Description
The new Pro version of the SpinLord Sternenfall is not a completely new rubber, but a slightly improved version of the popular SpinLord Sternenfall.
The old version of the Sternenfall will be phased out in the medium term, this version will then be the only version offered.
The studded heads are of course fluted as before. Likewise, the arrangement of the knobs (extremely far apart) is unchanged.
The rubber compound is basically the same as before, but it is designed to be a bit harder (so overall quite hard). In addition, the rubber floor is slightly thinner.
This results in a slightly higher disruptive effect overall with the same control and slightly higher speed. The Sternenfall Pro is also a bit less sensitive to incoming rotation.
The Starfall Pro has linear ball acceleration; so neither a "fluff effect" nor a strong attenuation in passive blows. Thus, the disturbing effect of this rubber is mainly caused by the bending of the knobs.
Players who have previously played Starfall will be able to play Starfall Pro without transitioning. This surface should also be easy for all other players to master.
With passive block balls, the thorny shine is of course still unmatched. Starfall Pro is controlled here, but not particularly dangerous. But in active aggressive disruptive strikes, the Starfall Pro is better (and also more dangerous) than the Thorn Shine and also better than almost all other long studs.
Precisely because of the high insensitivity to incoming rotation, almost all of the opponent's balls can be attacked effortlessly. In contrast to other rubbers, the starfall is already ideal for a more aggressive style of play in the ox version. The ball flight curve is flat and rather long with this surface.
The undercut defence is also flat and dangerous. In contrast to the old version, this one is even more effective in the Pro version.
The Sternenfalll Pro is the right choice for pimple players who are looking for a fairly fast, easy-to-play pimple with a hard ball kick for active disruptive play.
The penetrating power is significantly higher than with slower and softer long pimples (such as the Strahlkraft or the Dornenglanz III) and thus also the disturbing effect.
In the version with sponge, the sponge is now much slower than the sponge of the old version. Thus, in contrast to the ox version, the Pro version in 1.0 mm is slower than the old version in 1.0 mm! The slower sponge gives more control without reducing the interference effect
Overall, the Sternenfall Pro can offer a very attractive ratio of speed, control and disruptive effect. If passive block balls only play a subordinate role in your own playing system, this surface could be the right choice.
While the Sternenfall was mainly suitable for players from lower and middle divisions, the Starfall Pro can also be played effectively in higher leagues without losing its suitability for those switching from pimple-inside rubbers.