HURRICANE 8

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Control to have excellent
HURRICANE 8

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.88 / 10
  • 25 reviews
    • Speed:7.72
    • Spin:9.04
    • Control:7.96

    Hurricane 8 is a new generation of sticky-speed rubber. The rubber keeps a good balance between flexibility and elasticity. A new high-density sponge with ‘MARCO-CELL’ & ‘High-Elasticity Particle Osmosis technology’ helps Hurricane 8 raise the elasticity by 15%. The player can also acquire a high shot speed with weak attack. Hurricane 8 provides unique spin and unpredictable arc and enhances shot speed significantly, which brings a refreshing feeling for offensive players. Hurricane 8 is specially designed to enhance the spin and speed for 40+ Celluloid-Free T.T. balls.

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    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    As a plastic ball-compatible tacky rubber, it is highly evaluated for balancing superior spin performance compared to NEO3 with increased bounce. However, opinions vary depending on the player's skill level regarding the ease of handling the tackiness and the balance between tacky feel and tension-like flight characteristics.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Spin performance exceeds NEO3 with stable high level
    • Bounce and speed performance improved despite being tacky
    • Powerful and destructive drive in front and mid-court zones
    • Easy transition for players switching from tension rubbers
    • Eliminated the distinctive odor of 已打底 rubber
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveWith a sponge featuring high elasticity instead of 已打底, it enables easy power drive and surpasses NEO3 in all performance aspects, making it an outstanding rubber.
    ▽ CriticalDespite being tacky rubber, it requires adjustment as it differs from tacky-tension types, and the hitting feel remains nearly identical to NEO3.

    Reviews by user

    • Imo JIN

      Imo JIN (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      The specially-made sponge gives it good bounce, and the speed was quite fast too.
      I was really surprised by the spin performance —
      "It grips this much?!"
      — and I felt like the speed and spin performance were both at a really high level‼
      But the downside is that with how tacky it is, it's quite susceptible to incoming spin…
      I felt like it might be hard to handle without a solid impact.

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      2017/01/19
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Korbel SK7

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    • Kaorin

      Kaorin Speed and amount of spin

      Reviews by user

      Overwhelming spin combined with speed performance close to a tension rubber. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say no other tacky rubber can match this one! Because the rubber is hard, the destructive power when you land a solid impact is stunning!

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      2016/09/07
      All
      8/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      7
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use KASUMI SPECIAL

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    • Nora

      Nora (Experience: 6〜10 years) A faster Hurricane

      Reviews by user

      Compared to the original Hurricane Neo3, this one has more bounce, but it still keeps the character of a proper tacky rubber.
      Serves are a little weaker than with the original Hurricane, but still spin plenty. It's easy to vary long and short too.
      As for drives, it's most powerful close to and at mid-distance from the table, but it's become a rubber you can still fight with even when you step back.
      That said, the ball doesn't curve as much as it does with the Neo3. Also, if your impact isn't solid, the shot ends up flat and straight.
      On receives, it's roughly on par with the Neo3, and it's still quite susceptible to incoming spin.
      Overall, I'd recommend it to anyone looking for a rubber that's built around playing close to and at mid-distance, but that can still hold its own when you're pushed back.

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      2016/08/17
      All
      7/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      7
      Control
      7
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use EMERALD VPS V

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    • visitor

      Yosshii (Experience: 2〜3 years)

      Reviews by user

      The first thing that surprised me was the control and speed. It has spin power on par with the Neo3, and every time I hit a drive I genuinely thought "whoa" at how much it extends.
      I'd recommend it to players who prioritize spin over speed and who like to attack while aiming for specific courses.
      Definitely give it a try.

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      2016/07/29
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft

      Racket recommended use MA LIN CARBON

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