DHS Skyline 2 Neo TG2

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.

On faster carbon balsa blades, such as the GEWO Balsa 775, TG2 NEO performs exceptionally. It boasts a lightweight construction and impressive speed, particularly when boosted with a formula like Xtreme.

Compared to other Chinese rubbers like H3 NEO, H2 NEO, and 729-08 commercial H39, TG2 NEO offers a more direct feel. This characteristic demands an aggressive and forceful Chinese loop style, producing vicious and diving shots that are challenging to block.

After experimenting with numerous Chinese rubbers, the heavily boosted NEO 2 skyline has emerged as the perfect match for the Gewo Balsa 775, meeting all my desired criteria.

This rubber provides the perfect offensive control power for Chinese loop players. It’s very linear, meaning you get out of it what you put in (no catapult). Nevertheless, with enough force, there is more speed and power, so it’s up to you. It’s not a rubber for lazy players, but none of the Chinese rubbers are, with the exception of a few tensors.

For the first 10 hours, this rubber feels dead, but when it’s breaking in, you get a very good feeling for the ball. You have endless options and can play every shot you imagine with great spin and control.

Albeit not the speediest, meaning in the low gears it’s very, very slow, perfect for a short game, but you have to engage the sponge for the rubber to work its magic, and boy it does. It’s way better than Neo Skyline 3, with more control and spin, maybe a little less speed; boost or even get the blue cake sponge, but the topsheet is the best of all DHS rubbers in my opinion. It works even without boosting, but boost it to get the best performance out of it.

I’m using this Skyline NEO TG2 Red 2.15mm H39 on my forehand. I’m coming from using DHS Hurricane 3 & 2 NEO and Hurricane 8. This one is slower, but you still get that catapult effect when looping. It offers better control and similar spin as the Hurricane series.

You have to put more effort in your strikes if you’re at a distance from the table, to get over the net. Lifting the ball from low from a distance still often goes in the net for me. That was easier with H3/2 NEO and H8, when you didn’t have to put so much effort in the strike. Nevertheless, it’s a very good Chinese rubber for brush looping. I also think it’s easier to block with this than the Hurricane 2/3 NEO rubbers.

Now after about three months of use, the rubber has detached a little from the sponge in some parts. It’s very little, so it’s still absolutely playable, but I haven’t seen this phenomenon in the other DHS rubbers I’ve used.

Weight cut 2.15mm H39: 46-48g.

Pentru cei care evaluează acest cauciuc ca fiind mai moale decât H3neo se înșală, este vizibil mai dur.

Spinul este mai mare față de H3neo, la fel și viteza.

Este un cauciuc foarte bun pentru cei care preferă cauciucurile tari.

Blade: Butterfly Viscaria
FH: Hurricane 3 Provincial 39 Degree 2.2mm
BH: Skyline 2 Neo 39 Degree 2.15mm

I was not impressed with this rubber and consider it the worst I’ve tried.

BH: This rubber has an extremely low throw angle, making it unsuitable for backhand use. Despite opening up the racket to compensate, the ball would often hit the net or go over the table. The medium hardness of the rubber requires thin contact to brush the ball upwards. Even when fully engaged, the ball could still clip the net due to the low throw.

FH: The rubber feels slightly softer than Hurricane 3 and the ball appears to soak into the sponge. However, it has considerably less power and spin. I believe Hurricane 3 surpasses this rubber in every aspect, making Skyline 2 Neo a waste of money.

The only redeeming quality of this rubber is its decent control. However, the cons outweigh the pros, and I do not recommend this rubber.

It is cheap, but it is not economical to buy because after 20-30 hours of playing, the rubber was detached from the sponge. Consider paying extra money for a more durable rubber.

Average spin, good control, low speed.

The rubber has a heavy weight, with a rating of 6.0. This weight is excessive, and the head of the blade feels heavy like a hammer when used with this rubber.

A very fun rubber to play with when speed-glued or heavily boosted. Consider putting it on a fast blade, preferably with carbon.

Most has been said already. To sum up, spin and control close to the table is where this rubber shines. One of the spinniest ever. Although developed for penholders in mind, shakehanders who employ more physical action and naturally swing more upward than forward can greatly benefit from this. FH only. Comes in 39 and 40 deg hardness.

Needs some time breaking in the sponge. You might find you will lack either speed or recovery time using it but that can be easily resolved by boosting, which I recommend as it has an absolutely amazing effect, the performance increase is the best compared to all Chinese rubbers I have ever boosted. Lasts forever. I have a 3 year old sheet which is outperforming a fresh Battle 2 sheet and is still tackier. Give this rubber a try if you can.

Tip: 39 degree is much more playable, I recently got 40 degree, despite boosting too hard, and not much tack either. QC might be problematic.

Update: It turned out the 40 deg version needed a LOT of breaking in, specifically around 10-20 hours of play and two separate boosting procedures. I also treated the topsheet with olive oil to soften it a bit / make it more elastic and increase tack a bit. So you need to be patient with this bad boy.

Pros:

• Good spin and control
• Easy to receive serves
• Durable (lasts for 2+ years)

Cons:

• Low speed
• Hard to loop
• Requires a break-in period (first 3-4 hours may be disappointing)

Recommendation:

Suitable for experienced players with at least 2 years of table tennis experience. Not recommended for beginners. Pairs well with DPPCS v1 blade.

I replaced the stock rubber on both sides of my Killerspin Jet Black with black Skyline TG2. Immediately, my paddle switched from speed to control. It was a bit weird to play with at first, less weird the second time, and then somehow I fell in love with this Chinese rubber. I have a new Killerspin Jet 800 paddle, but I never play with it because I love the feeling of additional control that TG2 gives me.

It’s definitely not the fastest paddle, not at all. I would never recommend it to players who prefer an aggressive style. But if you’re a control guy, TG2 might be a good choice. It will put your ball on the table from very unexpected angles, even when you’re pretty sure the score is lost. I surprise my opponents all the time with this “feature.”

Nevertheless, when this rubber wears out, I’ll get back to my second, speedy paddle. Despite being a fan of control, I like to be aggressive when the time comes.

With the right strokes, you can play every shot with this rubber. It is astonishingly versatile and spinny. As for power, you get what you put in. That is why it is true that a Penhold player will get the most out of this rubber’s highest spin-speed gears.

For the first 10 hours of play, this rubber felt like a disappointment: completely dead. After that, it “breaks out,” as many say, and starts playing like a real quality rubber. Oh, does it play? A spin machine!

I decided to boost the sponge only with two layers of olive oil while it was still fairly new, and it took 48 hours under a heavy press to glue to the blade correctly and stabilize. After that, it has given life to ANY blade I have stuck it to, no matter how recreation-level (low quality) the blade was. It is a blast!

Nothing plays like a boosted Skykine, and this topsheet is just magnificent, even to look at. If you play the right strokes (shakehand or penhold), you will have a lot of fun with this rubber, boosted or not, and your opponents not so much ;).

Incredible rubber. Works and shows all your power on a wood blade with an outer koto ply.

I love this rubber. The spin is amazing. You can end the game with a deadly serve.

Update: I put a new TG2 Skyline Neo on a blade Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro Black Edition. This blade is the same as the Stiga Clipper Wood (Limba-Ayous-Ayous-Ayous-Ayous-Ayous-Limba). I think this rubber matches excellently when you play with heavy and fast blades.

Speed is very controlled. The Spin is amazing and higher than Tenergy. Serves: good for short serves, worse for long ones. Cut is perfect. I recommend it mainly for aggressive players who play close to the table. Very good rubber. And very cheap as well.

This rubber boasts impressive spin characteristics while maintaining sufficient speed. It offers a remarkable level of control, although it requires a break-in period. The medium throw facilitates effortless looping. Its tacky surface enhances its playability. As a penhold player, I find this rubber to be ideally suited to my style. The superb spin-generating capabilities on serves make my service game formidable and deadly effective.

You can’t play very long with it because it has low durability, but it does have a lot of control.

For its low price, I felt compelled to test it to determine if this type of rubber suited me.

However, after trying it once, I found it unsatisfactory. The 40-degree version felt excessively hard, and it also felt unresponsive unless I exerted considerable force into my swing.

Despite my initial disappointment, I remain hopeful that it will improve as I continue to play with it.

EDIT5 (September 2011):

I bought a new sheet of this rubber. Initially, it felt slow, but after a week of practice, it’s performing optimally like the Skyline TG2 Neo. I’m still evaluating its consistency, but the two sheets I have are nearly identical.

EDIT6 (September 2011):

Upon further consideration, I realize that ratings are subjective. Based on this rubber’s ratings, one might assume it’s an “awesome, easy-to-play rubber” with high spin, speed, throw, and control. However, when compared to other rubbers with similar speed ratings (e.g., Tenergy 05 at 9.3 or Rakza at 8.9), it’s significantly slower.

While its spin and control are undoubtedly excellent (surpassing Tenergy), the throw angle rating is inaccurate. I had rated it as medium, but it’s closer to medium-low. The rubber generates a relatively flat ball curve with a slightly lower throw. As such, it requires more power and accuracy to play effectively, especially when looping. It’s not a beginner-friendly rubber; it demands proper technique and skill to unlock its potential.

I recommend using this rubber on the forehand, as it’s my dominant stroke. Its slow speed makes it unsuitable for backhand play due to its unforgiving nature. While it’s a great rubber, it requires time, skill, and an off or off+ blade to compensate for its lack of speed.

Summary:

If you have mastered top spin technique, have solid footwork, and possess ample hand power, this rubber is a good choice. However, it may prove challenging for those lacking in these areas.

I don’t like this rubber. It’s a good rubber, I think, but I can’t really play with it, nothing like an H3 that I really like.

With TG2, the spin is good but not good enough. The block is really good, though, and driving the ball is easy. But it lacks something to be enjoyable. The feeling is that I have to force myself in order to do what I want to do with it.

Pros:

• It has a long lifespan.
• It produces above-average spin, even when used with a stiff blade. (Considering its spin characteristics, it may perform even better on a blade with high flex.)

Cons:

• It is heavy.
• It has a dull feel.
• Its speed is low, especially when unglued.

Overall, this rubber offers good value for its price and is suitable for players who prefer playing with tacky and heavy rubbers. It is a viable option for looping if cost is a concern. However, it is not recommended for drives due to its slow speed.

It is an awesome rubber. I use it with LKT 168. The rubber excels in spinny shots, but also has very nice speed with good control. It performs well at different distances from the table.

Review

Setup:

• Blade: Galaxy T2
• FH and BH: Neo Skyline 2 TG2

Ratings:

• Spin: 9.5/10
• Speed: 8.6/10
• Control: 9/10

Throw Angle:

• Medium High

Overall Rating:

• 9.5/10

Initial Impressions:

• The rubbers were perceived as sticky/tacky, which presented challenges with pushing and playing flat/no-spin shots.

Break-In:

• As play continued, the rubbers “broke in,” significantly improving performance.

Performance Highlights:

• Heavy topspins were easily generated with minimal effort.
• BH looping was exceptional.
• Lifting chops was noticeably easier compared to Euro-style rubbers.
• Pushing with underspin was effortless.
• The medium-high throw angle provided ample height for looping and blocking.
• Flat shots became more manageable after the initial break-in period.

Spin Generation:

• The most notable feature is the extraordinary spin imparted during serves and looping shots. It surpasses any other rubber in this aspect.

Comparison to Tenergy 05 FX:

• While the reviewer has experience with Tenergy 05 FX, they assert that Neo Skyline 2 TG2 is superior in terms of overall performance and affordability, costing significantly less than its competitor.

A good rubber, but it is a bit on the heavy side. You will be able to learn a lot from using this rubber. It is also relatively inexpensive compared to other rubbers.

I use this rubber on a Glassfiber 6.5. TSP is the best rubber I’ve used so far. It provides good control and a reasonable amount of spin without losing speed. Considering the price, it’s a great rubber. DHS did a good job on this one.

This rubber can do anything you can think of with great ease. It is a very pleasant experience playing with it.

I use it on my backhand and feel very quick and spinner on my 2.15 blade Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon.

Do not use this on your forehand if you’ve been using rubbers like Sriver or Tenergy. Smashes are impossible to execute. Loops are spinny, but only powerful close to the table (it is an Asian rubber after all). On the positive side, serves are crazy spinny.

I am using black rubber with very high spin and speed above average. The orange sponge is definitely not soft and a little heavy (2.2mm is heavy). It is very tacky and does not react to incoming spin much. The throw angle is high enough to naturally loop the ball over the net, making it easy for opponents to smash you. Slow chops or fast top-spin loops are excellent with this rubber. Serves are magic and blocking is good. It is very good rubber for looping, but not so good for smashing as you need to close the blade more to make it in.

Updates:

1. Cleaning is always very difficult with this rubber as it picks up everything (dirt, dust, lint). Using foam cleaner is recommended with a soft plastic spatula (no sharp edges) to scrape the foam off. Do not use a sponge for cleaning as it will not work.

2. Rubber has a very hard sponge. Any “gentle” player or “drop” shot player should not choose this or most Chinese rubbers.

3. A full loop is required for effective control on either the FH or BH side. No “smashing” is possible as the ball will fly off into the distance if you do.

4. You can play a very controlled game if and only when you brush the ball, but do not expect this rubber to do any work for you beyond giving the necessary speed. Spin and control are in your hands, meaning you have to swing your hands, arms, hips, and body to get it.

Final Update:

This is probably the cheapest and best DHS rubber, better than any of the Hurricane 3 or Skyline TG3 (Neo/non-Neo). There seems to be a big difference in control between Chinese rubbers and other European/Japanese rubbers. Durability (preserving the same or almost same effect throughout the rubber’s life) seems to be an issue as much as consistency.

The problem is the rubber blocks well, but brushing to play strokes (trying to increase the dwell time, increase the spin) is very inconsistent. Same strokes react sometimes high/low, slow/fast, spinny/dead, which is not what I want. Smashing is not at all possible since the opponent can still see the ball and react to it enough that he returns it. The rubber after 6 months of light/medium play (5-10 hours weekly) just started losing its edge.

So I can’t play a loop game or a kill game, and end up just blocking with no advantage.

I have decided due to the lack of quality, consistency, durability, and inability to play my techniques, I must say goodbye to Chinese rubbers. It was good while it lasted.

There are many reviews out there, so I will not go into details.

I agree with the reviewers who say that this rubber has extreme spin and high control, but I disagree with the speed rating. For me, this is a very fast rubber if used properly, like any other DHS Neo sponge rubber.

It is a bit easier to use on the backhand side than H2 Neo, but maybe not as effective. It is slower than H2 and has a higher throw.

Tensors tend to be much easier to play with, especially on the backhand side, so choose wisely.

Overall, this is another big gun from DHS that requires some skill to use to get the most out of it.

I would recommend this rubber to anyone with 1+ years of experience in table tennis as a forehand or a backhand rubber, depending on their throw preference. It requires physical play.

Enjoy table tennis, and have fun!

This is the best of all the Chinese rubbers I have tried so far.

The top surface feels tacky, but also elastic, so you can generate spin very easily on loops and brush loops. Although the sponge is hard (like all Chinese rubbers), it doesn’t feel rock hard like the Hurricanes. In 39° I find it firm, but still soft enough to generate good spin on shots hit more softly.

If you are struggling to control tensors or Tenergy, this could well be what you are looking for. It still has plenty of speed when hit hard.

At the price, I cannot think of any negatives. In fact, it is hard to justify the price for the new series of tensors at $60 or more when you can get this for $20.

Very good backhand rubber.

First starting out, I didn’t experience the high throw angle that everyone else was talking about. Rather, it was quite inconsistent, being high and low at times even though I put the same power and angle on my loop.

I was also disappointed with the amount of spin that it produced. Keep in mind that I have only had it for one day, and everything could change after a couple of sessions of playing like msilhanek’s review. I will keep everyone updated.

(Update 1) Okay, after 1 week the rubber has become definitely faster and livelier. The break-in time that everyone talks about is true. It produces outstanding spin, and the throw angle has definitely lowered, so your looping strokes have to be more vertical to bring the ball over the net.

I’ve realized that to bring out the true potential of this rubber, you must do a full, powerful swing—and I mean hit it, and hit it hard. I put all my power onto my forehand loop, and the ball turns into a rocket spinning way into outer space!

I’m disappointed about the rubber’s tackiness, however. It’s gotten less tacky. (I clean it with a damp sponge after every session and treat it like a baby!) Despite this, the spin produced remains more or less the same.

I would only recommend this on the forehand after trying it on both forehand and backhand. I would also strongly recommend it to players who have a powerful, straight-arm loop, as this will bring out the full potential of the player and the rubber.

I initially used Stiga Carbo Sound on my forehand but desired to enhance the lethality of my serves, leading me to switch to this rubber. While it offers more spin, it compromises slightly on speed and control compared to Carbo Sound. However, the difference is negligible. This rubber excels as a forehand rubber and for serves, providing excellent value for its price point.

Setup:

Forehand: DHS Neo Skyline 2 TG2 (Max thickness)
Backhand: Stiga Carbo Sound (Max thickness)
Blade: Stiga Clipper CR

Set Up:**
Hurricane Hao flared, TG 2 Neo on forehand 2.15, and Xiom Vega Europe on backhand 2.0.

Background:
Offense oriented. Emphasis on flips, over the table loops, quick-attacks.

Packaging:
The TG Skyline 2 NEO is an offensive style rubber which specializes in top-spin orientated shots, particularly loops, but still retain a moderate amount of control. Prior to coming to the TG 2 NEO, I was previously using the Hurricane 2 NEO. In comparison of the two, I found the sponge of the TG 2 noticeably softer, though still hard in comparison with most other types of rubbers. The topsheet was initially just as tacky as a new sheet of H2 neo; however after a few hours of play the tackiness was a little bit less than H2 neo’s. The sponge like other NEO series rubbers from DHS has that tuned (?) shiny coating on it. They say you can just glue up the blade and attached the rubber dry, but after trying that with both the H2 NEO and TG 2 NEO I personally found the bond was not strong enough with just gluing up the blade only.

Playing Characteristics:
First, I agree with everybody’s assessment that the rubber takes a few sessions for the rubber break into its expected play style. That said, the TG 2 NEO will start off with a high/med-high throw angle then should progress to a med throw angle. The initial tack as mentioned was strong but after a while will diminish a bit - note this does not mean a correlating diminish in spin. I agree with DHS’s marketing of TG 2 NEO as “Spin + Control”. The spin is very good in the spectrum of table tennis shots. Compared to the H2 neo, I would say that while H2 neo’s spin was greater than TG 2 neo only in full, all out loops. TG 2 neo in my opinion provides better overall spin in all other shots and equal spin for normal speed loops than the H2 neo.
The draw for me about TG 2 neo was that despite being such a spin type rubber, the control was surprisingly higher compared to other tacky, hard sponge rubbers I’ve used in the past - in particular the Hurricane series from DHS. This said, though more controllable I wouldn’t say the control is equivalent to let’s say rubbers whose main appeal is control such as 729’s Focus 3 Snipe. It’s just that for the offensive characteristics you get out of the rubber it’s nice to have enough control to utilize it. Serving was fine. I would say I got more spinny serves from the H2 Neo (probably b/c of its higher tack) but I do no thinkt this may apply to everyone or is too hard to adjust to.
Speed wise I will agree with the reviewers who say it’s on the lower side. I do not think the rubber is slow, just average speed. Compared to H2 neo speed, I would say TG 2 is lower in lower in all shots except smashes which I think both of them are average/slow speed. TG 2 Neo works well up close to the table and from my experience is fine 1-2 steps back. I do not lob/fish or chop, so I can’t say it performs on this end. Pushes are typical for tacky type rubbers; that is they’re not as easy as non-tacky rubbers but are manageable. Looping underspin has always been something I struggle and I won’t say the TG 2 Neo makes it effortless but I will say it’s much easier to do than the H2 Neo.

Overall:
I can thoroughly say I have enjoyed the switched to TG 2 Neo. Probably the main reason would be because for controlled spin the rubber offers. As far as durability goes after 6 months of use and regular cleaning with tap water and a sponge, the rubber is still tacky and other playing characteristics have not noticeably lessen. Pricing wise, I believe TG 2 neo is a good deal. For around 18 - 23 dollars, it doesn’t hurt financially to try it out…

A very good rubber, despite being on a carbon blade, its speed is average due to its tackiness.

Somehow the construct seems to make it less sensitive to the incoming spin (than other rubbers I’ve used) despite being tacky, hence giving it a better control factor and therefore it really dominates the spin game.

The amount of spin it can generate on the serves is good.

The downside of this rubber is the weight, of course. However, it is lighter than the commercial Hurricane III (one of the reasons is that the sponge is slightly thinner on the neo Skyline II).

Probably one of the best rubbers I’ve used so far. But it would be better to use a lighter blade for it (at least <85 g; personally, I would get a blade in the 70-80 g range), as it gets tiring for the wrist.

*Update: After playing with it for a bit (over 15 hrs), the rubber has indeed become livelier, faster, but still can produce lots of spin, hence amazing for loops. This rubber deserves proper care (foam cleaner and sticky rubber protectors do the trick); doing so makes it like new albeit a tad less tacky (but still very sticky as it can still lift a ball from upside down).

Edit 2: Still spinny and lively after over 30 hrs+ of play! My favourite rubber so far!

Using it as FH on a Stiga Hybrid Wood penhold blade.

Previously used Neo Hurricane 3 Provincial and Neo Skyline 3.

Slightly slower, harder, and about as much spin as the Hurricane 3P, but faster, softer and more spin than the Skyline 3.

Plays more similar to the H3P than the Skyline 3.

Performs well in all aspects and offers an ideal compromise between speed and control.

Despite enjoying the H3P on good days, it was too inconsistent. This rubber allows for similar playstyle with a wider margin of error.

Highly recommended and affordable.

The high quality of this rubber is due to the quantity of spin generated coupled with good speed control. This makes it ideal for use on offensive plus blades.

If you love Sriver, you’ll love this one. Control at ease.

It took me a little time to get used to this rubber since I never used tacky rubber before, but when I got used to it, this became my favorite rubber. I’ve used Xiom Omega IV Pro, Sriver, Sriver G3 FX, Tenergy 64, and 05 previously, but I think this is better for looping (if you play Chinese style). I find that looping an underspin seems to be much more effective with this rubber.

It is the best of all the DHS rubbers available. It gives real hard competition to the Tenergy and beats it at some aspects. I don’t know why it is categorized under “Spin - Control” after being so fast. It makes me happy each time I play with it.

Been playing with this rubber on FH for a few weeks. I really enjoy this Chinese rubber. It is great for creating spin on serves and looping. Drives are very good with this rubber. The weakness is in no spin smashing.

I purchased this rubber a week ago and have played with it for approximately 4 hours. This is my first experience with a tacky Chinese rubber, having previously used Stiga Boost TS, Xiom Vega Europe, and glued Butterfly Sriver FX rubbers.

Upon unpacking the rubber from its vacuum-sealed packaging, it exhibited a high degree of tackiness, enabling me to lift a ball from the table with ease. I attribute this to the adhesive used on the protective sheet. After approximately 2 hours of active play, the rubber began to perform as expected. The initial throw angle was somewhat high, but it normalized after some time.

Utilizing a Tibhar Stratus Power Wood OFF blade with NEO Skyline 2 TG2 rubber on my forehand, I perceived a significant increase in power, control, and spin compared to Stiga Boost TS. The technique required for using tacky rubbers does differ slightly from that of European rubbers. In particular, short, quick swings are less effective, while full arm swings are necessary to generate optimal topspin.

Prior to acquiring this rubber, I had concerns about its susceptibility to an opponent’s spin. However, during gameplay, I have not experienced this issue. I have consulted with experienced players who have expressed unanimous positive feedback regarding this rubber.

One of the primary advantages of this rubber is its lack of tensors or similar technologies. Consequently, spin and speed are generated solely through the player’s own technique, facilitating precise control over the ball. It may not be suitable for all playing styles. For instance, tall players with long arms who favor a wide swing may find it appealing. Conversely, shorter players with shorter arms who prioritize lifting topspins from mid-range or low positions may encounter challenges with this rubber.

Overall, this rubber has proven to be an excellent choice for my playing style. I believe that offensive players in general should consider trying it, especially considering its affordable price point, which ranges from 1/2 to 1/3 the cost of most inverted European rubbers.

A nice price for a Chinese rubber. Softer than traditional.

I like Skyline 2 Neo better than 3 Neo because it has more speed so I can kill the ball faster. The spin is very good, perfect for looping, serving, and pushes.

Good backhand rubber.

This rubber is a good choice for backhand play as it provides a good amount of spin and control.

Definitely a rubber to consider. While I don’t use this rubber myself, I have played with it on a Stiga Clipper Wood. The spin this rubber generates is fantastic and very easy to produce. The speed is also very good, but not extremely fast. For me, anyway, it was just the right speed.

My TT Gears

• Joola Eagle Fast Balsa (ALL~OFF)
• TG2 Neo (FH) 40 Degree
• Mark V (BH) 2.0MM

I lost my previous racket, which had Prasidha Twister on the Forehand (All round for FH, a little more spin) and Sriver BH.

Review of TG2 Neo (FH)

Modern table tennis emphasizes spin and speed. TG2 Neo offers both with high control, allowing for easy looping with exceptional speed and spin.

All Chinese rubbers become more lively with use. The sponge initially felt dead during the first two hours of play, but became bouncier after warm-up.

Cons of TG2 Neo:

• Sensitivity to high balls: TG2 Neo differs significantly from Prasidha Twister. When opponents set high balls, it’s crucial to be cautious to avoid hitting the ball off the table if you’re not accustomed to medium to hard sponge rubbers.
• Weight: TG2 Neo is relatively heavy.

Good Inexpensive Rubber

This rubber is inexpensive but not particularly bouncy, providing good control in the short game. However, like many Chinese rubbers, it requires active strokes to produce desired results. Blocks may be less effective, but with effort, they can be converted into punch blocks or counters.

Playing Characteristics

The throw is medium, and the tackiness is lower than advertised. On the forehand side, the throw initially starts high but decreases as the rubber breaks in. Spin generation is good on serves, and loops improve with increased swing speed. This rubber lacks a definite top-out point.

Recommendation

For players who prefer an aggressive style, this rubber can be a good choice. Its affordability and controllable nature make it suitable for both beginners and intermediate players.

I use this rubber in black 2.1mm on the backhand of a Butterfly Kong Linghui Off blade.

I used to use H3, but this rubber has more gears and more spin. Even after around 6 months with regular cleaning with foam cleaner, this rubber looks like new and performs like a new rubber too.

I can chop and load the ball with large amounts of backspin from any distance. I am a mid-distance looper and hit on both wings. This rubber offers me very good speed for backhand hitting even at 7-8 feet away from the table. I never used normal Skyline 2, so I can’t compare. This is my backhand rubber, and I use Hurricane 3 New on my forehand.

A very different rubber. It is soft, so you will want a stiffer blade unless you like a medium tacky rubber (that fades) with a medium-high throw. It is best at driving, and looping might be better with a stiffer blade.

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.

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.