DHS Skyline 3 TG3 (No. 21 Blue Sponge)

I use hard rubbers such as commercial TG3 Neo and Hurricane 2, but this one is the hardest among them and also the most expensive. When I first played with it, I didn’t even like the feeling. You need some time to adjust your play style to fully appreciate it.

However, it is definitely a great forehand rubber. While blocking isn’t its strongest suit, it truly shines when looping and executing fast loops – it is definitely a killer in these aspects. This offensive rubber generates a powerful spin that causes the second bounce of the ball to drop significantly faster.

Compared to the Tenergy 05, this rubber is much faster, making it ideal if you prefer to play fast loops. However, if you tend to play more defensive shots like blocks and pushes, you may find it significantly slower.

Initially, the rubber has a tacky texture, but after about six hours of play, it becomes noticeably less tacky. If you are accustomed to softer rubbers, this particular rubber may not be the best choice for you.

On the other hand, if you like hard rubbers that produce a different throw angle depending on your stroke, I highly recommend giving this one a try. However, I suggest using it exclusively on your forehand, as it is not suited for backhand play.

I use this rubber with my Innerforce ZLC. It definitely needs to be paired with a fast blade. The speed is good, but it is slower than Tenergy 64.

I find that it offers more control compared to my T64 and Rakza 7, possibly due to its speed. Mine is very tacky, which contributes to its performance. It feels slow when you hit softly, but fast when you attack aggressively.

My third ball attack has improved significantly compared to the T64 and Rakza 7. However, for long drives, I still prefer the T64. I love to play aggressively, and I believe that Japanese and European rubbers do not suit my style.

Now, this rubber will always be my forehand, while I will continue to use T64 for my backhand. I am also considering trying the DHS Hurricane 3 Provincial to compare it with this rubber.

I purchased this rubber to compare it with my TG3 Neo. The blue sponge feels harder than the Neo and seems less spinny; however, it still delivers good speed. In my humble opinion, tuning it would enhance its performance, but isn’t factory tuning the only legal option?

It is very good on the backhand! Highly recommended!

I used it for my backhand. It was okay, but just okay.

This TG3 version isn’t as tacky as the regular commercial version. Additionally, the No. 21 blue sponge is softer than the standard sponge that DHS uses for Skyline. When paired with water glue, this rubber closely resembles the speed-glued TG3.