent. Safety is good, and placement feels precise.
Against incoming topspin, the rubber feels stable. The medium throw angle keeps the ball low and controlled, making it easier to redirect pace without the ball flying long.
On classic flick receive, Keiler 2 feels excellent. Timing is intuitive, control is high, and precision is one of its strongest points. You can play forward confidently and place the ball where you want, with very little risk.
Push receive is another strong area: keeping the ball low and short is easy, and the rubber adds a subtle disturbing effect that forces weak returns.
The only clear limitation appears on the banana flick. Because of the pip structure, this is not its natural stroke — control and effectiveness drop noticeably here. This rubber prefers a more direct, forward flick rather than wrist-heavy banana actions.

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Short Game
In the short game, Keiler 2 feels predictable and safe. Touch shots stay short, pushes remain low, and the rubber doesn’t surprise you with unwanted catapult. This gives you the confidence to build points patiently or set up your first attack.

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Attack & Rally Play
On opening loops against backspin, the feeling is controlled and secure rather than explosive. You’re not looking for heavy topspin winners — instead, you’re producing a flat, awkward ball that’s hard to read.
Close to the table, counter-topspin and active punches feel natural. The rubber excels in fast, compact strokes, where its direct response creates pressure without requiring big swings.
From mid and far distance, it becomes more demanding. Like most short/medium pips, Keiler 2 is not designed for long topspin rallies. Its strength is clearly close-to-table aggression and early timing.

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Blocking
Blocking is one of its strongest assets.
Passive blocks are stable and low.
Active blocks are especially effective, producing a disturbing ball that often forces mistakes.
Against strong topspin, stability remains high — you don’t feel overpowered easily.
This makes the rubber ideal for players who like to take time away from the opponent and stay close to the table.

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Defensive Options
In defensive situations (pushes or chops), control is solid, especially close to the table. You can keep the ball low and uncomfortable. From longer distance, classical chopping is possible but clearly not the rubber’s main purpose.

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The “annoying effect” is present throughout play — not extreme, but constant — forcing opponents to adjust again and again.

tt-store team