DHS PF4 40+

My first review: This rubber plays very well on flexible to medium flexible blades. My example is the 7-ply DHS PG7. I use this black, max sponge, on the forehand. The SMASH HIT (no spin on it) is very good, if you know the angle to hold the racket and works perfect if you do it fast on a backspin ball. I do not think it works well on stiff blades, but who knows…

It’s very good to do backspin SERVES and Serves in general.

It’s a little bit hard, but you can get used to it. Good for POLYBALL. (China rubber ^^)

I think this rubber can LAST A VERY LONG TIME without losing its properties, even if it will not look like brand new.

It’s very good for ADVANCED players. By the way, the player who wields it matters, not so much the racket.

Nice for beginner to intermediate players, it offers great value at this price range.

Good rubber for novice.

Blade: YINHE N11s.

TL;DR:

• Great chopper rubber for defense.
• Versatile performer.

Detailed Review:
This rubber excels in defensive play styles, particularly for chopping techniques. Its versatility extends beyond chopping, making it a well-rounded option for a wide range of shots.

Currently, I am trying this on my backhand. I find it great for blocking and close to medium types of games. It is great for beginners who are trying to develop their game style and for old-timers like me who would want to slow down the pace of the game.

Stiga Offensive Classic + Friendship RITC TackSpeed 2000 (FH) + DHS PF4 (BH)

This rubber is suitable for complete beginners. Most importantly, it is a budget-friendly option that offers a low to medium level of performance.

I used this rubber on my BH with a 2.0mm sponge, on a Huaruite Clipper (Stiga Clipper copy) blade, which is an ALL-piece of wood.

The sponge felt very hard, although the control of the rubber was amazing! However, I wouldn’t recommend it with a 2.0mm sponge due to its “deadness”. Because the sheet is definitely a slow one, pairing it with a thick sponge would only give you a feelingless piece of rubber. Its advantages are blocking, flicking, and looping. Whenever I started a chop-fight, after the 4th or 5th chop, it always went to the net.

So my recommendation is to buy this rubber if you want to try out a tacky Chinese rubber with a maximum 1.8mm sponge. Use it on FH or BH, it’s up to you, however, try to avoid chopping with it constantly. Keep in mind that this is a slow one, so smashing is not recommended because it can be returned easily due to its slowness. I would use it on an OFF blade. (P.S.: Maintain it properly; it’s a dust magnet!).

Review

Compared to the G888 rubber, the reviewed rubber is judged to be inferior in terms of spin, speed, tackiness, hardness, control, gears, and touch. Its throw angle is also slightly more shallow.

However, the reviewed rubber can serve as a valuable practice material in preparation for playing with the G888.

A true classic, upgraded for poly ball. It’s perfect for beginners trying to learn the Chinese loop.

With a proper stroke, it’s very spinny and offers easy short game and medium-high throw from its half-grippy, half-tacky topsheet. It comes in hardness 40 deg and above, which results in a very hard sponge.

To make this rubber work at a higher level, you need to pair it with a medium-flexible, hard blade and boost the sponge with at least two layers of tuner. This will make the sponge more playable and resolve the low-speed issue.

I would call it a cheap training version of H3, but it really needs tuning.

This is a fairly cheap rubber, but it is a step up from the typical practice rubbers, like Galaxy/Yinhe 9000D. The speed is ok. The spin is very good, as the tacky surface grabs the ball very well.

The sponge is medium hard, but it’s not too reactive on soft shots, allowing you to easily place the ball anywhere on the top. This means you’ll have excellent control and can easily lift backspin.

I usually only use tacky rubber on forehand, but this rubber is good for both forehand and backhand. Curiously, this rubber has great feeling too. This effect seems more prominent on backhand than forehand.

Overall, I give this rubber 9 out of 10 for its great performance to cost ratio. It’s cheap enough to be used as a practice rubber but good enough that you can play serious matches. It’s also one of the few hard tacky rubbers I would recommend for both forehand and backhand.

Goma altamente tacky para un juego ofensivo moderno típicamente chino, grandes dosis de control y efecto para esta goma barata y eficaz, además de estar preparada para las bolas de 40+.

Nice rubber for Chinese playing styles. It’s very easy to loop heavy backspin. Sometimes you will find that the rubber doesn’t stick well with the sponge, but overall it’s good. It’s better than the previous version of PF4. It’s very good for beginners who want to improve their strokes.

The rubber is a cost-effective alternative to other DHS rubbers, such as the Hurricane series. It is designed as a training rubber, but its tackiness may diminish over time. Despite this, the rubber can assist in refining strokes and acquiring new techniques.

Due to its firm sponge, the rubber is recommended solely for forehand play. When paired with a pliable blade, it becomes an excellent tool for developing and enhancing loops, enabling players to outplay their opponents in competitive matches.