Victas Triple Double Extra as an Neo Hurricane 3 Alternative

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i have been using my Hurricane for a while now, and I personally love it for every shot I'm good at. Short Game, slow spinny loops, fast drives is good but only when I'm fit and in good condition.
So I was looking for something that is similar to H3, but maybe easier to use when I'm not in perfect position. So I came across the Victas Triple Double Extra (TDE). So I wanted to ask you guys if anyone played with it and can share their experience.

FYI: I play with unboosted Neo Hurricane 3 40° BS Prov
 
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Hi,

i have been using my Hurricane for a while now, and I personally love it for every shot I'm good at. Short Game, slow spinny loops, fast drives is good but only when I'm fit and in good condition.
So I was looking for something that is similar to H3, but maybe easier to use when I'm not in perfect position. So I came across the Victas Triple Double Extra (TDE). So I wanted to ask you guys if anyone played with it and can share their experience.

FYI: I play with unboosted Neo Hurricane 3 40° BS Prov
I play with it a lot. If you are using H3 unboosted, you may find TDE to be easier to activate. It feels slightly boosted compared to H3. But at the same time, it is harder than H3, and I feel it's a pretty advanced rubber. You need strong and clean technique to use this rubber.
 
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I liked it a lot. Its a good alternative to H3, but I don't use it because it lasted only a month for me, while H3 lasts atleast 3 months. Depending on how much you play, it can work out for you. You can also look into Xiom C55. I have not used it but people are saying great things online.
 
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Have you considered a more forgiving blade?

Like you, I'm not able to always (or even often!) be in the perfect position. In my case that's due to age and injuries. However, I still find the H3 Neo Provincial 40 (BS) the best overall rubber for my FH. Nothing else I've tried matches it, and I also use it unboosted.

On a high-quality all-wood blade, it's an excellent combo. Forgiving enough to accommodate my limitations in both skill and fitness, and more than powerful enough for anyone playing at the amateur level.
 
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Have you considered a more forgiving blade?

Like you, I'm not able to always (or even often!) be in the perfect position. In my case that's due to age and injuries. However, I still find the H3 Neo Provincial 40 (BS) the best overall rubber for my FH. Nothing else I've tried matches it, and I also use it unboosted.

On a high-quality all-wood blade, it's an excellent combo. Forgiving enough to accommodate my limitations in both skill and fitness, and more than powerful enough for anyone playing at the amateur level.
Which blade are u using. Im worried that it will too slow because i dont boost it.
 
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Which blade are u using. Im worried that it will too slow because i dont boost it.

My favourite blade is the Vodak Miroslav Horejsi Off EnTech (https://vodak-dreva.cz/en/off/164-2...30-handle-straight/35-kind_of_wood-whole_wood).

It is quite a slow blade but, honestly, I just don't agree with the assumption many "hobby players" (with thanks to QA!) make that a slower blade = less powerful shots.

My reasoning is that I, and not my equipment, add the power to my shots.

If I feel confident to hit hard with a slow and easy-to-control blade, then I will produce a much more powerful shot than I would if I hit hesitantly with a faster blade that I can't really control.

I use a (very) high quality, relatively slow blade, with unboosted H3 Neo on my FH, and super-easy to control Rakza 7 on my BH. This setup allows me to hit much harder than most other players in my league who, frankly, are using equipment that they don't have the skills to use well. To be honest, it makes them quite easy to beat as they make so many unforced errors.

If it helps, the top 3 players in our league (1st division) all use 'slower' setups than the rest of the players, and the three of us have the most powerful attacking games in the league.

My second favourite blade is the Butterfly Korbel SK7, which is a 7-ply all-wood blade. I got one for my son a while ago (thanks again to those on this forum who recommended it!). It's as powerful as many composite blades, but still has the wood feel that I prefer. It makes a brilliant combo with the H3 Neo Provincial 40 BS.

Note: If you go for the Korbel SK7, just be aware that the playing feel takes about 2-3 months to 'settle'. When I first tried it, it felt very hard and I didn't immediately like it. After about 2-3 months it seemed to mellow a little, and now it feels amazing. If I feel the need for a blade with a bit more 'oomph' I'll choose the Korbel SK7 over any composite blade I've ever tried (and I've tried loads!).
 
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My favourite blade is the Vodak Miroslav Horejsi Off EnTech (https://vodak-dreva.cz/en/off/164-2...30-handle-straight/35-kind_of_wood-whole_wood).

It is quite a slow blade but, honestly, I just don't agree with the assumption many "hobby players" (with thanks to QA!) make that a slower blade = less powerful shots.

My reasoning is that I, and not my equipment, add the power to my shots.

If I feel confident to hit hard with a slow and easy-to-control blade, then I will produce a much more powerful shot than I would if I hit hesitantly with a faster blade that I can't really control.

I use a (very) high quality, relatively slow blade, with unboosted H3 Neo on my FH, and super-easy to control Rakza 7 on my BH. This setup allows me to hit much harder than most other players in my league who, frankly, are using equipment that they don't have the skills to use well. To be honest, it makes them quite easy to beat as they make so many unforced errors.

If it helps, the top 3 players in our league (1st division) all use 'slower' setups than the rest of the players, and the three of us have the most powerful attacking games in the league.

My second favourite blade is the Butterfly Korbel SK7, which is a 7-ply all-wood blade. I got one for my son a while ago (thanks again to those on this forum who recommended it!). It's as powerful as many composite blades, but still has the wood feel that I prefer. It makes a brilliant combo with the H3 Neo Provincial 40 BS.

Note: If you go for the Korbel SK7, just be aware that the playing feel takes about 2-3 months to 'settle'. When I first tried it, it felt very hard and I didn't immediately like it. After about 2-3 months it seemed to mellow a little, and now it feels amazing. If I feel the need for a blade with a bit more 'oomph' I'll choose the Korbel SK7 over any composite blade I've ever tried (and I've tried loads!).
Thank you so much for your suggestions. Have u also played with a clipper before with said setup?
 
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Thank you so much for your suggestions. Have u also played with a clipper before with said setup?

It's a pleasure.

No, I haven't played with a Clipper. My understanding is that the Clipper + H3 combo is very popular in China, so I'm sure it'll be a good one. Also, you can see from the TT Gear Lab database that the Clipper CC is very similar to the Korbel SK7, just a little bit faster and harder.

See here: https://ttgearlab.com/2024/03/15/performance-indices-db-7-ply-wood-blades/
And here: https://ttgearlab.com/2017/02/16/sa...edition-vs-some-7-ply-wood-blades-comparison/

I hope you find a setup that works well for you.
 
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