DHS Hurricane 8

I started using H8 because I wanted to try something other than H3 or H3 Neo (commercial). This rubber is amazing compared to H3 and H3 Neo. While it’s not as powerful, it feels better in almost all other aspects.

I love H8’s speed, which enables longer rallies and fast plays. It’s also very durable. I played it for 1.5 years, and it was still tacky. However, when I tried to reglue the rubber on another blade, air bubbles started appearing on the top sheet. I realized it was time for that rubber but had a solid 1.5 years of gameplay (would’ve been more if I didn’t decide to switch blades).

Overall, I recommend H8 to players who want to try Chinese rubbers that are faster but less spiny. If you struggle with Hurricane 3 because it’s physically demanding, H8 is a good alternative. But it’s essential to note that it’s more challenging to outpower your opponent with H8 compared to H3.

A very specific patch. Out of the box, it is much easier to play than the commercial version of the Hurricane 3. However, this does not make it suitable for under-equipped athletes. DHS tried to modernize the H3, but we are waiting for further developments.

I’m reviewing Hurricane 8 hardness 40 (not 39). This is the perfect rubber for loopers. Compared to Hurricane 3 NEO 40deg, Hurricane 8 is 20% faster, more elastic, both in topsheet and sponge. It also has a lot more dwell time: the ball stays in the sponge twice as long, and then shoots off much more forward, not upwards like H3. All this while keeping all the important characteristics of Hurricane 3 (tacky, so it makes very spinny openings which will be blocked off the table).

But the additional dwell time makes it usable on carbon blades. It works great with Viscaria, unlike H3 NEO 40. The arc is much lower than H3: to be precise, higher than H2 but a bit lower than Tg2. This makes your opening loops spinny but also very low, making them very hard to block.

The strong points of the rubber are: low spinny openings; easy counterloops (keeps the ball low in counterloops, unlike H3N); decent speed (unlike H3N).

Be warned: though more elastic and faster than the NEO rubbers, H8 will still need booster to play at an advanced level. Interestingly, Johnson’s Baby Oil works even better than Haifu Seamoon: it makes the rubber faster (but also a bit softer) than seamoon. So I suggest using seamoon on fh and baby oil on bh.

On backhand, paired with Viscaria, this rubber allows you to counterloop instead of blocking. This is an amazing combination. It works great with both Viscaria and Pg5-x.

The Perfect rubber guys.

Bought about 5 months ago, I got the black version with a hardness of 39 degrees (Chinese version) and a thickness of 2.15. For me, H8 is slightly better than the Neo H3 that I was using before. It offers more speed and control, while the spin is almost equal but with less tack. It’s easy to play with, but more energy is required to generate powerful shots. I recommend it for FH rubber.

Review:

This rubber is quite similar to DHS Hurricane NEO 2. However, its speed isn’t as high at the beginning. Like the DHSHN2, this rubber feels/sounds a little “stiff” when hitting flat, but that doesn’t bother me. At first, it feels quite slow but comes alive after a few training sessions. I felt that the control is much better than the DHSHN2, making it easier to block, push, and chop from near and far from the table. It also has a little more spin in the loops than DHSHN2. This was the RED, MID hardness version.

(A couple of months later) I bought a couple of H8 2.2mm H40, and put one of them on my old Stiga Allround wood. They felt totally different from the one I used earlier in the review. They were very bouncy, and the speed was too high for me to feel in control. So on this old blade, there was a significant difference between the rubbers.

I put the H8 2.2 H40 Black on a RITC 729 V6 blade to theoretically be a lot faster than my old Allround blade, and it all fell into place. Strangely, the H8 is now much more pleasant and controllable and with a well used H2NEO 2.15mm H39 on my backhand that feels quite soft and full of control, I have a new favorite bat. The H8 could be compared to a H3NEO 2.15 H39, but it’s not as catapultic in the top spin/loop game, offering a bit more control. I may add that the first H8 at the top of the review wasn’t so heavy, but the latter two I got were much heavier. Weight cut: 2.2mm H40: 50-55g. 2.15mm H39: 49-56g.

I have been using H3 Neo for the past year and felt that it was amazing. However, I needed some slight adjustments like the elasticity and topsheet.

H8 is an elastic and more responsive version of the H3. It is also a little less tacky. I consider this rubber to be an alternative to a boosted H3. For me, this rubber made an excellent BH option.

8 differs from Hurricane 3 Neo (H3N) in two primary aspects.

Firstly, my 8 sheet experienced a significant loss of tackiness within a few hours, while H3N’s tackiness endures for a considerably longer duration. This diminished tackiness translates to less spin generation compared to H3N.

Secondly, 8 exhibits a marginally higher speed near the table than H3N, partly attributed to its lower tackiness. However, it falls short in terms of speed when playing mid-distance and far from the table. I find myself missing the additional gears provided by the Neo sponge, particularly during smashes and when playing from a distance.

Utilizing a rubber with multiple gears comes with trade-offs. When applying heavy force, the Neo sponge becomes activated, causing the ball to rebound with increased velocity. Conversely, a rubber with fewer gears exhibits greater predictability and linearity. This characteristic makes 8 a suitable choice for players who employ rubber boosters. For those who do not, H3N remains a superior option.

Overall Assessment:

• Pros: Good durability, high performance
• Cons: Heavy weight, premium price

Detailed Review:

This Chinese rubber offers excellent performance at a higher cost point. It is known for its exceptional durability, lasting a significant amount of time. However, it is also relatively heavy, which may affect the maneuverability of your racket. Nonetheless, it is a highly recommended choice for players seeking a reliable and high-performing rubber.

Honestly, I am frustrated with this sheet. My first racket was a DHS 5002, where I got started with both Hurricane 3 rubbers. I felt it had good spin. Then I built a racket with carbon wood and 2 Xiom rubbers, Vega Asia on the backhand and Omega 4 Euro on the forehand. My game improved a lot, and I love to do spinny drives on the forehand or backhand. I usually open up the game from backspin balls. Sometimes I had difficulty placing the ball on the table because of the carbon wood plus tensor fast rubber. Hurricane made it a lot easier, but the ball isn’t even comparable with tensor blades in spin. People had a hard time blocking my drives without letting it go off the table. Now with Hurricane, the ball is getting overdriven with no much effort. My serves are the worst part of it. If you are the kind of player that serves thinking about getting a point straight out of a spinny serve, don’t use Hurricane 8. Its about half the spin you get on a tensor rubber. But overall, H8 is an easy play for beginners.

Great rubber for forehand.

However, remember that this is Chinese-type rubber, so your movement should be appropriate. It takes some time to adjust. Good control and very good spin are possible if you do it right.

It is not too hard rubber, there is some softness and elasticity. Much more control in comparison with tensors (Tenergy etc…). Played with it without boosting on Viscaria. Will try Falco booster later, if it will add some tension this is will be the bomb rubber!

DHS Hurricane 8

This is a high-performance rubber that is known for its excellent spin and control. It is made with a natural rubber top sheet that provides great grip and a tacky feel. The sponge is medium-hard, which gives it a good balance of speed and spin. Hurricane 8 is a versatile rubber that can be used for a variety of playing styles.

November, 2017: I played a few games on a Carbonado 145. I must say that the loops were magically low and on target all the time. The speed was awesome. I deliberately did not tell my partners that I was using this…but they all commented on the sudden jump in the quality of the loops. But…but…it’s super heavy. So if you are used to a 160-170 grams set up…this will be 200+ gms…so keep it in mind. Spin, control, and speed are all amazing. And the rubber exudes great draftsmanship/quality/looks. Obviously, the blade also had a bit to do with this. But on the other side, I had Rakza 7, which is a great rubber too in itself, but the loops with H8 were a pleasure to execute. More elastic than h3 neo.

Update: 30-July-2018-I am updating spin to 9.5. Again I find this a very unique looping rubber. Now I am using it on the Yinhe T11+ blade (balsa/carbon). Great spin, ball cures like crazy on side spin shots. Pure joy to loop. Blocking is so easy to control. Great durability, takes many blows on the table -still not damaged. Great for serve receives (despite the tackiness…I think tackiness somehow kills opponent spin on serve receive. Use Tibhar rubber cleaner+plastic protection sheets…

First Impressions
Tried it only 10 minutes. For sure H8 is more elastic than H3 and H3 Neo, so the ball penetrates more easily the sponge and the shots are more linear than with the H3 Neo. Throw angle is quite similar than the H3’s one. The flat game is not his speciality, but better than H3.

Strengths
It works very well on loop with lot of spin. It’s his best quality, loop and loopkill is wonderful. Serves and serve receives are of course unbelievable.

Weaknesses
But don’t forgive little errors of moves and placement.

Alternatives
I think I have found m’y Rasant Grip’s substitute, over all a very good rubber !

EDIT
now i have my own, glued on a TG825-L blade (fast and flex), black and unboosted. Very good combination, flexibility cancel a bit the extrem hardness of the rubber. Great on loop, and loopkill, very fast and spinny. Excellent for short pushes xith a lot of underspin, and flick, because it’s not very sensitive to the opponent spin. Excellent also on the counterloops, easy to do and fast. But bad on approximately all the flat game. And what about the serves ! So spinny !

Overall
Overall an amazing rubber, but beware, to use it well, you always have to be totally engaged in your strokes, you must be well placed, and have good a great feeling, to spin the ball correctly.

Great rubber. It enables easy loops if you are in the right position yet still provides the speed to play killer forehand shots. I would recommend it to anyone, but especially to penholders! However, it is much better on the forehand.

Great rubber for forehand. Service and serve receive are very controlled due to its tackiness. It lacks some power in smashes, so it is better to play smashes with some spin. Attack is good from mid-distance. Control is great in counter loops. Lob is not good; it is better to attack and counter loop far away from the table on the opponent’s smash like Xu Xin does (though he doesn’t use this rubber). Definitely not a backhand rubber. It has a lot of tackiness in the early days, but after two weeks of playing, its tackiness reduces (the ball sticking with the top sheet reduces over time).

I really like this rubber. It has very good spin and power.

However, although it is very tacky, I found that the tackiness doesn’t remain for very long, even after cleaning it with water. Otherwise, I am very satisfied with it.

I think this rubber is not tacky but very grippy/slightly tacky. The top sheet is like Xiom Vega Pro, but the Hurricane 8 has a harder sponge than the Vega Pro.

I like this rubber’s control. It’s very good, spinny, and has enough speed. I use it on the forehand side on a Donic Persson World Champion 89 and combine it with Stiga Genesis S on the backhand side. The combination provides very good control and spin.

Overall properties similar to H3 Neo, just a little faster. Tacky rubber, best for pushing, short serve with a lot of spin. Side spin is very aggressive.

Very good control for loop/counter loop, less sensitive to spin from the opponent because the stickiness catches the rotation, unlike non-tacky rubber that reacts to rotation.

H8 standard 39-degree sponge, 40 for the Hard version. (Check the degree on the barcode on the back of the package.)

Perfect for forehand with 40+ balls. Easy to counterattack the heavy backspin, but you need to move fast into the right position. Smashing is not good. Short pushing is okay. Long pushing is bad. It is a topspin monster. Serving and receiving are quite okay, depending on your skill level.

I’ve been using a single black sheet of 2.15 Hurricane 8 on my forehand on and off for the past year, using it intensely and exclusively the last 4 months.

I can say its durability is amazing for a Chinese rubber. Keep in mind that I play 3-4 times a week, 3 to 4 hours every session.

It offers a medium-high throw, a medium-hard sponge that requires no boosting if you take the time to break it in, and just the right amount of tack. It should be noted that while I haven’t tried any other sheet of H8, I’ve seen videos and reviews about it, and the tackiness seems to be pretty inconsistent throughout different sheets.

Great on serves, and on short game, pushes, and forehand flicks are easy with the help of the relative insensitivity to incoming spin when on low-gear, together with tackiness. With a bit of practice, I found myself executing really deadly short forehand pushes with sharp placement.

Opening loops are good but not great. Its tackiness helps picking up the ball for brush-loops on heavy backspin, but while I was able to loop, they weren’t as loaded or dangerous as compared to euro/jap type tensor rubbers.

Where this rubber truly shines is when loopdriving: Now, if you are used to Chinese rubbers, and have a properly developed technique, you’ll find how, once broken in, the H8 can produce incredibly fast shots, with decent/good spin (8-9/10), and a dangerously low arc. But be warned, such shots are not easy to achieve: while you can potentially loopdrive pretty much anything that goes just a tad long over the table, executing these shots needs proper footwork positioning, weight transfering, whip-like arm movement and speed, and also torsional speed from the chest.

If you’ve got the physique, go ahead and get a sheet of H8.

The one downfall is, besides not being good on passive play, that it feels like it can be a tad inconsistent at times with ball placement on power shots.

DHS Hurricane 3 Table Tennis Rubber Review

The DHS Hurricane 3 rubber is an excellent choice for serving, as it provides great spin and control. It also excels in short play, allowing for precise and effective pushes.

However, this rubber requires time to adjust to and become familiar with. Initially, it can be unforgiving, with minor errors in angle or swing resulting in mishits. With consistent practice, players will discover the exceptional qualities of this rubber.

Once mastered, the Hurricane 3 offers an exceptional feel, allowing for passive blocking with ease. It also performs well in smashing, looping, and counterlooping. Additionally, flicking is effortless with this rubber. Its only notable drawback is its weight.

When paired with the DHS PG-13 blade, the Hurricane 3 becomes even more effective on the forehand, while the Yasaka Mark V provides a complementary solution on the backhand.

This rubber excels in control and spin. If you prioritize these aspects, this rubber is an excellent choice. However, it’s not suitable for everyone and is primarily recommended for spin-oriented players.

Exceptional strength is required to maximize its potential. Initial strength may be sufficient, but maintaining it over extended periods may be challenging. It’s a very heavy rubber, which may be overwhelming for some.

Despite its hardness, the rubber lacks speed in smashes or heavy loops. It appears fast initially, but lacks the power to clear the net. Generating speed requires consistent, high-quality spin technique.

Effective play requires excellent technique and the ability to generate spin on almost every shot to avoid going into the net. The combination of heavy rubber and the need for constant spin can be physically draining.

To compensate for the lack of speed, an exceptionally fast blade (OFF or faster) is recommended for a spin-based game. Alternatively, consider avoiding this rubber if these parameters are not met. Its performance away from the table is subpar.

Flat smashing or hitting with this rubber is not advisable. All shots should incorporate spin due to its inherent characteristics. Even with considerable force, flat hits lack effectiveness. The rubber may feel unresponsive on certain blades.

For reasons I cannot explain, the 39 degree DHS Hurricane 8 sheet I used weighed significantly more than the 40 degree version, at 57 grams when cut to my 157 mm x 150 mm blade. Could this be due to batch inconsistency, a thicker sponge, or more factory tuning? I don’t know for sure, but it is noticeably heavy!

As might be expected, the overall characteristics of the 39 degree H8 are quite similar to the harder 40 degree H8. However, the 39 degree version is slightly softer and bouncier than the 40 degree version, meaning that looping requires a little bit less effort. While this may seem like an advantage, I actually think it is a disadvantage, as full effort shots now have an increasing probability of going long. See the full review here: http://blog.tabletennis11.com/dhs-hurricane-8-table-tennis-rubbers-review-39-degree-40-degree.

I have learned to loop with this rubber because it has very high spin and incredible control.

I use this rubber as a backhand on a medium-fast one-ply hinoki blade with an “off” rating, and it performs quite well for me, but I have always used Chinese rubbers on my backhand. It is not as fast on that blade compared to my Xiom Vega Europe, which is my forehand rubber, but it has great control, spin, and blocking power. Don’t expect it to be good for smashes because it lacks power, but you can get the speed with increased spin. It is also good for chopping. Mine is red, and on the first day of use, it felt completely dead, and I disliked it. The next day, it was completely different, and I began to enjoy it a lot.

Over the last few years of developing my game and trying to figure out my style, my tendency led me to loop attack. I was playing with tensor rubber on my forehand (Xiom Omega IV Pro), but it was too fast and low throw for playing close to the table. I wanted to experiment with Chinese style rubbers and saw that this was relatively new.

I bought a sheet from Zero Pong for $28. I called to verify the hardness, and they only stock medium, which was perfect. In my first night at the club using it, my game completely transformed. If you are using tensors and can be honest with yourself that you miss too many shots because you go long, try this. I had very little adjustment. It was stupidly easy to control my shots everywhere.

I tried it on my W-6 blade and found it to be a good fit of flex and speed. Overall speed is medium, but close to the table, you don’t need speed if you’re controlling your shots and moving your opponent around. The rubber put the ball wherever I told it to. I felt like Oh Sang-eun! I swear. I do not tune, and really I don’t see the need with this. I am a HUGE believer that blades need to be paired to the rubber. Although it works well on my OFF- all wood blade (Because I want spin and control first and foremost!), I think this would pair REALLY well with a 729 Bomb blade. That would get you more speed on bigger loops at mid-distance.

Overall, I’m happy. Serves are good with a good brush technique. Lifting backspin is pretty easy. This rubber is a loop drive, smash/Loopkill rubber. But the short game control is shockingly good.

Watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1z1XYislH60.

Pros:

• High spin and speed
• Good control
• Durable

Cons:

• Doesn’t perform well in damp conditions
• Expensive

Overall:

The Butterfly Tenergy 05 is a high-performance table tennis rubber with excellent spin, speed, and control. It is suitable for advanced players who want to generate a lot of power and spin. However, it is not the best choice for players who play in humid conditions or on a budget.

Detailed Review:

The Tenergy 05 is made from a unique rubber compound that provides excellent grip and spin. The top sheet is grippy and tacky, which allows players to generate a lot of topspin and sidespin. The sponge is medium-hard, which provides a good balance between speed and control.

The Tenergy 05 is a very versatile rubber that can be used for a variety of playing styles. It is well-suited for all-around players who want to be able to attack and defend with equal ease. It is also a good choice for players who like to play with a lot of spin and power.

However, the Tenergy 05 does have some drawbacks. It is not the best choice for players who play in humid conditions. The rubber becomes less grippy and tacky when it is humid, which makes it more difficult to generate spin. The Tenergy 05 is also more expensive than other table tennis rubbers.

Overall, the Butterfly Tenergy 05 is a high-performance table tennis rubber that is suitable for advanced players. It provides excellent spin, speed, and control. However, it is not the best choice for players who play in humid conditions or on a budget.

Switching to this from Hurricane 3 Neo on the forehand, I have mixed feelings. The top sheet isn’t as tacky, so I can’t get as much spin as I’d like. Looping called for an adjustment of stroke because the rubber is a lot bouncier.

Update: I like this rubber a little more than the Neo 3 mainly because it is faster. I’ve seen how tacky the topsheet is via TableTennisDaily, and I probably got a sheet that wasn’t as tacky. I can still get a lot of spin on my serves and loops. Driving is a bit more difficult, and an angle change was required to get the ball on the table. Blocking is good, and pushing is also good. Overall, it’s still a great rubber.

Recently changed from Hurricane 3 Neo. First impressions were that it had much more power than H3, but it was slightly unforgiving if stroke form was not good. However, after a while, I’ve adapted to it, and it plays really well. Similar to H3, it’s able to produce spinny loops and serves. Blocking on the forehand is good as well. It has great controllability. I highly recommend it for intermediate to pro players who prefer Chinese rubbers for the forehand.

This rubber is excellent for both offense and defense.

After comparing commercial DHS H3 neo rubbers to Nat & Prov H3 rubbers on many different bats, I’ve concluded that I prefer the softer sponge feel of the Nat and Prov H3 rubbers.

A big question mark remained on whether those were real, but after DHS released the commercial H8 with a medium sponge, I have been using this ever since. More tacky than H3, thus more spin, more gears, most gears on H8 have more speed than H3, and the feel of the H8 has much more control and predictability than H3. Highly recommended except for those who are used to using Japanese/German/Korean rubbers on FH.

Very nice rubber with more spin and good control. I like this rubber and believe you should try it.

Ideal for 40+ ball. Requires fast movement for effective hits.

Very good in counter attacks. Using a mix of drivers with smashes or smashes with top spin against plastic balls is effective.

Good for short balls like stops.

I like this rubber. You must clean it with water between every match if you can see dust accumulating, or the play degrades quickly.

As with most tacky hard rubbers, H8 has a great short game. Sidespin pushing is very effective.

Looping is easy, and H8 produces a low arc which allows for more power.

Pairs very well with hino-carbon. Soft and fast racket + slower harder rubber = options.

Try a sheet. Zeropong has it for $27.

This rubber is definitely overrated.

It has very low durability and bad speed.

Spin is very dependent on your stroke.

Very good rubber. I use it with Hayabusa ZXI. It’s very fast with 2 layers of Falcon Tempo Long Booster. I am very satisfied.

TSP H3 NEO

Super tacky rubber with strong and fast spin. The sponge is hard.

To me, this is really the best rubber you can get for offensive loopers. Out of the box, it is a bit slow, but it has a strong reaction to booster and becomes a real weapon. The control is similar, but maybe slightly worse than H3. The spin is similar to H3, but the big breakthrough is the overall speed and power. For many who find H3 slow, H8 is quite a bit faster, especially after boosting.

This rubber is really good for both FH and BH. The power and spin/speed ratio is just amazing, and you can overwhelm your opponent with power shots.