Tibhar Hybrid K3

Edit: I first left a review based on my initial impressions, saying I was quite disappointed because the sponge felt harder than expected and lacked control. The communication from Tibhar around this rubber isn’t clear. What kind of game is it for? What kind of blade pairs well?

From my findings, it’s a rubber for advanced players (below average control and spring), to be used at mid distance from the table (players with enough power can use it far from the table too). Not good for blocking, chopping or DEF game. It’s clearly an OFF rubber where you have to be active all the time.

I usually prefer having the same rubber on both sides but don’t find K3 optimal for BH. I like MX-D, MX-P or Quantum X Pro better for BH. K3 top sheet offers some tackiness but is not at all sticky like a Chinese rubber. Spin is excellent (based on grip rather than tack).

Pairing with the right blade isn’t easy. It should go on a fast blade offering some flex but not soft. I have first tried several blades (JRE, Nobilis, Gauzy SL) without getting satisfying results so I left the rubber aside for some time. Then my son wanted to try it in his Tibhar BS1 (7-ply all-wood) so he would have the same setup as BS, and he was satisfied although he said it lacked control.

Finally, following Tomigaya’s advice, I glued it in a VS Unlimited (outer ALC) and it’s wonderful. I get all the spin, speed and control one can hope. But, again, it’s only balanced if it’s paired with the right blade.

I have been using this rubber since one month after using T05 in the forehand position. I’m not impressed with this rubber. It seems like a lower quality DHS Hurricane 3, but faster. I’m disappointed with the durability because the somewhat sticky appearance only lasts a few weeks before fading away. However, this rubber is easy to play, and the feeling is very hard, like the advertised 53 degrees. The amount of rotation is less than T05 or Rascanter. Buying a DHS Hurricane 3 or a Glazer 09C would be more advantageous.

I am a Penhold player and use a Stiga Allround Wood NCT racket (nano composite technology), also Penhold. I switched to the K3 because I wanted something faster than the H3 Forehand. It is much less sticky than the H3.

The K3 is very fast, in my opinion, and has an incredible catapult effect for a Forehand. I thought it was good, but I still need to get used to it because the game was much faster and dangerous. The game control decreased, but the game became much faster and easier to miss. However, I believe that with time I will get used to it.

Overall, it’s a great rubber with H3-like effects and is not sticky. For those looking for speed and effect, this rubber is very good.

After playing with this rubber for one week, my conclusion is that it is the same as Yasaka Rakza Z.

I was intrigued by this new hybrid rubber, weary of continually boosting my H3 Neo every few weeks. I chose the 2.0 thickness, as weight is crucial to me. After over a month of use, here’s my assessment:

It’s a highly controllable FH rubber. It lacks the spin of a boosted H3 Neo or Butterfly rubbers and offers less speed than 09C or MXP. However, the combination of decent spin and adequate speed makes this rubber easy to use and enjoyable. Additionally, the high curve and medium-long throw trajectory enhance forgiveness.

It emits a pleasant high-pitched sound, reminiscent of an H3 Neo. It necessitates power from the body to engage the sponge fully, yet it feels relatively soft - like a 47.5 rather than the claimed 53. This softness, combined with the slight tackiness of the topsheet, contributes to its user-friendliness.

While it may not be particularly exhilarating during practice due to its moderate power, it proves advantageous during matches, allowing users to keep more balls on the table and experience improved performance.

Highly recommended for those transitioning from standard tensor rubbers to harder and more powerful ones.

Very similar to Dignics 09C, except for the throw, which is a little bit higher. It’s slightly faster and spinier but has less control.

This review is for the 2.0 version. The 2.3 version, which is much heavier and faster, is the one that half of the Bundesliga is playing with.

This is a Butterfly Dignics 09C clone, but it lacks the great control and low throw of the original 09C.

Surprisingly, its weight is low compared to other 50-degree tacky hybrids. However, I still prefer the 09C over this one.

If you enjoy Chinese rubber but crave more speed (dynamic), this rubber might be an excellent choice. However, active play is essential with this rubber. Note that it comes factory boosted, and its durability remains to be determined.

FH Max red.

This rubber pairs well with OUTER CARBON blades such as TB ALC. In max thickness, it weighs approximately 49g. When paired with Tibhar hybrid AC (an inner carbon blade), it does not perform as well, resulting in a harder feel and reduced speed compared to outer carbon blades. Therefore, outer carbon blades appear to be a more suitable pairing. The new Tibhar Krypto ALC blade (A. Lebrun), which is expected to be released soon, may provide similar results to TB ALC due to its outer carbon construction. As such, I believe the speed rating of 8.7 or below 9.0 is likely due to testing on an inner blade.

If used with an outer carbon blade, I can attest that this is a fast rubber, meriting a speed rating of 9.2. At least on TB ALC, K3 excels as a FH rubber for counter, opening spin, block, short push, and mid distance play. It is comparable to D09C, but offers a softer feel and increased responsiveness. Smashes are stable, and this rubber provides multiple gears, enabling effective defense at mid distance. It strikes a good balance between all-round and aggressive play. However, it can be slightly more challenging to use on BH, unless possessing strong counter technique.

Update:

Fresh K3 max thickness performs exceptionally well in FH, but after approximately two months of use, the ball tends to fly when playing close to the table. While spin remains, the ball trajectory becomes slightly longer. This rubber bears similarities to Victas V20, which exhibits the same issue with durability. The MK Pro now also resembles K3 and V20, featuring a softer feel and grippier top sheet.

I got my first sheet a few months ago and have been pleasantly surprised with this rubber.

I’ve been using it on the forehand of an inner carbon blade. The level of control is insane. Short touches and blocking are extraordinarily precise. Forehand drives and smashes are very consistent and the bat produces a characteristic click sound when hitting through the ball.

Looping is also excellent. The spin generated is less than my previous Razka Z but still very high, especially when serving. Countering against top spin is excellent, too: I noticed that using this bat I tend towards hitting through the ball more than I used to with my previous Razka Z.

Control and blocking are unreal. I’m enjoying it.

I’m slightly concerned about durability: I haven’t noticed any major degradation in terms of performance after using it for 2 months 2 times per week. Maybe the spin has started decreasing a little, but I’m using a rubber clean/rejuvenator which I think has helped with durability a little.

The price is a bit high though, if the durability does turn out to be as bad as other reviews say. Not sure I’ll buy it again in the immediate future.

Best rubber ever, tried over 80 rubbers, not super fast, but on fast carbon blade creates excellent combo for advanced players, not for unexperienced beginners. Deadly topsins, similar smashing ability like Andro Rasanter series, similar speed as R42 but better spin, control, dwell time, counterspin ability and throw angle, highly recommended.

If your rating is 1900 or more and you love insane spin and aggressive play, this rubber is made for you. It’s the best I’ve ever played with.

The throw angle is high, so you’ll need to adjust and improve your strokes to fully appreciate it. The sponge is hard, and once you activate it, it’s serious. You better be ready. It’s faster than Fastarc G1 and the offensive top Donic rubbers, but with more control. This feels like a physical impossibility, but Tibhar did it.

The topsheet rubber is soft and as spinny as DHS H3neo, but without the tackiness. My serves are deadlier than ever. It grips the ball even more than G1 and even better than my DHS serves.

The control is better than all other rubbers I’ve tried. However, I wouldn’t have said that the first 2-3 weeks of playing it as I was basically overwhelmed with its many gears and potential. In fact, I disliked the rubber very much.

I had to grow to be able to unleash this beast, but the good news is that goes fast as the rubber simply demands it of you. I can’t believe how easy it is to do both active and passive precise blocks, placing the ball in any corner. My opponents smash, and when it comes back in odd places with precision, they are caught with their pants down.

Its weakness?.. Well, none, and this means it will show you your weaknesses. If you can’t do it, it’s you, not this rubber. I use it max both sides on Viscaria. My former pro friend was flipping out trying this for the first time. I ordered 2 sheets on TT11 for $104. Tibhar deserves my money for this one.

Review:

After my 5th trial with this rubber (max thickness) paired with a Joola HRD Freeze (outer carbon) blade for my backhand, I’ve come to love it. It’s less sticky than Hurricane 3, Joola ZGX Dynaryz, and D09c. However, it offers better blocking capabilities than all three of those rubbers, making it very reliable in this aspect.

The throw angle is very similar to Hurricane’s, but with more catapult. It’s lower than D09c and slightly lower than DZGX. While the durability is not as good as the others, after two months of use, the rubber becomes less responsive, causing balls to go slightly long and consistency to decline rapidly.

Despite this, I enjoy using this rubber. It doesn’t grip the ball as well as Hurricane or DZGX, so you have to rely more on the sponge for feel. The gears are decent, but in my opinion, flicking is a bit more challenging with this rubber, as I can feel the other rubbers holding onto the ball better. Overall, this is a great rubber that’s worth trying.

Very nice grip. Very nice and stable arc. You need to put some trust in this rubber before hitting, and you will be rewarded. Great one.

High Tackiness, Easy Control, and Above Average Spin

This rubber is characterized by its high tackiness, which provides excellent grip on the ball for easy control. Additionally, it generates above-average spin, making it a great choice for players looking for a rubber that offers both control and spin.

I come back here for the third time to change my review. I reglued this rubber with Haifu glue and noticed a 10 percent increase in speed and spin. Now I can play with this rubber with higher speed and enormous spin.

This rubber is amazing… great control… wonderful arc and really spinny. Does not last long but who wants to play with old rubbers anyway? ;-)

This is the European answer to Hurricane 3. Very sticky and durable rubber, which I used under many different situations. Looping is excellent, along with blocking both close and further back from the table. Chopping is great. It gives you some extra spin on serves. Flatter hitting, like smashes, is more of a challenge, not that good for that particular stroke but manageable.

This rubber with the Alexis Lebrun blade is very good.

Changed from Hurricane 3 and immediately saw my game improve with more controlled shots that were significantly faster and improved - my game is getting more consistent after 2 months. I will keep using! Great choice if you are offensive attacking and need controlled defensive moves when needed!

Really nice quality, but I think it’s more for experienced players.
The rubber is hard, so all the movements should be precise. The spin and control are great.

I have used 3 pieces. You cannot find anything amazing when using it for the first time. However, you will notice its balanced performance. The most important thing is that the rubber would make your attack or defense consistent.

Good rubber! The control, speed, and spin of Tibhar Hybrid K3 are balanced. It is more suitable for players who like to loop.

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Very good for FH and BH!
Excellent.

First off, as a reference, I’ve tried countless different rubbers from Butterfly (Tenergy 05, 80, 64, 19 & Dignics 05, 09c to name the most relevant ones) and some variations of Hurricane 3 Neo by DHS. However, none of them come close to what the K3 can produce in combined spin, speed & control. The K3 is quite a bit tackier than a D09 but has more penetrating power when hitting hard. (Possibly a boosted D09c could have similar speed, haven’t tried) In comparison to Hurricane 3 Neo, the K3 has similar spin without the lack of speed. I’ve boosted my Chinese rubbers but mostly with different and inconsistent results. This is where the K3 comes in. The rubber is the perfect blend between control when playing passive and having a high-quality, spinny, and powerful shot. And especially without the hassle of having to tinker with your rubbers. Just put them on and you’re good to go.

Another thing to note is that the bounce off the rubber is a bit different from regular ESN rubbers but it’s easy to get used to. In the long run, I believe it will make everyone who uses it a better player.

Recreational player. I played with Chinese rubbers before and tried other rubbers that are below $55, but kept going back to the Chinese rubbers, mostly H3 and H8. Then I saw that some top pros were using K3 and the price was right, so I tried it. I have it on both sides. Immediately my flat smashing percentage shot up noticeably. It’s so much better than H3 for that. I think it’s because K3 is fast and I don’t have to swing so hard to get the pace, and hence the swing is more controlled. Then after a couple of months of playing, I was able to apply massive TS with it, easily. My friend who tried K3 said he couldn’t loop/spin with it even after months of use – I think you have to have the technique to use it. But this thing really works for me. It does everything that H3 does in terms of spin and control, and at the same time, it is consistently FAST and easily generates power. With H3, I had to hit a perfect shot to get the pace.

It is a super fast, friendly, and comforting rubber. The spin it generates is powerful, with a lot of effect.

For those looking for more speed on drives compared to K1, this rubber offers the ability to still produce power when the opponent attacks your elbow and you are too jammed to take a full stroke. Downsides of this rubber are that it flat hits poorly and erratic shots result. However, topspin attacks are a dream, low trajectory FH rubber that reminds me of H2 with the 38mm ball. Good for service, short game. Liked this rubber better on a 5-ply ALL wood, was not spinning enough on an inner carbon style blade. Replaced this with Sieger PK50, which is similar but lighter, better at flat hitting, more forgiving, and more suitable to my intermediate level.

Good rubber you can play well when you do not boost. This hard rubber you can play well if you boost this rubber. Excellent hard-to-miss topspin balls. Good feel.

Good control.

I tried this rubber on my backhand with my penhold setup, and it was too fast for me. I think I will keep it on my forehand with my handshake grip setup – it’s good at creating lots of spin with low effort. However, if you put in the effort, you can get much more spin out of tacky Chinese rubbers.

Counterspin is good. I think that is the main thing I like about this rubber. The throw angle is very high, and I don’t like that.

The best rubber I have played with: speed, rotation, and control.

Good control and spinny!

Super precise rubber with enough speed, great for both backhand and forehand. Not overly tacky, but has good grip. A well-balanced rubber, although it does not have as much spin as Hurricane 3. Very easy and effortless to return balls to the table.

Very good balance.

Very stable rubber. I like it a lot. Ever since I started using this rubber, my backhand has improved significantly. It has almost everything: good touch, plays well far from the table, and close to the table.
The only problem is that it doesn’t have the same feel as softer rubbers. I personally boost it with one layer because it helps with feeling and winning outright points more because it’s faster.

Acostumbro jugar con gomas Tibhar para mi revés y quise probar con esta, pero se me ha complicado el juego. Tengo que darle más tiempo y no es pegajosa.

Very good rubber similar to D09C but not so expensive. You can feel the ball dwelling in the rubber when loop, short game also feels good.

Like classic H2 with 38mm ball, but a lot easier to use. You have to loop, drive, or brush. Long, low trajectory, still requires good strokes to use well, tough to produce power if out of position. A looping rubber that may confuse you if you play with the face too open and try to flat hit.

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Caoutchouc dynamique et bon spin.
Dureté plutôt 50° que 53° annoncée.

Alain.

Very good for the backhand.
Good for forehand, but I prefer a lower arc.

Great rubber for everyone!

Will buy again.

I’ve been playing with K3 for over 1.5 years now, and I want to update my review a little bit. I’ve owned 6 sheets of K3 so far. The first two were used on FH, then I started using them on both FH and BH. It is still a good rubber, and I’m going to continue using it for a while. But I realized one thing that bothers me about it: all 6 sheets were different. The first one was very hard or became very hard very fast. The second one was ideal :) Then with the third and fourth, the ball had a tendency to drop a little bit more, and it was harder to lift backspin balls with a loop (or at least do it quickly). The fifth and especially the sixth smell more and were noticeably faster at the start than all the others before. I have no idea why this happens and I can adjust to those changes after 1-2 training sessions, but I just don’t like this side, and I wish it didn’t behave like this.

A lot of power and control.

The K3 is a very different rubber than what I was used to using. I was a fan of hard, tensioned rubbers like MXP.
The K3 is more viscous and apparently slower before you hit the ball.
On the table, however, I felt a very interesting performance, with good speed, great control, and an ability to produce spin that impressed me.
I still confess that I am in a testing phase, but it is very promising for what it delivers and in terms of cost-effectiveness.

Using it with Viscaria SALC. I bought it for my forehand, but also decided to substitute Tenergy/Dignics 05 on my backhand.

Отличная накладка, лучший гибрид на сегодня.

A little slow but good spin and control.

Compared to DragonGrip, this rubber has good spin, power, and control. The only thing that I wish for would be a slightly higher throw angle. Otherwise, it’s a good rubber. I’ve used it on FH and BH. It is good for flipping with a good grip on soft balls. On FH, it has good power and can keep up with heavy loops.

Контрол жаман, жақсы айналдырады, жылдам мен оны Apolonia zlc ойнаймын.

Slightly tacky surface with a powerful sponge.

A good choice for the forehand.

Works great.

Excellent performance in control and light friction. The rubber is perfect. However, the sponge is too soft for my forehand. It would be more suitable for the backhand. My USA rating is about 2200, and my forehand is really powerful.

I’m currently a 1400-rated player whose game involves spinny serves and looping. I play about 15 hours per week. For several years, I used Hurricane 3. Without boosting, it was slow. I moved to Tibhar Evolution ELP, and that was fine. I’ve been using the Hybrid K3 for two months now, and by far I like it the best. I get the spinniest serves and best looping while maintaining good control. My new favorite rubber in terms of performance.

I have switched to this rubber recently after using DHS 3Neo (for many years) then Dignics09c. Comparing it to D09c, this rubber is faster, has better control in serves, and spin is similar if not a bit more. It has slightly less dwell time and blocking control (due to its bounciness), but still better than European tensor rubbers. Flat hits are nice. The feeling is awkward/numb, but it is okay for the above pros. Durability is bad (disappointing) as it exhibited white marks on the top sheet after less than 2 weeks (5-6 sessions of 3 hours training). After a month and a half, it started to get less consistent. At 2+ months, it was unreliable, losing the grip and speed leading to many unforced errors.
Also, I have noticed that it works better with a soft surface layer/ply rather than a hard one, significantly different. However, for the performance and price, I still prefer it over D09c, so I ordered more of it.
I hope that Tibhar will address the durability issue in the next versions of it.
Thank you TT11 for your amazing customer service.

I’ve been using Tibhar K3 on my backhand for several months now, and it’s easily one of the spinniest rubbers I’ve ever tried. As a left-handed player who relies heavily on variation and spin, this rubber really suits my style. The grip is insane — it bites the ball with every touch, making it deadly on spinny serves, banana flicks, and opening loops.

Despite being a hybrid rubber, it still gives decent feedback and control. The throw angle is medium-high, which helps lift underspin balls with ease. Blocking takes some adjustment due to the high grip, but once you get used to it, it becomes a very versatile tool.

It’s not the fastest rubber out there, but for players who prioritize spin and control on their backhand — especially those with a European-style looping game — K3 is a top choice.

Highly recommended for intermediate to advanced players who want a spin-heavy backhand weapon.

I have been playing with this rubber for four weeks. First off, I paired it with the Donic Original True Carbon Inner blade, and this is a great pairing. For this rubber, the top sheet is softer, and this makes looping extremely easy even though the sponge is 52.5 degrees hard. This rubber does many things well, such as serves being spiny, blocking is a breeze, smashing is not exactly strong due to the hard sponge, but it works much better than any Chinese rubbers in this department. But the strength of this rubber is in the Looping and counter-Looping. Since this rubber does not react to incoming spin much, you can just counter-swing the ball, and the ball will just land during a rally. If you open the shot with a spiny high arc loop, that ball can be loaded with spin, and you can follow up with a kill-drive shot.

However, with all of these positive attributes, there is one big bad issue, and that is its durability. The top sheet will literally show signs of ball dents and wear after just 9 hours of playing time. This is the worst of all the rubbers that I have tried in the past when it comes to showing signs of wear. If Tibhar can improve in this department and make a K4 rubber, I will be all for it. But for now, I am hesitant to stick with it because it is costly and wears out way too fast.

Granted, even if the rubber top sheet shows signs of wear, it is still playing ok. But the bite on the ball is less, and you have to adjust your racket angle to compensate. If the topsheet is more durable, I will put down Excellent rating. Tibhar, I am looking to you to improve this!

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Very good rubber for forehand and backhand. Durability is not a problem.

From experience, this rubber will suit all players who don’t deal well with the speed and high catapult effect of Tenergy 05 and similar rubbers. It’s not spin-sensitive. Very good spin and control and can generate high speeds with the correct technique.

Very good rubber, but endurance could be better!

I’d rather use the K3 FX instead, but the Hybrid K3 is also good… High level of control and speed… However, my rubber of choice for 2024-2025 is still the Gewo Codexx EL Pro 52… That’s the best hybrid in my opinion…

A very good rubber throughout the whole range although the price is becoming a little restrictive. Only time will tell as to whether it retains its qualities after a few months of weekly play. Repeat orders are a very good judge of these rubbers.

It’s my first time using it, and I love it. It really helped me level up my game, especially in countering my opponent’s topspin attacks.

I’ve been using the Hybrid K3 on my forehand for a year. It is excellent for opening loops, drives, and flicks. The durability is about 4 months, with playing/training 15-18 hours weekly.

I will continue using it.

I looked for some rubber with good spin, not fast, and with a lot of control. I tried ELP and FXP of Tibhar, but it was too fast on my Apolonia ZLC. K3 works with Apolonia very well for me (FH side), it’s the second K3 I ordered, and I’m going to continue using it.
Durability: after the first week when it’s really hard, I played 4-5 months of 10-15 hours weekly and it saved its capabilities.
Spin: I feel it has very good spin, a lot of players told me that they could not return the backspin of the service.

Good rubber for both forehand and backhand.

Fast delivery and good price for a good rubber.

Everybody is now about hard rubbers, fast blades, and so on. These types of equipment require good technique and correct strokes. The rubber is a very good one; my trainer is absolutely smashing his opponents, but it’s too hard for me. It requires harder strokes and good timing, which require more energy and preparation.

El k3 no falla, con gran rotación, gran velocidad y algo pegajoso… muy bueno.

Great rubber has a lot of spin, and it’s fast, can handle spin from opponent.

I bought this rubber for many friends. They say K3 is a wonderful rubber but doesn’t last long. One of them said after two months of intensive training sessions, it was dead.

This rubber has good spin and speed.

Great rubber at an affordable price.

Good FH rubber.

The grip of the rubber is excellent, the speed is average. The durability of the rubber is weak. Under the finger, the rubber quickly wears off so much that there is no grip at all. Therefore, I conclude that the rubber’s durability is a 3.

Switched from Dignics 09C as it was too expensive, but these were easy to adjust to and did a similar job; great price.

This rubber is very good for offensive players who like to attack the ball with power and spin. The sponge is very bouncy and provides a lot of speed. The topsheet is grippy and allows for great control on serves and loops. I highly recommend this rubber for anyone looking to improve their attacking game.

I am an intermediate, not advanced player. I have been through two sets of K3 2mm on my Viscaria. Wonderful bite, grip, and spin. Good sense of control. I cannot work out if they are as short-lasting as reports suggest, or if it is in my head. Just get a feeling that there is a fairly sudden drop-off where the surface still feels grippy but the ball is no longer held in the sponge, so it’s a pretty subjective view. It’s a really exciting rubber to use, but I am going to try Rasanter R48 instead this time around. I think it’s really worth a try.

Very great control, speed and spin, low arc, very good response from mid and close distance (this is my playing distance). The sound of the FH is awesome.

While this rubber is useful, it wears out too quickly.

One of the best rubbers from Tibhar. I recommend it for players who like a sticky rubber and a lot of control. It is very similar to Dignics 05 but a little bit stickier. It is suitable for blades with limba or hinoki surfaces.

The red rubber is less boosted from the factory than the black one, so in terms of speed the red one is Off-. It works perfectly on a fast Off+ blade. The spin and grip are good, excellent control. I play with the red one on the left. Also tried the black one on the right - also good. A versatile rubber for both sides.

Excellent rubber. In 2.0, it has much more control to perform against the topspin. But I have noticed that the black version is much stickier than the red version.

Great forehand rubber but it seems to be aging quickly.

Very fast and spinny rubber. It is like a boosted Hurricane 3, the hardness is about 39 DHS scale. Good for ultra aggressive play.

Брал в максимальной толщине. Поиграл слева и справа на Tibhar Dynamic JC Darko Jorgić. Не слишком жесткая, много скорости, достаточно контрольная, особенно в короткой игре. Вращения, которые я ожидал от гибрида, не почувствовал. В игре стал допускать больше ошибок. Отложил эту сборку до лучших времен.

One of the standout aspects of the K3 is its unique hybrid construction, which combines a slightly sticky topsheet with a highly boosted hard sponge. This combination provides an excellent balance of grip and speed, allowing me to generate massive amounts of spin without sacrificing control or power.
The level of spin I can produce with the K3 is truly remarkable. Whether I’m executing blistering topspin loops or precisely placed serves, the rubber delivers an exceptional spin potential that leaves my opponents scrambling. The slightly tacky topsheet grips the ball just enough to impart that extra bit of rotation, while the hard sponge ensures that the ball maintains its pace and penetration.
But spin alone doesn’t make a great rubber – control is equally crucial, and the K3 excels in this department as well. Despite its speed, I can still maintain a high level of precision and placement, thanks to the rubber’s excellent feedback and dwell time. This control has been invaluable in my short game, allowing me to execute delicate touches and precise blocks with ease.
Looking at the customer reviews, it’s clear that other players have also recognized the exceptional qualities of the K3. Michael D’s review highlights the rubbers versatility, praising its performance in various situations, from looping to blocking and chopping. Koichi Hara’s review further reinforces the K3’s superiority, stating that it outperforms even top-tier rubbers from brands like Butterfly and DHS in terms of combined spin, speed, and control.
One aspect that particularly resonates with me is Paul Nguyen’s review, where he mentions the rubber’s ability to generate massive power without the need for excessive swing speed. This characteristic has been invaluable in my game, allowing me to maintain control while still unleashing powerful shots that catch my opponents off guard.
While it may require some adjustment period, particularly for those transitioning from softer rubbers, the rewards are well worth the effort. If you’re looking for a rubber that can take your game to the next level, the K3 is an absolute must-try.

This rubber is very tacky and provide a lot of spin. It also has a great control and I feel very comfortable using it. The only downside is that it wear out fast, but for the price, it is a good deal.

Slightly tacky! Very good on flexible blades like a violin! Very tricky for your opponent in short games, chops, flicks, etc. Loops and serves are 5+! Flat hits - only problem, need to adjust, maybe because of max 2.3 rubber. Dunno! Very good rubber for pro and semi-pro.

Definitely NOT for me, even though I love Chinese-style rubbers. Not as tacky as I would like it to be, and the tackiness seems to go away fast and attract lots of dust (too high maintenance for me).

К3 не оправдал моих ожиданий. Зацеп по ощущениям кажется хорошим, но соперник говорит, что в приеме нет особой сложности. Тензорный эффект тоже не оправдал ожиданий - можно атаковать, но мяч летит не так мощно, как от бэкхэндов. Потом я ее снял, набустил, но особого эффекта это не дало.

Накладка так себе, не подходит для быстрой и профессиональной игры.

The description says “very sticky topsheet,” but it is not. It is slightly sticky, sometimes lifting a ball for less than 1 cm, but occasionally somewhat higher. So it is more like hard European rubber with good spin potential rather than sticky Chinese ones. Somewhat slower than MX-P and MX-D, but gives you easier short game, less reaction to the opponent’s spin, more of your own spin, better serves, better flicks, better handling of opponent speed, very nice counter looping closer to the table, better play against pips-out rubbers. At first (3-4 training sessions) I was a little bit disappointed in it due to lower speed, but control was incredible. Then I was extremely happy with it because of increased speed and very good spin (3-4 training sessions). And then spin slightly reduced and settled to something more stable. I was slightly disappointed after that, but after playing in a local club tournament, I guess I’ll stick with it for the next year or more. Another disadvantage is that it is a rather hard rubber and requires good physical conditions. P.S. Using it on TB ALC on my FH for 7 weeks now.