DHS Skyline 3-60 Soft
Rubber description:
This rubber is a sticky (tacky) Chinese rubber featuring a soft sponge in the 35–36° range. It is designed to provide high levels of grip, which facilitates heavy spin generation during serves and looping strokes. While the topsheet begins with significant tackiness, this quality tends to diminish with use. The rubber requires a deliberate, brushing stroke technique to manage its low throw angle effectively.
Performance and Characteristics
- Spin and Control: The soft sponge provides excellent dwell time, allowing for solid control and spin-heavy offensive play. It performs well for forehand loops and topspins, often creating challenging spin variations for opponents.
- Playing Dynamics: It is sensitive to incoming spin, necessitating careful adjustment during blocking and passive play. When paired with high-speed (OFF+) blades, it generates significant speed, though users often find better stability and control when mounted on slower (ALL+) blades.
- Maintenance and Durability: The tacky surface is highly susceptible to dust and debris, requiring consistent cleaning and the use of protective sheets to maintain performance. Users should note that flat hitting can cause the sponge to lose its responsiveness over time, and the topsheet is prone to wear.
- Sound: The rubber produces a notably loud acoustic response upon ball contact.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2018
Great rubber! Untypically, I use it for my forehand in a thickness of 2.2 mm. The control is excellent, and the spin it generates is impressive. The topspins are difficult for my opponents to handle.
The level of tackiness also contributes to very solid defensive play. For me, this rubber is a fantastic all-round choice.
#2 — December 2016
I recently tried a 2.1 black rubber, and I was impressed with its great tackiness and soft sponge. Initially, I used it with an OFF+ blade, which provided a lot of speed, but I found it offered little control. Therefore, I switched to an ALL+ blade for improved control.
This rubber is quite sensitive to incoming spin, and it has a low throw angle. As a result, mastering the proper brushing technique is essential for effective play.
One drawback is that the topsheet is fragile and tends to collect a lot of dust, so proper care is a must. I recommend using a cleaning liquid along with a protective sheet to maintain its condition.
Additionally, this rubber is extremely loud, making it ideal for forehand loops and topspins. However, hitting flat can cause the sponge to lose its performance over time.
#3 — March 2016
I have the Black MAX Soft Rubber, which looks and feels almost identical to the Neo Skyline TG-3. Even the weight seems to be the same. The playing experience is similar to that of the Neo Skyline TG-3 as well. This rubber is not very sensitive to incoming spin, but it is also not very lively or spinny at all.
Chop rallies are not effective with this rubber, although it does provide adequate control. Active chopping requires a very soft touch and medium pushes; otherwise, the ball tends to go into the net. The serving capability offers enough spin, but it’s not amazing. Topspin and counter-topspin techniques work only at close and mid-table distances. Blocking, pushing, and driving with the rubber are acceptable.
I was hoping for a softer version of the Neo Skyline TG-2, but instead, I received a low-quality product that resembles a repackaged version of last generation rubbers.
This experience has led me to lose faith in current Chinese rubber options. If players are seeking good Chinese rubbers, I recommend looking at brands like LKT (KTL), Dawei, or others. Alternatively, consider purchasing the older versions of DHS rubbers. Even 729 Friendship is a better rubber, even without boosting, than this one.
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