DHS Hurricane 9 Blue
Rubber description:
This is a sticky rubber that features the #22 blue sponge, sharing similarities in its sponge composition with the DHS Hurricane 3 National series. The rubber is designed with a weight-forward profile, making it a heavy option that is often recommended for use on carbon-based blades to balance the overall setup.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Spin: Performance varies significantly by color version. The Blue version generally offers higher speed potential with a characteristic “kick” effect on the bounce when struck with force, whereas the Pink version is better suited for backhand play, focusing on block control and heavy backspin. Compared to traditional Chinese rubbers, it requires less brush-contact to engage the sponge, allowing for a more forward-oriented hitting style.
- Control and Dwell: The rubber provides high levels of predictability in the short game and blocking, particularly in the Pink version. While it possesses a slight natural tackiness, the surface is prone to performance fluctuations based on ambient temperature and humidity.
- Tactile Feedback: The rubber displays a unique feel that differs from traditional, highly tacky Chinese rubbers. While some users find the sponge highly responsive, others report a muted feeling for the ball. Players may find that the ball adheres to the topsheet, requiring increased physical effort during aggressive loop drives to clear the ball effectively.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — August 2024
It is more like a beginner’s rubber, but the sponge is #22 blue. For some reason, the rubber loses its tackiness in cold weather, maybe because of moist air.
Good sponge, bad top sheet. High control.
#2 — August 2024
- Update! Unfortunately, this rubber is sold under two different names: DHS Hurricane 9 Blue and DHS H9 Blue.
Facts:
- My (blue) H9 in 2.15 mm thickness weighs 96 grams in the original packaging,
- 70 grams uncut including protective film,
- And 51 grams when cut to 157 x 150 mm (heavy).
Despite the stated sponge hardness of 39 degrees, my Shore Meter could only measure 36 degrees.
This H9 (glued with conventional solvent-based glue, unboosted!!!) was an absolute disaster. I hope I didn’t buy a fake! No matter how fast the blade, there was simply no speed to be gained from the rubber.
Although it is slightly sticky, it does not even achieve mediocre spin values. Softer, more elastic woods “play along” with it but do not change the completely poor performance. Only the catapult behavior feels higher and more pleasant.
Conclusion:
For me, this rubber is “the master of disaster.” ;-P There are plenty of cheaper rubbers that are better, like Lokis Arthur China or Europe.
#3 — August 2024
Pros:
- Excellent topspin generation
- Good overall speed
Cons:
- Ball sticks to the rubber on forehand looping, requiring more force to play correctly
- Rubber is on the heavier side
Recommended use:
Backhand on a carbon blade
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