DHS Tin Arc 5

Review text:

2020:

I’ve never understood why DHS sticky rubbers supposedly produce more spin than non-sticky rubbers. I’ve never experienced it before and I firmly assume that this can only be the case with the use of tuners! I ordered this rubber with a 33-degree sponge and 2.1 mm thickness on Ali Express for 16 €, and I’ve never received a softer rubber from China. It’s super soft! (Maybe max. 36-degree at int. range!!!)

My rubber in red (I ordered especially “low weight”) weighs uncut, with foil, 61 g and on my blade (156 x 150 mm) 43 g. This rubber creates a wonderfully loud sound on my Palio R57 blade. It bangs wonderfully!

Conclusion:

If you like super soft rubbers (… with a wonderful sound!), which are in the upper middle speed and spin range, you should order this rubber in the 33-degree version.

Update:

I bought the same rubber again, in black, and it generates less spin. Sad!

Good rubber for BH, rather slow, with excellent control and good arc. Tinarc is very good for blocking with soft sponge. It has a medium-low tackiness top sheet with a control sponge.

I used it for about 2 months but then I felt it was too slow for my attacking playstyle.

Good backhand rubber with a very low throw angle and a very good arc, indicating its suitability for backhand looping at mid to far ranges.

Blade: DHS PG-7

Forehand (FH): Genesis M

Backhand (BH): Tin Arc 5

Do not be misled by the ratings on other reviews. This rubber is by no means a speed or spin monster. It has average speed and above-average spin. The control on this rubber is incredible, perhaps due to the soft sponge.

Another misleading rating is the sponge hardness. Tin Arc 5 is NOT a hard rubber. It has a very soft, porous sponge that is not characteristic of Chinese rubbers. It has a pale white sponge, compared to traditional orange DHS rubbers. I would say the sponge hardness is about 35-36 degrees.

I felt this rubber was very suited for backhand. The soft sponge, paired with the softer top layer of the PG-7, meant returns were sufficiently absorbed, keeping control at a high. However, this rubber is a little too slow for my liking on the backhand, especially for opening up against backspin. Because it is quite soft, and not a tensor rubber like Tenergy, the service return is quite spinny but lacks the speed factor to take the initiative in the rally.

Overall, this is a decent beginner rubber for the backhand (best suited). It has average spin and speed, but excellent control.

Overall, it’s a good rubber. It’s a bit slow, but not too much. I played it on a slow blade, so that may have contributed to the slowness.

Be careful when hitting the table with this rubber, as it breaks easily.

I play this rubber on a def+ blade, the Yasaka Sweden Defensive. Yet it’s still capable of producing amazing speed and spin with no effort at all.

To me, it’s very much a tensor rubber and reminds me of a soft version of the Adidas P7. However, due to the rubber’s softness, it sometimes performs a little inconsistently and loses power away from the table. This could also be due to the blade, as it’s quite flexy and soft. Overall, it’s a great rubber for me.

Update: I fell in love with this rubber more and more and ordered a second sheet in the 35-degree hardness for my Yasaka Goiabao. On this blade, it performs even better, as the harder blade dramatically improves its consistency and my ability to place the ball wherever I want it to go.

I used this rubber on my forehand, and it proved to be mediocre in every aspect. As a result, it did not suit my playing style. My previous rubber was the Flexxon (Gewo), which performed significantly better.

I’m currently using this rubber on my backhand (blade: Hurricane King 3, forehand: H3Neo). So far, it has exceeded my expectations for DHS rubbers. Compared to my previous backhand rubber (Tenergy 80FX), it has less speed and power but offers better ball control with lots of spin. This rubber is suitable for looping, driving, and blocking. It performs well on 40+ balls and gives an awesome feel on each stroke. It has a Chinese-style top sheet with a European spring sponge feel. It’s definitely my new favorite backhand rubber.

Tin Arc 5 is a good rubber for my forehand.

The speed and spin of this rubber are both excellent. The throw angle is medium, and the weight feels heavy.

It is suitable for playing with 40+mm balls.

TinArc 5 combina una gran sensación con potentes disparos elásticos. La goma TinArc 5 permite que la bola se absorba y penetre con facilidad, lo que la hace ideal para realizar bucles rápidos, manejar pelotas cerca de la red o jugar fuera de la cancha.

La goma elástica excepcional y el diseño de grano grueso, que cuentan con una rápida recuperación de bola llamativo, permiten una gran potencia con el mínimo esfuerzo. La nueva esponja también emplea la tecnología MACRO-CELL y Osmosis de partículas de alta elasticidad, lo que proporciona un potente ataque.

TinArc 5, especialmente diseñada para mejorar la velocidad de las pelotas de tenis de mesa de celuloide sin 40, es adecuada para bucles rápidos continuos con una rápida unidad de ataque.

Is this an anti-spin rubber? If so, do not use it!!!