HYBRID K3
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[Hardness] Hard [Performance] Spin and Control to have excellent |
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Averages reviews points
- Speed:8.79
- Spin:9.36
- Control:8.91
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The rubber HYBRID K3 combines characteristics that did not appear to be
combinable until now: Despite its enormous tackiness, HYBRID K3 convinces by its
high dynamic and powerful catapult effect. The hard sponge represents the basis
of high speeds.
The pimple rubber gives you the sensation that you will be able to counter
immediately and effortless your adversary’s balls- whether undercut or spin loaded
top spins. Because fast rubbers often represent a challenge when if comes to
optimal control and good placement, with K3 you will definitely master it.
Experience unlimited possibilities with HYBRID K3.
- Pimples in
Specifications
- Producer
- TIBHAR
- Product code
- BT007744 、BT007751、 BT007768 、BT007775
Players use HYBRID K3
- Exceptional ease against backspin attacks with powerful drive capability
- High speed performance for a sticky rubber, making transitions from tension users seamless
- Soft sheet with hardness 53° that feels surprisingly manageable to use
- High price point and short lifespan of approximately 1.5 months at 2x weekly practice
- Racy compatibility critical; works best with special materials, poor match with wood blades
Reviews by user
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TIBHAR PO (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Great overall balance Verified Purchase
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2022/07/26
I use this on the reverse side of my penhold blade.
Hearing "53 degrees" probably makes you assume it's really hard and difficult to use, but this rubber's topsheet is soft, so you don't really feel that hardness.
It felt to me more like a rubber in the 48-degree range.
For a tacky-tension rubber it flies pretty well! But the feel on impact is crisp and sharp, like Hurricane Turbo Blue.
The overall balance is well taken care of, so it's really easy to use. It also easily produces the wobbly, unpredictable balls that tacky rubbers are known for - hit it flat and the ball wobbles knuckle-ball style as it flies. There's a big difference in spin between a spun shot and a flat-hit shot, so opponents seem to have a really hard time dealing with it in matches.
I've been told the quality of my shots got better since switching to this rubber!
For things like the chiquita, the ball tends to pop up, so you need to adjust your racket angle, but even hitting it with the blade almost flat,
the ball still rises up properly, so there's a real sense of security there.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use AZAREA Offensive
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Kosuke Extremely effective against backspin Verified Purchase
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2022/06/19
My impressions after selling it
・The feel off the rubber is amazing (makes a high-pitched sound
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・Spin was more ordinary than I expected (probably best not to expect too much)
・Flies really well
・But still easy to use for the short game
・A little tricky to produce short serves
・Not as hard as I expected
・Recommended for the forehand
・Top-class ease against backspinAll Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Racket recommended use Swat
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Soil digging man (Experience: １１〜２０ years) Tension rubber with great dwell Verified Purchase
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2022/04/12
I used the 2.0 thickness. Maybe because I normally use tacky rubbers, this one didn't feel tacky to me at all. It generates more spin than a tension rubber and more speed than a tacky rubber.
Drives against backspin are also really easy. I'm going to keep using it as my backhand rubber for a while.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use FORTINO PRO
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katsuo000_2 (Experience: More than ２０ years) Hard and heavy isn't everything! More like a Chinese rubber than D09C, yet with tension-like speed!
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2023/12/05
Max, black.
72g → 51g
Measured from the sheet side with a Shore C hardness tester: 42.2°
D09C: 50g, 50.8°
Hybrid K3: 51g, 42.2°
Dynaryz ZGR: 58g, 48.2°
Omega VII China Shadow: 57g, 50.5°
Blade: Yinhe 970XX-KLC
1. Harder isn't always better! A heavy ball typical of tacky rubber!
2. Being a tacky tension rubber, the speed performance is also high!
3. Even though it's a tacky rubber, you can bring out its performance without needing to open up your racket angle!
As a tacky tension rubber, I felt the spin performance was a bit lower than D09C, but in exchange the ease of use, the characteristic quirkiness of tacky rubber, and the speed really felt like classic Tibhar.
I've also reviewed it on my blog, so please check that out for reference.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Racket recommended use EC-11
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Equipment maker high school student (Experience: ４〜５ years) High performance without being extreme
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2026/08/15
Put it on the forehand of a 2.0.
Performance-wise: drives come out fast with good spin. Handling is excellent whether you go for an arc or a flatter trajectory. It really goes in, and you can even get distance from far off the table. Control in the short game is also excellent. Stops really stop. Serve spin is about average, maybe slightly above. Most rubbers in this hardness range are specialized and pick their user, but K3 is the kind of rubber that lets you do everything at a high level. It really goes in. I'd recommend an outer-carbon blade.
That said, I think the value for money in terms of lifespan and price is bad.
Practicing twice a week, it only lasted a month and a half. Performance-wise I was really into it, but as a high schooler I can't keep replacing it that often.
If you're a tacky tension rubber user, it's worth trying at least once.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC
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Hot (Experience: １１〜２０ years)
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2026/07/13
This rubber is like a slightly heavier version of Dignics 09c.
If you want to generate your own distance with your own power, this rubber is a perfect fit. If you'd rather have the spin come naturally, Dignics is better.
I guess that's where the choice splits.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC
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Boki Pillar (Experience: ６〜１０ years)
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2026/07/01
My first impression was that if you're used to tacky rubber, this one takes real effort to get used to.
To give an example, it's like a VICTAS V15 Extra with a harder sponge and a bit of tackiness added.
It's easy to hit from any angle, but the character changes fast once you've used it a while.All Speed Spin Control Hardness Hard
Racket recommended use Timo Boll ALC
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