How many layers of booster on the Hurricane 3 BS Provincial?

[HappyTableTennis]

I am buying a 40 degree rubber in a 2.15mm sponge, I think 40 degree is the maximum for the provincial BS, I think that 1-2 layers will be enough since I do not want it too soft, it’s my first time boosting, I just the rubber to have more speed/spin and not so brick feeling like. How many layers would be enough? I also don’t want to destroy the rubber.

 

[joshmak10]

I would recommend getting it in 2.1mm as boosting expands the sponge and you run the risk of exceeding the thickness limit if you plan to enter sanctioned tournaments. As well, there's slightly more control with 2.1mm. But if you already ordered it then its acceptable just be aware of the thickness when reboosting

How many layers depends on the hardness. Since you are planning 40 deg, which is my favourite hardness, I would recommend this method of boosting that I use from another thread:

One layer of booster of choice
Wait 8 hours
One layer of booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of glue and stick on blade

 

[Jslick89]

I would recommend getting it in 2.1mm as boosting expands the sponge and you run the risk of exceeding the thickness limit if you plan to enter sanctioned tournaments. As well, there's slightly more control with 2.1mm. But if you already ordered it then its acceptable just be aware of the thickness when reboosting

How many layers depends on the hardness. Since you are planning 40 deg, which is my favourite hardness, I would recommend this method of boosting that I use from another thread:

One layer of booster of choice
Wait 8 hours
One layer of booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of glue and stick on blade

where do you usually buy your DHS rubbers?

 

[joshmak10]

where do you usually buy your DHS rubbers?

My current sheet is from TT11, but it is pretty expensive there so my next sheet will be from PROTT which has Blue sponge rubber H3 Neo for only 37 USD

 

[Jslick89]

My current sheet is from TT11, but it is pretty expensive there so my next sheet will be from PROTT which has Blue sponge rubber H3 Neo for only 37 USD

Thank you! Does it look like PROTT is sold out of BS H3N prov right now? I can only see commerical and nat (Nat is only $50...not bad).

 

[dingyibvs]

Thank you! Does it look like PROTT is sold out of BS H3N prov right now? I can only see commerical and nat (Nat is only $50...not bad).

PROTT

It's always available. Get the 2.1mm. Even pros say they can't hit through the 2.15mm sponge.

 

[_ak]

Why not to start from 1 layer, play a bit, pull it off and add another layer if it was not enough. Repeat.

 

[HappyTableTennis]

I would recommend getting it in 2.1mm as boosting expands the sponge and you run the risk of exceeding the thickness limit if you plan to enter sanctioned tournaments. As well, there's slightly more control with 2.1mm. But if you already ordered it then its acceptable just be aware of the thickness when reboosting

How many layers depends on the hardness. Since you are planning 40 deg, which is my favourite hardness, I would recommend this method of boosting that I use from another thread:

One layer of booster of choice
Wait 8 hours
One layer of booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of glue and stick on blade

Not bought it yet, seems like 2.1 it is.

 

[HappyTableTennis]

I would recommend getting it in 2.1mm as boosting expands the sponge and you run the risk of exceeding the thickness limit if you plan to enter sanctioned tournaments. As well, there's slightly more control with 2.1mm. But if you already ordered it then its acceptable just be aware of the thickness when reboosting

How many layers depends on the hardness. Since you are planning 40 deg, which is my favourite hardness, I would recommend this method of boosting that I use from another thread:

One layer of booster of choice
Wait 8 hours
One layer of booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of glue and stick on blade

Should I remove the protective sheet to keep its tackiness and prevent the booster to accidentally get into the rubber?

 

[Dr Evil]

You'll probably end up using two layers, but if it's your first time it makes sense to try it with one layer as _ak recommends. That might be enough, in which case you'll save a step every time you boost and extend the life of your rubber.

 

[dingyibvs]

Why not to start from 1 layer, play a bit, pull it off and add another layer if it was not enough. Repeat.

The tension effect is lost pretty quickly, applying 2nd layer a few days later is not gonna be the same as applying 2 layers right off the bat and then glue within a day.

 

[_ak]

The tension effect is lost pretty quickly, applying 2nd layer a few days later is not gonna be the same as applying 2 layers right off the bat and then glue within a day.

So far I found a followup boosting less necessary as rubbers get faster when tackiness wears a bit off.

 

[dingyibvs]

So far I found a followup boosting less necessary as rubbers get faster when tackiness wears a bit off.

I don't really boost for the speed, I boost to make it easier to hit through the rubber. You can generate good speed with just about any rubber. The Tiffenbacher study showed so as well, that with increasing impact speed all types of blades and coverings approach the same speed level. When it's easier to hit into the sponge it allows me to retain spin with increased speed, especially when the incoming ball is not very fast.

 

[_ak]

I don't really boost for the speed, I boost to make it easier to hit through the rubber. You can generate good speed with just about any rubber. The Tiffenbacher study showed so as well, that with increasing impact speed all types of blades and coverings approach the same speed level. When it's easier to hit into the sponge it allows me to retain spin with increased speed, especially when the incoming ball is not very fast.

For that 1-2 thin layers should be enough, no need to go all crazy.
Also every booster layer adds 1-2 grams weight, so likely you'd prefer a minimal suitable amount of booster.

 

[HappyTableTennis]

I can generate good speed whilst maintaining control of the ball and spin, I think I do not need boosters but many people suggest that H3 is meant to be boosted.

 

[HappyTableTennis]

I don't really boost for the speed, I boost to make it easier to hit through the rubber. You can generate good speed with just about any rubber. The Tiffenbacher study showed so as well, that with increasing impact speed all types of blades and coverings approach the same speed level. When it's easier to hit into the sponge it allows me to retain spin with increased speed, especially when the incoming ball is not very fast.

^^

 

[joshmak10]

Should I remove the protective sheet to keep its tackiness and prevent the booster to accidentally get into the rubber?

Keep the protective sheet on, my preference

 

[dingyibvs]

For that 1-2 thin layers should be enough, no need to go all crazy.
Also every booster layer adds 1-2 grams weight, so likely you'd prefer a minimal suitable amount of booster.

Booster also makes the sponge larger, so you can cut off more, lightening the weight a little bit.

If pros who go crazy on boosters have trouble hitting through a 2.15mm sponge vs a 2.1mm sponge, I think that's a good sign that it's a pretty hard sponge to hit into. I don't think it's unreasonable for us mortals to need at least 3 layers right away. It does make it a bit bouncy for a couple weeks, but it settles down afterwards and you just have a rubber with almost unlimited speed/spin range.

 

[Zwill]

For that 1-2 thin layers should be enough, no need to go all crazy.
Also every booster layer adds 1-2 grams weight, so likely you'd prefer a minimal suitable amount of booster.

Just now I applied 3 very very thin layers of Seamoon on my prov 40deg BS and it feels perfect. Thin layers are nice since they get sucked in fast so they don't evaporate in the air and they get sucked in consistently so I don't have these weird patches on the sponge where more booster was sucked in. My rubber was very light too. Normal head cut 46g boosted. That is amazingly light.

 

[latej]

I don't really boost for the speed, I boost to make it easier to hit through the rubber. You can generate good speed with just about any rubber. The Tiffenbacher study showed so as well, that with increasing impact speed all types of blades and coverings approach the same speed level. When it's easier to hit into the sponge it allows me to retain spin with increased speed, especially when the incoming ball is not very fast.

I agree with that... It's just that people who don't (like) boost could say, if you need easier hit through the rubber, just get the rubber with 1-2 degrees less hardness... So I'd add the tension to the equation... Tension just makes it so much nicer in all active shots (both slow and fast)... It's a minor point, because I'm sure you meant it that way...

There is 1 shot that comes to mind, where unboosted feels a bit better for me - the passive block during training ;-)

But to stay on topic, I apply 2 very thin layers, like @Zwill described...