Where to buy Hurricane III national blue or orange sponge?

[SFF_lib]

So I'm looking to get a Hurricane 3 national or provincial, and read that taobao.com was the place to go. anyone have any links that they trust? obviously there's lots of fakes floating around, and don't know how to judge. Been looking at this: https://world.taobao.com/item/521834155382.htm?spm=a312a.7700714.0.0.BJFE9O#detail

All I really know is that Octagon=domestic. Hex=Provincial. Quad=National. then there's the blue/orange difference. Also, does anyone know the weight difference between domestic, provincial and national? I read that provincial was lighter than domestic, and national even lighter. Would like some confirmation from those who have tried all three. And is provincial different from Orange sponge national? I'm not looking to boost, just want a high quality tacky rubber. All the best!

Prott.cc

Definitely real stuff. I have bought National and Provincial rubbers off them. A new level of playing compared to the commercial hurricane rubber.


The Neo Provincial orange sponge is the most popular as it offers hardness from 37-40, and only costs $39. Therefore it can suit both FH and BH. It is definitely more powerful and spinny than the commercial version yet offers better consistency.

The National version is only marginally better than the provincial version and cost like twice. But probably because my stroke is not strong enough. I have heard the National version requires better techniques and stronger stroke to unleash the power of the sponge.

My clubmate as a CPen only uses the provincial version. He is at the national level in New Zealand.

No offence but from what I see, provincial version is sufficient for even advanced players. Unless you have plenty of money (I regret paying $100 for the National version) or you are playing internationally, provincial version is probably enough.

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[ajtatosmano2]

That's really annoying: some people say that provincial boosted is much better than commercial boosted, someone says just keep with commercials, because the difference isn't that big. Tell me: without considering the required slightly different technique, a provincial sheet is equal to a T05 or MX-P? I mean if I give it a first league player, he will say: yeah that's fine even if it isn't my cup of tea.? It really worth the money?

 

[SFF_lib]

That's really annoying: some people say that provincial boosted is much better than commercial boosted, someone says just keep with commercials, because the difference isn't that big. Tell me: without considering the required slightly different technique, a provincial sheet is equal to a T05 or MX-P? I mean if I give it a first league player, he will say: yeah that's fine even if it isn't my cup of tea.? It really worth the money?

T05 can pair with so many types of blades and styles.

In contrast hurricane rubber fits well with only blades with soft touch and some flex. Hurricane is a specialist rubber in looping, not so much in hitting or close to table offence.

The provincial hurricane(authentic one) plays really wel compared to the commercial one (I have done comparison on the same blade).

In terms of looping:
Arc T05 higher than H3 provincial
Second bounce: H3 lower and better
Spin probably equally if H3 not better

In terms of serve and service return, H3 is a winner hands down.

 

[ajtatosmano2]

T05 can pair with so many types of blades and styles.

In contrast hurricane rubber fits well with only blades with soft touch and some flex. Hurricane is a specialist rubber in looping, not so much in hitting or close to table offence.

The provincial hurricane(authentic one) plays really wel compared to the commercial one (I have done comparison on the same blade).

In terms of looping:
Arc T05 higher than H3 provincial
Second bounce: H3 lower and better
Spin probably equally if H3 not better

In terms of serve and service return, H3 is a winner hands down.

I use H3 commercial and I learnt to play with chinese rubbers (but played with MX-P and T64 on forehand for a half year), so I know why people like H3 I wanted to know if provincial boosted is really much better than commercial boosted (I boost my H3). You also said that it's much better, so I'll replace the commercial with a provincial one. Now I have a low budget, and I will change my BH rubber first, as the H3 stay playable forever (well, until it becomes too mushy because of reboosting). Anyone else have experience with provincial?

 

[SFF_lib]

I use H3 commercial and I learnt to play with chinese rubbers (but played with MX-P and T64 on forehand for a half year), so I know why people like H3 I wanted to know if provincial boosted is really much better than commercial boosted (I boost my H3). You also said that it's much better, so I'll replace the commercial with a provincial one. Now I have a low budget, and I will change my BH rubber first, as the H3 stay playable forever (well, until it becomes too mushy because of reboosting). Anyone else have experience with provincial?

To get the most out of the provincial H3:

Get the real one. Fake one plays worst than commercial H3.

For the new plastic balls, get the 40 degree hardness Neo version http://www.prott.vip/Product-Detail...which will adapts better to the plastic ball.

 

[HairF1]

To get the most out of the provincial H3:

Get the real one. Fake one plays worst than commercial H3.

For the new plastic balls, get the 40 degree hardness Neo version <a href="http://www.prott.vip/Product-Details.aspx?productcode=NEOH3provincialOrange"> buy here</a>, and put one two layers of booster oil. Yes boosting right from the start. When it wears off you need three layers to revive it. Boosting a 39degree sponge will make it too soft for FH.

If you have the money, the BS provincial offers 41 degree hardness which will adapts better to the plastic ball.

2.1 or 2.15?

 

[SFF_lib]

2.1 or 2.15?

Probably no difference. I have tried 2.15.