By drastically reducing pimple height and increasing density, Ricosheet redefines the rubber structure to unlock explosive speed and spin, delivering greater power* in every shot.
With smaller gaps between the top sheet base and sponge, impact energy from the ball is transferred
more efficiently to the sponge. The pimples are less prone to excessive deformation, which helps
minimize energy loss upon impact.
The surface of the sheet deforms less, increasing the contact area between the ball and the rubber.
This enhances grip and overall rubber performance.
Built on a sheet base with thickness comparable to Dignics 05,
Ricosheet technology combines an array of pimples
that are significantly shorter and more densely packed than in previous designs.
Developed under code no. 303, this pimple shape* is characterized by significantly smaller diameters and maximum legal density, allowing the short-profile pimples to function to their full potential — delivering exceptional grip, improved spin generation, and enhanced energy efficiency for even more powerful shots.
Thanks to the densely packed short-profile
pimple structure, even when the pimples
collapse under impact, the surface is less likely
to tear. This leads to a significant increase in
the durability against strong impacts.
Butterfly’s in-house tests show that Zyre 03
achieves approximately 40%* higher surface
strength compared to Dignics 05. Even when
the racket hits the table, the rubber is much
less prone to damage.
With the same formulation used in Dignics 05,
the resistance to abrasion is kept at the same
level*. It holds the ball more on the surface
thanks to a unique formulation which
enhances flexibility without losing elasticity.
By shortening the pimples, the top sheet was made
thinner. To compensate, the sponge was made thicker*, ensuring optimal rebound performance. The thick sponge reduces energy loss by limiting ball
deformation on impact, delivering a more solid and powerful shot.
Due to the refined pimple profile and a higher sponge-to-sheet ratio, energy loss during impact is reduced. This allows the player’s swing energy to be transferred into the ball more efficiently.
As a result, Zyre 03 offers a softer feel compared to conventional rubbers with the same sponge hardness, along with a quieter hitting sound — creating a pleasant hitting experience unique to the new generation of rubber.
Equipped with the same high-performance sponge found in the Dignics series, now in Deep Red. This sponge combines two seemingly contradictory characteristics; high deformation and high rebound, which makes it possible to firmly grip the ball before releasing it, generating both explosive spin and speed. It’s a truly top-tier sponge for players chasing high-level performance.