DHS Hurricane 2 Neo

Boosted Version

Speed is slow when you hit slowly, but very quick when you hit quickly. There is no major catapult effect, but the rubber becomes bouncy once boosted and has great feeling. It’s harder and tackier than Super 999t, and feels more premium.

This rubber has a hard sponge, medium tackiness, and a very low throw angle, which makes it the perfect rubber for a counter spin. Control is not the strongest point here, however, the sheer amount of spin you can generate is ridiculous, especially when executed with low throw angle shots.

You can block with this rubber, but you need to be more involved in your shots. The durability is great, and it needs some time getting used to, but once you do, it is a deadly beast.

You can execute very fast shots for a Chinese rubber. This one is really fast and loaded with spin. It is recommended for advanced players, but it can also be a good learning curve for beginners, as this rubber is highly unforgiving.

The perfect counterlooping rubber. It’s a very low throw, low arc rubber, making it suitable only for advanced, close to table loopers. Counterlooping is very easy with this rubber because the ball stays low. However, it offers very little margin for error in loops, resulting in a very flat loop arc.

Compared to the H3 Neo, the H2N has a different trajectory. With the H3N, your shot goes upward, while with the H2N, your shot goes forward. This means that more power goes into speed and less into spin. As a result, the H2N provides less spin but more speed, reduced spin sensitivity, and makes it easier to keep the ball low. In contrast, the H3 Neo has a very high throw. With the H3N, the first loop is very easy, but if you get a good block, you are likely to go long. With the H2N, the opposite is true – the first loop will be very difficult, but the next ones will land.

Nowadays, the H2N is available in hardness 39 and 40, which are very different. The 39 is softer, bouncier, and can even be used unboosted. On the 40, you will need to use 2-3 layers.

The topsheet of the H2N is very hard, harder than other NEO rubbers due to bigger pimples, so it’s difficult to use on the backhand.

Short receive is excellent with this rubber, but this is true of all rubbers like H3, TG2, TG3, H2, and H8.

To summarize the throw angles (= arcs) of these rubbers:

H2N: very low
Tg2N: low (almost exactly like 729 superfx, or 729 bloom power)
H8: low
Tg3N: medium
H3N: very high

Based on this information, you can choose the arc that suits your skill level and playing style. If you play close to the table, a low throw is recommended.

Very similar to H3N. Perhaps a bit faster, a bit lower throw. Weight cut
2.2mm H39: 43-45g.
2.15mm H39: 46g.

I use my backhand and forehand. This rubber provides high spin on my serves. I use the Boer Hybrid blade and DHS H2 Neo. It sounds like a cracked ball when it hits the table. This rubber is tacky, so you need to clean it every day.

I do not understand why many people prefer H3 neo and then complain about the speed. They should simply choose this one! Another difference to H3 neo is that H2 neo has a little bit lower throw angle. Please note that these rubbers without boosting are just a waste of time.

All out offensive rubber for close-to-table players. This rubber can be very dangerous in the right hands, very fast by Chinese standards, and very spinny yet with low arc, resulting in a huge kick off the table. However, control is really bad, with a low margin for error due to low throw angle. Your loops will be blocked back really low, which makes it hard to continuously loop. Also, looping backspin is not easy. This rubber is recommended for super aggressive attackers. I would rather recommend the original non-neo version, which is less bouncy and overall has much better control.

The Hurricane series is not known for its top-tier performance, but this particular rubber offers a great value for its price. Its effectiveness heavily relies on the blade you pair it with. The rubber has a tacky surface, generating ample spin when struck with force. Its speed is impressive, making it ideal for attacking play, where it produces significant spin through looping.

Control is not the rubber’s strong suit; it excels in attacking play or defense. However, pairing it with a softer rubber on the backhand is recommended to enhance blocking and defensive capabilities. During gameplay, maintaining the lead in attack is not always possible, and opponents may initiate counterattacks.

Blocking from mid-to-far distances is effective, but close to the table, precise blade positioning is crucial to return the ball with attacking power. Failing to do so can lead to loss of control. It’s worth noting that the Hurricane rubber with a blue sponge is superior to those with an orange sponge. For affordability, the sponge rubber version is a wise choice.

Tibhar Evolution MX-P Review

The Tibhar Evolution MX-P is a table tennis rubber that offers good spin and control but is not overly fast. It is suitable for offensive players, but not for OFF+ players. The rubber is very tacky, which produces nice spin and flicks. However, it is too weak for playing off the table.

It is important to note that the performance of this rubber can vary depending on the blade it is paired with.

Overall, the Tibhar Evolution MX-P is a good rubber for players who want good spin and control, but do not need a lot of speed.

I use it on my forehand (2.15) blade, Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon. I feel it is very quick and spinny.

I recently returned to using the Neo H2 rubber after playing with tensors on my backhand for about 1.5 years. It was love at first sight again!

The primary reason I switched to tensors was my age. I was growing tired of constantly swinging my arm, and tensors provided significant assistance in that regard.

While the H2 rubber with any sponge is not as bouncy as tensors or “automatic” from mid-distance, this does not imply that it is slow. In the context of rubbers, “fast” and “bouncy” are not synonymous terms.

The H2 is an exceptional rubber for generating spin. Flicking serves is effortless, almost feeling like cheating. Additionally, its tackiness aids in close-to-the-table shots.

The H2 has remarkable durability, spins exceptionally well, offers impressive speed, and generates a low throw, essentially fulfilling all the criteria for an ideal backhand rubber.

Most of its attributes have already been covered in other reviews, so I won’t reiterate them here.

I highly recommend this rubber to anyone. It ranks among the best I’ve ever used, in my opinion.

Enjoy table tennis and have fun playing!

THE PERFECT CLONE FOR YOUR FOREHAND FOR MODERN DEFENSIVE PLAYERS!!!

I’m a modern defender looking for good rubbers for my forehand. I like to loop, chop, block, and play a short game.

I tried soft and spinny sponge rubbers, but they felt too different from my TSP curl PR-1 lp rubbers. I struggled to find the right balance between defense and attack. The short game was too springy, causing me to lose control and return the ball too high or far.

After researching modern defensive players, I noticed many used Chinese hard sponge with soft top sheet. I tried Hurricane 3 and then Neo 2.

The hard sponge provided extra control over the table. I felt more in control and ready to attack any opponent’s mistake. I played it low on the table like Chinese players, using mainly the soft top sheet. For a European style, these rubbers may not be suitable as using too much hard sponge reduces speed.

When playing with a strong horizontal angle, you can feel the top sheet gripping the ball. Pushing the ball returned it quickly and low, thanks to the tacky top sheet and hard sponge. It left my opponents wondering how I kept my pushes so low.

Defenders can compare this to the different shots achievable with pimples alone or with the sponge and bat. It’s like chopping the ball with just the pimple without touching the sponge to an aggressive hard drive with the weight of the stop sheet, hard sponge, and bat.

Neo 2 can do the same. It can rip the top sheet for spinny loops or defensive chops, top spin with a soft touch of the hard sponge, or chop with the hard sponge. Finally, you can block or hit using all three components.

Neo 2 has a softer sponge than Hurricane 2 or 3, which tends to soften further after hours of use, allowing for more action with the sponge.

I’ve started fishing (side spin further from the table) and experimenting with various ball variations (spin, speed, height, etc.).

It didn’t even talk about these very rapid and low loops and top spins you can do with this rubber. It’s insane and with CONTROL!!!

For me, it’s the perfect blend for my modern defensive style!!!

Man, this is a great rubber and it’s cheap too! It’s very fast, but it’s like a “hammer rubber” - the harder you hit, the faster it goes, and the opposite when you hit softly. It’s very spinny though; my bro said my loops are heavy and side spin loops always fly to the side when he topspins or blocks the ball.

On my old bat, I mostly played all-around style. I love to do looping (D.fish pre-assembled racket-FX Lightning fh-RITC bh). But now using H2 Neo fh, it forces me to play offensively. It’s easy to topspin, counter topspin, loop, and block. In blocking, it’s pretty slow when it’s open, but if it’s angled down, it’s quite fast.

On other reviews here, they say it’s very tacky, but I think mine is only tacky. It’s quite fast on very first usage and hard to control at first but very rewarding when tamed. It’s a very nice rubber! The sponge is hard as rock though :)

It’s currently glued on Stiga Hypertech CR and Cream Transcend for BH. Love the set-up ;).

A fast and TACKY rubber!

I use it for forehand (fh) and backhand (bh) right now, but I will change the forehand because it has too low arc for me. If you play like a chinese player, you will love this rubber! Taking the ball early is excellent! Great spin! Remember to practise with this rubber before you go to a competition! Three days after I got the rubber, I went to a competition, and everything worked well, but not lifting backspin over the net! I always looped them in net. But if you played with tacky rubbers before, it won’t be a problem.

Pushing: Good and you get good spin when you brush it to backspin.

Flick/Flip: Good but you have to practise some with it first.

Loop: Really good close to the table.

Loop (from backspin): You need to practise on this before you will get the ball over the net! The rubber also has to “break in” for some weeks in my opinion.

Driving from mid-distance: It works but you need to lift the ball pretty high upwards because of its low arc.

Spin on Serve: Amazing!

Receive Spinny Serve: That’s really hard because of its tackiness, especially if the serve is very spinny.

Smash: Amazing!!!

Drop Shots: Neither good nor bad

Defending Smashes: Works but you need to counterattack back later or before in the rally. Good rubber!! Especially for backhand!

Comparing H2 commercial, H2 sponge no19 and H2 NEO, H2 NEO is easily my favorite.

H2 commercial feels hard and dead, and I have to whack every ball to make things happen. H2 sponge no 19 feels like “something is missing”. H2 NEO feels complete as an offensive rubber. Once the NEO sponge is engaged, power flows easily. However, its effectiveness lies in its combination of speed and vicious spin.

I use a relatively open blade on the forehand (FH) to drive, and the heavy spin brings the ball down on the table. When brushing, the throw increases dramatically. In any case, I have learned to always “engage” the rubber, keep the blade relatively open, and have sufficient forward momentum to avoid dumping the ball into the net. With that, the rubber becomes very consistent.

Full-strength loops are very penetrating and difficult for the opponent to block. Out of position passive blocks produce weak balls because the rubber has no catapult effect. Hence, the rubber rewards active and aggressive strokes. It is a very strong rubber, and the more we put in, the more it gives out. It is durable, inexpensive, and performs great! I am a fan of H2 NEO.

Low throw? This rubber has one of the higher throws I have used. When you brush the ball, it goes almost parallel with the racket.

Great rubber.

It is a spinny rubber and I can control it very well.

I am a good “basement” player who joined a club a couple of months ago. When I made the transition, I realized I needed a “real” paddle that would perform at a higher level. The difference in spin alone is incredible.

I am a natural RPB penhold player. After some research, I chose the Hurricane 2 NEO for my forehand. My first impressions were that it felt heavy and extremely fast. Part of that was due to my first experience with high-quality equipment. Experienced players at the club where I play also commented on its weight and speed.

In a couple of months (two 3-hour sessions per week), I have taught myself how to use this rubber and I really like it. It’s very spinny when smashing and looping. The speed seems much more manageable than when I first got it, although I still miss long more than short. Perhaps that’s a technique issue.

It does feel like you have to focus and be very precise to control it (i.e., it’s not “forgiving”). You can generate a lot of spin on the serve. The short/touch game seems fine.

You really have to consider spin on each hit because I find that it is vulnerable to opponents’ spin. It has pros and cons, but I am going to wait a while before making any kind of change. Overall, I am happy with the choice but interested in trying something different eventually.

Neo and Tenergy are much better rubbers than this.

If you’re looking for speed, even Bryce Speed is much better than this rubber.

It has very few gears.

Nice rubber, but too heavy for RPB penhold players.

Damn, this thing is fast! I shifted to this from the original Hurricane 2 and noticed the difference immediately.

The problem is that you gotta whack the ball rather than play the stroke.

Be ready to get a lot more service points.

I concur that the H2 Neo’s optimal performance is only achieved after a break-in period. I currently use the 2.15mm thickness on an LKT Instinct blade. As an intermediate player, I find it to be a reliable rubber for gradual improvement.

Loops exhibit a noticeably low throw angle when executed proficiently. Smashing can be challenging, but this may be due to technique or style. Blocking is notably slower, as others have observed. Over-the-table loops are particularly effective with this rubber. I primarily use it on my forehand, so I cannot comment on its performance on the backhand. Mid to close range is where this rubber excels. I have not yet encountered situations where counter looping is necessary, but the H2 Neo performs well in this regard, producing consistent shots.

This rubber is approximately four months old, and despite regular cleaning with water, it retains its tackiness but can no longer hold a ball. Its performance has not diminished significantly.

The H3 Neo is said to offer improved control. While I own a sheet, I prefer the H2 Neo on my forehand. Executing slow loops is noticeably more challenging with this rubber, but not impossible with sufficient skill. Similar to the H3 Neo, the H2 Neo provides a versatile gear range for both soft and hard shots.

Overall, the H2 Neo is an excellent progression rubber for players familiar with tacky Chinese rubbers. Its price and performance ratio make it a rubber worth considering.

I am used to rubbers like H2C, H2NT50, Neoh2, and H2 Blue Sponge. I like rubbers with a hard sponge, low throw, and tacky top sheet.

Neo H2 has more speed and a softer sponge compared to other H2 rubbers. It is good for looping, but I am more suited to using H2NT50 from Nittaku because it has a more tacky top sheet and hard sponge.

This is my second time using Chinese rubber from DHS, and I’m not disappointed once again. Like a previous review said, it has to be broken in before it begins to shine, and that couldn’t be more true. Out of the package, spin is great, and it sort of picks up a ball off the table.

After breaking it in, spin has a huge jump, and topspin attacks are lethal. I didn’t get a chance to play with a lot more sidespin shots, but I can only imagine them being wicked. Loops are low and deadly.

The Wing Passion Fast I have it on is supposed to be a spin-oriented blade, and this forehand setup delivers.

Great product.

Recently, I placed a sheet of Hurricane II NEO Black 2.2 40 degrees on my Avalox P700. Initially, I was underwhelmed, having transitioned from European rubbers. Despite its grippy/tacky topsheet, I found it difficult to hold the ball for more than a second, similar to 729 SP. However, its spin potential remained impressive.

During my first few sessions, the rubber felt unremarkable; it was neither exceptionally fast nor particularly spinny. It conveyed a sense of hardness. While serves exhibited more spin compared to European rubbers, I lacked sensitivity in my pushes.

After two additional practice sessions, the sponge began to soften slightly, and the speed and spin significantly improved. Loops became swift, low, and loaded with spin. The ball noticeably kicked upon landing, and I could distinctly feel the topsheet gripping and propelling it. Its grippy/tacky nature remained consistent.

Serves retained their spin, but I continued to have limited sensitivity in my pushes. Flips proved effective, and countering was satisfactory. Notably, when blocking, Chinese rubbers appeared to neutralize spin, effectively removing it from the ball.

Overall, the rubber’s performance has shown steady improvement. I anticipate that with continued use, I will fully “break it in” and adapt my technique to extract its maximum potential. This adjustment is necessary as I am accustomed to tensors and spring sponges, which deliver their full capabilities immediately out of the packaging.

Do not be fooled into thinking that the DHS rubber you buy is the exact same one used by the Chinese team. It’s all an advertising gimmick and it sucks. Keep in mind that when you pay $20 for a Chinese rubber, that is not the same quality you will get. Either the Chinese manufacturer’s quality control is lacking, or they simply refuse to sell to the public their “secret” rubbers that are for the exclusive use of Chinese players.

You get what you pay for. Stick to Japanese or European rubbers that have better quality and consistency!

This rubber is much faster than it is given credit for. I prefer low-throw rubbers for my attacking style and switched to this from Joola Express One. It is a very fast topspin driving rubber, however, loops will need to be executed with a more Chinese style open arm swing than a European compact one because there is no catapult-type effect compared to tensor-style rubbers. Real power comes out when you swing big topspins and drives. You can really hear the sponge react when you hit correctly with a “FWAP” type sound. Overall, I like it and it’s only $20. This is also an excellent rubber for a high spin service game, as it has a tremendous amount of grip and tack.

I used the Normal H2 and fell in love with it. I even had a pet name for it! However, I encountered a problem. I am an attacking player who prefers to keep my opponent on the back foot. I could easily loop and execute killer smashes with this rubber, but my rubber became so sticky that I could stick my bat on my room door and leave it there overnight. It was red, not black!

To summarize, I lost the initial speed I had when I first purchased the rubber because it softened up. Subsequently, I tried the G666 in red, but the same issue occurred in a shorter period of time. I then tested the neo H2 and experienced the same stickiness. However, my speed remained consistent due to the sponge. The rubber softens up over time, while the sponge retains its speed. The potential difference is negligible.

Overall, this rubber is excellent for forehand play, especially for Chinese-style looping.

P.S. Just because I named my rubber doesn’t make me crazy. We are all table tennis enthusiasts!

Obviously, quite similar to NEO H3. It’s heavy with a tacky topsheet (but not as tacky as the original H2) and low throw. It’s slow until you up the pace and get the ball to dig into the sponge, at which point it becomes a bit springy and things speed up considerably.

This one seems more direct than the NEO H3 I tried, with a harder feel all round. It suited my backhand more, but I’m more of a flat hitter on that side than a looper. If you loop more, I’d stick with NEO H3.

It’s important to bear in mind that the NEO sponges do seem to soften up with a bit of play, so you can get quite a bit of grippy spin out of them after some use.

Neo Series: H2

H2 is a highly tacky and fast rubber. Despite its speed, H2 offers a remarkable level of control due to its hard sponge and Chinese manufacturing techniques. While transitioning from Neo H3, users may initially encounter difficulties controlling H2.

Nevertheless, H2 excels for loop kills, driving, and smashing, offering a fast, spin-heavy, and low-throw performance. It caters to aggressive attacking players who prioritize topspin-oriented play.

While not ideal for all-around gameplay, H2 can be managed with proper touch and blade selection for short-game play. Its unique characteristics make it particularly suitable for players with a Chinese-style stroke.