Hurricane 3-50 or H3 Neo soft (37 degrees)?

[Lowday20298]

Hello!

I saw that there are two verions of the Hurricane 3 that are softer than normal, the Hurricane 3-50 and 37 degree version of the normal NEO Hurricane 3, has anyone played them both? how are they different?

Thanks.

 

[SFF_lib]

I have played with both which are designed for bh. In fact DHS has other rubbers specifically designed for BH.

H3-50 has a #50 sponge and the H3 37 has the usual #22 sponge.

The #50 sponge release sufficient speed with little effort.

The #22 sponge feels more dead.

But #22 has a higher ceiling of speed and spin than #50 sponge.

 

[Stella]

In China, the H3-50 is pretty much a flop and not much of a choice. The vast majority of people still choose H3 37 degree version for their backhand.

 

[mocker88]

It was some years ago that I played with the H3-50, but I remember that it didn't do anything quite good. I think it's the softer sponge combined with the harder top sheet that didn't work for me in some way. No spin and no speed.

The H3 37deg is a better rubber for someone that has really good backhand technique I guess, but I have a hard time using H3 at all for backhand, so I'm stuck with my Yinhe Big Dipper 38deg for a bit softer touch.

 

[SFF_lib]

In China, the H3-50 is pretty much a flop and not much of a choice. The vast majority of people still choose H3 37 degree version for their backhand.

Ma Long has some influence on that I am sure 😉

 

[Robin0910]

In China, the H3-50 is pretty much a flop and not much of a choice. The vast majority of people still choose H3 37 degree version for their backhand.

What about H8-80 and H8 37, are they popular in China?

 

[Lowday20298]

Alright, thanks guys

 

[Lowday20298]

I have played with both which are designed for bh. In fact DHS has other rubbers specifically designed for BH.

H3-50 has a #50 sponge and the H3 37 has the usual #22 sponge.

The #50 sponge release sufficient speed with little effort.

The #22 sponge feels more dead.

But #22 has a higher ceiling of speed and spin than #50 sponge.

Was the 3-50 designed for the old ball? Is it why it isn't quite on the same level as the h3 37?

 

[Gozo Aruna]

I have tried 37 and 3-50 before. Here is how I remembered it.

• I used both for BH before.
• 3-50 meh. Better fergit bout tit. Too soft and no ommmph!
• 37? Hmmmm nice. Taste even better when toasted boosted. Just right, like marmadale and butter on a warm freshly toasted piece of sourdough.
• For you Americans, it is like jelly and peanut butter on a warm piece of toasted bagel.

 

[SFF_lib]

Was the 3-50 designed for the old ball? Is it why it isn't quite on the same level as the h3 37?

H3-50 was designed for the new ball. Very easy to play, easy to unleash the speed with low impact.

H3 37 suits people with better technique.

 

[SFF_lib]

What about H8-80 and H8 37, are they popular in China?

H8 and H8-80 are very different beasts. My h8-80 37 degree weighs 50g cut to my w968.

My H3 37 weighs 42g cut to W968.

Don’t get me wrong, H8 is popular on FH and H8-80 are popular on BH. But they only work if you have the physical strength to drive them. They are designed to be heavy.

 

[Stella]

What about H8-80 and H8 37, are they popular in China?

It's not really used much among amateur high-level players, who prefer the Neo H3 , and the H8 series doesn't sell very well, in China.

 

[Lowday20298]

H3-50 was designed for the new ball. Very easy to play, easy to unleash the speed with low impact.

H3 37 suits people with better technique.

Ah ok, didn't know.

 

[Lowday20298]

I have tried 37 and 3-50 before. Here is how I remembered it.

• I used both for BH before.
• 3-50 meh. Better fergit bout tit. Too soft and no ommmph!
• 37? Hmmmm nice. Taste even better when toasted boosted. Just right, like marmadale and butter on a warm freshly toasted piece of sourdough.
• For you Americans, it is like jelly and peanut butter on a warm piece of toasted bagel.

Not an American, and alright, I guess that the neo h3 37 is the way to go then!

 

[Robin0910]

It's not really used much among amateur high-level players, who prefer the Neo H3 , and the H8 series doesn't sell very well, in China.

not even on the backhand?

 

[Stella]

not even on the backhand?

There are, but not many, and most people are H37 if BH uses Neo H3

 

[TT Lover]

H8 and H8-80 are very different beasts. My h8-80 37 degree weighs 50g cut to my w968.

My H3 37 weighs 42g cut to W968.

Don’t get me wrong, H8 is popular on FH and H8-80 are popular on BH. But they only work if you have the physical strength to drive them. They are designed to be heavy.

Good day to you sir,

Does your mean H3 Non Neo 37 or H3 Neo 37 weight 42g cut to W968 ?

Thank you sir.
Best regards,

 

[SFF_lib]

Good day to you sir,

Does your mean H3 Non Neo 37 or H3 Neo 37 weight 42g cut to W968 ?

Thank you sir.
Best regards,

You’ve just opened a can of worms 😂

Commercial H3 (regardless of Neo or not) has poorer QC. It means if you buy 5 sheets of commercial Neo H3 at 37 hardness, they will weigh quite differently. The reason behind this is the commercial version is not true to its described hardness. So some of these 5 sheets might be 38 hardness and others can be 39 or 36.

My Neo H3 37 is the provincial version, hence much more precise control.

 

[Fedex78]

It's difficult to find a provincial H3 Neo 37, at least it is my experience so far

 

[mocker88]

It's difficult to find a provincial H3 Neo 37, at least it is my experience so far

Well. Not that hard. https://chtt.se/en/varumarken/dhs/dhsgummi/dhs-hurricane-3-neo-provincial