NEO HURRICANE 2 [Discontinued]

Everyone's rating [Hardness] Little hard
[Performance] Spin and Control to have excellent
NEO HURRICANE 2

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Averages reviews points

  • Rating: 8.2 / 10
  • 30 reviews
    • Speed:6
    • Spin:9.27
    • Control:7.1

    Hurricane NEO 2 with Neo sponge breaks the limits of water based glue. This rubber has the famous power and control of classical Hurricane 2 and does not require a special tuning. It is recommended for varied fast loop attacks with low ball trajectory. Sponge – Hard. Strategy – OFF.

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    Specifications

    Price
    4,800 Yen(Include tax 5,280 Yen)
    Producer
    Nittaku
    Product code
    NR-8700
    Speed
    97
    Spin
    96
    Control
    51
    Hardness
    42.5
    Customer Reviews SummaryAI Summary
    Kyokuhyo NEO 2 is gaining exceptional reviews for its unparalleled spin generation, establishing itself as the premier sticky rubber for advanced players focused on spin-dominant tactics and Chinese-style play. However, its low speed and demanding technique requirements limit appeal to aggressive attacking players or defensive players in distant positions.
    ■ Frequently Mentioned Points
    • Extraordinary spin quantity surpasses other rubbers, devastating in drives and cuts
    • Low bounce and slow ball speed unsuitable for speed-focused attacks
    • Excellent short-game techniques with strong stickiness for serves and pushes
    • Requires significant skill and strength due to high sensitivity to opponent spin
    • Optimized for close-to-table play, insufficient distance for back-court positions
    ■ Representative Voices
    ▲ PositiveThe spin application is extraordinary, producing heavy balls that confuse opponents. Switching from tension rubber reveals remarkable spin generation and ball trajectory that exceeds expectations.
    ▽ CriticalThe lack of bounce makes it very difficult for players without sufficient strength, and it is better suited for those who remain in front positions rather than retreating from the table.

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      tenergy family (Experience: More than ２０ years) High-flying rubber for beginners

      Reviews by user

      This rubber flies quite a bit, so you need to be careful with it. It's for beginners - beginners, beginners - so I think advanced players would find it a bit lacking.

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      2018/08/06
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      10
      Spin
      10
      Control
      10
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use Garaydia T5000

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      Donburi Goku (Experience: ２〜３ years) An addictive tackiness

      Reviews by user

      I have this mounted on the reverse side of a Chinese-style penhold.

      The way the ball grips the rubber on topspin drives and chiquitas, how easy it is to receive with... it's really good.

      I've only played three sessions with it since mounting it, but I want to try a lot more with it.

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      2018/11/23
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use TIMO BOLL CAF - CS

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      Ah (Experience: ２〜３ years) Addictive

      Reviews by user

      The amount of spin and slight softness are the appeal.
      Chop with this and it doesn't come back.
      Even in humidity, the spin still holds up within a tolerable range.

      That's the general feel.

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      2018/10/15
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      8
      Spin
      10
      Control
      4
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Tornado King speed

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    • visitor

      Lazzard man (Experience: ４〜５ years) Try this if Hurricane Neo3 lacks spin for you

      Reviews by user

      I used to use Hurricane Neo 3, but
      it started feeling like it had dropped off a bit, so I switched to this one. I did notice a drop in speed, but the feel is like a fairly hard spin-oriented tension rubber.
      The spin is clearly better than Neo 3!

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      2018/10/01
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      8
      Hardness Little hard

      Racket recommended use Ma Long Five

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      Middle school pen grain (Experience: ２〜３ years) Player skill is key

      Reviews by user

      I've been using this rubber for about a year now.
      My game is roughly 70% block, 30% topspin drive, so blocking is my main focus. This rubber lets you really keep blocks under control. That said, if you don't catch the ball right in the center, the strong tackiness will grab your spin - that takes experience and skill to handle. Also, because of the strong tackiness, blocks come out unpredictably. There's a real range to the ball quality on blocks - sometimes it skids through, sometimes it comes out as a knuckle ball. I often see opponents make a confused "huh?" face. It's a very strong weapon in tournaments too.
      On drives, you can hit powerful balls with a lot of spin. I think you can also produce shots that get a second acceleration and skid through right near the opponent. Catching the ball properly makes for a really good shot.
      That said, people often say tacky rubbers are unusable without good swing speed... But personally, I think being easy to keep under control on blocks is one of its real strengths. It won't suit everyone, but depending on your budget, why not give it a try?
      If I had to name one drawback, it would be humidity from the weather.
      Sorry for the long post.

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      2018/07/06
      All
      9/10
      Speed
      7
      Spin
      9
      Control
      9
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use ALULASS RH

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      Sublime (Experience: ４〜５ years)

      Reviews by user

      The spin is amazing - nowhere near the same league as spin-focused tension rubbers. The power on topspin drives is also different from your average tacky rubber. It's stable too, so spin is never something I worry about.

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      2018/01/20
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      9
      Hardness Little soft
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      Maruta (Experience: ４〜５ years) Easy to use

      Reviews by user

      I used to dislike tacky rubbers, but this one was easier to use than I expected. The sound of the hit is almost metallic, and I can hit the ball exactly how I want. The speed is decent too.

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      2018/01/06
      All
      10/10
      Speed
      6
      Spin
      10
      Control
      4
      Hardness Hard

      Racket recommended use AXELO

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