Skyline TG2 Alternatives

[skibiditoilet]

So... new skyline 2 sheets are not that tacky anymore.

Any similar alternatives that are still tacky that I can try? I still love skyline 2 though.


Thanks

 

[Fnub]

729 battle 2 blue sponge(prov, nat), orange prov.
These rubbers are more tacky than the new Skylines and Hurricanes and they have low throw still being very grippy.
The main problem is the quality control. One sheet may be super tacky, another one absolutely not. But these B2 rubbers are supposed to be tacky unlike the Skyline.

Sanwei Target National is tacky but it's more like smth between old H3 prov BS and H2.

 

[skibiditoilet]

729 battle 2 blue sponge(prov, nat), orange prov.
These rubbers are more tacky than the new Skylines and Hurricanes and they have low throw still being very grippy.
The main problem is the quality control. One sheet may be super tacky, another one absolutely not. But these B2 rubbers are supposed to be tacky unlike the Skyline.

Sanwei Target National is tacky but it's more like smth between old H3 prov BS and H2.

Thank you for the recommendation

I'll be sure to try STN or B2 BS

 

[SFF_lib]

So... new skyline 2 sheets are not that tacky anymore.

Any similar alternatives that are still tacky that I can try? I still love skyline 2 though.


Thanks

Used to be a big fan of Skyline 2 as well. DHS has made the new H3, Skyline 2 and Skyline 3 non tacky. Unfortunately there's no alternative. I've tried BF 2 blue sponge, D09C, Gewo Codex, Victas TDE, Tibhar K1 and K1 plus, K3, Dianchi D and Nittaku H3.

None can replace the hard "dead", but explosive feel of Skyline 2.

 

[skibiditoilet]

Used to be a big fan of Skyline 2 as well. DHS has made the new H3, Skyline 2 and Skyline 3 non tacky. Unfortunately there's no alternative. I've tried BF 2 blue sponge, D09C, Gewo Codex, Victas TDE, Tibhar K1 and K1 plus, K3, Dianchi D and Nittaku H3.

None can replace the hard "dead", but explosive feel of Skyline 2.

Sad
So what do you use now? Whatever leftover sheets of tacky Skyline 2 you have?
the feeling of skyline 2 is truly unique

 

[SFF_lib]

Sad
So what do you use now? Whatever leftover sheets of tacky Skyline 2 you have?
the feeling of skyline 2 is truly unique

I still have 1 last old H3 sheet 🥲

But I've been playing the new H3 (half tacky) on a very slow 5-ply. It works out just like the old day.

 

[JJ Ng]

Sanwei Target National.

 

[skibiditoilet]

Sanwei Target National.

I was thinking of that too. I'll try it!

 

[skibiditoilet]

I still have 1 last old H3 sheet 🥲

But I've been playing the new H3 (half tacky) on a very slow 5-ply. It works out just like the old day.

I wanted to downgrade to a allwood 5ply anyways. So this works.
Right now I'm using Skyline 2 w/hurricane king 3.
I might get the original hurricane king, or a YEO maybe. Intensity is another option too

 

[bobpuls]

Xuperman is also les tacky but definitely gripy... It looks like it has h8 top and works perfect grabbing the ball, and it feels like tg2 provincial for really god price. I already play with it on two blades an trust me this is it... Even better then tg2 on flat hits or blocking

 

[skibiditoilet]

Xuperman is also les tacky but definitely gripy... It looks like it has h8 top and works perfect grabbing the ball, and it feels like tg2 provincial for really god price. I already play with it on two blades an trust me this is it... Even better then tg2 on flat hits or blocking

Doesn't xuperman have a higher throw angle though?
Also, I really like the feeling I get when I do slow, spinny loops with tg2(which is why i dont use h3)
does it feel like that with xuperman?

 

[skibiditoilet]

Sanwei Target National.

Also, does STN need to be boosted?

 

[bobpuls]

Doesn't xuperman have a higher throw angle though?
Also, I really like the feeling I get when I do slow, spinny loops with tg2(which is why i dont use h3)
does it feel like that with xuperman?

Yes it has a little bit higher throw otherwise is the best replacement for tg2. Trust me i have been looking for a long time and i thing this one playes even better. And at the end it was developed by xuperman it self. And yes it has this feeling your mention .

 

[JJ Ng]

Also, does STN need to be boosted?

STN does not need to be boosted. However I boost mine because I am used to boosting every single sheet of rubber I get my hands on!

 

[Fnub]

STN does not need to be boosted. However I boost mine because I am used to boosting every single sheet of rubber I get my hands on!

Do you use new or old STN?

 

[impluse101]

Used to be a big fan of Skyline 2 as well. DHS has made the new H3, Skyline 2 and Skyline 3 non tacky. Unfortunately there's no alternative. I've tried BF 2 blue sponge, D09C, Gewo Codex, Victas TDE, Tibhar K1 and K1 plus, K3, Dianchi D and Nittaku H3.

None can replace the hard "dead", but explosive feel of Skyline 2.

this mean even the skyline 3 neo will be non tacky as well, correct? I have pair but have not opened - no spare to glue it...yet

 

[skibiditoilet]

this mean even the skyline 3 neo will be non tacky as well, correct? I have pair but have not opened - no spare to glue it...yet

Yeah... sadly it's pretty much non tacky if you bought it recently (even in 2023, my skyline wasnt tacky anymore)

 

[JJ Ng]

Do you use new or old STN?

New. Silver packaging.

 

[impluse101]

Yeah... sadly it's pretty much non tacky if you bought it recently (even in 2023, my skyline wasnt tacky anymore)

i'm now intrigued to open and use 'em - bought mine just Dec of 2023

 

[SFF_lib]

Out of all the rubbers out there, Victas TDE is probably the closest.