Yinhe Mercury 3 Euro

This non-tacky Chinese rubber features a medium throw and medium-high speed at an affordable price point. For its value, this rubber is impressive. While it doesn’t generate the speed of Tenergy rubber, it plays like a quieter version of Tenergy 05, or an older 05 that has lost some speed.

Despite its control over fast rubbers, it offers enough speed to secure points with a decent swing. It requires less effort to generate speed than Hurricane 3, but produces less spin than most Chinese rubbers. However, its throw becomes lower farther from the table, making it challenging to clear the net. Short game performance is reasonable, with ease in looping backspin. It also exhibits low spin sensitivity.

It’s important to note that layering this rubber on top of any Tenergy series rubber is not advisable, as Tenergy rubbers contain substances that can damage the surface of Yinhe rubbers within a short period. This issue has also been observed with Yasaka Mark 5 rubber.

Used on the Yinhe T11+ blade, this rubber requires a fast blade. It’s similar to the Donic Bluefire M3 but with a less tensor, less grippy topsheet, and a less springy/lively sponge. It’s a better BH rubber than FH. It has enough spin for all types of shots if your strokes are good. Don’t expect the rubber to help you get spin but it’s grippy enough to open up underspin. It’s more forgiving on most shots because it’s less sensitive to incoming spin. However, it’s grippy enough to perform BH flicks, pushes, and sidespin. A very good beginner to intermediate rubber, it’s worth the money if you have budget constraints. It works on FH but not as well as on the BH.

I was surprised that such a cheap rubber could get a 9.2 speed rating on Revspin. However, after using it, I believe that many beginners may have rated it highly, as it is not as fast as the rating suggests. I would give it an 8, as it is less bouncy than Moon Speed and AK47.

Despite its low speed, it has good control and feels good to hit, especially on the backhand. However, it is not a good rubber for looping and does not have enough rebound for play away from the table.

Overall, if you are looking for a fast backhand rubber, I would recommend Moon Speed or AK47 instead. Mercury 3 is more suitable for beginners, thanks to its good feel but low speed.

Review:

This rubber has different overlay types:

• “Soft” which is medium
• “Medium” which is medium-hard

Review for Medium:

I use this rubber for penhold RPB. It provides very good control and allows me to block anywhere on the table. The speed is also great.

Overall:

This is a very good JAP/EURO grippy non-tack rubber. It may not be the best choice for forehand, but it is VERY strong for backhand.

I used this rubber on my FH & BH, but I realized it’s too powerful for my BH.

So I changed my BH to 804-20 (to better handle spinny serves).

The result? It’s the best combination of rubbers I’ve ever had on a blade.

The spin is top-notch while the speed is always there.

Best part is, I only paid $7 each.

Fastarc G-1 would cost 5-7 times more.

Way to go, Yinhe!

Attention to all who believe in assigning maximum ratings (especially for speed, spin, or control):

A rating of 10 represents “the BEST there is.” Therefore, assigning such a rating is excessively generous, and is likely a deceptive sales tactic employed by dishonest dealers. Please exercise caution and consider this concept carefully.

Facts:

• My selected black rubber with blue sponge weighs 87 g in its original packaging.
• Uncut with film, it weighs 67 g.
• Affixed to my OFF blade (150 x 156 mm), it weighs 47 g.
• Thickness: 2.2 mm
• Price: 15 Euros
• Sponge hardness: approximately 42.5 degrees

Initial impressions:

I initially underestimated the capabilities of this rubber. Upon first use (after applying solvent-based glue), the results were underwhelming. However, after leaving my racket unattended for a period of time, the rubber exhibited a noticeable improvement in catapult effect. I can now align myself with the majority of other reviews, although I find it preposterous to compare this rubber to the Xiom Vega Pro, which possesses a sponge hardness of 47.5 degrees. The Joola Rhyzm-Tech is a more suitable comparison.

Potential for improvement:

If the weight and sponge thickness options were expanded, this rubber could be an exceptional value for its price point.

Optimal pairing:

I achieved the best results by pairing the rubber with my Lemuria Black Gold blade on its ZLC side for my backhand.

Additional considerations:

• I have no information on whether the red version with “orange-red” sponge is comparable to the black rubber with blue sponge.
• I have not encountered this rubber among Chinese dealers; it is currently available only in Spain, Italy, and Ukraine.
• I have identified two offerings on AliExpress, but cannot confirm if they are genuine products.

I’ve been using this rubber for 3 months, but it still needs adjustments. In my opinion, this rubber is challenging to use. When I try to swipe the ball, I must find the right angle and timing, otherwise my shot will miss.

This rubber performs exceptionally well when driving. However, when I attempt a counter-loop, I need to find the precise angles and timing to ensure the ball lands in the table. Therefore, I find executing topspins and loops with this rubber to be very difficult.

Review text:
I have it on FH and on BH TSP Ventus Spin. Before that, I also played Ventus Spin on FH for comparison.
Yinhe Euro III rubber is relatively hard, I wouldn’t call it “soft”. It is harder than Ventus Spin and Rasanter 42. It is closer to Xiom Vega Pro or even Tibhar Aurus - 47 degrees of hardness.

Yinhe rubber has a smaller catapult effect than Ventus Spin, and the rotation is also slightly smaller. This rubber presents poorly in a short game - better technique is needed…

The surface of the Yinhe rubber is rougher than that of the Ventus Spin / Rasanter 42. The Yinhe has a fairly low trajectory. The lining has a good control despite the fact that the contact with the ball is shorter than in Ventus Spin.

Upgrade:

It is generally necessary to have good technique to use this rubber because it is relatively hard. It is not rubber for people who want to start training. You must have at least several years of experience to deal with it. Perhaps it is soft in the Chinese classification, but not in the European one. I define it as roughly 47-48 degrees of hardness, as a medium-hard. Gum stinks a lot …
Interesting goods, but far from really soft Japanese-German productions, which offer much better control and rotation…

Review:

I play it on my backhand with red color. It behaves quite well. It’s easy to lift the backspin, and it’s not sensitive to incoming spin on blocks. However, it’s spinny enough on topspins. The catapult effect helps the ball to fly over the net.

The topsheet is similar to the AK47 Blue, but this rubber is totally different and has a better grip. It’s a tensor, and I would compare it with Acuda S2 or even S1.

I boosted it with one layer of booster, and it has even more control now.

My blade is DHS Hurricane Long 3. On the forehand, I have a Battle2 Provincial Blue Sponge.

This rubber is truly remarkable. Despite its low price, it rivals European rubbers under 40 USD. I believe it is comparable to the Acuda S3 in terms of performance.

I tested it on Lin Gao Yuan’s Butterfly wood, pairing it with my Nittaku Fastarch G1. The spin control on the forehand is impressive, and it’s equally comfortable for blocking on the backhand. With the same swing angle as the Fastarch G1, the results varied only in speed. The throw angle and accuracy were nearly identical, with a slight disadvantage in speed compared to the G1.

This rubber has excellent control, making it suitable for hardwood blades. The black rubber features a blue sponge, while the red rubber includes a red sponge.

Unlike European and Japanese rubbers, this one is not sticky. To enhance the sponge’s durability, I recommend using water-based glue.

After using it for two months, the rubber exhibits no abnormal signs. Therefore, I consider it durable.

Review Karet Tenis Meja

Karet ini sangat luar biasa dengan harga yang terjangkau, menjadi pesaing berat karet Eropa di bawah Rp400.000. Bahkan, menurut saya ini sebanding dengan Acuda S3 dengan performa yang hampir sama.

Saya mencoba karet ini pada kayu BTY LGY yang dipadukan dengan G1 di sebelahnya. Hasilnya sangat bagus. Pada FH, kontrol spinnya sangat baik, sementara pada BH terasa sangat nyaman untuk blocking. Sudut ayunnya sama dengan G1, hanya kalah dalam hal kecepatan. Sudut lempar bola dan akurasinya pun hampir sama.

Karet ini sangat cocok untuk kayu keras karena memiliki kontrol yang baik. Untuk karet hitam, warna sponsnya biru, sedangkan untuk karet merah, warna sponsnya merah. Karet ini tidak lengket seperti karet Eropa lainnya. Untuk lem, direkomendasikan menggunakan WBG agar spons lebih awet.

Setelah dua bulan pemakaian, karet ini belum menunjukkan gejala abnormal. Jadi, saya rasa karet ini termasuk awet.

I think this is the first Yinhe rubber that really looks like an euro/jap, non-tacky and quite fast. The porous sponge is reactive and fast, unlike most Chinese rubbers that are typically dead. The topsheet is grippy and provides good spin.