Yinhe Mars II
Rubber description:
Characteristics and Performance
The Galaxy Mars V2 is a versatile, non-tacky or slightly grippy rubber that functions as a bridge between traditional Chinese rubbers and modern tensioned rubbers. It is characterized by a medium-low throw angle, which makes it particularly effective for backhand play, though it requires players to adjust their stroke trajectory slightly to ensure consistency in drive and loop shots. The rubber provides a controlled, predictable response, making it highly accessible for beginners and intermediate players focusing on technique development.
Playing Dynamics
- Speed and Spin: The rubber offers average to solid speed. It is not an ultra-fast offensive rubber, meaning it requires active, clean strokes to generate power rather than relying on a highly reactive, bouncy topsheet. Spin is considered decent for its class; while not as aggressive as high-end premium rubbers, the combination of a grippy topsheet and sponge deformation allows for effective looping and spin-heavy serves.
- Control and Dwell: The rubber provides a good level of control, especially close to and at mid-distance from the table. It is well-regarded for blocking, pushing, and short-game performance, as it is less sensitive to incoming spin than tacky alternatives.
- Construction: The rubber is often factory-tuned and comes in varying sponge hardnesses, typically ranging from soft (33–35 degrees) to harder options. The topsheet is generally non-tacky or exhibits only minimal grip-based friction. It is known for having a medium-heavy weight and a translucent, aesthetic topsheet design. While suitable for training, its durability is noted as moderate, with grip performance potentially declining after extended periods of heavy use.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2024
I bought this rubber (red medium max) when I didn’t have the money to buy expensive rubbers for my backhand. I’m not a professional player, so my opinion may be wrong, but with all my rubbers, my backhand topspin often flew off the table. This rubber is slower than Fastarc C1, Mantra M, and for me that’s good because now my backhand tops have improved. And this price… But it smells unpleasant, probably pumped with factory booster. By the way, I don’t know why the guys in the reviews write about tackiness, because, in my opinion, this is a slow Chinese tensor, without a tacky topsheet…
#2 — February 2023
It makes me feel like I’m on Mars.
#3 — December 2022
This rubber is a bit strange for me. I used it on my backhand. It is incredibly good to loop on a backspin, but all the other shots are not good. It is very slow, even with correct technique and good power. The ball goes to the net very easily due to the lack of speed.
People who bought this rubber thinking it is a T05 clone are mistaken; it’s not even close! It lacks speed and spin is okay. The topsheet is medium tacky, and the sponge hardness feels harder than a Vega Pro, but the topsheet is very soft and thin. I would say its hardness is about 48 to 50 degrees (I bought the hardest rubber, but I know there is a softer version).
If you want a cheap rubber that plays like Euro rubbers, go for Kokutaku 868, because Mars 2 is not a good option.
OBS: I tested this rubber with YINHE Mercury 11, which is quicker for me than a Primorac Carbon, so this rubber is actually very slow.
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