DHS Hurricane 3 Provincial (No. 22 Blue Sponge)

I use this rubber on my forehand in 39 blue sponge. I added a layer of Haifu booster and now it is one of the best rubbers I have tried. It is tacky, spinny, offers great control and speed. You can only generate speed from your own power, otherwise you will find it very slow.

The DHS Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial Blue Sponge is exceptional, but it requires proper technique to unlock its potential. Without the right form, this rubber may appear unsatisfactory.

With good technique and footwork, this rubber becomes a topspin machine due to its tackiness. While it doesn’t match the speed of MX-P or Tenergy 64 (unboosted), it occasionally provides a powerful kick that can force errors from opponents, similar to Tenergy rubbers.

This rubber truly excels in mid-far distance looping, serves, short pushes, and flicks.

39 Degree Version on Hurricane Long 2 Blade

Unboosted, this rubber excels in countering but makes opening and pushing difficult without spin knowledge. The sponge provides excellent dwell time for vicious counters against powerloopers, but generating your own power loops requires exceptional strength. It performs well for serving and pushing.

Boosted with two layers of Falco, the rubber weighs surprisingly little at 45 grams. As noted previously, it exhibits non-linearity in strokes, leading to overshooting or clipping the net. Boosting improves opening and enhances serves, adding spin and dwell time for pushing and looping. Countering remains its strength, with the increased dwell time.

Despite its Chinese origin, the rubber’s hardness and tackiness may result in a lack of gears compared to other Chinese rubbers.

Overall, it is a different beast from the original. It offers versatility, but demands precision in every stroke. Without proper technique, it can underperform.

This is a rubber for players who prefer attacking over control or passive play. It’s a loop machine, giving a consistent spin every time, which boosts confidence in drives, loops, and counter loops.

The only disadvantage is the greater force and long swing required for looping backspin compared to orange sponge, which is better for looping backspin and overall near-table play. Blue sponge, a slightly harder sponge, unleashes power when far from the table or for loop kills.

The thickness and hardness of the sponge also impact performance. A thicker sponge provides more speed but is harder to use. A thinner sponge offers more control but requires more strokes to win a point.

Similarly, a harder sponge is better for looping against topspin and no spin, and less sensitive to the opponent’s spin. However, it requires more force and proper technique. A softer sponge is better for close-table play and against backspin due to its higher throw angle, but it lacks power far from the table.

39 Prov Blue vs. Neo 39

Compared to the Neo 39, the 39 Prov Blue boasts a higher-quality topsheet that eliminates the need for tuning. It also offers increased speed and reduced throw, though this results in slightly less control.

In terms of performance, the two rubbers exhibit a similar level of play. However, for low-power play near the table, the orange sponge is generally preferred, while the blue sponge performs better for counterloops from mid-distance.

Tuning is recommended for the blue sponge to fully unlock its potential, as low-gear play can be lacking otherwise.

OS Commercial

The OS Commercial performs at approximately 85% of the level of the 39 Prov Blue, making it a viable option for advanced players. However, whether it justifies its significantly higher price is a matter of personal opinion.

If your control and technique are not advanced, it is advisable to stick with the OS Commercial.

I have played with this rubber on a Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive blade for 3 months. It is a hard, tacky, and heavy Chinese-style rubber. It produces a low arc with strong spin and offers high control in serve receive.

The blue sponge #22 is slightly softer than the orange sponge. However, good technique is required to use this rubber effectively. It is essential to use the sponge when looping. Looping slowly and shortly with only the top sheet is challenging due to the rubber’s hardness.

This rubber is primarily suited for strong serves, loop kills, and counter loops.

The H3 Provincial Blue Sponge is an excellent choice for loopers seeking control and power. Without boosting, it presents medium speed on passive strokes, transitioning to high speed with increased force input. Its non-linear behavior may require adjustment.

This rubber imparts exceptional spin on serves and pushes. Its tacky surface enhances brush strokes. Surprisingly, its firmness and control enable effective chopping, preventing the ball from sinking.

Compared to T05, H3 Provincial Blue Sponge boasts higher spin and top-end speed. However, T05 exhibits greater bounce and speed on softer strokes.

Boosting enhances the performance of this rubber, surpassing the capabilities of T05. It comes in varying thicknesses and hardnesses, with 2.2mm and 41 deg being a suitable combination for power players.

For those desiring a tensor feeling, this rubber is not ideal as it requires a different technique, involving a straighter arm for loops.

H3 Provincial is generally less tacky than its commercial counterpart, yet offers superior performance.

Really good rubber with a lot of spin. Do not use it until your technique and footwork are solid. It is easy to serve short and with a lot of spin. The only downside is that the sponge is not very durable.

Very fast rubber! It has a beautiful arc on loops and is capable of producing awesome smashes. It is good for service, but it is not as tacky as you may think. I quite like this rubber.

Many people claim that Chinese rubbers are not as effective as their Japanese or European counterparts. However, the technique used plays a significant role in this perception.

Japanese and European rubbers require a more pronounced bend in the elbow during strokes. In contrast, Chinese rubbers necessitate a straighter elbow and a more forceful brushing motion to generate optimal topspin, loops, and counterattacks.

Chinese rubbers excel in flicking, serving, and returning, showcasing their versatility in different table tennis techniques.

Amazing rubber for offensive play, and it looks really good!

I have bought 2 sheets of the H3 Prov. #22 blue sponge in 41 degree 2.1. I prime the sponge with speed glue as I do on all H3 rubbers. Then, I use 4 to 6 layers of wbg.

I couldn’t tell much of a difference between this and the H3 Prov. #20 orange sponge. Maybe it feels a little softer.

I find these rubbers fast when you hit with a big swing. However, they have a high throw and are not a good topspin rally countering rubber. I try to put the ball away with the third or fourth topspin.

I know that I am adjusting to these rubbers. I can’t go back to a jap/euro rubber on my f/h. You have to give these rubbers some time before you make up your mind on how they play.

This #22 blue spongy H3 pro is going with new packaging. There are two round labels on the front of the paper package for “provincial” and “blue spongy”.

40 degree is highly recommended, because this new #22 blue spongy is really active. I think the 40 degree is very easy to control and feels great like 39 or 39.5 degree.

It is a really good and pricey rubber. DHS is going on the way where BTY is. That is the bad point for good products from DHS, though it deserves the money.

Anyway, it is a must-have rubber when the budget is sufficient.