DHS Skyline 3-60 Mid Hard

Tested on a hard surface off the blade as a backhand unit. In the bounce test, it actually had a nice bounce, so I thought it would be fast. However, the tackiness reduces the speed, preventing it from reaching a high gear.

The rotation is decent, but it doesn’t come close to the Battle2. One thing I didn’t like was its medium to poor reversal of strong low spin compared to the B2/Loki rxton5.Bloom power. When the push is not heavily underspined, it performs adequately. It’s suitable for training and may perform better on slower blades at the forehand.

It’s not as soft as claimed, but I still liked it. The throw angle is higher than all three mentioned above. The block is good, as the tackiness provides a better grip.

Control rubber is suited for blockers/hitters who occasionally use quick loops. However, it’s not recommended for two-winged loopers due to its lack of high gear and spin.

For developing players seeking more control on the backhand side, this rubber could be suitable. Backhand flicks are effortless, blocks are easy, and hits are precise and fast. While chops are acceptable, they lack spin.

Ultimately, if control is prioritized over spin, this rubber is a good choice. However, if spin is preferred, it’s advisable to look elsewhere. Note that the red sheet may have a non-tacky surface.

Forehand (FH)

• Controlled drives, but slower compared to TG3 Neo.
• FH loops against backspin are easier, with increased clearance over the net due to the softer sponge.
• Lower inherent speed of the 3-60 results in a less dangerous trajectory.
• Hard FH brush loops, loop-drives, and counter-topspins produce a flatter trajectory with reduced spin compared to TG3 rubbers, resulting in less kick and penetrating power.

Backhand (BH)

• Skyline 3-60 excels in BH loops and banana flicks.
• Tacky topsheet and softer sponge work synergistically to lift and spin the ball with medium-high arc and ample safety over the net.

Very good product from DHS. Hybrid rubber with a medium-tacky and elastic top sheet, and a porous, medium-hard sponge.

Rubber plays like euro-jap rubber with the advantage of stickiness. It has decent throw, but disappointing speed, even with Falco (too slow).

Okay for developing players or all-round control topspinners. I tested it on off++ blades, and it’s still too slow for me. I give up. H3 Neo is a better choice in every way.

Ordered from Eacheng. The hardness is not indicated on the site, but upon arrival, I can see 37 degrees on the label. I have Skyline TG 3 Neo, and these rubbers are different in both appearance and playability. The 3-60 sounds like a tensor and is much softer. It is very linear and easy to play, unlike the TG3N, which is a classic Chinese rubber that requires finesse in arm movement. The 3-60 behaves like a Japanese rubber.

In terms of spin, the TG3N/10 and 3-60/8 are comparable. Speed is also similar. Control is rated TG3N/7.5 and 3-60/10. Looping and driving are effortless with the 3-60. It feels like you’re placing the ball with your hands.

The 3-60 has a nice bouncing characteristic, unlike the TG3N, which can cause the ball to drop before the net for players coming from Euro/Japanese rubber styles. I used the 3-60 with a Yasaka Ma Lin extra offensive JTTA version blade. Since this blade offers high control, it complements the 3-60’s ease of play.

If you are a skilled player with good body and arm movements and proper technique for Chinese rubbers, the TG3N is an excellent choice for its superior spin. However, for players with a Euro/Japanese style, the 3-60 may be a better option. That being said, I find Donic Bluefire JP 02 to be a better overall performer than the 3-60. Currently, I am using G555 on my backhand with RBP.

DHS Skyline 3-60 Mid performs exceptionally well when boosted (Falco long term). Despite the softening effect of boosting on the sponge, there is no noticeable loss of speed. In fact, users may experience a significantly higher percentage of successful returns, especially during flat hitting strokes. The margin for error appears to improve, providing greater confidence in shot execution.

Mid-distance counter-driving (5-10 feet off the table) becomes more effortless with boosted Skyline 3-60 Mid. Looping generates slightly more spin compared to its unboosted state. In terms of table play, including pushing and receiving, the performance remains comparable to the reliable Mark V rubber.

For players who appreciate sensory feedback, the boosted Skyline 3-60 Mid produces a satisfying sound reminiscent of speed glue when hitting with power. In summary, Skyline 3-60 Mid is an excellent rubber in both its unboosted and boosted forms, with boosting enhancing its overall performance.

Very good spin and control! But it lacks speed if you’ve used fast rubbers like Rakza or Tenergy before. The serving is great because of the tackiness. It’s a great rubber if you like Chinese style, but I think I’m going back to Rakza 9.

H3 Neo/H8 vs.

Not as spinny as H3 Neo or H8, has a low throw angle, and a medium-soft sponge. It makes a very loud sound, has some tackiness, but becomes grippy after a few games. Excellent for blocking and direct hits (drives very hard), as you can feel the ball sink into the sponge and the topsheet, giving you some dwell time. Not suitable for spin-based gameplay.

A little bit slow, not as spinny as ESN rubbers. A fast blade is needed.

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I used this rubber on my Adidas Strike Carbon blade and it was a good improvement over the Yasaka Rakza 7. On the Rakza 7, I couldn’t control the ball, and it usually went long when I smashed and looped. But with this rubber, the control is much better.

I also used it on the DHS PG7 blade (all wood), but the speed got slower, and I needed to swing harder.

I have had many rubbers with very high speed and high spin, and some of them were slow and had good control, but they were difficult to get used to. This rubber, somehow, somehow, makes you feel like you have had it for years! Your spins and strong shots will always be under your control. Good job.

This is a good all-around rubber. It chops very nicely.

I’m using Nittaku Acoustiv Carbon. I have also used Tenergy 05, Tenergy 25, and Donic JP03. However, 3-60 is the best out of all of them. Every shot I make is amazing, even when I’m in a bad position. I feel very confident using this rubber, and it’s truly made for polyball. When I was using my other rubbers, I had a problem with making topspin on the table.

Shot game: Very nice block - automatic in right angle. Chop - very nice. Top spin - spin machine. All of my teammates, with different playing styles, are now using this rubber. It’s amazing.

Similar to DHS H2 with Nittaku sponge, the rubber is slightly hard. To bring out its best performance, it is recommended to use a booster. It excels in blocking over the table and looping attacks at a medium distance, a playstyle commonly favoured by penholder players.

I use this rubber for casual play with friends who don’t play competition on a much slower blade (All+). My main is h2 with faster rubbers also g1/z2.

I think this rubber is pretty good for the bh and quite nice for flicking. It’s spinny but controlled. Not too fast. It has a tacky surface, not sure how long it will last.

Quite pleased with it on the backhand, but I would like it to be more durable. It wears out quicker than an H3, for example. Other than that, great for the money!

Me: As a teenager in the 1960s (Johnny Leach blade with pimpled rubbers) I played regularly in a London league and trained with English Kent County players and could hold my own but football seduced me, and I gave up table tennis until a month before Covid struck. I’ve been coached twice a week since then, got a robot, and played in a low division this last season.

Blade: DHS Hurricane 301: see https://blog.tabletennis11.com/dhs-hurricane301 for a review by Patrick Hrdlicka.

I read every review I could find for this blade and Patrick’s convinced me to get one eighteen months ago.

The first rubbers I put on it were 6-month-old Xiom Euro DF max on both sides from my previous unknown blade. The improvement in shot quality was significant but I soon changed the rubbers to Xiom X max FH and Xiom Japan 1.8 BH with another improvement. After a few months, I changed the Japan 1.8 to Japan max with another, albeit smaller, improvement. Then I changed to Xiom Vega Pro max on both sides with a further improvement in control and quality.

However, with all these rubbers and no matter how much I practiced, I felt dissatisfied with the amount of spin I was achieving with serves. So after researching a number of rubbers, I decided as the blade is DHS, perhaps DHS rubbers would be best, and again, Patrick’s reviews persuaded me to change to DHS Skyline. This rubber I use on BH.

All these rubbers were affixed using latex adhesive, one coat on the blade, and two on the rubber.

This rubber has made the biggest difference to my game: not only are my serves now loaded with whatever spin I want but so are all my other shots. My coach says he feels my loops “biting” his rubbers now. Pushing long and short has more backspin and is more consistent. Blocking (which I prefer to do on a half-volley) is as good as ever, and deadening the block is not difficult. I also like to chop, and it only needed a minor adjustment in technique to avoid overshooting the table, and my returns are more consistent.

At this moment in time, I see no reason to ever change this rubber and blade combination.

Good for counter backhands and punch blocking.

Not suitable for every blade, so I gave up on this rubber after using a new blade. My friend is still using this rubber and he can make fast drive shots even against sliced balls with this rubber.

The Skyline 3-60 (black 2.1 mm) has been my forehand rubber for over 3 years, and I doubt I will try other rubbers in the near future. Playing at Barwell Fleet and also testing blades (currently testing Nittaku Ma Long Carbon LG), it’s my choice. This rubber isn’t the fastest or the tackiest, but it gives me a really good combination. For me, it’s important that a forehand rubber is good at service return (an important aspect of my style of game), spinny at first topspin, direct at blocking, and with good precision and power at forehand smash. This is the strength of Skyline 3-60; it combines all the points in an excellent mixture. Additionally, the rubber is more dynamic than a classic Chinese rubber due to the elastic sponge. It’s my favorite weapon for forehand.

I have tried all the DHS tacky rubbers and this one is easy to use. When boosted, it has speed and is very spinny with good control and touch. However, it does seem to bottom out when I hit hard, you can feel the blade being hit. As a result, I ordered some of the Hard version and that is much better.

I am an average division one local league player with an attacking style. I use this rubber on my forehand.

Coming from using tensors (Yasaka Rakza 7, Nittaku FastArc-G1), I wasn’t sure what to expect. I was definitely searching for something slower and more controllable but with the same ability to spin as my previously mentioned BH rubbers. I was also hesitant to switch to a sticky rubber on the BH as I generally used the spin insensitivity of the previous tensor to my advantage on spinny serve returns. Despite being sensitive to spin, this rubber has excellent control! If anything, the spin sensitivity forced me to recognize spin better and improved my serve receive game. The rubber is a bit higher throw than what I was used to but I adjusted quickly. The amount of spin I can generate with this rubber is insane! Backhand flicks (Chiquita) over the table are almost automatic. Receiving against backspin on the backhand side is really easy to lift and, frankly, attack. The reduced catapult has certainly upped my consistency and control while still being able to generate lots of dangerous spin. I really enjoy this BH rubber and I don’t foresee myself changing to anything else in the near future! All use has been on a Chinese penhold Nittaku Acoustic.

PS: Directly compared to H3-50, this is a little faster and slightly lower through. This has a better “feel” in my hands and is a bit less effort than H3-50. H3-50 requires lots of physical effort to put pressure on the opponent unless you’re only using control/angle and spin. H3-50 also feels more dead/subdued. Maybe slightly heavier. I think the H3 top sheet is more slippery in humidity vs. the Skyline 3 top sheet.

It’s my main rubber for BH. I love its control.

I used this rubber on a Hurricane Hao backhand for RPB. It is alright, but you need a near-perfect stroke to use it to its full potential and make good shots. It makes a very loud, pleasant sound when hit. The sponge, however, is very brittle, so it should be cheaper. I didn’t really like this rubber, so I changed to the Hurricane 3-50…a much better option.

Great spin and control, very good for close table on the BH. Put it on the FH with a fast blade, still OK. 2nd time buying.

MUITO EFEITO E CONTROLE, FALTA UM POUCO DE VELOCIDADE, BOM ÂNGULO DE TIRO, PUXA FACILMENTE BOLAS DE UNDERSPIN, E ATÉ ABAIXO DA MESA, DIFERENCIANDO A PRETA DA VERMELHA. PARECE-ME QUE A VERMELHA É MAIS MACIA E IMPULSIONA MAIS A BOLA.

Good rubber! Amazing control, good spin, not very fast, but with Falco Long, it is another world! Killing machine!!

Very soft rubber, amazing control, spinny but not fast enough. Maybe better with Falco Long Booster. I will test it.

This rubber fit wonderfully on the backhand side. It has good control and is moderately fast. There is no unnecessary catapult effect, and thanks to its tackiness, it provides good control for both pushes and spins.

Good speed and spin for the backhand only.

Spin Machine (High Throw) is good for blocking, with high control and decent speed. It is spin sensitive and suitable for spin-oriented players. This rubber is not meant for defense.

This rubber is very slow and not as spinny compared to Hurricane 8 and Skyline 2, but it is extremely good for blocking.

I personally like DHS rubbers for the good price-quality ratio. Excellent for spin attacks. Not designed as fast a rubber for flat hits. Very suitable for close table attacks. A very good rubber to use on an all-wood blade for spin and control. Requires a high swing speed to use its characteristics for advanced players.

This is the best rubber I have tried so far on my forehand. Perfect touch, incredibly spinny, and great for looping at close/mid-distance. Amazing!

This rubber has a medium sponge, which gives it a lot of spin and pace. I use it on my backhand. It’s good for looping and chopping. I like DHS rubbers more than any other brand I have used. I always come back to DHS. They create the best spin. They are also the best to flat smash or hit with.

Ótima borracha, bastante efeito e muito boa!

Fast and has a strong spin.

It is suitable for me.

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Very nice rubber with nice control and speed. But could be faster. The sponge is very durable.

This product has a low price and good quality.

Rubber from DHS.

It’s spinny, but lacks some speed, and the sponge is too soft. I prefer H3-50; it has more gears.

Been using TG2 for years and H3 NEO. Compared to both, DHS 3-60 is softer and more elastic. I feel like I can hit the ball harder. Speed is about the same as the other two, maybe marginally faster. Great short game but need some readjustment since sponge is softer. Much faster on blocks and flat hits.