Rubbers -Inverted

Inverted rubbers consist of a 'topsheet' (the red or black part) and a 'sponge' (usually cream, yellow, orange or red coloured) which are usually sold glued together already. Many inverted rubbers come with several different sponge thicknesses (eg 1.5mm, 2.0mm or MAX) which can be selected. Thinner sponges give you better control of the ball, and allow you to feel the ball onto your bat better. Thicker sponges can potentially give you more spin and spin at the fast end of power loops, so they are more suited to the more offensive type players. Generally 2.0mm and above is chosen for the more offensive players, whereas thinner sponges are chosen for the more all-round or defensive players.