DHS 874

DHS C8 – Advanced Short Pips Rubber for Powerful Close-to-the-Table Attacks
DHS C8 is a short pips-out table tennis rubber designed as an evolution of traditional short pips rubbers, focused on powerful close-to-the-table offense. Featuring a soft sponge, special formulation, unique manufacturing technology, and high tension properties, this rubber offers an exceptional blend of speed, spin, and control—allowing for unpredictable ball movement, high speed, strong spin, and a “ball sink” effect. DHS C8 is ideal for players using an ALL-OFF (all-round offensive) strategy who aim to dominate the table with fast, aggressive strokes that disrupt opponents with unusual ball behavior. Made in China and ITTF-approved, DHS C8 is available in red and black, with a 2.0–2.2 mm sponge thickness for dynamic and controlled gameplay.

Key Features:
• Rubber Type: Short pips-out, high tension
• Speed: 99
• Spin: 90
• Control: 83
• Strategy: ALL-OFF
• Sponge Hardness: Soft
• Sponge Thickness: 2.0–2.2 mm
• Colors: Red, Black
• Country of Origin: China
• Approval: ITTF approved

DHS C8 stands out for its advanced construction tailored for powerful close-to-table offense:

• Sponge (Soft):
The soft sponge, ranging from 2.0 to 2.2 mm in thickness, provides excellent feel and elasticity, increasing spin potential. Compared to hard sponges like DHS 651, the softer sponge of DHS C8 offers longer ball contact (dwell time), aiding in spin generation and giving a noticeable “kick” effect. This allows for fast, powerful strokes with unexpected spin while maintaining high control. The soft sponge also absorbs incoming energy, enhancing the “ball sink” effect, making opponent reactions more difficult.

• Pips Structure:
The short pips are crafted using a special formula and technology that increases friction and optimizes ball grip. Their pattern is uniquely designed to generate more spin than traditional short pips rubbers, such as Friendship 802. Compared to DHS 652, DHS C8 pips are more oriented toward spin and speed, enabling mini-topspins, banana flicks, and deceptive smashes. The pips structure reduces sensitivity to incoming spin, facilitating blocks and counterattacks.

• Top Sheet:
The top sheet is moderately grippy, made with a special formula that increases friction and produces strong spin. Compared to tacky Chinese rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3, the DHS C8 top sheet is less sticky, offering easier control while still being effective for generating spin on serves and spinny shots. A specialized manufacturing process ensures the sheet produces the “ball sink” effect that challenges opponent returns. While durable, regular cleaning is needed to maintain its properties.

• Unique Manufacturing Technology:
DHS C8 utilizes a precision-controlled production process combined with high tension technology. This factory-tensioned top sheet enhances elasticity and speed. The result is a rubber that produces high speed, strong spin, and unpredictable trajectories that disturb opponents.

• No Anti-Spin Properties:
DHS C8 is not an anti-spin rubber, meaning it does not nullify incoming spin. However, the short pips reduce spin sensitivity compared to inverted rubbers, making it easier to control during blocks and counterplay.

The rubber comes with a 2.0–2.2 mm sponge, standard for short pips focused on speed and spin. It weighs around 44–46 g (cut), making it lighter than most inverted rubbers like DHS Hurricane 3 NEO (~53 g), suiting players looking for a lighter racket. Available in red and black, DHS C8 meets ITTF regulations. DHS recommends using water-based glue such as DHS No.15 for blade attachment.

DHS C8 offers these performance characteristics tailored for aggressive close-to-table offense:

• Speed – 99:
Extremely fast, ideal for drives, blocks, smashes, and close-to-the-table counterattacks. The soft sponge and high-tension tech deliver explosive rebound, helping players dominate rallies quickly.

• Spin – 90:
Thanks to its unique pips structure and top sheet formulation, the rubber produces strong spin for serves, mini-topspins, banana flicks, and backhand counters. Compared to other short pips, DHS C8 has extremely high spin potential, perfect for players looking to vary their offensive strokes.

• Control – 83:
Offers excellent control, especially in blocking, short pushes, and precise flat hits. The soft sponge and reduced spin sensitivity ensure stability and precision even in fast-paced rallies.

Trajectory:
DHS C8 features a low, flat trajectory with a “ball sink” effect that disrupts opponent timing. The trajectory is flatter than that of inverted rubbers like Butterfly Tenergy 05, requiring precise technique for looping but excelling in blocking, smashing, and creating unexpected ball movement. Users praise the rubber’s “speed,” “spin potential,” and “disruptive effect,” particularly in close-to-the-table play.

DHS C8 pairs well with various blades, especially those emphasizing speed and offense:

• DHS Power G7: Maximizes speed, ideal for aggressive attackers.
• Yinhe T-11+: Lightweight carbon blade emphasizing speed and control.
• Stiga Offensive Classic: Offers strong feel, great for flat hits.
• Yasaka Sweden Extra: Balances speed and control, ideal for blocking.
• Nittaku Acoustic Carbon: Provides stability, excellent for counterplay.

The rubber pairs well with wood or lightweight carbon blades, as the soft sponge provides forgiveness and the high tension tech utilizes the blade’s inherent speed. Users recommend DHS C8 for the backhand side for fast blocks, counters, and banana flicks, or on the forehand for powerful smashes and mini-topspins.

DHS C8 is designed for players seeking speed, spin, and disruptive effect near the table:

• For intermediate and advanced offensive players who master blocking, flat hits, mini-topspins, banana flicks, and close-range counters.
• For short pips players seeking a rubber that delivers high spin and unpredictable ball behavior.
• For aggressive players wanting a rubber suited for backhand blocks and counters or forehand smashes and spin attacks.
• Close-to-the-table play: Excellent for blocking, flat hits, banana flicks, mini-topspins, smashing, and generating the “ball sink” effect.
• Mid-distance play: Less effective for looping due to flatter trajectory but suitable for fast counterattacks.
• Serving and receiving: The unique pips structure enables strong spin serves, especially short spinny serves. Active receives (flicks, mini-topspins) are highly effective, though passive receives require precise technique due to the rubber’s speed.