Pips Scenario:
1. Player A and B are both using grippy inverted.  Player A gives good topspin and player B blocks. Player B's rubber grabbed the ball and it returned with topspin. The spin changed and therefore stayed topspin.
2. Player A is using grippy inverted and player B is using long pips or anti without any friction at all.  Player A gives good topspin and player B blocks. Player B's rubber did not grab the ball and the same rotation continued back to player A, which is now backspin.

Which racket/rubber combination is the best?  It depends on your skill level and your style.  I’m going to outline several styles and give racket/rubber recommendations.