DHS G555

DHS G555 is an inverted table tennis rubber designed exclusively for the backhand side, characterized by extremely high elasticity and less tackiness than most Chinese rubbers. This rubber, featuring a mesh molecular structure formed using advanced gluing technology, ensures high strength and elasticity, enabling unmatched speed and power in mid- and long-distance play. DHS G555 is the ideal choice for players employing a precise, controlled attacking strategy from mid-distance, as well as for short play and blocking at the table. Suitable for an ALL-OFF (all-round offensive) strategy focused on spin and control. Made in China, ITTF approved, the rubber is available in red and black variants, with 2.15 mm or MAX (2.2 mm) sponge thickness, ensuring an excellent balance of speed, spin, and control.

Main features:

• Rubber type: Inverted, high-tension
• Speed: 70
• Spin: 95
• Control: 103
• Strategy: ALL-OFF
• Sponge thickness: 2.15 mm, MAX (2.2 mm)
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: China
• Approvals: ITTF approved

DHS G555 stands out with its advanced construction optimized for backhand offense:

• Sponge (elastic): The 2.15 mm or MAX (2.2 mm) thick sponge is highly elastic (around 30–35° on the DHS hardness scale, equivalent to approximately 40–45° on the ESN scale), providing the rubber with explosive bounce and great feel. Compared to tacky Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3, the G555 sponge is softer and more elastic, offering longer dwell time, which facilitates spin generation and precise stroke control. This feature is especially suitable for backhand strokes such as topspin, flick, and blocking, enabling quick reactions to the opponent’s attacks. The sponge also enhances speed and power in mid- and long-distance play, eliminating backhand stroke limitations.
• Top sheet: The top sheet is less tacky than traditional Chinese rubbers like DHS 6512, yet boasts high elasticity and a mesh molecular structure formed using advanced gluing technology. This structure ensures strong grip on the ball, generating high spin during topspin strokes, serves, and short pushes. The top sheet is medium-grippy, allowing effective handling of incoming spin and precise shots, especially in backhand flick and blocking techniques. The top sheet is durable but requires regular cleaning to maintain its properties.
• High-tension technology: DHS G555 uses high-tension technology, which factory-pre-stretches the top sheet to increase elasticity and speed. This technology, combined with the elastic sponge, ensures explosive bounce, suitable for fast backhand shots and counter-attacks. Compared to European tensor rubbers like Butterfly Tenergy 05, G555's high-tension effect is subtler but effective in delivering speed and control.
• Mesh molecular structure: Using advanced gluing technology, the rubber has a unique mesh molecular structure that enhances its strength and elasticity. This structure allows the rubber to maintain stability even in intense rallies, ensuring consistent speed and spin in mid- and long-distance play.
• No anti-spin properties: DHS G555 is not an anti-spin rubber and is therefore more sensitive to incoming spin than long-pips rubbers like DHS Cloud & Fog 3. However, its elastic sponge and top sheet allow effective spin management, especially in blocking and counter-attacking.

The rubber is available with 2.15 mm or MAX (2.2 mm) sponge thickness, weighs about 45–50 g (cut), and is lighter than heavier Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 8 (~55 g), making it suitable for players seeking a lighter racket. The red and black colors comply with ITTF requirements. DHS recommends using water-based glue, such as DHS No.15, when mounting the rubber to the blade.

DHS G555 features the following technical characteristics tailored for controlled backhand offense:

• Speed: 70. The rubber is medium-speed, suitable for precise shots from mid-distance, such as backhand topspin, counter-attacks, and blocking at the table. The elastic sponge and high-tension technology provide sufficient speed to dominate rallies, though the rubber is not as fast as DHS Hurricane 3 NEO, making it more control-oriented.
• Spin: 95. Due to its mesh molecular structure and medium-grippy top sheet, the rubber generates high spin, especially for backhand topspin shots, serves, and short pushes. The spin potential is very strong, ideal for spin-based play and deceptive strokes like flicks and short pushes.
• Control: 103. The rubber offers exceptional control, especially for blocking at the table, short pushes, and precise topspin strokes from mid-distance. The elastic sponge and lower tackiness ensure stability, allowing precise ball trajectory control even against fast opponent shots.

Trajectory: DHS G555 features a medium-high, arced trajectory, suitable for topspin strokes and controlled mid-distance play. The trajectory is more stable than that of long-pips rubbers like DHS C8 OX, making it effective for backhand topspin, flicks, and blocking. Users highlight the rubber’s “control,” “spin potential,” and “stability,” especially in backhand play.

DHS G555 pairs well with various blades, especially those emphasizing control and spin:

• DHS Power G7: Balances speed and control, suitable for backhand topspin.
• Yinhe T-11+: Lightweight carbon blade emphasizing speed and elasticity.
• Stiga Allround Classic: Provides feel, suitable for controlled play.
• Yasaka Sweden Extra: Ensures stability, ideal for blocking and short play.
• Nittaku Acoustic: Maximizes control, suitable for spin-based play.

The rubber is best matched with allround or offensive blades, as the elastic sponge and high-tension technology take advantage of blade properties that emphasize control and spin. Users recommend DHS G555 for the backhand side for precise topspin shots, blocking, and short pushes, but it can also be used on the forehand side if a player prefers a lighter rubber with high spin potential.

DHS G555 is intended for players seeking controlled backhand offense:

• Intermediate and advanced attackers mastering backhand topspin, flick, blocking, and short play.
• Spin-based players looking for a rubber that generates high spin and stability from mid-distance.
• Fans of controlled offense seeking a rubber suitable for precise backhand shots and blocking.
• Mid-distance play: Effective for backhand topspin, counter-attacks, and controlled shots.
• At-the-table play: Ideal for blocking, short pushes, and backhand flicks.
• Serves and receive: Due to its high spin potential, the rubber is effective in generating spinny serves, especially short spin serves. Active receive (flick, topspin) is very effective, while passive receive can neutralize opponent spin thanks to its high control.

The rubber is extremely effective in blocking (9.5/10) due to its exceptional control and stability. In backhand topspin strokes (9.3/10), it offers high spin and accuracy.