DHS Skyline 2 Neo TG2

After playing with this rubber on my forehand for around 2 months (2.15 black, 39 degrees unboosted on a Yasaka Silverline Allwood), I can confidently say that it can compete with H3 and even surpass it in some aspects.

The tackiness, spin, speed, and control are all similar, if not slightly better, than H3. Although the difference is not significant, this rubber performs exceptionally well in blocking, looping, forehand flicks, counterloops from a distance, and counter-topspins. The spin it produces is lethal, surprising many of my training partners with its effect.

The speed suits my muscular playstyle, allowing me to adjust the pace of the game as needed. Control is also excellent, enabling me to place the ball accurately in corners and to my opponents’ middle.

However, like most tacky Chinese rubbers, it requires regular maintenance. Wiping the rubber with your breath and forearm every 5-8 points is necessary to maintain its tackiness as it easily accumulates dust. When cleaning, a drop of water wiped down with a sponge is sufficient and may even enhance its performance compared to using rubber cleaner.

I use this rubber on forehand on Stiga Allaround (wood) NCT (5 plies) - C. Penhold (RPB). It has an orange sponge. The top sheet looks very different from H3 Neo, and the whole package works a little differently from other similar Chinese rubbers.

I just bought it and used it for a bit. This rubber creates a lot of spin and if the body is used properly there is a powerful combo with a lot of speed and control. It is recommended for flexible blades, but mine is at the middle and still works well.

I know there are many illusions in TT, but a cheap rubber can play the same or even better than expensive ones and can be durable too. I like this rubber for its very good control (+spin), which is what I looked for. I think it plays very well in short games.

Edit: If you do not use your whole arm, you will look like a noob and you will not have success. This is made for loopers, like In Pai style, Chinese style. It is made for players like Xu Xin. You have to put your arm far back of the body before the stroke of the ball. Or you have to swing really fast for this beauty to shine. You do not need a booster unless you are very lazy. I do not use a booster and I have not used one so far. My FH rubbers usually were Chinese rubbers like H3 Neo, Friendship Super FX, Palio AK47 Blue, PF4, and you have to play a while (20-30 hours) for all of this to break in.

This rubber is very good on smashes and works on less flexible blades - this is the difference of TB2 Neo and other Chinese rubbers that I used. It has a great feeling on wood blades and looks very durable. Orange sponge-black sheet-max.

Looping

• On loop kills, it has a lower arc than Hurricane 3 NEO.
• It has a higher arc when replay brushing and loading up.

Spin

• It provides the same or more spin on 5 or 7 plies and is faster than Hurricane 3 NEO on composite blades.

Serves, Receives, and Openings

• It produces a lower arc, making it safer, but creates more pressure on opponents than Hurricane.
• It is easier to open with loop kills than with Hurricane 3 NEO.

Blocking

• It is easier to block with than Hurricane, with a more direct and less reactive topsheet when being passive on opponents’ loops.

Counterlooping

• It is slightly less impressive in comparison to Hurricane 3 NEO but still performs well. It can lose spin and bottom out more than Hurricane 3 NEO.

Flipping

• It is a bit harder to execute effectively.

Compatibility

• It works well in tandem with flexible and hard/soft blades, depending on the player’s preferences.

Other Observations

• It has a tendency to clip the net more than other Chinese rubbers but still generates a significant amount of spin.

Overall Impression

• It is worth the money and works well for both backhand and forehand players.
• It plays well unboosted or boosted.