Any European rubbers that can replace Hurricane?

[MaggiGoreng11]

Context: I use a Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial Blue currently, and I've boosted it with Kailin 2 weeks prior. The booster effect has pretty much worn itself out.
I'm thinking of a few options to replace the Hurricane, I've played very well in my 2 weeks time with the booster, huge boost in spin, power and speed. However, the effect is pretty much gone, only retaining at most 20% of it's boosted effects.

I'm looking for Europeans rubbers that could be potential replacements to the Hurricane, doesn't have to have the full characteristics of it, but will at least allow me to retain my forehand game without much adjustments, as I'm having a comp in like 2 months and my mid terms are coming up, which is less time to train for sadly. I have a fair amount of options, and have used some ESNs on my FH, like the G1, which was pleasant.

I'm considering Tensors and Hybrids, and don't mind getting some other recommendations too, but my main choices for brands are:
Donic, cuz my club is sponsored by them
Xiom, cuz i have good experiences with them
Nittaku
Stiga, mainly Pro, Plat or Hybrid series
Tibhar, no K series, they're too damaging for my budget, the reason why i'm switching in the first place

I would opt for the same rubber i'm using now, but using it without booster doesn't seem viable, especially for my wallet. Any advice?

 

[vossi39]

There will be many different options, based on what you are willing to sacrifice. If you need the speed and dynmics, but you are willing to sacrifice on short game and spin, than Donic Bluestar A1 could be an option. I changed to this rubber mid season, from my H3 NEO national (2 layers of Haifu) and happy with it. The change was doable, but I'm used to switching rubbers and get used to new stuff (more) quickly, if playing characteristics are not way different.

Other option could be XIOM C55. A bit more demanding than Bluestar A1, as it becomes very fast and requires a bit more active play. Passive shots (Blocking in particular) are demanding. Compared to A1, C55 has more spin.

 

[Conehead]

I guess no rubber is an equal replacement of the H3N, however, I find that Joola's Dynaryz ZGR can come quite close.

 

[Lazer]

No there is not H3 Is unique…
You will have to compromise…

I know of only one rubber and it is still not identical… Dignics 09C but it’s Japanese…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Gozo Aruna]

Victas Triple Double Extra.

 

[ttarc]

As others already said: no, there is no replacement for (boosted) H3(N).
What could be interesting is the new (available from June) Donic BlueGrip J1, J2 and J3. In Donic's words "symbiosis of the BLUESTAR A and BLUEGRIP C series was created. The top sheet mixture of the BLUESTAR A provided the basis for this combination, while the sponge structure and the geometry of the top sheet pimples are identical to those of the BLUEGRIP C." but I wouldn't expect better durability than other German hybrids (if the discounts your club gets are good durability might not matter that much )

 

[joshmak10]

I switched to Andro nuzn 55 from H3N boosted blue sponge, and I like it a lot and would recommend it, but the adaptation period could be long as i am still going through it haha

 

[mamedium]

those ESN rubbers are factory boosted. After 2 weeks the booster will die and you're left with a 50% performance rubber with worn out topsheet. Then you'll back to boosting the H3 one more time, while coming back to TTD asking the same questions.

What's wrong with keep using H3? is it really a deal breaker for you considering you enjoy it quite a bit?

 

[pedro.dantas]

Maybe try another booster?

 

[Gtsnake]

Victas Triple Double Extra.

That's not European.

 

[banbekas]

Xiom Vega China is good.
You could also try Donic C2 or C3.
The closest you can get from Tibhar is MXS.

 

[Scarfed Garchomp]

Gewo Codexx 54

 

[TT Lover]

Xiom Vega China is good.
You could also try Donic C2 or C3.
The closest you can get from Tibhar is MXS.

What is the good point of Xiom Vega China in your opinion, control or spin or speed.

Thank you sir.

 

[JJ Ng]

No there is not H3 Is unique…
You will have to compromise…

I know of only one rubber and it is still not identical… Dignics 09C but it’s Japanese…

Cheers
L-zr

I agree 100%. I have tried a lot of rubbers to replace hurricane and cannot find anything close to it. I would say Rxton 9 blue sponge is pretty close.

Outside of Chinese rubber, the ONLY one I would consider is Dignics 09c. It feels just like boosted hurricane and the short game, hurricane is slightly better. But I can totally see the appeal of D09c.

As for ESN rubbers, I just recently got a sheet of K3 fx to put on my backhand and the top sheet is barely slightly tacky. That is disappointing....

 

[Peter93]

Gewo Codexx 54

The only real answer. Not many, if any hybrids as tacky as this one. Can get it for $38 on ebay as well. Awesome rubber and I think I'm going to give it another go.

 

[banbekas]

What is the good point of Xiom Vega China in your opinion, control or spin or speed.

Thank you sir.

1. It's lighter than a boosted H3
2. It produces massive spin.
3. It is more reactive than H3.
4. Easier to use than H3.

Anything you can do with a boosted H3, you can do it too with Vega China better.

 

[olive-nguyen]

Short answer-no.

 

[canonFH]

Try Nittaku DHS H3 (NR-8669) if you can find it. Japanese sponge, H3 topsheet. Slightly lower spin and danger levels than H3N BS, but is a bit easier to play, stays the same for months, no need for booster, cheaper, and close enough that only minor differences can be felt. No changes in technique are required, so if you don't like it, you can switch to H3N BS after wearing out a sheet.

There is also Nittaku DHS H3 neo (NR-8701), but this is chinese sponge (OS). Plays amazing with 2-3 layers of booster, but is playable without it as well. You can probably find it a bit cheaper than prov H3N.

I personally don't understand how someone can switch to tensors after getting used to H3, but if its all the same to you, then go with G1 because imo, its the best bang for buck rubber from ESN.

 

[TT Lover]

1. It's lighter than a boosted H3
2. It produces massive spin.
3. It is more reactive than H3.
4. Easier to use than H3.

Anything you can do with a boosted H3, you can do it too with Vega China better.

Thank you sir.

Does Xiom Vega China much slower SPEED or low bouncy than boosted H3.

Best regards,

 

[Yurifi]

Context: I use a Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial Blue currently, and I've boosted it with Kailin 2 weeks prior. The booster effect has pretty much worn itself out.
I'm thinking of a few options to replace the Hurricane, I've played very well in my 2 weeks time with the booster, huge boost in spin, power and speed. However, the effect is pretty much gone, only retaining at most 20% of it's boosted effects.

I'm looking for Europeans rubbers that could be potential replacements to the Hurricane, doesn't have to have the full characteristics of it, but will at least allow me to retain my forehand game without much adjustments, as I'm having a comp in like 2 months and my mid terms are coming up, which is less time to train for sadly. I have a fair amount of options, and have used some ESNs on my FH, like the G1, which was pleasant.

I'm considering Tensors and Hybrids, and don't mind getting some other recommendations too, but my main choices for brands are:
Donic, cuz my club is sponsored by them
Xiom, cuz i have good experiences with them
Nittaku
Stiga, mainly Pro, Plat or Hybrid series
Tibhar, no K series, they're too damaging for my budget, the reason why i'm switching in the first place

I would opt for the same rubber i'm using now, but using it without booster doesn't seem viable, especially for my wallet. Any advice?

not European per say, but yes, designed in Korea, made in Germany - Xiom Vega China. plays very similarly to boosted H3N ... only negative - the durability is so so ...

these don't play similar, but are very good replacemnts - Donic's BlueGrip C1/C2, Xiom's JH C52.5/C55/C57.5, and the Butterfly's Dignics 9c ...

There will be many different options, based on what you are willing to sacrifice. If you need the speed and dynmics, but you are willing to sacrifice on short game and spin, than Donic Bluestar A1 could be an option. I changed to this rubber mid season, from my H3 NEO national (2 layers of Haifu) and happy with it. The change was doable, but I'm used to switching rubbers and get used to new stuff (more) quickly, if playing characteristics are not way different.

Other option could be XIOM C55. A bit more demanding than Bluestar A1, as it becomes very fast and requires a bit more active play. Passive shots (Blocking in particular) are demanding. Compared to A1, C55 has more spin.

I am sorry, but you are wrong ... firstly, Donic Bluestar A1 is far from Hurricane. it is extremely fast (probably the fastest rubber I have ever played), it is a slingshot almost! completely non-tacky/sticky. good rubber, though, if you are a competitor and play every day. but completely different ballpark. different universe, even.

C55 being demanding? c'mon, have you even played with this rubber? this is one of the best rubbers made in last couple of years. great control, the right amount of speed, amazing spin but most of all - it gives you power when you need it. C55 is teddy bear in comparison to H3N, H3N bites you if you are not 100% on the ball, if you miss the timing, C55 is your friend, it helps you. it is not the same as H3N, but if you want - a few ballparks closer to H3N than Bluestar A1 ... it is close to Dignics9c, but for me, much better to play with than D9c and D9c is already quite amazing.