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Hey, everyone:
Lately, I've been reading about Chinese rubbers and I've come along this:
http://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/nittaku-hurricane-neo-3-8701
To provide some background information, I used to play with Zhang Jike Super ZLC + Tibhar Evo MXP + Rasant Powergrip. I tested DHS Hurricane 3 Neo and Skyline 3 Neo, and I liked the Hurricane more due to its higher arc and slightly less weight compared to skyline. Unfortunately, I could only get skyline at the time, and I played with SZLC + Evo + Skyline 3 Neo.
Now I bought the H301, and I like it. The vibrations are nice, I have better control close to the table, and I haven't really lost any speed than when I was using the SZLC. However, the SZLC's handle is awesome (I personally like it a lot, it's my favorite handle above all), and the weight distribution of my SZLC is great too.
Once I took a look at the Nittaku Hurricane 3 Neo, I was interested in using that rubber for BOTH sides, instead of only for my forehand. You see, I like my MX-P but I realize I'm not going to progress very much if the rubber is going to do all the work for me. I lack consistency in my backhand, and I think the main reason for it is because I rely too much on equipment to provide the power I want. My technique isn't the best, of course, but I feel that when I tested my skyline on my backhand, I liked how the ball reacted with the backhand too. So, for this reason, I want to use the Nittaku Hurricane 3 Neo on both sides.
However, the problem for me lays in whether I should use it on my SZLC or my H301.
I would use it for the SZLC providing it is a faster blade, the handle is comfortable and the weight distribution is great. However, I would have to work harder on control near the table and playing offensively close to the table as well as that was one of the things I didn't like about the blade. I was generally forced to play powerful farther away from the table, but now that I look at it, it was probably because I didn't have proper technique to approach the ball close to the table.
The H301 seems like a great candidate for these rubbers (All DHS combo!!!11!1): Great control near the table, I felt like I produced greater quality balls on the table, but that extra amount of speed and comfort that the SZLC provides is what I feel that the H301 lacks in what I look for in a blade.
In short, I would appreciate if someone could help me with my decision regarding my consideration in buying the Nittaku Hurricane 3 Neo and where to place them (H301 or SZLC), or any comparisons anyone could provide versus DHS Hurricane 3 Neo or Skyline TG3 Neo.
Lately, I've been reading about Chinese rubbers and I've come along this:
http://www.tabletennis11.com/other_eng/nittaku-hurricane-neo-3-8701
To provide some background information, I used to play with Zhang Jike Super ZLC + Tibhar Evo MXP + Rasant Powergrip. I tested DHS Hurricane 3 Neo and Skyline 3 Neo, and I liked the Hurricane more due to its higher arc and slightly less weight compared to skyline. Unfortunately, I could only get skyline at the time, and I played with SZLC + Evo + Skyline 3 Neo.
Now I bought the H301, and I like it. The vibrations are nice, I have better control close to the table, and I haven't really lost any speed than when I was using the SZLC. However, the SZLC's handle is awesome (I personally like it a lot, it's my favorite handle above all), and the weight distribution of my SZLC is great too.
Once I took a look at the Nittaku Hurricane 3 Neo, I was interested in using that rubber for BOTH sides, instead of only for my forehand. You see, I like my MX-P but I realize I'm not going to progress very much if the rubber is going to do all the work for me. I lack consistency in my backhand, and I think the main reason for it is because I rely too much on equipment to provide the power I want. My technique isn't the best, of course, but I feel that when I tested my skyline on my backhand, I liked how the ball reacted with the backhand too. So, for this reason, I want to use the Nittaku Hurricane 3 Neo on both sides.
However, the problem for me lays in whether I should use it on my SZLC or my H301.
I would use it for the SZLC providing it is a faster blade, the handle is comfortable and the weight distribution is great. However, I would have to work harder on control near the table and playing offensively close to the table as well as that was one of the things I didn't like about the blade. I was generally forced to play powerful farther away from the table, but now that I look at it, it was probably because I didn't have proper technique to approach the ball close to the table.
The H301 seems like a great candidate for these rubbers (All DHS combo!!!11!1): Great control near the table, I felt like I produced greater quality balls on the table, but that extra amount of speed and comfort that the SZLC provides is what I feel that the H301 lacks in what I look for in a blade.
In short, I would appreciate if someone could help me with my decision regarding my consideration in buying the Nittaku Hurricane 3 Neo and where to place them (H301 or SZLC), or any comparisons anyone could provide versus DHS Hurricane 3 Neo or Skyline TG3 Neo.