Yinhe Moon Speed

Rubber description:

Yinhe Moon Speed is a highly regarded table tennis rubber that strikes a commendable balance between speed, control, and spin, making it a compelling choice for players at various levels. With a speed rating of 8.6 and a spin rating of 8, it offers impressive performance characteristics that cater to aggressive playing styles, particularly those focusing on fast attacks and counters. This rubber is available in various sponge hardness options, allowing players to customize their setup according to personal preferences and playing style.

In terms of tackiness, Yinhe Moon Speed has a relatively low tackiness rating of 2.4, resulting in a rubber that is more grippy than tacky. This allows for effective spin generation while maintaining a suitable level of control during fast exchanges. The weight of the rubber is moderate, rated at 5.1, making it manageable for most players although some might find the uncut weight of around 72 grams a bit hefty for their backhand strokes, especially when using the medium or hard sponge versions.

Durability is another strong point for Moon Speed, boasting a rating of 7.1, which speaks to its longevity on the table. Players have highlighted its consistent performance over time, although some variations in versions may lead to disparities in playability. As an alternative, players seeking similar characteristics might consider rubbers like Xiom Vega Pro or AK47, though they may find specific differences in terms of dynamics and spin. Overall, Yinhe Moon Speed offers great value, making it a popular choice for players looking to enhance their game without breaking the bank.

Recent Reviews

#1 — July 2022

I had two sheets of Moon Speed, one hard and one medium. I don’t recommend the hard version. It’s very dense and unresponsive, feels linear, and lacks catapult effect. It’s difficult to play with and unimpressive overall.

The medium version, however, is a wonderful rubber that I highly recommend. It resembles Tenergy and plays like a toned-down version. It’s grippy and generates good spin. It has a nice bounce and elasticity, not Tenergy level, but decent nonetheless. I rate its speed as 8.8, which is very good for its price point. This rubber excels at opening loops, flicks, and blocking. Its blocking is particularly stable, making it ideal for counterpunching. From behind the table, it requires a bit more player input for power.

This rubber is a great alternative to AK47. While AK47 has a matte finish, Moon Speed has a glossy one.

#2 — August 2020

Actually, Yinhe Moon Speed has many versions. The regular version has a red sponge, while the limited version comes with a black rubber with a blue sponge and a red rubber with a yellow sponge.

I have already used the regular version with a red sponge. It is really good for backhand or forehand with medium sponge. It produces nice spin and speed when I use it on Yinhe T1s.

Next time, I tried the limited version with red rubber and a yellow sponge on my Stiga Clipper CR. It made me really disappointed because there was no spin and no speed. It felt like a dead rubber, so I do not recommend red rubber with a yellow sponge.

Now, I am using the black rubber limited version with a blue sponge. It is really nice and very grippy. It is really good for topspin players and smashes, and it is really good for backhand flick and backspin.

So, I recommend the regular Moon Speed version and the black rubber blue sponge limited version.

#3 — March 2019

Disappointed in this rubber. It is very bouncy and less spinny.
Just stick with the regular Moon rubber instead of speed.

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