Yinhe Moon

Good for looping without trying hard with FH and BH, and is grippy.

This is a medium-low throw rubber, which means it will produce a lower trajectory than other rubbers. It is also not tacky, which means it will not grip the ball as much.

Recommended!

Incredible rubber for blocking, pickguarding, and generating good topspin. It provides good spin, not as much as Tenergy, but still acceptable. In my case, it’s an excellent rubber for my backhand. I use a hardness of 36-37, which is medium-hard. My backhand has improved significantly since using this rubber.

One of my first rubbers I tried on my backhand after switching from Yinhe’s value rubber, Mercury 2. Supposedly, this rubber claims to be a clone of the price-jacked Tenergry 05. Played on DHS PG7.
First thoughts:

• Pretty Bouncy! I had a few chances to try Butterfly Rozena and this seemed a less catapulted version.
• Geared towards European-style attacking looper players. You must close your blade racket to keep it on the table.
• Control is good. Catapult power much higher than Mercury 2 and made backhands take less effort.
  Overall, another good entry from Yinhe. If you’re a beginner who’s developed some good offensive drive shots then this is the rubber to try.
  The next rubber a step up would either be Rozena or Xiom Vega Europe. All are good controlled offense rubbers.

Very impressive and interesting rubber. It plays like Euro-Japanese rubber. It’s got lots of grip, and its main feature is the high throw, similar to Xiom Vega Pro and Tenergry 05 FX, but with slower speed and maybe a little less spin. The Moon has enough speed and spin to keep most loopers happy.

I have the medium sponge version, maybe 38 degrees, the top sheet is elastic and very grippy, and it’s definitely not slow as stated unless you use it on a slow defensive blade. Great on forehand and can also be used for backhand.

Some people say this rubber is like a Tennergy 05 clone with 70-80% similarity. In reality, this is a soft Chinese rubber that feels nothing like a European rubber. While it may share 70% of the characteristics, the lack of springiness is noticeable, and the rubber feels dull.

It performs well for backhand shots (in black), but the red variant for forehand is slower. It may be suitable for beginners. For the price, it’s a decent rubber with good durability.

I plan to boost it to see how it performs and whether it becomes a suitable training rubber. (Testing it on a Zhang Jike blade.)

Best for backhand, but not good for forehand, yet cheap and good quality. One of the best from YINHE.

As a beginner player, I’ve been using this rubber for only 2 hours and it has already improved my forehand attacking skills. The speed is fairly good, and the ball trajectory is lower. It’s definitely a good and affordable rubber option.

Review for Moon 2. 36 degrees (2.1)

• Medium hard rubber - slightly harder than T05
• Average speed - significantly slower than T05
• Good to very good spin
• Very good control
• Medium throw
• Medium-heavy weight (63-65g uncut). Cuts to approximately 44-45g (ALC size) for blade mounting
• Noticeable booster smell upon opening

Conclusion:
Provides excellent value for the price. Easy to play with.

Review

Bought the RED 37 degree sponge 2.0mm top sheet 1.8mm for $13 on 12/5/14. Used it on a T11+ blade.

Bad Bounce

Extreme low throw angle and non-tacky surface made it less spinny than the H3. It was too fast on the blade, resulting in poor control. Not recommended for FH topspin loops. However, it performed fairly well for BH blocks and flicks due to its speed. It lacked versatility.

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I mistakenly believed the rubber to be advertised as comparable to T05, which it is not.

Not Recommended

I would not recommend this rubber.

Update

I played with a T5 FH on a one-ply Butterfly blade. It required minimal effort to push, producing a high throw angle (1/10 of force). Switching back to the Moon FH, the ball would hit the net with the same effort. I had to adjust and apply more force (4/10 of force).

T05 Substitute

I replaced it with Sanwei T88-I as a T05 substitute on 3-7-2015.

Durability

One positive aspect of this rubber is that the topsheet will not separate from the sponge under extreme force. However, after 3 months of regular play (6 hours a week), the topsheet developed tiny cuts and blisters.

Factory Glue Removal

On 4-6-2015, I removed the factory-tuned glue sheet and applied rubber cement. This significantly improved performance. With rubber cement, this rubber behaved like T05 in all aspects except for being slightly less spinny. It blocked effortlessly.

Yinhe Red Moon Max Review

I used the Red Moon Max (36-degree hardness) on my Yinhe T-11+ blade for five months. When I removed it, it weighed 41 grams after being cut. The Moon’s hardness felt unique compared to other rubbers. It felt harder than Mark V Max and Friendship Aurora 2.1mm/42 degrees, despite being rated as 36 degrees.

The Moon lacked dwell time but offered excellent speed and consistency with practice. After five months of intermittent play, the top sheet showed minimal wear in the middle, with only slight edge damage. While initially grippy, the Moon’s grip diminished significantly after five months, even though the top sheet appeared intact. It’s a great rubber for the price, especially for players who prefer harder rubbers.

Update: 35-Degree Hardness

I recently replaced the 36-degree Red Moon with a 35-degree version, which better suits my preferences. It still has some stiffness but offers more dwell time and improved grip. Combined with the T-11+ blade, it excels in both hard hitting and controlled countering shots. I intend to try it on my other blade, the Primorac Carbon.

I like this rubber. I have tried it for a while on a crappy blade before moving to a Gergely blade. My coach told me to replace it. I felt it’s not very durable as I used it for 4 months and it’s out. However, it has great spin and speed. Don’t forget the good control it offers.

Good for blocking.

I have the 2.2 34-degree Moon on both the forehand (FH) and backhand (BH). I find it very difficult to loop underspin with this rubber. Another major issue is the lack of spin this rubber produces, which makes serves particularly challenging.

While the Moon rubber performs well in mid-range controlled play, it falls short when attempting hard loops and developing sufficient topspin or sidespin. I feel that blocks and mid-range controlled loops are the only aspects of the game that I can reliably execute with this rubber. Overall, I am disappointed with the Moon rubber’s performance.

Many reviews are available for this rubber. In my opinion, it offers good value for the money, and I recommend giving it a try. Out of the package, it offers excellent grip (comparable to T05), although it may not be a perfect clone of T05. However, it is a versatile rubber.

Performance-wise, it falls about 15-20% short of T05 in each department, giving you an idea of its capabilities. I highly recommend this rubber for use on either the forehand or backhand. It performs well in matches, making it an excellent choice for both training and competitive play.

UPDATE:

Recently, several friends tested 5-ply ALL blades, and Moon was one of the rubbers tested. Many, including myself, found it challenging to handle heavy underspin on the forehand side with Moon on these slower, flexible blades. We could not pinpoint the reason for this issue.

In addition, playing against a pips chopper was exceptionally difficult. Lifting chops required significant effort and resulted in slow, ineffective shots. However, none of us experienced any complaints on the backhand side. Moon was an excellent backhand rubber on slow ALL blades.

Enjoy table tennis and have fun!

Okay rubber, but it’s hard and not very spinny. It blocks well though.

Tested Hardness: Black 39 2.2mm

Surface Grip: The rubber has a slightly tacky surface when new; however, the ball does not stick to it.

Performance:

• Speed: The rubber is relatively fast and springy.
• Control: Despite its speed, it offers good control, even when playing close to the table.
• Spin: It generates a moderate amount of spin.
• Throw Angle: The throw angle is in the medium range.
• Blocking: The rubber excels at blocking due to its springiness and bounce, providing good control.
• Pushing and Chopping: It offers good control for pushing and chop serves, but the spin potential is limited due to the lack of a tacky surface.
• Range: The rubber performs well from close to mid-distance, but it lacks some pace when playing further back from the table.
• Attacking: Attacking shots feel powerful and spinny at close and mid-distance, but the pace and bounce are insufficient for farther distances, resulting in a lack of versatility in gears.

Overall:

The rubber is recommended for attackers who primarily play in the close to mid-distance range and prefer not to venture too far from the table. It offers a good balance of speed, control, and spin.

Durability and Consistency:

One of the two rubbers ordered arrived with a large bubble where the sponge separated from the rubber. This raises concerns about durability and consistency. However, the rubber that was used performed without issues.

Ratings:

• Speed: 8.8
• Spin: 8.7
• Control: 8.6
• Tackiness: Slightly tacky
• Throw Angle: Medium
• Weight: Average
• Sponge Hardness: Medium
• Gear: Average
• Durability: Not very durable
• Consistency: Occasional variations
• Overall: 8.4

I tried one today, and for the price, it is a decent Tenergry 05 alternative. However, be aware that it is not the same. It has a little less spin and speed but more control on near-to-the-table games.

Overall, I really like this rubber. The throw angle could be higher for my taste, and it will be perfect. It is a low-cost, good-quality rubber for medium player level.

Review: Moon - Red 2.1 mm

• Hardness: 37 degrees
• Used with Donic Defplay Senso

Moon: A rubber that I have played and reviewed before, but much has changed since then.

Some players claim that this rubber lacks spin or touch for both loops and chops, but I believe that this is not the case. In fact, I have been able to chop and loop with great amounts of spin using this rubber. I believe that the key to using Moon effectively lies in your stroke.

The rating system for this rubber is inaccurate due to the presence of unqualified posters and those who inflate or deflate ratings. Instead, I will compare Moon to a few other rubbers that I have used:

• Hurricane 3 #19 Sponge: Moon has a much faster rebound with a livelier feel. Its top end speed is greater for loops and drives. While a new sheet of H3 may have a slight edge in spin due to its tack, once the tack wears off, I find that Moon is quite similar in spin. In fact, I am able to generate a tad more spin with Moon on brushing strokes (both chops and loops). However, H3 is better for short game play.
• Geospin Tacky: I find Moon superior to Geospin in every way, except for the initial spin of a new sheet of Geospin with fresh tack. Geospin is a better rubber for beginning players as it is slower and easier to handle.
• Gambler Reflectoid: While Reflectoid is supposedly a wonderful blocking rubber, Moon does it better while maintaining more gears for attacking.
• Stiga Mendo: Mendo is softer, has a lighter touch, and is arguably easier to control overall. However, with skill and knowledge of the game, I rank Moon above Mendo in every category except for sponge hardness.

Tried on Donic Waldner Ultra Carbon

• Low tack
• Medium throw
• Less spin than Mercury2 or Jupiter
• Less speed than Jupiter

Overall, it didn’t provide the desired performance. Further testing on different blades will be conducted.

It’s odd that Galaxy tries to earmark Moon as their T05 substitute because it’s simply not. The throw isn’t high enough and it’s not crazy spinny though it is quite fast and bouncy. I would go as far as to say that this is somewhere in between Bryce and T05 in terms of how it plays, albeit with a bit less speed.

At first glance, the topsheet looks like a high quality Euro/Jap topsheet in that it’s matte with very little to no tackiness. The sponge is similar in colour to Butterfly’s Spring Sponge (Tenergy, Spin Art) though the 39 degree red version is a fair bit harder.

As far as playing characteristics go, this is a decent looping rubber away from the table but excels in blocking and counter-hitting due to the slightly harder, springy sponge and it’s strong insensitivity to spin. In the short game, it can be springy if one isn’t used to a tensioned rubber but by no means is it difficult to control once you get a feel for it.

After using it on my forehand for a short while, I ended up switching it around to my backhand as the Mercury II was a better fit while Moon wasn’t producing enough spin from mid table for my liking. Don’t get me wrong, it’s not a bad FH rubber but it just didn’t work for my style of looping and worked better for blocking which I prefer to do on my backhand side.

Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to get out of this rubber what some of the other reviewers did and I assume that it’s due in part to my preference to stay fairly close to the table and the fact that 39 degrees is a little harder than I should actually be using.

Again, there’s nothing inherently wrong with this rubber, in fact, its quite good at blocking and counter-hitting as I mentioned ; it’s just not for me unfortunately.

In terms of hardness, it is very similar to Tenergy 05, at 39. And I don’t need to comment on the price advantage.

This is the affordable alternative to the Bryce rubber. It offers high speed, a linear trajectory, and excellent blocking capabilities.

Countershots are fast and generate good spin. Loops are effective but require more power from a distance. The service spin is decent but not as exceptional as the T05 rubber.

This rubber is ideal for players who prefer a close-to-mid range game style and prioritize all-around performance based on blocking, countering, and supporting loops.

Durability is reasonable. It excels on the backhand and can be suitable for the forehand for certain players who primarily drive the ball.

I use this rubber for my backhand and forehand. It is comparable to Tenergy 05 rubbers.

I use this rubber on Xiom Fuga CP and Nexy Spear CP (38deg). It’s faster than Neo H3, easy to control, and provides enough speed.

Nice for backhand. For forehand, it’s only good on an off+ blade. I like the sound when I smash.

It has a higher throw than Hurricane 3. With Hurricane, I have problems with smashes.

This rubber is very fast and powerful, it has phenomenal effect for making attack shots, both near and at medium distance. Its sponge has great power and stability, giving me the confidence to attack. It is a good rubber.

I used 38-degree, red rubber.

What surprised me is the looping ability with this rubber. Blocking is very easy, chopping is heavy, and speed is just nice. It is suitable for playing close to the table. I would choose this Moon over Hurricane. I would recommend this rubber to beginners.

Good rubber with good spin, speed, and control – if you get a good batch. I’ve tried six pieces and two of them had completely dead sponges. Unfortunately, the consistency of the product is very poor.

I’ve been playing with 2 of these for the last 20 days (black 39 degree FH and red 38 on BH, both max) on a TB ALC blade that used to have Xiom Vega Pro / Europe and BTY T05 / T64 before that.

Moon is probably closest to Vega Europe IMHO, but has slightly less speed and spin and lower throw. It is more difficult to generate as much spin as with the Ts or Vegas, but the rubber makes for that with an outstanding linearity in speed.

Pros:

• Very linear
• Easier to control in high-speed exchanges
• Very inexpensive and offers excellent value

Cons:

• Not a lot of speed
• More difficult to lift heavy spin than with Ts or Vegas

Recommended for casual play and amateurs. Could be a liability for pro players ;).

I use 38-degree rubber on my RSM Platinum Special (10.5 mm) racket. Initially, the sponge seemed a bit hard for the racket, but it softened within 1-2 weeks, making it easy to control in both short and long hits. The looping quality is impressive, and the speed falls within the medium level. Looping at close table distance is effortless, and the loops exhibit a long arc line. However, the power of pushing and backhand shots is comparatively weak.

The TG05 rubber offers excellent speed and spin capabilities. It provides a balanced playing experience for players looking for both power and control.

It’s a unique rubber. I bought it because I was lured by some of the reviews that said it has a tenergy 05 characteristic.

After using it for a while, I found it hard to adjust, just because I’m used to the characteristic of H3C. After a few practices, I found this rubber is pretty great. I can smash with an open bat. It blocks easily, so defending was not a very hard task. With 35 degrees, it is suitable for me right now.

I’m using 41-degree, 2.3 mm Moon rubber on a T4 blade. It provides ample speed when needed. The spin is exceptional, though slightly less than T05 rubber. It has proven reliable, saving me in numerous situations. In terms of performance, it is comparable to Thor, BW II tuned, and XuShaoFa 999 tuned rubbers. However, Moon rubber is more affordable than Thor and Blue Whale. Its durability is impressive, lasting over three months with an average playing time of 50 hours per month.

One potential drawback is its fragile sponge, which limits the ability to change blades or retune the rubber.

This rubber surprised me. It is awesome, if you put it on a fast blade. I put it on a T-11 and it was like they were made for each other.

When on a fast blade, it’s fast - really fast. Smashes and blocks are made for this set up. Some have said it doesn’t loop well, but I love the looping ability of this rubber. It can brush loop and German loop with serious spin and snap, depending on technique.

Control is as good as it gets, and it’s very consistent. I love it and am going to test this setup at the next league night.

The only thing I don’t know is how it will act after being broken in and if it will hold up well.

I mostly agree with Donic Fan’s review.

This rubber excels at blocking, smashes, and drives. However, it lacks in loops and spin generation. Under certain conditions, it can produce heavy topspin. My main issue with this rubber (as a euro/jap style player) is its hard sponge and topsheet. I couldn’t get any dwell time! The ball takes off immediately upon impact.

Chopping is decent at best, but it’s not very consistent or spinny. Serves are average, not exceptional but not terrible either.

Overall, I’d say it’s an excellent blocking-counter smash rubber, but it’s not suitable for much else. I found it worked slightly better on the backhand due to the extra wrist snap.

With a softer sponge, it might be more forgiving. The rubber is almost completely non-tacky and is definitely suited for a niche style of play.

On a flexy blade, it feels hard and dull and has very little spin for soft loops.

On a fast blade, it hits like a rocket. Unbelievably solid away from the table, smashes are fast and deep, loops have a very sharp snap at the end.

It can be good as a backhand rubber for quick returns and longer distance drives, but a bit touchy to block with. It shines as a FH rubber.

It blocks and flat hits well with good speed and control, but it’s not very spinny. It can generate some decent topspin on fast loops, but you don’t get much on slow spins.

It makes a good backhand rubber, but there are quite a few lighter rubbers that can equal it for this use. It’s not much on serves due to its completely non-tacky surface.

The surface abrades easily and loses its like-new appearance quickly. I tried the 1.8mm, 41-degree version, which had an uncut weight of 68 grams.

For me (US 2200+), Moon is even better than the super expensive Tenergy because it blocks far better and I make less unforced errors. 2400+ players may prefer Tenergy because of its slightly better performance, but for me Moon is good enough and at an acceptable price.

Moon is a very linear rubber and not as bouncy as Tensors, but it does need several hours to be broken in properly. I recommend getting a softer sponge (33-37) for optimal performance.

It is a very fast and good rubber.