Yinhe Jupiter 3 Asia

Currently, I am using the Uranus Pro on BH, along with a slightly slower but more controlled blade (729 Yellow Carbon ALC). I used to have a Timo Boll Spirit. I have always used fast Butterfly equipment, but due to the high prices now, I have been looking for a more budget-friendly alternative. The blade and BH rubbers suit me well.

However, for my FH, I have been trying some Chinese rubbers (H8-80, Ak47red and blue, and 729 Dragon F). Recently, I got J3 39°, and I was extremely impressed. It is significantly faster compared to the four rubbers I mentioned earlier.

The Ak47 didn’t work well for me as I found it difficult to push underspin with them, while H8-80 and Dragon F were tacky, and therefore, easier to push underspin, they lacked power for my playing style as I am not a very skilled player but a very aggressive one. However, the J3 has everything I need: speed, control, and spin. It is easy to push underspin, and the topspins are incredibly effective with a low trajectory, high speed, and high spin. The flat hits feel like gunshots.

I understand that my lack of skill may be a factor, but I find the spin of the J3 to be just as good, if not better, than that of the H8-80 (which was the spinniest among the rubbers I tried). So, I have decided to stick with my setup with J3 39° on FH.

I am very happy with this setup and I don’t believe that other setups, including those with D9c on FH and other expensive equipment, are necessarily better (I tried some of them, but I really like mine better or just don’t see much difference), and mine costs less than a single sheet of D9c, so I am very satisfied.

With just two weeks I cannot evaluate the durability of the J3, but I clean the rubber with a soft makeup sponge and a little bit of water after a playing session, and let it dry to apply a non sticky protector, so it will likely last if it has durability at least similar to the rubbers I tried. So, for now, very happy and this is a very good rubber for offensive players.

After reading glowing reviews about this rubber, I decided to try a red, 39-degree sheet. Naturally, my expectations were high, but unfortunately, the rubber underwhelmed me in every aspect except for its price.

Firstly, the spin is significantly inferior to Hurricane 3 Neo and falls well short of the F-Ship Battle II. The speed is also merely average, lacking the catapult effect characteristic of most ESN rubbers. While it may be slightly faster than H3N, this advantage comes at the expense of spin generation.

I initially attempted to use it as a forehand rubber on an ALC blade, but it proved ineffective. Subsequently, I switched it to the backhand, where it performed marginally better.

Considering its price point, which is comparable to that of AK 47, it is an acceptable option. However, it would not prompt me to replace my Battle II Provincial rubber with it.

Used: 37d red unboosted on backhand side on yinhe v14pro.
First impression: the arc is very straight, not easy to get a high arc over the net. Countering near the table is effective as it gives the opponent no reaction time. (you feel like Fzd) This is the most tacky rubber out of the box, the ball stayed on the blade for almost a minute.
After a few training sessions, the rubber had amazing grip and felt slightly easier to use. Overall, a good rubber for forehand, backhand; you need to be at the table at all times.

H40 and H37

The H40 black rubber appears stickier and curls more than the H37 red rubber after tearing the airbag.

First Impressions

Upon initial use, both rubbers produce a pleasant clicking sound, similar to the sounds heard in professional table tennis matches.

Performance

While the manufacturer suggests the H40 is designed for forehand play, it also performs exceptionally well on the backhand. Both driving and looping shots are easy to control and consistent. Flicks are well-executed and effectively lift backspin balls. The sticky nature of these Chinese rubbers makes them ideal for short game situations.

Value

Priced at $13 per sheet, these rubbers offer excellent value for their performance. They are a highly recommended option for table tennis players.

Table Tennis Rubber Review

This review compares four rubbers: Two-ply Falco Tempo Long, Thibar K1, Golden Tango PS, Big Dipper 38°, and Jupiter 3 Asia 38°.

Speed: BD < J3A < K1 < GTPS
Turn: J3A < BD = K1 = GTPS
Bow: J3A < K1 < BD < GTPS
Feeling: J3A < GTPS < K1 = BD
Hardness: GTPS = BD < K1 < J3A
Control: GTPS < J3A < K1 < BD

Muy buen Spin! Excelente relación Calidad/Precio!

Saludos desde Chile.

Very similar to Big Dipper in my opinion, but I think it throws higher. It’s quite fast on basic drive shots and very powerful on big loops, and it comes factory-tuned, so it doesn’t need extra booster, but it’s probably better with it.

Much faster than H3, but less spinny. This is my new favorite forehand rubber. Opening loops and flicks are so easy and consistent. The rubber is both bouncy and powerful, but also spinny enough. This is just as good as Dignics 09c. Absolutely in love with this monster rubber.

H37 (black and red), and H38 (black)

This fast rubber offers real top speed, not just a catapult effect like most tensors.

Despite its soft topsheet, the rubber is somewhat tacky and cannot pick up a ball off the table.

It offers very good control for blocking and short games, making looping and smashing easy. If you prefer hitting, this rubber is an excellent choice.

While it is not spin-sensitive, the rotation is slightly lower than Jupiter 2 (with the same hardness).

Without tuning, I had to work for spin when playing it on the forehand. To enhance spin, it may be worth trying the harder versions.

On the backhand side, I found it much more effective for spin.

When boosted, it becomes a super-offensive forehand rubber with insane spin, outperforming most others in every aspect.

Jupiter 3 (“J3”) H38 Black weighs 48g when cut to my Yasaka Goiabao (5-ply wood OFF), which is similar to Jupiter 2 H38. J3 H38 is significantly tackier than J2 and comparable to Hurricane 3, allowing it to pick the ball up off the table.

After 1.5 hours of practice, I conclude that J3 is a significant upgrade from J2. It is much faster, with a top-end speed comparable to Vega Pro, which I used in a tournament two days ago. The power on FH loops is remarkable, and mechanical spin is slightly better than J2. I would rate the control 10/10. I felt like I couldn’t miss any shot. FH drives during warm-up felt the most consistent ever for me. Lifting underspin was effortless due to the grip and speed.

Surprisingly, serves didn’t seem spinnier than J2 and were harder to generate spin than Vega Pro. I will need to practice using my wrist to create more acceleration.

As long as the durability holds up, I don’t plan on switching away from this rubber. The performance is surprisingly good for $17 USD.

UPDATE: After one month (~25 hours) of playing, 95% of the tack is gone. It has lost some spin, but it’s still grippy and the topsheet shows no abrasion. I’m satisfied with this rubber and have already ordered another sheet.

UPDATE 2: I received a sheet of Black H37. The tackiness is less than H38, about the same as Jupiter 2. H37 weighs 48g cut.

UPDATE 3: I acquired a sheet of Rakza Z for comparison. Rakza is slower with a deader feeling and harder than J3 H37-H38. Rakza Z produces slightly more spin on slow swings, but there’s not much difference on fast swings. In my opinion, Rakza Z is not worth three times the price of J3.

Updated (2024 Jun 28)

Blade: Nittaku Factive Carbon (NFC) (81g)

FH:

• Jupiter Asia 3 H40 (“J3”) (47.5g)

• J3 surpasses J3 H39 in terms of top speed, tackiness, spin, serve, looping, and control (after adjusting to the stiff and hard NFC and medium hard J3 combination).

• J3 was replaced with the harder and tackier Battle 2 Gold H40 due to a loss in tackiness, speed, spin, and looping capabilities (after approximately 90 hours of play).

BH:

• Red H38 (surprisingly still tacky after 6 months with 3-5 hours of play per week)

• Replaced by Ak47 Red (slightly tensor, lighter; 41g) for improved responsiveness in BH loop drives and flicks.

J3 Booster:

• Boosted with 4 layers of Haifu Dolphin to enhance spin and speed.

• It took some time to control the increased speed, so it’s recommended to start without boosting.

• J3 is durable enough to withstand multiple boosting applications.

Performance:

• Drive loops and flat hits are powerful and speedy with proper technique.

• However, it can be faster than the Battle 2 series (except the regular version), which offers a greater dip/spin arc for full loops.

• Backspin serves are easy to loop back after familiarizing oneself with the rubber’s characteristics.

• Less effective in backspin serves compared to the Battle 2 series.

Affordability:

• Exceptional value at SGD16+ from Shopee/AliExpress for a consistent FH drive looping and flat hitting rubber.

Limitation:

• Can be overly fast for beginners or when paired with a carbon blade.

Are you kidding me? For this price, it’s one of the best rubbers out there. It beats all the ESN rubbers. Boost it and you will have a smile on your face. This and the boosted GTX Pro from Loki are the two best rubbers from China.

I play this rubber (soft version) with Seamoon booster on Yinhe T11 carbon blade. It is very easy to generate heavy loops with a lot of spin. Smashing is also very easy to do. Blocks are very nice because the rubber absorbs incoming speed (if you don’t counter attack). Serves are spinny. I use black for FH. For 14 euros, this is a very nice alternative to expensive Euro rubbers.

Chinese hard, sticky (not tacky) rubber. Excellent for attacking style.

I found no flaws with this rubber when using it on my forehand. It is one of the fastest Chinese rubbers I’ve used, slower than 729 Bloom P, definitely slower than Dignics 09c, but faster than Rakza Z. I think it is meant to be hybrid rubber, since it has more grip than tack. It doesn’t weigh as much as the other Chinese rubbers.

Spin is very decent, comparable to Ten 05, but it has a lower throw angle than Tenergy 05. Of course, it is easier to generate spin with Ten05 because of the spring sponge on shorter movements, but this rubber doesn’t lack spin if you hit it properly. Where it shines to me is forehand flick and counter-topspin rallies. It really holds the ball well, giving you proper control over your stroke and placement.

The topsheet is the nicest I’ve tried from the Chinese rubbers. It provides a good feeling on any blade I tried. The cracking sound I can get out of this rubber when I hit hard is just addicting. On backhand, I can feel it even more. I am unable to use it for all the strokes on backhand since I am not that advanced, but I would say if you really got that Chinese technique nailed down, you can’t go wrong with this one on backhand. The unit I have is 37-degree hardness.