Nittaku Hurricane Pro III Turbo Blue

I have this rubber on the forehand of my Nittaku Ludeak. I can’t find any negatives as long as good technique is used. I do miss drives easily if I hit it without paying attention to where I hit it, but I think that will happen with any rubber and is more a matter of technique. It’s very, very spinny and consistent when looping. The throw angle is a solid medium.

Nittaku Fastarc G1 vs DHS Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial

Comparing the Nittaku Fastarc G1 and DHS Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial rubbers in a maximum thickness of 2.0 mm reveals several differences. These disparities also apply to non-Neo, National versions, and the 41-degree version of the Hurricane 3.

Key Differences:

1. Sponge Hardness: The Fastarc G1 has a significantly softer sponge than the Hurricane 3, even after a short break-in period.
2. Speed: The Fastarc G1 is noticeably faster than the Hurricane 3, including boosted versions.

Unsuitable for Forehand Use:

The softer sponge and increased speed make the Fastarc G1 unsuitable for power looping or finishing topspins, especially when paired with a hard blade. Hard strokes tend to compress the sponge and activate the blade’s wood, resulting in flatter hits instead of loops.

Excellent for Backhand Use:

However, the Fastarc G1 excels as a backhand rubber due to its high tackiness and spin. This allows for effective lifting of backspins and provides sufficient speed for active counter-spins. Additionally, it offers a solid block and the versatility to execute both tacky and spinless blocks.

Recommendation:

While not recommended for forehand use, the Nittaku Fastarc G1 is highly recommended for the backhand.

Additional Note:

The cut sheet of the Fastarc G1 weighs 53 grams when trimmed to the size of a typical Butterfly blade like the Viscaria. Conversely, various versions of the DHS Hurricane 3 weigh between 45 and 49 grams.

Review:

This is a very hard, tacky rubber that generates extreme spin. It is best suited for players familiar with Chinese rubbers, as the technique required to loop the ball effectively involves brushing the ball to allow the tacky top-sheet to grip it.

The rubber is HEAVY, making it a good choice for players looking to add weight to their racket. I recently purchased another sheet (after using the first sheet for over a year) to pair with my new Nittaku Acoustic Carbon.

This rubber is most effective when used on the forehand, as it is not the fastest of rubbers. The power of the forehand is necessary to impart the speed and spin required for a powerful loop.

I waited too long to try this rubber; I should have tried it before. What a great rubber it is! Keep in mind that it is a 100% Chinese-type rubber. There is no tension in the sponge, no catapult on impact, and no easy power when looping. That said, the NHP3TB is faster than regular Hurricane 3 Neo when unglued and way heavier and harder.

A friend of mine said it reminds him of the old Tackifire Special, the hardest rubber ever released. So, it does not go well with every blade. Stiff carbon blades are not the best match for it; it must be a slightly flexible blade. For example, I glued it on a Zhang Jike ZLC, and the setup was like a brick—very hard to control and input spin to the ball. So, don’t even think about Primorac Carbon or Ovtcharov Carbospeed if you want to try this rubber.

Later, I changed it to a Timo Boll ALC, and it became much easier (and fun) to play. With a setup like this, the Turbo Blue shines. Opening topspins go with ease, and loops are very fast. When loops are properly executed, the ball bounces very low after touching the table. You don’t get this kind of shot with any ESN rubber; only with Chinese ones.

As said before, this rubber is heavy and requires a full arm swing to generate speed. But if you can deal with it, the reward is huge and will put a smile on your face. I give it a 9/10 due to the insane weight—probably the heaviest rubber I’ve tried so far—and the price, which is almost twice the price of regular Hurricane 3 Neo.

Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Blue sponge is a high-quality rubber known for its spin and versatility, typical of Chinese rubbers. However, it is very hard and requires boosting with 3-4 thin layers to enhance its elasticity. Otherwise, it feels unresponsive. Additionally, this rubber is exceptionally heavy, with a 13-gram difference compared to H3 2.15mm Neo Provincial 39 degrees when cut to a DHS HL3.

This rubber excels in serve receive and looping, generating an impressive amount of spin that surpasses even Tenergy. It produces a pronounced kick-off the table when looping, resulting in a trajectory that creates challenges for opponents. However, it demands full commitment to the stroke. Due to its hardness, it is unforgiving and instantly exposes any technical flaws.

Despite its hardness, this rubber offers significant power, but only when generated properly. It responds precisely to user input, rewarding correct execution with shots that pose difficulties for opponents.

Soy jugador en la liga colombiana y mi profesor me lo recomendó hace algún tiempo. Al principio no quería probarlo porque estaba acostumbrado a jugar con cauchos rápidos desde los 9 años, pero me impresionó.

Tried it on Yinhe V-14 Pro blade, with Nittaku Fastarc G1 on the backhand. (197 gr! too heavy for me)

I agree with lazylegs. This is an amazing rubber for PRO players, if you like Chinese rubbers and are used to playing with H3 Neo commercial, Yinhe Jupiter II, Big Dipper and so on. You can try this, but keep in mind that it is way heavier: 59 gr, and way harder! so you will need a very good technique, to be fit and many weeks to get used to it. I can’t do it now, but I will try in the future. If you are a beginner, forget about it…

This is a hybrid rubber with a Chinese top sheet and Japanese sponge. However, if you are not a fan of traditional Chinese Hurricane rubbers, this one may not suit you. It is both harder and heavier than regular Hurricanes.

The spin generated on serves is exceptional, outperforming other Hurricane, Tenergy, and ESN rubbers. This can give you an advantage in service exchanges against less experienced opponents.

Initially, the speed is slower due to the ball’s tendency to adhere to the surface. However, once you penetrate this tackiness, you will discover that its top gear is remarkably fast. In fact, it surpasses regular Hurricanes, even those that have been boosted. This is likely attributed to its hardness.

Many rubbers are becoming increasingly hard to compensate for the reduced spin of 40+ balls, a trend that is becoming more common. If you are currently using a regular Hurricane and are interested in trying a harder rubber, this could be a suitable option. If you find this too hard, the orange version offers a similar experience with slightly reduced speed and spin in its top gear.

For beginners, this rubber may be too challenging. Regular Hurricanes are easier to handle if you prefer a Chinese style of play.

For experienced players, boosting this rubber can yield even more extraordinary loops. However, caution is advised to avoid overboosting, as the top sheet can separate from the sponge if done incorrectly.

If you do not require the extreme speed offered by the super thick sponge, you may want to consider the thick or middle sponge options for chopping.

This rubber can be paired with pips on the backhand due to their lighter weight. If using heavy inverted rubber on the backhand, it is recommended to use the lightest blade possible.

The Nittaku rubber is better than the red rubber. Keep up the good work, Nittaku!

Karet ini merupakan kombinasi antara Top Sheet DHS China dan Spon Nittaku Japan. Top sheet sangat lengket seperti karet DHS Hurricane lainnya, sementara spon sangat keras, bahkan lebih keras dari DHS 41 degree.

Spin yang dihasilkan sangat menakjubkan. Dengan teknik pukulan yang pas, bola bisa melewati net dengan sangat tipis karena spon yang sangat keras. Loop yang dihasilkan sangat kencang, tetapi bermain di atas meja seperti flik akan sangat sulit karena bobot karet yang terlalu berat.

Flat hit atau smash juga sangat kencang berkat spon yang keras. Karakter karet ini mirip dengan H3 National, tetapi menawarkan power yang lebih besar.

Kesimpulan: Karet ini tidak direkomendasikan untuk pemula karena sangat sulit digunakan. Namun, karet ini sangat powerfull untuk pemain profesional.

This is the rubber of choice for my backhand. I have tried several rubbers but have always come back to this one for my forehand. It is comparatively hard but provides a perfect blend of speed, spin, and control.

This is a very powerful forehand rubber, Nittaku’s Bluefire 3.

The catapult effect is almost non-existent. The rubber spins the ball very well, but the flight of the ball is quite linear. This rubber was not very suitable for me.

I played with a lot of Chinese rubbers (DHS Hurricanes, Friendship, Yinhe, Palio) and other hybrids from Donic and Victas. But this, THIS IS THE BEST! Very spinny, very good on smash, push, serves, high control. The best thing about this is the feeling. The best feeling I have ever tried is with this on forehand! I played with Butterfly too and I did not like it like this one. This gives you pleasure playing table tennis. The blade I use is very similar in composition to Viscaria ALC.

The tackiness was not nearly as much as the reviews and descriptions advertised. The speed is exactly as expected though, it has the speed of a slightly boosted Hurricane 3. It’s definitely not fast, but is as expected. Grip is still okay, but I am wondering if I received a faulty rubber since the top sheet is barely tacky at all.

I am playing with the backhand.

Excellent. It’s my personal best.

The rubber is so heavy that my setup went to 200 grams. The rubber weighs 60g when cut on an FZD alc blade. Good rubber but too heavy for my style.

Falls Sie ein bewusster Käufer sind und Qualitätsbeläge suchen, führt hier kein Weg vorbei. Der Ball lässt sich sehr lange auf diesem Belag führen. Den Rest müssen Sie selbst herausfinden.

Puedo controlar y dominar el juego tanto en contra como a favor del efecto.

Uso em espessura 1.6. Em Madeira rápida tem velocidade suficiente para um jogo eficaz nas classes de veteranos.

Hi,
This rubber is very similar to DHS Hurricane 3. I recommend using it on the forehand with carbon blades. It is very slow, has beautiful control, and monster spin. With boosting, this is an excellent rubber!

I have been using these for a while and I love them.

Quite heavy but the spin is excellent. Too slow for me, I need to try this after boosting.

As much as I like the hard feel and loud sound, there are some downsides. It’s heavy. The speed seems less than the less tacky rubbers like Rakza X. It only comes in black. It will maintain its tackiness if you keep the dust off every time you use it. I like the orange sponge a little better, but it’s also a little on the heavy side.

Spinniest rubber, more than H3 prov, D09C. The rubber is very hard and demands lots of power. I only used one layer of booster and it was not enough.

Really nice spin in this rubber; it’s very fun to play with. It’s a bit hard to get used to it at the beginning.

La verdad estoy muy decepcionado; antes tenía la Turbo Pro 3 en naranja, la cual tenía muy buen efecto. Creo que es la mejor opción para jugadores a los que les importa mucho el efecto en golpes y saques. Compré esta esperando que aumentara la velocidad y mantuviera el efecto, pero la verdad es que la utilicé durante 2 meses y parece una pf4. No sé si la que compré vino con algún tipo de falla, pero no la recomendaría si buscas algo similar a la Turbo Pro 3 Orange.

Great rubber for Chinese-style play, and the durability is off the charts. Not to mention that TT11’s service is great.

Spin is lower, Speed is lower, but control is very good.

I love this rubber. If only it weren’t so heavy. I’ve tried it on a Nittaku Acoustic and DHS H301 on the forehand.
This rubber has by far the spinniest serve of any rubber I’ve tried, and looping backspin with it is amazing. However, when used with another inverted rubber (at least one that is not particularly light), the racket setup becomes way too heavy.
The main disadvantage of this is that it becomes very difficult to attack even moderately fast topspin balls when close to the table. The weight makes it too hard to do a proper stroke in time; you may get around this if you’re very fast at moving from close to mid-distance, but it’s been too big a problem for me. I also find my backhand gets weaker when the bat is too heavy.
That being said, as of today, I still choose to play with this rubber. It’s just too good. To me, it’s way better than H3 Neo (though I’ve only tried the commercial version). I will probably change it if I find something close enough but lighter, and I’ll try this with short pimples in the future as I think it would be perfect for that setup.

Absolutely perfect for the combination of powerful and tacky surface, spin and speed are in perfect shape, helping in playing attacking or even all-around style. Love this rubber.

Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Blue (Max sponge) is a very heavy rubber with a hard sponge. It can be hard to use if you come from European rubbers, but once you get a grip on it, this rubber will provide you with the craziest spin potential from almost any rubber out there. It’s a blast to play with, but requires a lot of work and dedication.

Compared to other Hurricane 3s, the Turbo Blue (TB) is faster. The spin is great. Flat hitting is slower, but you can generate speed if you stick the ball on the rubber. Looping has a great effect - stretching, sinking, curving. Techniques on the table (stop, push, and flick) are easy. The flick becomes a knuckle when pushing the hit.

Comparing TB and Provincial:
Spin TB > Provincial Speed TB < Provincial.

Perfect for players with long strokes without compromising control.
I really love the contact sound when smashing.
However, it is a little bit heavier than the usual rubber, so I have to adjust to that.
It is very tacky, which helps boost the spin on my loop. I like looping, so this is a plus for my game style.

An overall good offensive rubber.

The real Chinese rubber alternative.

Tacky rubber, spin is number one.

Excellent in all aspects of the game. The downside is the heaviest among rubbers I have tried.

I got super thick rubber; it is very heavy. I put it on my Nittaku Acoustic with H3 as my BH, and it has very good control, and the spin is heavy.

Paired well as FH rubber with DHS Long 5 blade. Heavy rubber. At first, it is very tacky and slow, but after, it reveals itself as an excellent FH rubber. Lots of spin and a lot of gears with this rubber, and you can feel the ball on every impact.

I used 3 sheets of Turbo Orange Pro before this on a regular Hurricane Long 5 blade. This one feels a little bit harder and, in response to that, faster than H3TOP in-game. Also, it feels harder if you just touch the sponge. I really like the blue color here, but the difference between these two rubbers can only be revealed on max gears when you hit extremely hard like Ma Long. So, I don’t recommend this one over the regular H3TOP. Comparing between H3 Neo (DHS) and this H3TBP and H3TOP - Nittaku turbo versions are more playable without boosters than DHS Neo versions because the sponge is thinner, at least 2.15 of DHS Neo, and maybe just because of that, the rubber doesn’t already feel like a hard, dead brick. So, H3TP rubbers from Nittaku bring me more feeling of the ball and a bit less effort on shots compared to DHS ones. BUT, you still must know that the needed effort on this type of Chinese sticky rubbers is MUCH greater than euro hard rubbers - so you need power, stamina, and proper technique; otherwise, these types of rubbers will make your games harder to win.

It is a great rubber, but I need to boost it.

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I have tried it both on the forehand and backhand. I really enjoy having it on the backhand though.
Combined with a fast blade, you can not only handle heavy spins and powerful attacking shots, but also unleash phenomenal counter power-play as well (full swing backhand shots with accuracy, control, spin, and speed).

Others at my club are now also playing with this rubber on the backhand.

There is no need for further explanation from my end.

This rubber has the same mushy feeling as the H3 National Blue sponge. It delivers as well as the National rubber. So it’s a very good, cheaper alternative to the DHS National Blue Sponge.

Good rubber, but still needs boosting for speed.
Pushes and blocks are well controlled.

It’s perfect for my game. I can generate a lot of spin. Blocking is fantastic and the rubber has enough power for looping from mid-distance. If you like the normal DHS Neo Hurricane 3, but you miss power without boosting, you will love the Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Blue. The only thing I didn’t like is the weight of the rubber. It’s really heavy - about 117g with the package!

The common complaint with this rubber is the weight and the hard feel. These are legitimate issues. However, in the 1.6 thickness on a soft defensive blade, it is perfect. I’m using it on a Dr. Neubauer Barricade blade and it’s perfect. Super high control. It also helps that the blade is super light, and there are pips with no sponge on the other side. Pushes, blocks, and counter drives are very good.

Super spinny rubber and great control for looping at a distance and close to the table. It does have a particular “ball cracking” sound when smashing or heavy hitting but doesn’t bother me. I play a lot more consistently on the forehand with this rubber. Happy that I don’t need to boost this (as I’ve heard with other hurricane rubbers).

This is the best Chinese rubber so far. And this is the only rubber I purchased several times, in fact, I just got 6 extra reserved. It’s a very sticky rubber and has more kick than the regular DHS 3. You will feel the extra spin when you serve heavy chops or side spin. I recommend all-wood and soft-feel blades, but it works well with carbon blades too. At first, you will think it’s slow because of how sticky it is. After a few uses or cleaning with just water and a sponge, then the game begins.

I bought it for my friend. He says that it is a very hard rubber, and he changed it. He said: it is not for everyone, it is for special players.

Great rubber. Compared to H3 Provincial, this one is faster. Great speed, control, and spin.

Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Blue is a fantastic rubber with an ideal speed and spin combination for my game.

Very heavy and dead sponge, not sure why they made this product.

Muito boa para FH. Em espessura média, é funcional (ataque, corte e bloqueio).

Quite heavy but with good control and spin. I haven’t tried boosting yet.

Nice hard sponge. Very grippy top sheet. It’s a pity they don’t do a version with a red top sheet.

Softer, maybe because I applied three layers of booster. On high balls, the ball comes out when it is hit with this rubber.

Despite being compared to a brick here, it plays much better than cheap Hurricanes. The sponge must be boosted! After a couple of training sessions, when it breaks in, the speed is no less than that of European rubbers, but the spin is a lot. It works great on Viscaria and ZLC blades. Easy to do loops. A rubber for physically developed players with a powerful topspin in their arsenal. Beginners simply won’t be able to squeeze the sponge. And yes, the weight of the rubber is indeed large for a standard cut. The balance of the racket immediately shifts to the head. Take this into account when assembling.

This rubber goes well with a high-speed wood. Provides a perfect combo of control and a lot of spin. Adequate speed as well.

I think everyone should play with Chinese slow rubbers to start, and this is a good compromise. However, this is a good transition to hard sponge rubbers, but beware! This is not for arm-only players - you need technique to play with this, although if you persist, it will force you to relearn your poor shots.
Control is good, but you need to position, block, and push. Spin is very high if you put energy into serving and pushing.
Warning: you need to look after this rubber as it is tacky and will pick up dirt.
I tried boosting one, and this is an option once your technical ability is good.

A sticky topsheet and a hard sponge must have a strong impact to a good ball. Advantages Long-lasting durability. Disadvantages If you do not have an impact, you can be attacked with an ordinary ball.

Very good spin, hard, overall high-quality tacky rubber.

I have tested different rubbers. This, for my liking, is the ultimate solution in combo with Stiga Carbonado wood.

Best combination with Donic Impuls 7 or 7.5m. I like the sound during smashes. If you think your serve is spinny…try this and you will say…WOW! This is another level.

Superlative.

After two weeks of getting used to the hardness of the sponge, this is the best FH rubber I have ever used. I have to practice and use a more perfect FH stroke. It leads to improvement in all aspects of my game. There is a big improvement in my serves. I will definitely be purchasing this item over and over. I use it on an all-wood 7-ply paddle.

One of the best Chinese rubbers that I have used - my favorite is the 1.8 sponge. It has more feeling in it and is very good for my receiving, blocking, and forehand topspin as well as my flat drive. Another thing I like about this rubber is that every product is identical, unlike other Chinese rubbers that have good batches and bad batches. The quality control for this H3 is very high - I think that’s where Nittaku comes in.

I love this rubber. For me, it is the best Forehand rubber you can get (also the DHS Hurricane rubbers are great).

Quality is excellent. I have to play a bit more with it; I should break it (or boost it) to see if it gets softer. And yes, it is heavy, maybe 59g cut.

It’s very spinny.

This rubber has extreme spin, it takes a few hours to break in. It seems to get better and better the more you play with it. This has a very hard sponge and is very tacky. Looping is its strength along with very good spin on serves. I still like Rozena better because it is more forgiving; with the DHS, you have to make a correct stroke.

The blue sponge is more stable than the orange version. The reaction force is also good.

The sponge is too hard. If you are a topspin player, do not use this rubber. I just wasted money and I hope no one else does.

Spin, number 1.

Very good quality rubber compared to those H3 rubbers from DHS. Feels hard but still generates tons of spin. Feels heavy too. Used on my forehand.

I have not played with it much. Still trying it out. So far, what I noticed is that you have to swing fast and hard to benefit from this rubber. It’s a good rubber, but you have to be a good player to benefit and get the most out of it. I’m still testing it out. Good rubber. Jaa.

Great rubber for serving return, but it is very heavy and needs boosting, making it even heavier. Blocking with this rubber is excellent. Paired well as FH rubber with DHS Long 5 blade.