DHS Gold Arc 9
Rubber description:
DHS Gold Arc 9 is a high-performance table tennis rubber designed for players seeking exceptional spin and control. Manufactured by the renowned DHS brand, this rubber incorporates advanced technologies to deliver unparalleled playing characteristics.
Gold Arc 9 features a grippy topsheet that enhances spin generation. It allows players to execute powerful topspins, backspins, and sidespins with ease. The tacky surface provides excellent ball grip, enabling precise ball placement and spin manipulation.
Beneath the topsheet lies a responsive sponge that provides a balanced combination of speed and control. The sponge offers a catapult effect that generates additional power without compromising stability. Players can enjoy a dynamic offensive game while maintaining control over their shots.
Gold Arc 9 excels in mid-distance and close-to-the-table play. Its spin-oriented nature makes it suitable for players who heavily rely on spin and deception in their game. It is also an excellent choice for blocking and countering, as the grippy topsheet facilitates ball control.
Overall, DHS Gold Arc 9 is a premium table tennis rubber that offers a blend of spin, control, and responsiveness. It caters to advanced players seeking high-level performance and is highly regarded by table tennis enthusiasts for its exceptional spin capabilities and balanced characteristics.
Recent Reviews
#1 — September 2024
Very good. It has great speed and spin, but it has especially good control.
#2 — September 2024
Speed and Spin
This rubber offers impressive speed. When tested on the same blade with the DHS Goldarc 8 (47.5), flat hits were markedly faster. However, some consider it slow due to its lack of high catapult effect compared to modern tensor rubbers. Nonetheless, it provides a long ball dwell time. The speed primarily stems from the soft, thin, and elastic top sheet.
Control
The rubber excels in control. Smashes are bullet-fast and highly accurate. Compared to the GA8, aggressive serve receiving with quick loops is easier thanks to the energy-absorbing sponge. This advantage is notable given the GA8’s strength in this area.
Durability
The sponge requires a few hours of playing-in to reach optimal performance.
#3 — September 2024
Review: Donic Bluefire M2
I believe this rubber is overrated. It does not have 9.6 spin and 9.2 speed. In my opinion, this is an average non-tacky Chinese rubber. Although it’s advertised as a tensor, it doesn’t play like one. The top sheet is elastic, but that’s about it.
To generate decent speed compared to tensors, you need to loop every shot. You can play flat, but your opponents can easily hit them back. Blocking is similar to most other Chinese rubbers. You need to push the ball slightly to get good speed.
Overall, if you’re looking for a tensor, I recommend the Gold Arc 8 instead. It’s better in every way as a tensor.
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