DHS TinArc, TinArc 3 and TinArc 5 comparison

[Robin0910]

Hi guys!
If any of you has tried multiple sheets of the tinarc series (original/classic, 3; 5) can you compare them to each other, also to other ESN/Japanese rubbers if possible .

 

[damszelfly]

I have tried TinArc 3 and TinArc 5, both in 37° 2.1mm and on both side.

TinArc 3 uses the #50 sponge, which is not really bouncy, but has medium power - the rubber topsheet is rather dense and stiff (and it sticks extremely well to protective sheets despite being almost untacky), so it has a precise feel, but also needs to be played technically confidently to earn its rewards.

TinArc 5 has a white porous sponge, which is bouncier than the #50 sponge - it is really easy to play, but can be felt limiting sometimes. The rubber topsheet is "so-so" on the black side, nothing really remarkable, but good enough - however, the red side has a coarse grainy texture, which has much less grip, almost like an anti rubber, just with a wrong sponge underneath*.

*This is only based on a rather short test session, but I don't think there would be much difference in longer tests.

I haven't tried "normal" TinArc yet.

I cannot mention any ESN/Japanese rubber with similar characteristics - GoldArcs are completely different. I have only a reference to another Chinese rubber: TinArc 3 is somewhat similar to 729/Friendship Pro Dragon L - the latter being somewhat even less bouncy on low force hits, but it has a tremendous amount of gears.

 

[Robin0910]

Thank you for answering! I’ve only tried TinArc 5 red and I found the grip ok, it wasn’t like an anti. Could be yours faulty since it’s known that DHS’s commercial rubbers are not so consistent?

 

[damszelfly]

Actually Ive played TinArc 5 red again and it slips like crazy. You really have to grip the ball perfectly to maximise its spin. So all in all TinArc 3 is a better rubber if used well?

Yes, if used really well - I think, for most of its use cases, there may be better rubbers found, but it is unique in its own way, so it is not completely worthless to try - can be really up to the user - I have seen a Tom Lodziak video with a professional player using it.

 

[TTAntiPlayer]

I wanted to share my experience with Tinarc 5 (37°) in case someone finds it useful. I used it on my FH for a week, including an official match.
Since I was searching for a FH rubber, I decided to give this one a try, it had been lying in my drawer for a couple of years. My playing style is close to table offensive, and I paired it with the Stuor Nobilis ZLC (a fast & stiff blade). Here are my impressions:

Serving

• Short backspin serves were very spinny, and even higher level opponents struggled with returns. I won at least 1-2 points per game from opponents returns going into the net.
• Long serves, both backspin and topspin, were fast and spinny.

Service Returns​

• I could push short with good touch or return long with a significant amount of backspin quite easily as the rubber is a bit insensitive to incoming spin.
• Forehand flicks worked well, slow loop openings against serves were also good.

Blocking​

• Stable for both passive and active blocks.
• Some active blocks, like counterattacks, flew long and required extra caution.

Drives & Smashes​

• Consistent and fast due to a slight catapult effect (but not overly bouncy).

Looping​

• Slow, spinny openings were excellent, and around 70% of my opponents' returns went long due to the heavy spin.

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The biggest issue for me was attacking half-long backspin ball as most of them went into the net. This is an important part of my game, and I didn’t have this issue with some other rubbers. If this aspect were better, I would definitely keep this rubber.

Who Might Like This Rubber?​

This rubber is a great choice for players who rely on spinny slow openings and follow up with smashes or topspin drives.
Unfortunately, my search for a forehand rubber continues.

P.S. Just for reference, in terms of speed & spin, it is slightly lower than G-1, but not by much. This rubber feels softer and has a lower throw angle. Please be aware that this is just my personal impression, and it has been a while since I last played with G-1.

 

[TT Lover]

I have tried TinArc 3 and TinArc 5, both in 37° 2.1mm and on both side.

TinArc 3 uses the #50 sponge, which is not really bouncy, but has medium power - the rubber topsheet is rather dense and stiff (and it sticks extremely well to protective sheets despite being almost untacky), so it has a precise feel, but also needs to be played technically confidently to earn its rewards.

TinArc 5 has a white porous sponge, which is bouncier than the #50 sponge - it is really easy to play, but can be felt limiting sometimes. The rubber topsheet is "so-so" on the black side, nothing really remarkable, but good enough - however, the red side has a coarse grainy texture, which has much less grip, almost like an anti rubber, just with a wrong sponge underneath*.

*This is only based on a rather short test session, but I don't think there would be much difference in longer tests.

I haven't tried "normal" TinArc yet.

I cannot mention any ESN/Japanese rubber with similar characteristics - GoldArcs are completely different. I have only a reference to another Chinese rubber: TinArc 3 is somewhat similar to 729/Friendship Pro Dragon L - the latter being somewhat even less bouncy on low force hits, but it has a tremendous amount of gears.

Any other Chinese brand in your experience that is similar to TinArc 5 rubber ?

Thank you in advance for your sharing.

Best regards,