DHS Hurricane 8 Hard

I boosted it with 5 layers of dandoy bio booster. First, I put it on Darker Esteem, and it was WAY too fast. Then, I put it on Nittaku Septear, and it was just the right fast.

Very tacky, loses the capability to pick up the ball up pretty fast but it doesn’t lose it’s playing characteristics though. Very spinny, mine is also damn fast now but the control is amazing with hinoki. It has a bit higher throw angle compared to h3neo, speed and spin pretty similar, H8 has more control and is more predictable.

Very good serves, pushes and opening loops. Works fine close to the table and mid distance. Blocks are good. Insane amount of spin on powerloops. Insane amount of spin on slow and spinny loops.

I haven’t played unboosted H8H, so this review is for a boosted one. It has been 4 months from the boost, so the booster should’ve lost it’s potency 2 months ago but it hasn’t lost any of it’s potency, still feels exactly the same as if it was just boosted so I guess the effect was permanent or lasts until I unglue it. Would recommend to hinoki users, with less if any boost for 1ply or carbon.

I love this rubber on my forehand. It’s very tacky and gets the ball low over the net.

Initially, I struggled with adjusting to this rubber from previously using Energy 05 on my forehand. However, the struggle was worth it!

I now see why so many Chinese professionals use this rubber, or a variant of it.

I am very happy with the out-of-the-box results, and it is much cheaper than Tenergy.

Blade: Yasaka Dynamix 17
Forehand (FH): Hurricane 8 Hard 2.2mm
Backhand (BH): Tibhar Evolution MX-P 2.1-2.2mm

Hurricane 8 Hard Review:

Be cautious before purchasing this rubber. It may feel unresponsive or excessively firm if you are unfamiliar with Chinese rubbers. However, if you are accustomed to harder Chinese rubbers, this one should be more suitable.

Compared to the H3 Neo and H3 Provincial, this rubber offers improved spin, though this effect diminishes over time. Its speed is comparable to the commercial H3 Neo, and I did not notice a significant speed enhancement. It is the only rubber I have tested that can hold the ball upside down for an extended period due to its exceptional tackiness. The H8 is the most tacky, heaviest, and hardest rubber I have used to date. It requires full-body engagement to harness its spin and speed.

However, a major drawback is its durability. During the initial sessions, its spin was exceptional, but this drastically declined within a month. Unlike the H3 Neo, which I have been using for nearly a year and still retains its responsiveness after months of use, the H8 lacks longevity.

This limitation could be a deal breaker for those, like myself, who prefer not to invest in new rubbers frequently. In my opinion, the H3 Neo remains a better option unless you are willing to replace your rubbers more often.

When I removed the protective sheet from its packaging, it bounced 2-3 times on the rubber. However, after 15 minutes, its tackiness faded away, and its speed increased, unleashing its true nature. It excels for loops, drives, serves, pushes, counters, and blocks, although chops are not its forte.

For the short game, its tackiness plays a significant role, keeping the ball low over the net. It also excels for looping from close to and away from the table. I would rate this rubber 9/10, making it a very good choice for loopers who prefer a Chinese rubber.

La mejor goma china que he probado hasta el momento. Si tienes una buena técnica de drive, serás imparable con esta goma. Es muy recomendable y fácil de adaptar.

Puntos negativos:

• Peso: Es un poco pesada, pero se puede utilizar con una cuchilla liviana para compensar.
• Durabilidad: Su pegajosidad no dura mucho tiempo.

This is not a typical Chinese tacky rubber. One thing I noticed early on is that the tackiness fades away pretty quickly, compared to regular Hurricane 3 (H3).

I think this is intentional. Even though the sponge is very hard, 41 degrees on the DHS scale, which converts to approximately 51 degrees on the Euro/Japanese rubbers scale, it feels softer than regular H3. I can noticeably feel the ball dig into the rubber more easily and dwell longer on H8 than H3. Maybe it’s because H8 has a thinner, more elastic topsheet. So H8 generates spin by being grippy rather than tacky. This allows for more control, which I like.

After a couple of weeks of play, I would say H8 is slightly tacky, whereas H3 would still be very tacky. Overall, I would say H8 is more forgiving and has more catapult effect than H3. In terms of service and touch shots, it’s not as spinny as H3 because it’s not as tacky. But you get more speed and control in topspin-to-topspin rallies.

To me, both H8 and H3 are great rubbers. I enjoy playing with both. Each has its strengths and weaknesses, depending on what you value the most in a rubber. Overall, I would rate H8 as 9 out of 10.

It is a very good rubber if you can handle its hardness. Unless you are a professional, you should only use this on flexible, all-wood blades. You might need a booster to maximize its potential.

YouTubing around, I came across the idea of combining a soft/flexy blade (for control, feel, dwell time, and spin) with hard rubbers (for more control) on both sides and applying pressure on opponents shot after shot after shot. I took this idea to the extreme: This is the flexiest/softest-rated frame that I could find on tabletennisdb.com, and I paired it with DHS Hurricane 8 Hard (~40 degrees) on both sides.

I love the blade. The rubber is quite good too, and using it, I have been able to make leaps and bounds progress with my technique. Months later, when it is time to replace it, I would like to try a harder rubber.

The DHS Hurricane 8

The 40-degree Hurricane 8 is a heavy rubber, weighing 53 grams when cut to a 157 mm x 150 mm blade. This makes it two grams heavier than other heavyweights such as Tibhar’s Evolution MX-P or Xiom Omega V Asia. The DHS Hurricane 8 has the characteristic metallic Chinese rubber feel and sound to it.

By itself, the rubber is rather slow. However, when paired with a very fast composite blade, the player can put a lot of physical effort into their shots, allowing them to generate a lot of pace on the ball, while maintaining excellent control.

Read the full review: http://blog.tabletennis11.com/dhs-hurricane-8-table-tennis-rubbers-review-39-degree-40-degree

I found the h8 medium to be a bit slow, so I opted for the hard version, which seems to offer slightly more speed. I’ve had it for about 2 months now, and it still maintains a remarkable level of tackiness, allowing it to grip the ball effectively for an extended period. As a result, I would rate its tackiness as very high.

I’ve combined it with a Viscaria blade, which I find to be an excellent choice. The combination of the tacky rubber and the Viscaria’s control provides very precise shots. Previously, I used MXP on the forehand of an All+ blade, which offered不錯 performance but lacked sufficient power. I continue to use MXP on the Viscaria’s backhand, but the racket’s reduced dwell time seems to limit its effectiveness.

Comparing these rubbers on the forehand, I find that they play quite similarly. So, how fast is the h8 hard? It’s slightly slower than the MXP. How spinny is it? It generates slightly more spin on short shots and slightly less spin on long shots. How sensitive is it? The h8 is significantly less sensitive. The MXP has a higher throw, making it a more suitable rubber flick if spin is your primary consideration on the backhand.

Overall, the h8 hard represents a solid purchase. I’ve decided to stick with this setup as it provides a balanced feel. In fact, I prefer it to the other thirteen racket and rubber combinations I’ve tried.

No need to boost, use right away. Blocking and serve receiving is good. It is a backhand rubber.