DHS Hurricane 2

DHS Hurricane 2 – one of the most famous DHS inverted table tennis rubbers, highly popular among top-level players such as the legendary world champion Wang Liqin. This rubber, featuring a tacky surface and hard sponge, ensures immense power, high spin, and stable control, making it an ideal choice for players using an offensive strategy (ALL-OFF) focused on topspin strokes at the table and from mid-distance. Made in China and ITTF approved, the rubber is offered in red and black color options with 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.15 mm, or 2.2 mm sponge thickness, ensuring an excellent balance of speed, spin, and control.

Main features:

• Rubber type: Inverted
• Speed: 12/12
• Spin: 12/12
• Control: 10/12
• Tensor: No
• Tackiness: Yes
• Strategy: ALL-OFF
• Surface: Highly tacky
• Sponge hardness: Hard
• Sponge thickness: 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.15 mm, 2.2 mm
• Colors: Red, black
• Country of origin: China
• Approvals: ITTF approved

DHS Hurricane 2 stands out with its traditional yet highly effective construction optimized for powerful offense:

• Sponge (hard): The sponge is hard (around 40–45° on the DHS hardness scale, equivalent to about 50–55° on the ESN scale), offered in 1.5 mm, 1.8 mm, 2.0 mm, 2.15 mm, or 2.2 mm thickness. The hardness ensures a short dwell time, which enhances power and speed during topspin strokes. Compared to softer rubbers like DHS G555, Hurricane 2’s sponge is less elastic but more powerful, suitable for aggressive shots at the table and from mid-distance. Thicker sponges (2.15 mm, 2.2 mm) provide more power and speed, while thinner ones (1.5 mm, 1.8 mm) offer more control, suitable for short play or the backhand side.
• Top sheet: The top sheet is highly tacky, ensuring exceptional friction and spin potential. The special molecular structure allows the surface to generate strong spin in topspin strokes, serves, and short pushes. Compared to non-tacky rubbers like DHS Gold Arc 8, Hurricane 2’s surface is very sensitive to incoming spin and therefore requires good technique for blocking or receiving serves. The surface is durable, but regular cleaning with DHS rubber cleaner is essential to maintain tackiness. Some players use boosting agents like Haifu Sea Moon to increase speed and elasticity, though it is not required.
• No tensor effect: Unlike modern European rubbers like Butterfly Tenergy 05, Hurricane 2 is not a tensor rubber and lacks a factory-installed catapult effect. Speed and spin depend on the player’s technique and stroke power, making the rubber more suitable for advanced players who can generate their own power. This provides a linear power transfer, allowing precise shot control.
• Molecular structure: The tacky surface features a dense molecular composition that enhances friction and spin potential, enabling powerful topspin generation even from difficult positions. This structure ensures stability during intense rallies, especially when looping at the table or from mid-distance.
• No anti-spin properties: DHS Hurricane 2 is not an anti-spin rubber and is therefore very sensitive to incoming spin, especially compared to long pimple rubbers like DHS Cloud & Fog 3. Its tacky surface requires active technique to manage the opponent’s spin, especially when receiving spin-heavy serves.

The rubber weighs about 50–55 g (cut, 2.2 mm thickness), which is heavier than European rubbers like DHS Gold Arc 8 (~51 g), making it suitable for players used to heavier rackets. Colors – red and black – meet ITTF requirements. DHS recommends using water-based glue, such as DHS No.15, and a protective film to maintain surface properties.

DHS Hurricane 2 features the following technical characteristics tailored for powerful offense:

• Speed: 12/12. The rubber is extremely fast, suitable for topspin strokes, flat hits, and counter-attacks at the table or from mid-distance. The hard sponge and player technique provide explosive rebound, enabling dominance in fast rallies. Speed is slightly lower than modern tensors like Butterfly Tenergy 05, but with boosting, it can compete with them.
• Spin: 12/12. Due to the highly tacky surface, the rubber generates exceptional spin, especially in topspin strokes, serves, and short pushes. Spin potential is among the highest on the market, suitable for spin-based play and deceptive shots like flicks and short pushes. Compared to DHS Gold Arc 8, Hurricane 2 offers stronger spin, especially when looping.
• Control: 10/12. The rubber provides stable control for an offensive rubber, especially in topspin strokes and short play. The tacky surface and hard sponge allow precise ball trajectory control, though sensitivity to incoming spin means blocking and passive play require good technique. Control is lower than DHS G555 or Gold Arc 5 but higher than many fast tensors.

Trajectory: Hurricane 2 features a high, arched trajectory suitable for topspin strokes and looping attacks from mid-distance. The trajectory is more curved than short pips rubbers like DHS C7 OX, making it especially effective in looping, though blocking at the table requires active technique. Users emphasize the rubber’s “spin potential,” “power,” and “stability,” particularly in looping play.

DHS Hurricane 2 is compatible with various blades, especially those emphasizing power and spin:

• DHS Hurricane Long 5: Maximizes speed and power, suitable for aggressive topspin strokes.
• Yinhe T-11+: Lightweight carbon blade emphasizing speed and elasticity.
• Stiga Infinity VPS V: Provides feel, suitable for looping strokes.
• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Ensures stability, ideal for spin-based play.
• Butterfly Viscaria: Maximizes speed, suitable for professional play.

The rubber pairs best with offensive or carbon blades, as the hard sponge and tacky surface utilize blade properties to emphasize power and spin. Users recommend using Hurricane 2 on the forehand side for powerful topspin and looping attacks, but it can also be used on the backhand side if the player has strong technique.

DHS Hurricane 2 is designed for players seeking power, spin, and stability in offense:

• For advanced and professional attackers who control topspin strokes, looping, flicks, and short play.
• For spin-based play, seeking a rubber that generates exceptional spin and power from mid-distance.
• For aggressive players looking for a rubber suitable for powerful forehand topspin strokes.
• For mid-distance play: Effective for looping strokes, topspin, and counter-attacks.
• For table play: Suitable for short pushes, flicks, and flat hits, though technique is required due to the tacky surface.
• Serves and receive: Due to its extremely high spin potential, the rubber is effective at generating spin serves, especially short spin serves. Receiving requires technique due to spin sensitivity, but active receive (flick, topspin) is highly effective.

The rubber is extremely effective in looping strokes (9.8/10) due to its exceptional spin and power.

In the short game (9.0/10), it offers precision thanks to the sticky surface, especially in short pushes and serve returns. Blocking (8.0/10) is more demanding due to high spin sensitivity, but becomes stable with good technique. Counterattacks (9.2/10) are effective due to the sponge’s hardness and the ability to generate power. Flat hits (8.5/10) are solid, though topspin is more dominant. Serves (9.7/10) benefit from the tacky topsheet, enabling strong spin, especially on short sidespin and backspin serves. Spin sensitivity (7.5/10) is notable—players must actively control the opponent’s spin. Durability (9.2/10) is high, though regular cleaning is necessary to maintain stickiness.

In summary, DHS Hurricane 2 is a legendary rubber with a traditional, yet highly effective Chinese design, aimed at advanced offensive players who rely on power, spin, and precision. With its tacky surface, hard sponge, and high control, it’s ideal for those mastering topspin, looping, and strategic short play, especially on the forehand side. While it demands strong technique due to the lack of tensor effect and high spin sensitivity, it rewards players with explosive performance and outstanding spin potential—particularly when paired with offensive carbon blades and enhanced with boosting if desired.

Perfect for players who:
• Seek a sticky rubber for maximum spin generation
• Play close to the table or at mid-distance with aggressive topspin
• Prefer hard, linear-feeling sponges over catapult-style tensors
• Want professional-level control and precision with powerful attacks

Note: DHS Hurricane 2 is approved for official competitions and must be paired with an ITTF-approved blade and glue. Store with a protective film to preserve tackiness and performance.