OVERTURE High Speed TPU 95A Flexible Filament 1.75mm 1kg Black: problems, parts and running costs
Checked: 2026-10-23
Summary
OVERTURE High Speed TPU 95A is a 1.75 mm flexible filament rated for 60–90 mm/s on direct-drive printers. Common issues are stringing from moisture, jamming in Bowden or AMS feeds, and a firmer feel than the 95A label suggests. Running cost is per-spool at $24.99 (list $34.99) plus drying electricity; no subscription.
Common problems and fixes
- Stringing — the most common complaint in owner discussions; replies usually trace it to moisture; drying at 70°C for 7 hours and storing sealed with desiccant reduces it. Not covered by warranty. [6, 7, 8]
- Jamming or buckling in Bowden extruders and AMS/AMS lite units — the soft, compressible material buckles in long feed paths; the manufacturer states AMS and AMS lite are NOT compatible and Bowden extruders are unsuitable; use a direct-drive extruder or straight feed path. Not a warranty defect. [1, 5, 8]
- Moisture absorption (bubbling, popping, poor layer adhesion) — TPU is hygroscopic; dry at 70°C for 7 hours before printing; fresh spools commonly lose 6–8 g in 12 hours of drying. Over-drying makes the filament brittle. [1, 2, 5, 8]
- Thin-edge defects and missing segments in some High Speed prints; causes not confirmed. [6]
- Advertised “up to 5x faster” is not a proportional time saving — actual savings depend on flow limits and geometry. [6]
- Over-drying brittleness — exceeding 7 hours at 70°C can make the filament brittle. [1, 5]
Parts and consumables
- No replaceable parts or consumables reported. [1]
Yearly running cost
A typical owner’s yearly cost is the filament consumed plus electricity and desiccant for drying; there is no capsule or subscription lock-in. Each 1 kg spool is $24.99 (list $34.99) at the Overture 3D US store, October 2026, and a fresh spool commonly loses 6–8 g during a 12-hour drying cycle, so drying adds electricity but no fixed fee. Not enough data is given for a per-year total or a per-print cost.
When it is a good buy
Good buy at around $22–$35 per 1 kg spool (Overture 3D US store, October 2026) if you have a direct-drive printer and accept a firmer 95A feel; poor utility with Bowden or AMS/AMS lite setups. Alternatives: standard Overture TPU 95A ($22.99, list $31.99, same store and month) when you want a softer feel or do not need the speed; Bambu TPU 95A HF when you want a softer high-speed grade on Bambu direct-drive printers; a lower-Shore (softer) TPU when the part must be squishy.