Guma Sword / Break

Sword Break: Professional Team-Edition Rubber with Explosive Flat Driving and Semi-Tacky Grip

Developed specifically in collaboration with players from the Canadian National Team, the Sword Break is one of the most successful Chinese offensive rubbers on the market. Featuring a semi-tacky topsheet bonded to a dynamic, porous medium-soft sponge, Break overcomes the traditional sluggishness of Chinese rubbers. While officially rated at 42°, the sponge plays with surprising flexibility and liveliness, producing unmatched flat driving power and crisp short-table touch.

Key Performance Characteristics in Play

• Fearsome Flat Drives & Smashes: The internal sponge cell design allows players to strike through incoming topspin with explosive flat drive smashes that leave opponents helpless.
• Lightweight Build for Offensive Setups: At ~60 g uncut (~43–45 g cut), it allows players to use heavier offensive blades without making the racket head-heavy.
• Dependable Short Play: Semi-tacky surface grip provides a pleasant, forgiving touch on delicate drops, service returns, and pushes.
• European/Japanese Feel: Plays much closer to premium European tensors than rock-hard traditional rubbers, offering easy dwell time and feedback.

Technical Specifications

Blade Synergies and Equipment Matching

Matches seamlessly with solid 7-ply wooden blades or crisp carbon foundations. Pairing Sword Break with the iconic 7-ply DHS Power G7 or the inner-carbon Victas ZX-Gear IN unleashes phenomenal counter-attack speed.

Player Profile: Who Is This Rubber For?

Ideal for offensive players who want explosive flat hitting power and crisp drives without sacrificing service spin. Explore how tacky Chinese surfaces compare with European tensors here: Chinese Tacky vs European Tensor Rubbers: Technical Differences and Stroke Mechanics.