Thinking about switching to DHS Hurricane 3

[Opblaasmaatje]

About a year ago I started playing table tennis at the intermediate level. After doing a lot of research online, I landed on my current racket setup, since it is an all-round setup good for developing players.
(Yasaka Mark V BH/FH)

I like to use a lot of spin and make big movements while playing, I have also been told by other intermediate and advanced players that I tend to play this way.

Lately I feel like that the ball is leaving my racket a lot earlier than I would like. And as a result can't add the desired amount of spin to a stroke.

I think the DHS Hurricane because of its tackiness which makes it grip the ball, would it be a good fit or are there any other recommendations? Or is the DHS hurricane 3 (or any other rubber like it) that much more different than my current FH rubber?

I'm intrested on what people here think as I am not very well versed in Table tennis equipment.

 

[mocker88]

I think that DHS Hurricane 3 is quite different from Mark V, but it doesn't have to be bad. If you want the Chinese tacky/grippy rubber with a bit softer feel, check out Yinhe - Big Dipper 38/39deg or 729 - Dragon F or perhaps LOKI - Rxton IX 39deg. If your backhand works ok with Mark V, then just start with the FH rubber.

 

[Lazer]

It will probably not help You much. H3(and neo) will give you the best spin hen brushing the ball. When hitting through it is more difficult than with Mark V. It is possible to get plenty of spin with Mark V.

I suggest You wait until You have a well developed stroke. The ball will probably stay even shorter on Your racket with H3. If You want a loooong dwell time try Rakza 7 soft. But remember long dwell time means more incoming spi sensitivity so specially serves will be more difficult.

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Sherpa]

I would try Rakza 7 soft or Rakza Z, both are really good rubbers and long lasting as well. Z is tacky whereas 7 isn't. I recently tried DHS Hurricane and the tackiness didn't last long at all, still plays OK but in my opinion the Yasaka rubbers are much better quality.

 

[Aizen]

H3 doesn’t need bigger movements, it needs stronger acceleration or just more power. Bigger movements isn't always good, actually except when you are not far away from table or applying finisher shot. So seeing Chinese pro's in match is not good example, actually they have very compact strokes. To be more clear, we can watch matches from 90’ or 00’.

Otherwise there is misconception, players are not positioning well, reaching ball, thinking they have bigger strokes. (Including me)

So you can also play with compact movement while using H3. But It requires effort to generate decent speed due to it's slowness and stickiness.

On top of that, for me, H3 more playable with boosting, otherwise it really lacks in speed generation and liveliness. So are you willing to boost once every two months?

Even though, this slipping issue might be related about technique like timing, positioning, angle, acceleration etc. or even older, dirty rubbers.

Regardless of what, Hurricane 3 will help to get more spin definitely, I've also using for similar reason with you.

Lastly, hurricane 3 as like other sticky rubbers not ideal for flat hitting.

So if these sound okay for you, yeah you can give a try.

 

[Tiz]

I think the price of H3 is so relatively low that it's worth a try. If you don't want to boost then try H3 NEO and you can go with 39 hardness for first time for FH. If you like it you found a new way of life, if you don't no big deal.
The good thing about H3 is that you are forced to improve your FH with it, so even if you go back to tensor or hybrid, your FH will be better. The other thing is that I feel I can use more wrist action with it, while not impossible with other rubbers, it's easier with H3 because of the dwell time.
Another huge plus is serving: if you can take advantage of it, you can get massive spin with serves.
The minuses: flat hitting doesn't really work well with H3, you better give a little of top/side spin, and playing from distance requires bigger effort.

 

[vossi39]

I would go slowly. There is a huuuuuuge gap between your current setup with Mark V and playing a nearly dead rubber like H3. An intermediate step would be to use DHS 8-80. Get used to some tackiness and lower speed, while still having a bit more support from the sponge. If you feel comfortable with 8-80 you can then try and use H3.

 

[Federal_Agent]

I made this change during the level transition, today I'm intermediate, and I say that there is no better option for my forhand side than H3 neo 40° nacional blue sponge (always booster)... I've always liked the chinese technique, the long movements and the use integral body, so it made perfect sense to me.... atually I'm analyzing and testing the best rubber option for the backhand, I've already tested ternergy 64 and 19, dignics 05 and currently playing with 09c and H3 neo 37° ...

 

[joshmak10]

I made this change during the level transition, today I'm intermediate, and I say that there is no better option for my forhand side than H3 neo 40° nacional blue sponge (always booster)... I've always liked the chinese technique, the long movements and the use integral body, so it made perfect sense to me.... atually I'm analyzing and testing the best rubber option for the backhand, I've already tested ternergy 64 and 19, dignics 05 and currently playing with 09c and H3 neo 37° ...

How is 09C on the BH compared to H3 37. I have H3 37 currently but am wanting to change to 09C for its higher arc and blocking speed. Any thoughts?

 

[Federal_Agent]

How is 09C on the BH compared to H3 37. I have H3 37 currently but am wanting to change to 09C for its higher arc and blocking speed. Any thoughts?

It would be inaccurate to say now, because I glued these rubbers 3 days ago and I know they will change after a few sessions (physical break), but my first impression is:
1) H3 neo 37° = extremely controlled and with a high quality to grab the ball and generate high spin, low arc, good active blocks and punches;
2) 09c = a beast when attacking, with a very fast shot, high spin and pronounced arc. Little effort to generate steady shots and with effort the shots are insane and deadly.

I think I'll adapt better with the H3 neo. I have to try testing with a layer of booster.

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[joshmak10]

It would be inaccurate to say now, because I glued these rubbers 3 days ago and I know they will change after a few sessions (physical break), but my first impression is:
1) H3 neo 37° = extremely controlled and with a high quality to grab the ball and generate high spin, low arc, good active blocks and punches;
2) 09c = a beast when attacking, with a very fast shot, high spin and pronounced arc. Little effort to generate steady shots and with effort the shots are insane and deadly.

I think I'll adapt better with the H3 neo. I have to try testing with a layer of booster.

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Nice! Let me know what you think later. Interesting to hear that the Blocks are good for you on H3, I find it a bit too slow for me. Eager to hear your thoughts after later tests

 

[Hurricane AON]

I recommend Xuperman powerplay-X better than DHS H3 at the same price and easier to use

 

[NextLevel]

Usually, in table tennis. If you can, it is beat to just try stuff. It doesn't always work out the way you think it will in your head, but sometimes it does. And most improvement comes from technical work until your game is mature so any equipment always needs to ba adapted to.

IMHO, H3 is slower and spinnier than Mark V. I use H3 and similar rubbers more to avoid overshooting the table on pushes and strong shots close to the table than anything else and because the best part of my game is attacking early. Not necessarily the best rubber if you want to rally a lot.

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

H3 is a beast
what you maybe want is a hybrid - soft sponge with tacky topsheet, to act as a grip

H3 commericial is cheap enough to try out though

 

[Federal_Agent]

Eu recomendo o Xuperman powerplay-X melhor que o DHS H3 pelo mesmo preço e mais fácil de usar

Are you using that rubber on the forehand or backhand side ? I would to read your impression about the aspects of powerplay X, like durability, hardness, arc, loop to kill, drive to kill, flat hit, long service ...

Xuperman powerplay-X, Skyline II, battle II, battle III, moon, jupiter III, and BigDipper can be good options for who like the chinese rubbers style ... I wana try these options too ⚡️

 

[Hurricane AON]

Are you using that rubber on the forehand or backhand side ? I would to read your impression about the aspects of powerplay X, like durability, hardness, arc, loop to kill, drive to kill, flat hit, long service ...

Xuperman powerplay-X, Skyline II, battle II, battle III, moon, jupiter III, and BigDipper can be good options for who like the chinese rubbers style ... I wana try these options too ⚡️

Maybe because I started playing Table Tennis with Chinese rubber on my forehand since I was a beginner, so I have no problem with it at all.
But I can't seem to use Chinese rubbers for my backhand.

This is a list of Chinese rubbers I've used:
Battle 2 provincial blue sponge, DHS Skyline 2 TG Neo, Hurricane 3 Neo (commercial version), and now Xuperman (for 2 months).

Xuperman

• Durability: I can't say for sure yet since it's only been 2 months. I typically play for 3 hours, once a week. Now it's still 95%.
• Hardness: Compared to all the Chinese rubbers I've used (Battle 2, H3 > Xuperman > Skyline 2 TG Neo)
• Arc: This is the rubber's most outstanding feature. It has a very beautiful, smooth arc that's difficult to defend against when looping from a backspin ball.

I'll tell you more about the others later.

I can tell it feels like a combination of Hurricane 3 and Skyline 2, with the best aspects of both.
In summary, this rubber can do everything that a Chinese rubber can do, with the best quality and at a reasonable price.

 

[Federal_Agent]

Maybe because I started playing Table Tennis with Chinese rubber on my forehand since I was a beginner, so I have no problem with it at all.
But I can't seem to use Chinese rubbers for my backhand.

This is a list of Chinese rubbers I've used:
Battle 2 provincial blue sponge, DHS Skyline 2 TG Neo, Hurricane 3 Neo (commercial version), and now Xuperman (for 2 months).

Xuperman

• Durability: I can't say for sure yet since it's only been 2 months. I typically play for 3 hours, once a week. Now it's still 95%.
• Hardness: Compared to all the Chinese rubbers I've used (Battle 2, H3 > Xuperman > Skyline 2 TG Neo)
• Arc: This is the rubber's most outstanding feature. It has a very beautiful, smooth arc that's difficult to defend against when looping from a backspin ball.

I'll tell you more about the others later.

I can tell it feels like a combination of Hurricane 3 and Skyline 2, with the best aspects of both.
In summary, this rubber can do everything that a Chinese rubber can do, with the best quality and at a reasonable price.

Good information... I enjoy it, TKS 👊🏼

Another questions about powerplay-X:

1) degree of hardness are you using ?
2) boosting ?
3) the arc is between H3 neo and Tg2 neo ?

 

[Hurricane AON]

Good information... I enjoy it, TKS 👊🏼

Another questions about powerplay-X:

1) degree of hardness are you using ?
2) boosting ?
3) the arc is between H3 neo and Tg2 neo ?

I use 39 degree. No boosting, just enough for a lot of spin and power. The power and spin can vary depending on your technique and loop power.