Yinhe Earth 2
Rubber description:
This rubber is a tensor-like offensive sheet featuring a porous blue sponge and an elastic, grippy top sheet. It is designed to provide a noticeable catapult effect, offering more springiness and energy return than traditional tacky rubbers. The surface provides a reliable grip that excels in topspin-oriented play, particularly when using a brushing stroke rather than flat hitting.
Performance Characteristics
- Spin and Dwell Time: The rubber offers excellent dwell time, allowing the player to engage the sponge for spin-heavy loops. It is sufficiently spinny for offensive play near the table, though it lacks the high-tack surface typical of traditional Chinese rubbers.
- Speed and Control: It provides a balanced, medium speed profile that is highly controllable, making it a popular choice for the backhand side. While it performs well in active blocking and looping, players should adjust their distance from the table during high-intensity smashes to maintain trajectory consistency.
- Suitability: It functions as a versatile option for both allround and offensive setups. It pairs effectively with carbon blades for fast, close-to-the-table play as well as with all-wood blades for increased touch and placement.
Durability and Physical Properties
The rubber is recognized for its high durability, capable of withstanding repeated peeling and regluing without premature degradation. Its lightweight construction makes it a comfortable choice for players looking to reduce overall racket weight without sacrificing the dynamic performance associated with modern tensor technologies.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2025
This rubber is a sibling of Ten 05 - you have to brush forward to get the best of it. The flat game is so-so - the ball can go either out or into the net when hitting strongly. So when you think about a winner - think of topspin in the right place, not about smash-flatter drives. Anyway, this is much more forgiving than But rubber and the price/performance ratio is unbeatable. Durability is also on the highest level as for the majority of Yinhe rubbers I’ve tested.
#2 — April 2023
I will say one thing: this rubber, with its medium hardness, performed much better on a handmade blade (such as the Innerforce, specifically the upper layer of the limb) compared to Tenergy 05 on the backhand side.
There is more control with this rubber, while still providing ample opportunity for hitting and spinning.
#3 — July 2022
The Earth 2 rubber is being compared with Yinhe’s other rubbers: Mercury 2, Moon, and DHS Hurricane 3. I personally played with the red version on a Yinhe 896 blade, which is a five-ply looping blade, using a medium sponge of 2.2mm thickness.
This rubber is less tacky than Mercury and Hurricane 3, but it is more tacky than Moon. It offers quite a bit of grip and is capable of generating sufficient spin in close-range drives. The catapult effect is noticeable; unlike Mercury, which feels dead, Earth 2 has a similar feel to Xiom Vega Europe. As a result, this rubber provides good control during play.
In terms of weight and durability, Earth 2 is lighter and more durable than Mercury 2, allowing it to be peeled and reglued multiple times. When compared to Hurricane 3, it is significantly lighter and has considerably more initial catapult.
Currently, Earth 2 is priced at around $20+ on eBay and Ali, which is not as cheap as it used to be. If you’re looking for a dependable, entry-level tensor-like rubber, this is an affordable option worth considering.
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