Yinhe Mercury 2

I got the rubber in the Medium variant for both Forehand and backhand. The rubbers are supposed to be 37 degrees, but they felt like they were 34 degrees. They felt softer than Tenergy 05, which made the rubber faster as the blade could be felt more. The topsheet was very grippy and tacky and had a medium arc. I paid $8AUD each for these, so I can’t complain. I think that beginners will love this rubber. However, it may not be suitable for professional play.

Medium: 63g uncut, 45g cut.

Soft: 42g cut. Medium becomes soft after BO boosting.

Soft+ BO is too slow for my off+ blade, but medium is better than an OK rubber. It has good dwell for a stiff, fast, hard carbon blade.

Tip: I can re-glue if I use Pritt stick stationery glue on the blade and rubber with books on top for 6 hours. Normal TT glue will destroy it.

Nice rubber. I play with an OFF lightweight 1cm thick XVT balsa carbon blade. Ratings are for the rubber BOOSTED.

I planned to try this rubber initially on the backhand side with gold arc 5 on the forehand. I now use it on both sides. I got the medium soft version. Out of the wrapper, the rubber is soft, medium tacky and slow. Like a soft slow Chinese rubber. It has minimal power and spin is medium too. Throw angle was also medium at best. It is a slow, controlled rubber with decent dwell but no real power.

HOWEVER, the beauty of this rubber comes out once boosted. After applying 2 layers of Falco Tempo Long, the rubber comes to life. It possesses the same characteristics at slow speed as before boosting: lots of control, amazing short game, accuracy at soft shot placement, but with the boosted sponge you get a bunch of more gears. The rubber is amazing now! It can play everything from the slowest drop shots, to an unreturnable smash and the ability to vary said speed in match play is exceptional. It blocks power shots with no effort and puts them back with medium high pace and medium throw. All in all it is awesome for an allround style of play. The balance of power and control is perfect in this rubber, just has to be boosted to get there. 8 bucks for a sheet and it is worth every penny.

I used a Mercury 2 soft red on my backhand. It has superior control and speed. Yinhe Mercury soft has loads of tack and is comparable to Hurricane 3 Neo. Perhaps the tackiness levels are slightly weaker, but not very noticeably.

The sponge is very springy and elastic, but not too excessive. This makes it a good rubber for beginners. As it only costs $5, it is truly an underrated sheet of rubber. It is definitely recommended for new players or even better players.

My first Chinese rubber. I was skeptical at first because of the price, but damn… it’s good rubber. You can do good loops and smashes with nice control. I’m using an ALL+ blade, and this rubber has enough speed and spin to play offensive tennis. I don’t know about durability, but anyway, the price-quality ratio is very high.

Very good rubber on medium sponge, used in modern defender style. The rubber has nice control and touch. Backspin is great in chops, easy in block, serves are okay. Topspin is spinny and easy to place on the table, better for defense and attack than super 999t (softer sponge, control).

I like this rubber very much. It is easy to use, has some good dwell, and can generate a lot of power. It is not as fast as some other rubbers, but it is still a great value for the price.

High throw, slow, tacky rubber. Available with medium-hard or medium-soft sponge. Good for kids. Very spinny but lacks power. Elastic, a lot of dwell time, but not fast. Very cheap. Be careful when detaching from the blade: the sponge might rip. Even if you don’t detach it, it tends to bubble.

Bought for very cheap, I use it for forehand (FH) but I’d say it isn’t too exciting to play with. I need to say, as a blade I use an old Stiga Eurotech to which I replaced the rubbers.

Compared to the Palio AK-47 yellow I use for backhand (BH), it seems a bit dull: slower and with less spin. But I find it quite predictable in where the shot lands, and control is quite easy.

As a TT coach and also a TT player, I’m very concerned about the rubbers that many players use for TT, so I usually search a lot.

This rubber, Mercury 2, I would call it an all-in-one rubber! It is really a magic rubber. Though please keep in mind that a rubber should match the appropriate blade! A rubber always would be defined exactly in accordance with the blade!

So now I can start: On my Giant Dragon Fast Carbon and Joola Eagle Carbon Pen hold blades, Mercury 2 is a perfect all-in-one fighter! You can receive any spiny serve easily. You can serve with as much spin and control you wish with a proper placement! Your forehand topspin speed is in your control, which makes this rubber the perfect choice for your forehand rubber. Blocks are perfect and excellent, and all these good and excellent abilities for only 4 US dollars!

Once playing with this rubber, you will surely forget about any other rubber as your forehand rubber! So it is a perfect rubber on an Off or Off+ blade. But I’m not sure for Allround+ Blades.

For $4, this is a very good rubber. It provides good speed, spin, and control. It is the best rubber available at this price point.

I bought this rubber on December 1, 2020. As an intermediate player, this was the first time I used this rubber on the backhand side of my paddle with a medium sponge. My first impressions were that this rubber has average gear. When you first use this rubber, it feels like just an ordinary rubber. But after several uses, you will get a feel for this rubber and be able to handle it.

I think this rubber is really good for backhand if you buy a medium sponge. For flicks and backhand spins, this rubber will give you more confidence than other expensive rubbers I’ve tried. However, for a soft sponge, I think there is no gear to make a significant amount of spin.

This rubber is the cheapest I’ve ever used, but don’t underestimate it. Once you get a feel for this rubber, you can use it and it will give you more confidence. I recommend this rubber for anyone who needs rubber at a cheap price. This rubber is suitable for beginner to intermediate players.

World’s best-selling rubber from Yinhe Galaxy is a top choice among players. Its soft texture and low price make it accessible to a wide range of users. The rubber offers excellent control, allowing for precise shots and effective blocking. It also provides good speed and spin, enabling aggressive playstyles. Furthermore, the rubber is durable, ensuring longevity even with heavy use. One of its unique features is the satisfying sound it produces when smashing the ball, adding an auditory dimension to the game. Most players find it easy to use, making it a versatile option for both beginners and experienced table tennis enthusiasts.

La he comprado para mi sobrino, montada en una madera Yasaka defensiva. Una combinación exquisita, solo 3 semanas de entrenamiento y el progreso es sorprendente.

La recomiendo para jugadores principiantes en madera defensiva o jugadores de nivel medio en maderas all. La velocidad es más que suficiente y su precio es casi regalado.

Sehr ehrlicher Belag. Gute Kontrolle, es kommt genau das raus, was man reintut.

Ich benutze die 41-Grad-Version. Der rote Belag fühlt sich etwas knackiger an als der schwarze.

Comes in soft (33-35 degrees), medium (36-38 degrees) and hard (39-41 degrees) versions.

The black loses its tackiness in 2-3 months, but the red one lasts 3 times longer. The medium and hard versions suit soft and all wood blades best. The hard version is very close to DHS Hurricane 3 Neo. Mercury is a bit faster at slower speeds than the Hurricane but a bit slower at higher speeds when Hurricane’s Neo sponge gets activated.

Control: The feel and control it adds to your blade is unreal. The lack of bounciness gives it superb precision, consistent behavior, attacking and defensive capabilities. You can flick easier, block the fastest balls, change the pace during a rally and place the ball with precision wherever you want.

Speed: Your arm will generate all the speed, so it takes a lot of effort to play with it.

Spin: Less spinny and less sensitive to incoming spin than DHS Hurricane 3 Neo.

Throw angle: Medium high. Produces very spinny, low arc loops. Easy to lift backspin balls.

Some people have reported quality issues, but when glued/cut/removed carefully, they don’t cause problems.

I recommend the red, medium hard version to those who want to add control to their blade but don’t care about losing some speed. Perfect for beginners developing their technique and advanced players who like spin and precision. You can’t hit flat with it, so it will force you to learn to brush/spin the ball, add more forward motion to your arm and rotation to your hips.

The soft version is much better than Yasaka Rakza 7 Soft in all aspects of play. See my review of the Rakza for details. Consistent behavior at all speeds! Equally good in the backspin and topspin game.

Disadvantages: the effort required to play with them and the low durability of the black rubbers.

Update: 2 years later, I have progressed to the intermediate level, and I have discovered a limitation. I can now hit harder, bottoming out the sponge. It helps me counter my opponents’ spin but also limits the spin I can produce.

Mercury II

The Mercury II costs me $4 in Asia. Its speed is remarkable. As I have a strong forehand strength in TPF/TPB (Penhold) with my usual rubber (999 999T), I felt zero to none reduction in speed. The spin is worse than the 999 999T, which is clear because its tackiness is less. However, it can still generate great spin. The control is just good to a bit great. I can still play a “control until the enemy error then smash game.”

The gears are great. A full swing makes the ball topspin so hard and “kick” hard. The throw angle is not good for beginners, as they should begin with Medium, not Medium High.

Très bon pour services et effets.

Très bon pour les services et les effets.

Collant juste ce qu’il faut.

Collant juste ce qu’il faut pour une bonne prise en main.

Sur yinhe t11+ la rapidité est moyenne.

Sur une raquette Yinhe T11+, la rapidité est moyenne.

Mais le rapport qualité prix est excellent.

Cependant, le rapport qualité-prix est excellent.

S’abîme rapidement.

Le revêtement s’use rapidement.

For 5€, you get a good Chinese non-tensor rubber that can generate topspin very easily. It is very sensitive to incoming spin and more suited for the forehand.

Best bang for five bucks you can get. I love it.

Over-rated due to the fact that it’s cheap. It’s okay, but not an 8 / 9 overall. I’d rate it 6 or 7 at best, depending on play style.

It’s decently fast and spinney, and has decent control. But it’s not good for flat hit as it feels too slow. Looping is okay, but affected by incoming spin too much. However, it can block, counter hit, and chop consistently with heavy spin, so it’s well-suited for defensive games.

This rubber is a budget-friendly option. I paired it with a Carbon Shot + blade and found its speed to be exceptionally good. However, its control is below average. Countering spinny serves requires significant skill with this rubber. Despite its drawbacks, once you become accustomed to its quirks, it becomes a viable option that offers average gameplay.

This rubber generates fast topspin and sidespin. Considering its price, I believe it was a worthwhile purchase.

Version used: 1.8mm/soft version. This is one of the most affordable ITTF-approved rubbers on the market, making it a great option for players on a tight budget.

The sponge is dead, absorbing the incoming speed of the ball rather than rebounding it back. This characteristic makes the rubber suitable for players who are still unsure whether they want to be offensive or defensive players.

Despite its dead sponge, the rubber generates a reasonable amount of spin thanks to its tackiness. It’s also quite heavy. A good comparison would be an unboosted Hurricane 3 Original with a 34-degree sponge. This rubber would be similar in terms of its slow rebound and high tackiness.

However, the sponge durability is poor. Once you have glued this rubber to a blade, peeling it back will likely cause chunks to fall out.

Nice tacky rubber with good control and spin.
The speed depends on your acceleration and power, and maybe your type of blade.
Overall, it’s good training rubber for beginners to learn spin and control.

1.8 is soft with a little booster, which is perfect for developing forehand chop. It still spins well.

Played a few times glued on Galaxy N11S. Excellent, tacky, and inexpensive $7 dollar rubber. As a rubber for beginners, you can’t go wrong. I buy them for friends and as prizes for tournaments that I organize. I really recommend it to beginners and players still learning and trying to improve.

The problem is Galaxy/Yinhe is not easy to find in the US. But you can get both of them (N11S blade & Mercury II) from ColesTT.

This rubber perfectly suits my playing style. It’s tacky for serve, has a low throw angle, and is perfect for long-distance chopping and consistent looping. It’s well-suited for beginner and intermediate players as it helps improve your feeling and consistency. I highly recommend it for modern defender styles.

My review covers both the soft and medium versions of this rubber.

This is a very inexpensive yet highly spinny rubber that excels at controlled looping. It is especially effective for close-to-the-table looping, particularly on the backhand. Both the medium and soft versions perform well in pushing and flicking.

While not a speed monster, this rubber provides enough speed reserves when choosing the medium version. It consistently delivers excellent spin, even with imperfect strokes. The throw angle is very pleasant and aids in developing proper backhand loops.

As such, it is ideal for developing juniors on the backhand who prioritize spin and safety but may struggle with overly technical or unspinny control rubbers. The price-performance ratio is exceptional.

Friendship FX Lightning

A sponge that gives a sensation as comfortable as sleeping on a cloud is coupled with a beautiful, flexible rubber. Because of this, it is the perfect choice for backspin-heavy players who want to have confidence in their shots. Moreover, the FX Lightning can withstand a lot of abuse without sacrificing its performance, which makes it great for all types of players.

The sponge is soft and very forgiving, which makes it ideal for beginners and intermediate players. However, the FX Lightning can also be used successfully by professional players. The rubber is tacky and very spinny, which makes it possible to create a lot of spin with both serves and topspins. However, the FX Lightning is not as fast as some other rubbers on the market, so it is not the best choice for players who want to win points with speed.

Overall, the FX Lightning is a great choice for players of all levels who want a rubber that is comfortable to play with, offers a lot of spin, and can withstand a lot of abuse. It is not the fastest rubber on the market, but it is a great all-around option.

Velocidad: Buena
Giro: Bueno
Control: Bueno
Durabilidad: Muy baja

Este caucho económico ofrece una calidad intermedia. Es una opción ideal para principiantes o para quienes buscan probar cauchos chinos por primera vez.

This rubber should be rated a 10 for the price. I have only tried the black sheets, but it’s great for someone who is stepping up from the cheaper pre-assembled paddles. This is no Tenergy 05, but it could pair well with it for backhand loops or slower serves with high spin.

Best cheap rubber for loopers and aggressive players.

However, this rubber doesn’t last long. Grip and tack wear out quickly, and the sponge tears easily when removing. So don’t try removing it!

Review:

Tried on Yinhe 11+ blade, the rubber reduced the blade speed almost 30%. It is very spinny and tacky. The tackiness reduces faster on the black rubber than the red. The throw angle is a bit high when looping. Smash has medium power. It is only good for BH loop on the T11+ blade.

I then put this rubber on YinHe V1. This soft blade reduces the high throw angle, and FH and BH looping is good. Blocking and chopping is good. Blocking and chopping is good. Push and smash is good as well. It seems this rubber is designed for the soft blade.

I had the 34 degree version, and I only paid a few bucks for it. You definitely get more than you pay for with this rubber.

Speed: Fast, but not too fast.
Spin: Very spinny when new, but I’m not sure how long it will last.
Control: It’s a lively rubber, but the control is just fine.

Quality: Comes vacuum sealed. It’s a bit twisted out of the bag, so I had problems gluing it for the first time with water glue. The sponge crumbled a lot when I cut it with a sharp blade after gluing.

I tried it on a thin blade and it loops and spins very nicely. If you’re an amateur player and don’t want to spend much money, give this a try - what can you lose?

Update: This rubber is not very durable and loses spin a bit too fast.
When cutting or removing the sponge, it crumbles a lot.

I tried this rubber today and found that it has good spin, is tacky, and provides good control. However, I was disappointed by its speed, as I had to work hard to generate power for my attacks. Additionally, my serves had less spin with this rubber.

Despite these drawbacks, the control provided by this rubber is excellent. I recently purchased one for myself in 35° black, and it has proven to be a good choice for my forehand on a TBZLF blade. While it has less speed than my T80, it provides more control while maintaining similar spin capabilities. The topspins generated with this rubber have a nice arc, and its price point is very affordable. Overall, I am pleased with this rubber, although I will need to monitor its durability over time.

Purchased 33deg black, it was slow at first but after 2-3 hours of practice with my robot it became much faster. I like it on my T-11+ FH. It’s very cheap, has good speed spin and control. I will order 8 more sheets just in case.

For $4 a sheet you have nothing to lose.

This rubber was made for all-round players who want to have a big spin, but it is very sensitive to opposite spin.

Very good and cheap rubber. I use it to practice my serve. The spin is just enough to cause some arcing in the ball trajectory but not as pronounced as in DHS TG2 neo or Hurricane 3 neo.

I encourage beginners to try this rubber, especially when learning how to serve, due to its spin characteristic and feedback. It will help you achieve the correct form, hand speed, and coordination.

Yinhe Moon 2 Lunar Review

I use the black 36° on FH of Yinhe V12, a 6.1 mm thick carbokev blade. First impressions? It’s very cheap. Does that mean it lacks possibilities? Compared to expensive German tensors, the M2 sponge initially feels and sounds like cardboard to me! Is that a bad thing?

Well, serves are very spinny. Also, I adjusted my FH to a more forward driving movement to give the ball more forward momentum. The rubber is excellent for lifting backspin, slow topspin, loop drives, over the table topspin, hits, counter-drives and counter-loops.

The mildly tacky top-sheet does not appear to be too reactive to incoming spin. Hence, it feels easy to over-power the opponent’s spin by playing aggressive.

Block is reasonable; you can easily take the speed off the incoming shot and drop the ball short. There is a little liveliness in the sponge but nothing like a tensor. When caught off position, “desperate, put the ball back at all costs” returns result in weak balls.

Playing short balls is easy due to its “cardboard” feel and linear response.

Using this rubber, I found myself playing aggressively with lots of topspin close to the table. Very enjoyable especially when paired with Xiom Vega Asia on BH.

Review of Seguso Rubber

I was skeptical about this 5-dollar rubber, but I was pleasantly surprised. It’s an excellent value for the price.

I highly recommend this rubber to advanced players as a training rubber and to intermediate and beginner players as a regular rubber.

Out of five rubbers you order, one may be unsatisfactory, but for the price, it’s still a great deal.

The red rubber is harder and less tacky than the black rubber.

Give it a try - you won’t regret it.

I have used 3 of them. The first was a gift, so I bought some more. To my surprise, the short ball control is very good. You can easily put the ball barely over the net and bounce a few times on the table. Flat hitting is nice. Looping is nice with a lot of spin. I can do a lot of varieties on serves.

The problems are:

1. Shots with middle power became sitting ducks.
2. You cannot do brushing loop away from the table.
3. I could not make a slow spin backhand loop for controlling.

He probado esponjas rojas de 33º y negras de 37º pegadas con poca cola rápida en una madera Galaxy Nº 9 (negra) y en la Puma de LKT (roja de derecho). No son gomas tensionadas como la Tenergy 05, Xiom o Hexer, Magna-Acuda 1-, pero tienen muy buena velocidad y un arco largo.

No cogen tanto efecto de Top Spin como las Hurricane 3, Globe 999 o Reactor Corbor, pero son más rápidas y alegres, y van bien para picar y contrarestar el Top Spin. La negra de 35º es más suave que la roja de 33º.

En otra pala, utilizo las Friendship Superior, que son muy buenas gomas y duraderas. Estas aún no sé cuánto durarán, ya que las tengo hace poco tiempo. Quiero probar las Mercury 2 con 37º de dureza para comprobar si van mejor que las Friendship Superior, una de mis favoritas. También me gustan las Srivers clásicas.

Como tengo varias palas, pruebo las gomas en ellas. Depende de la duración de la goma, retocaría la puntuación dada ahora.

Recientemente, he probado la Mercury-2 roja de 2,2 mm y 38º en el lado de derecha y le he subido la puntuación. Va mejor que la de 37º, tiene un poco más de consistencia y densidad y se asemeja más a la Tenergy-05, con un poco menos de efecto y velocidad. Es muy buena para batear y en los saques.

Tiene un buen arco, no muy alto pero largo. Es fácil para realizar el Top Spin, mejor en media y larga distancia a pesar de que la esponja es un poco blanda para ser china, pero suficiente para obtener un buen juego. No es una goma tensionada, pero tiene un poco de efecto catapulta (MOXA).

Intentaré probar las esponjas de 39º y 40º para ver si son mejores que esta al tener más densidad, aunque esta de 38º responde bien y me gusta el juego que realiza para (Fh).

Para quien no pueda comprar las caras Tenergy-05, es una buena opción, sobre todo por su relación calidad-precio, como tiene Yinhe.

The sponge I got was 36 and 37 degrees.

It’s quite tacky, so it’s good for spins. The harder sponge is good for hitting, but not for blocking or touch play.

Overall, it’s very good value for money.

Review

This rubber is very good and cheap. However, the sponge is the best part, but it is also easy to damage.

I’m not sure why or how this rubber costs what it does, but I’m not complaining!

Essentially, I picked this up with the intention of trying it and accepting that I probably wouldn’t like it based on the fact that it’s somewhat tacky. Boy was I wrong.

I ordered the 36 degree in black (it’s widely accepted that black is softer and tackier than red for Mercury II) expecting to use it on my backhand but ended up being so pleased, I switched it around to the FH side.

The rubber is somewhat tacky though it can’t pick up a ball off the table. Furthermore, it’s oddly grippy whilst still maintaining a mild tack after some regular use. If that wasn’t enough to make it a spinny rubber, the topsheet has just enough give to impart some mechanical spin on the ball too! What this means is that with the right stroke, you can impart seriously heavy topspin on loops whether slow or fast. In respect to spin sensitivity, it’s middle of the road in that you won’t have your opponents serves flying off your racket wildly though blocking requires a fairly closed angle to keep the ball low. It’s less sensitive than T05, let’s just leave it at that.

Now, I won’t go into Tenergy comparisons like almost everyone else as this is a completely different rubber. It’s much better used from medium distance than it is away from the table like T05.

As far as speed goes, the 36 hardness I used isn’t out and out fast though it certainly has enough juice to put away anything above net height. The harder sponged iterations of this rubber might offer a bit more pace but at the expense of spin I would assume.

As far as physical properties go, this isn’t the prettiest rubber in the world though that can be overlooked based on price. The whitish sponge is soft and as everyone has already said, best left on one blade lest you might tear the sponge. Furthermore, it’s not the lightest rubber out there though the 36 degree version definitely weighed less than a sheet of T05.

What more can I say other than that this has become my new forehand rubber and I can’t see myself changing to anything else in the near future. Even if you’re not sure you’ll like it, the price ($4) makes you crazy for not trying it at some point or another.

I purchased the red rubber and used it on my forehand. When used on my 729 Hinoki blade, it spins and serves well. It’s easy to generate topspin and doesn’t require much effort. Overall, it’s a great value for the price.

I like this rubber for its price and very good grip. It has good service and good service return. It’s easy to have a top spin with it.

Fete foarte bune pe un lemn de control mare cum este Yasaka Sweden Original. Favorizează orice joc, mai puțin jocul de la distanță de masă.

If it were not for the low price of $4, there would be no reason to consider this rubber.

It is heavy, and its weight is positively correlated with the hardness of the sponge. Due to the brittleness of the sponge, regluing is not recommended. The top sheet wears out quickly and is strongly affected by temperature and humidity, especially heat.

The rubber is also very unbalanced, providing speed and some spin but lacking control. Even within this price range, there may be better alternatives available.

This rubber provides a great experience. It has a huge bite on the ball with a very loud hissing sound (35deg). My red sheet is tacky and harder, while the black is soft and elastic. The table rebound is incredibly fast, making it excellent for pushing and serving. To tame the tacky surface, I recommend using tuner oil, as it makes counter loops much easier.

This rubber is similar to 729 CREAM. It has a very springy and medium tacky topsheet. It has a slightly softer surface and maybe a better touch.

Mercury II is not too sensitive to spin, so it is good for simple attacks to backspin. It has a very good compromise between spin and reactivity.

I can’t imagine using this rubber for my backhand (tacky rubber and far blocks are not too consistent), but this is an excellent forehand rubber.

And not only because of the price.

I prefer 729 Focus III Snipe for my backhand (and forehand now) with the hardest sponge (46 degrees). It is not tacky at all, yet it has good spin, even easier attack, high throw and arc, better control and speed, and is more forgiving and versatile.

But I will now try this rubber on my forehand.

Compared to Mercury (I hate it), this one is bang for the buck.

I got my black 34-degree rubber vacuum-sealed wrapped. It has some splotchiness on the top sheet that is not as grippy as the rest. Then I bought the red one, which came in non-vacuum-sealed packaging and had a perfect top sheet.

For a $6 rubber, this is as good as you can get. It’s decent at everything. I’m using it as my backhand rubber and liking it very much. It has slight tackiness, if any, and is bouncy, springy, and consistent.

Backhand loops, blocking, and serves are all excellent to me, and I have tried over 50 rubbers for backhand. I’m sticking with this one for now :)

Spin: Mercury II generates decent spin for its price range.

Speed: It has sufficient speed for beginners, exceeding 729/friendship BATTLE II hard tacky Chinese rubber. However, applying power to loops/drives is necessary to achieve optimal speed while maintaining control.

Hardness: The medium sponge hardness of the Mercury II is not as firm as BATTLE II but exceeds expectations.

Tackiness/Dwell Time: Mercury II features medium tackiness, providing adequate dwell time for easy ball rotation. It is less tacky than H3 and similar traditional Chinese tacky rubbers.

Throw Angle: The medium-high throw angle simplifies looping/driving.

Style FH/BH: Mercury II facilitates shots on both forehand and backhand. Its medium-high throw angle enables effective short backhand flicks in response to backspin/topspin serves.

Ease of Use: Mercury II is user-friendly for beginners. Its good control and effortless looping/driving capabilities make it accessible. However, some power is required for faster shots. Cautious play is recommended when the game is not in your favor.

Chops: Mercury II enables controlled chops with ease.

Comments: Yinhe’s Mercury II utilizes MOXA sponge technology to combine a “tensor” feel with the tackiness of Chinese hard tacky rubbers.

This rubber has a very weird sound and feel at first when you buy it, but this is not a bad thing. It is a very spinny rubber for only 4 dollars.

I was able to get the soft version of this rubber. Though it’s a cheap rubber, it is value for money. It has a decent speed, good spin, and good control. I would recommend it to anyone looking to get a quality racket on a tight budget. I will update later regarding the life of the rubber.

I bought the low-price rubber to try gluing it myself for the first time.