Nittaku Hurricane 3 (H3) Pro
Rubber description:
This is a sticky rubber designed for offensive players who prioritize high-level spin and technical looping. It features a tacky topsheet that allows for an exceptional short game, precise touch shots, and the ability to generate heavy spin on serves and opening loops. Because it lacks a significant catapult effect, the rubber excels in controlled, spin-oriented play rather than passive or flat-hitting styles.
Playing Characteristics
- Spin and Looping: Highly effective for âpower loopingâ and counter-looping. The surface provides a high dwell time, allowing players to manipulate the ball for aggressive, spin-heavy attacking sequences.
- Speed and Power: While not a âdeadâ rubber, its speed is highly dependent on the playerâs input. It is capable of high-velocity output during active, high-spin strokes, but lacks the inherent rebound power for flat smashes or passive blocking, which can result in balls hitting the net if not actively engaged.
- Dynamic Response: The sponge reacts most favorably to active, snappy wrist movements and aggressive swinging. It is particularly well-suited for third-ball attacks and placement-oriented play where the user dictates the spin and trajectory of the ball.
Performance Considerations
- Suitability: The rubber pairs effectively with harder blades, including hinoki-carbon constructions.
- Adjustment: Players transitioning from non-tacky Japanese-style rubbers may require a period of adjustment to account for the unique grip and the lack of mechanical catapult effect in the sponge.
- Consistency: It offers high reliability for technical shots such as flicks and placements, provided the player maintains a consistent, active stroke. It is less forgiving during out-of-position, defensive, or non-spin shots.
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Recent Reviews
#1 â December 2019
Background:
As a seasoned player with an aggressive Powerlooping FH style, I specialize in 3rd ball attacks and all-round offensive BH. According to my American friends, my skill level would place me around 2100 in their system.
I believe Hurricane 3 is often misunderstood. My experience has been solely with the provincial orange sponge at 39 degrees, so my comments refer specifically to this version.
Characteristics:
- Firmness: Contrary to popular belief, itâs not exceptionally hard. I compare its feel and hardness to MX-P at 47.5 degrees.
- Versatility: It offers a wide range of possibilities, including an exceptional short game with touch shots. However, itâs far from slow or dead. When you infuse it with power and spin, it becomes lightning fast.
- Speed: Hurricane 3 is comparable to MX-P in speed for power loops (even surpassing Tenergy 05) and opening loops. Itâs fast and spinny but lacks the raw power of some rubbers. This means that flat hit smashes are slower, but counter loops are faster as it absorbs the opponentâs energy. Blocks, on the other hand, are slower due to its limited catapult effect.
Strengths and Weaknesses:
Strengths:
- Looping: 10/10
- Power loop: 10/10
- 3rd ball: 10/10
- 5th ball: 10/10
- Counter loop: 10/10
- Flicks: 10/10
- Serves: 10/10
- Placement: 10/10
Weaknesses:
- Flat hit smash: 6/10
- Power without spin: 6/10
- Blocks: 6/10 (passive blocks tend to go into the net)
- Out of position panic random hit: NET
- Out of position gentle spin: Excellent placement and kick after bounce
#2 â September 2018
I would say that the Nittaku Hurricane Pro is the best version of Nittakuâs Hurricanes. It is often underestimated by those who prefer playing with Chinese tacky rubber. The Pro is 2.2 mm thick, which is more than Nittakuâs Neo 2.1 and Turbo Orangeâs 2 mm.
The Pro plays very similarly to the Nittakuâs Neo, which is actually a factory-tuned DHS Neo. However, unlike the Nittakuâs Neo, the Pro has a Nittaku sign on the topsheet and goes untuned. Because of its sponge thickness, the tuned Pro excels the Neo and Turbo Orange in topspinning.
I would say that all the Nittakuâs Hurricanes fit more blade types than those by DHS. Both Nittakuâs Neo and Pro can be successfully used with hinoki-carbon. If you have never tried Chinese tacky rubber, I would recommend starting with the Pro Turbo Orange. If it is your second or third rubber of this type, go with the Neo. If you do not want to spend over 80 bucks on the DHS Hurricane 3 National, which is highly likely to be fake, choose the Pro.
When comparing the Pro to the DHS Hurricane 3 National, which has the same hardness of 39, the Pro is a bit softer, slower, and less bouncy. However, it is almost equal in terms of spin.
#3 â March 2017
Great rubber for Forehand. It took a month to adjust my skill from Japanese rubber to this high-quality rubber.
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