NEO HURRICANE 3

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Control to have excellent
NEO HURRICANE 3

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.92 / 10
  • 258 reviews
    • Speed:7.29
    • Spin:9.53
    • Control:7.91

    Powerful “NEO” sponge and Hurricane 3 rubber with special glutinosity could create stable and high-speed arc, improve the scoring ability of players. NEO Hurricane 3 has a high speed and low fast loop, changeful arc, stronger spin.

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    Specifications

    Price
    5,200 Yen(Include tax 5,720 Yen)
    Producer
    DHS
    Product code
    NR-8701
    Speed
    11.25
    Spin
    15
    Hardness
    42.5
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Praised for exceptional spin and control performance, though limited rebound poses challenges when transitioning from tension rubbers. Recognized as a versatile rubber suitable for beginners to advanced players, particularly excelling in close-range techniques and looping drives.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Outstanding spin performance enabling easy lower-ball attacks and loop drives
    • Excellent stability in close-range techniques (stop, push strokes)
    • Strong adhesion provides excellent ball grip and precise control
    • Requires adjustment in stroke technique compared to tension rubbers
    • Pairing with elastic rackets recommended due to low rebound characteristics
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveNearly perfect performance. Serves spin sharply and short, while push strokes offer exceptional stability and sharpness. Counter-attacks and lower-ball drives deliver powerful shots, with the stickiness neutralizing opponent's spin.
    ▽ CriticalBalls go into the net when using tension-rubber techniques due to lack of rebound. Beginners find it difficult and extracting the rubber's true potential is challenging. It does not tolerate lazy or careless strokes, constantly demanding solid, committed shots.

    Reviews by user

    • You Arakaki

      You Arakaki (Experience: 6〜10 years) Amazing spin

      Reviews by user

      It's not like it's slow — if you hit the sweet spot properly, it does put out decent speed.

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      2017/09/14
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      4
      Spin
      8
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use HURRICANE LONG 3

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    • visitor

      Monkey @ sticky use Also for tension rubber users

      Reviews by user

      Thanks to the neo sponge, this feels softer than previous Hurricane rubbers. It has plenty of bounce even from mid-to-far from the table, feels almost as good as a tension rubber, and you'll probably get more spin out of it than a tension rubber.
      Paired with a Zhou Yu 1 blade, brushing on the hard top ply gives you a great loop drive, and opening the racket face for a flatter brush shot gives you a nice, fast speed drive.
      Spin on serves is excellent too, though those who've used Pro 3 or similar might feel it's a bit less.

      Downsides
      - Light taps/hits lose power
      - Heavy

      See original review

      2017/09/10
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Yukiga

      Yukiga (Experience: 11〜20 years) My everyday go-to rubber

      Reviews by user

      This is my go-to, Neo 3.
      As a plus, for a tacky rubber it bounces well, feels soft, and is light — it's just full of upsides.
      Honestly, it makes me question people who use Tenergy.
      Well, I guess it depends on the person, so that's fine too.
      The bounce is on par with tension rubber, and since the pips are spaced wider apart, the feel is on the softer side too — Tenergy is actually heavier than this.
      And on top of that, since it already comes with glue applied (that built-in speed-glue effect), you even save some money.
      So really, it's all upside.
      People without much arm strength will probably shy away from it, but if you've got the strength, definitely give it a try.

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      2017/09/01
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard
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    • Tats

      Tats (Experience: 2〜3 years) Brush it and the ball flies

      Reviews by user

      I decided to try this after seeing so many of Japan's top players switch to a tacky rubber on their forehand. I'd heard tacky rubbers don't fly much, and yeah, they really don't. But when you brush upward through the ball, it takes off with this unique arc and speed. Since it doesn't fly on its own, pushes are easy to control. It's a pretty hard rubber, but it's easy to brush, so once you get used to the swing, I actually think it works surprisingly well on the backhand too.

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      2017/08/19
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Dyjas Ultra Power

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    • Why

      Why (Experience: 11〜20 years) Tacky rubber at its best, this is the one

      Reviews by user

      I switched from the DHS version to the Nittaku version.
      Both are rated 39 degrees, but the Nittaku version clearly has a softer sponge, making it easier to loop up pushes with a drive. Both have excellent grip on the ball. The arc is insane.
      That said, counters and smashes are harder than with the DHS version. In every other respect, the Nittaku version is far more consistent.
      If you're using tension rubber and your short game and receives are all over the place, I really recommend trying this. If you've got arm strength, you can even use it away from the table. It's not suited for players who rely on a relaxed, effortless style.

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      2017/08/10
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      5
      Spin
      9
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use CLIPPER CR WRB

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    • Forehand Boom Boom

      Forehand Boom Boom (Experience: 6〜10 years)

      Reviews by user

      I used this on my forehand.
      Thanks to the rubber's natural rebound, it carries farther than any tacky rubber I've used before, so you can hit strong drives even from away from the table. That said, even though it has rebound, it still doesn't bounce as much as a tension rubber, so instead of opening the racket face and flicking, you get more speed if you pull the ball in close and brush upward through it.
      Building points from the short game is easy with this. My own pattern is to chop deep to the forehand and then counter-hit my opponent's drive, and this counter goes in like crazy! Honestly, I've never seen a rubber where the counter lands this consistently.
      That said, it's really hard to handle, so I can't really recommend it to someone new to tacky rubbers.

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      2017/07/18
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      9
      Spin
      9
      Control
      6
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Ma Long Five

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    • visitor

      Ackya (Experience: Less than a year) Amazinggg~

      Reviews by user

      I'm in 8th grade and compete at the prefectural tournament level. As for the review, even once the built-in speed-glue effect fades, it's not like the speed disappears. Strength training is basically a must, but even a connecting drive, if you brush it properly, is enough to sail right over a block. It also works fine with special (composite) blades and it's cheap, so I'd recommend it to anyone who's found tension rubbers that fly on their own hard to control.

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      2017/07/16
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Zhang Jike ALC

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