Had a session with VPH last night, early impressions are - although it's physically very different to the OG Vega Pro, it feels pretty close to what a slightly tacky VP would be if you had to guess in advance. It's spinny, bit slower than VP, high arc but the lack of pace pulls the ball up short on the other side of the table. That would need adjustment from me. Felt spin sensitive. Makes a surprisingly loud cracking sound for a 47.5 degree sponge. Feels a bit heavy (72.2g uncut).
Slower than Hybrid K3 or Rasanter C47. I was fondly remembering Donic Baracuda while I was using it - similar focus on spin rather than speed, high arc, short throw, but the tack adds a little bit of bite and drag in the short game. You either like that bit of tack or you don't. And you might be looking for a "tamer" hybrid experience I guess. Imagine a more lively Glayzer 09c? I'd take this over G09c, which is just too dead for me.
I think it's marketed as such, hard to say much else I suppose. I haven't used S1, but I did try S3 and it was a fair bit slower than the Rasanter C45 I was using at the same time. Bluegrip uses the older Acuda sponge - doesn't make it worse of course, but might make it cheaper.
I presume it's like comparing Bluegrip to Bluestar, in terms of product positioning inside Donic's own range. DNA Hybrid is positioned like Bluestar, but it would need someone who's used all these rubbers to tell you anything useful.
