DHS Neo Skyline TG3 Review

I've been using TG3 neo (red, 2.15mm, on Zetro Quad) on my forehand for a few days now. It seems hard as a brick after coming from Vega Pro. It's barely tacky and not very grippy at all. Yet, it does everything I ask of it. To my surprise it grips the ball extremely well. It really feels like a mystery.

After a recent doubles match cost me my last H3NP38, I decided to do some ttnp EJing before the next tournament...

Tin Arc 37 2.1
TG2 Neo 39 2.2
TG3 Neo 39 2.2
H3 BS 2.1


Because no one talks about TG2 neo, I ordered one. I'll add little bits of information to this thread over the next month as I get some days in with these rubbers.

I've been reasonably happy with the H3 BS 2.1 after 2 sessions (super-primed before use to speed up break in) and if none of the TG/TA rubbers wind up as a permanent H3NP38 solution, this will do, with a similar long throw, slightly faster top end, and a little bit worse short/pushing game.

I switched to TG3N from T25 a couple of months ago and have no regrets. I recently converted a clubmate from T05 to TG3N and he's also loving it. Review on OOAK site.

I used haifu speed glue to soften and stretch the blue sponge with the super priming glass method. got a few cm of stretch.

AS far as all rubbers listed, I may not get through all of them... But I will update thread as it goes.

Thanks for the reminder!

I actually have a super-primed TG3Neo on my blade right now, ready to go for tomorrow night's club play.

I will need to "break it in", so the first night may not be representative of actual playing characteristics.

I have a replacement TinArc on order; just in case TG3Neo requires too much work.

beeray1 wrote: icontek wrote: After a recent doubles match cost me my last H3NP38, I decided to do some ttnp EJing before the next tournament... Tin Arc 37 2.1 TG2 Neo 39 2.2 TG3 Neo 39 2.2 H3 BS 2.1 Because no one talks about TG2 neo, I ordered one. I'll add little bits of information to this thread over the next month as I get some days in with these rubbers. I've been reasonably happy with the H3 BS 2.1 after 2 sessions (super-primed before use to speed up break in) and if none of the TG/TA rubbers wind up as a permanent H3NP38 solution, this will do, with a similar long throw, slightly faster top end, and a little bit worse short/pushing game. I wanted to comment on the TG2- I am also left wondering why it is so unpopular.  out of the package, it is easily my favorite of the NEO's by a fair amount, and don't see why no one else tries it out. Hopefully you like it as well.

it's more sticky than h3 so acts more like a chinese rubber.
speed wise probably a little slower than h3.
if you like the neo series you might as well just try them all since they are similar.


Edited by sa01 - 03/12/2012 at 9:46pm

HowToPlayChineseLoop wrote: TG3 Neo is faster. But H3 Neo is spinnier. That's why people prefers H3 Neo.

SmackDAT wrote: HowToPlayChineseLoop wrote: TG3 Neo is faster. But H3 Neo is spinnier. That's why people prefers H3 Neo. H3 Neo is faster and less spinnier.

icontek wrote: After a recent doubles match cost me my last H3NP38, I decided to do some ttnp EJing before the next tournament... Tin Arc 37 2.1 TG2 Neo 39 2.2 TG3 Neo 39 2.2 H3 BS 2.1 Because no one talks about TG2 neo, I ordered one. I'll add little bits of information to this thread over the next month as I get some days in with these rubbers. ...

Few words i have to say about TG2 Neo, skip and go for 2008XP. Its 1/3 price and has many similarities in behaviour. Only con i remember is the extra weight, otherwise i would prefer it over the TG2 Neo. Among the -few- chinese rubbers i've tried, i liked that most along with 729-5. I will probably be able to get back to training soon so i could write some kind of review though it is late for you, it might help others.

I haven't tried H3 Neo extensively, i can do it in a couple weeks but i don't expect any miracles to happen. As i remember it, it was another dead sponge tacky rubber, not for me. I would prefer something between Blitz and TG2 sacrificing some speed and spin.

I don't like the idea of tuning so they don't fit my game. 2008XP (not thicker than 2mm)  or 729-5, they are quite faster and about same spin, you will spent around 20$ for both.

Off topic FTW! 

Though i find that it is a bit faster and less tacky than the H3 Neo, which i played for a little bit, it IS slower than it is rated, 8.9 at tabletennisdb.com in terms of speed, Blitz has 9.1. Thats a joke, they have more like 20% (7.1) than 2% (8.9) difference. I can't understand the way people rate such rubbers. The main reason i bought that rubber was the speed/spin ratio and i was very disappointed.

Will try to write a review when i have the chance.

TG2neo an dTG3neo are very similar imo.. only when you move to mid/far table we sees the big different.

IMO TG2neo seems to dwell longer especially mid/long table game.. while TG3neo feels more direct.

wow my post above just made me realize that I've stuck with TG3neo in red on my forehand for nearly five months now.... that's not very EJ-litically Correct of me

I do have one rubber waiting on me for forehand testing though: TG3 neo in black

zheyi wrote: the_theologian wrote: wow my post above just made me realize that I've stuck with TG3neo in red on my forehand for nearly five months now.... that's not very EJ-litically Correct of me I do have one rubber waiting on me for forehand testing though: TG3 neo in black Your 2.15 has any hardness? If not U think around what range?