DHS Hurricane 3 Hard

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° – this is one of the most famous DHS inverted table tennis rubbers, earning the nickname “world‑champion maker” among Chinese rubbers. This rubber, featuring an extremely tacky topsheet and a hard 40° sponge, has accompanied many players to victories at the highest level, offering high spin, excellent control, and significant speed reserves. Designed for technically skilled players, Hurricane 3 HARD 40° enables versatile offensive play, directly pressuring opponents. It is suitable for an OFF (offensive) strategy emphasizing versatility and precision in topspin strokes at the table and from mid‑distance. Used by several world‑class Chinese players, the rubber features a typical Chinese feel—effective tackiness and a hard sponge. Made in China, ITTF‑approved, the rubber is available in red and black variants, with 2.15 mm or 2.2 mm sponge thickness, ensuring an ideal balance of control and pace.

Key features:

• Rubber type: inverted

• Speed: 99

• Spin: 112

• Control: 80

• Tensor: No

• Tackiness: Yes

• Strategy: OFF

• Surface: extremely tacky

• Sponge hardness: hard (40°)

• Sponge thickness: 2.15 mm, 2.2 mm

• Colors: red, black

• Country of origin: China

• Approvals: ITTF‑approved

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° stands out for its build, optimized for technically strong attackers:

• Sponge (hard): The 40° sponge (approx. 50–55° ESN scale), available in 2.15 mm or 2.2 mm thickness, is harder than Hurricane 3 MID 39°, ensuring shorter dwell time, which enhances speed and power in topspin strokes. This feature is ideal for technically skilled players who can generate spin and speed with their force. Compared with Hurricane 3 NEO, the harder sponge gives more forward pressure, effective for fast loops and smashes. The thicker 2.2 mm adds power, while 2.15 mm offers slightly more control.

• Topsheet: The rubber is extremely tacky, providing high friction and spin potential. A special molecular structure allows it to generate strong spin in topspin, serves, and short pushes. Compared to non‑tacky rubbers like DHS Gold Arc 8, Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is very sensitive to incoming spin, requiring good technique for blocking or receiving spinny serves. The rubber is durable but requires regular cleaning with DHS rubber cleaner to maintain tackiness. Some players use boosting agents like Haifu Sea Moon to increase speed and elasticity.

• Pimple‑under geometry: The pimples‑under structure is optimized for control compared with Hurricane 2, providing more stability and feel. This geometry allows more precise ball trajectory control, especially during loops, and reduces errors in intense rallies.

• No tensor effect: Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is not a tensor, so it lacks a factory catapult effect seen in European rubbers like Butterfly Tenergy 05. Speed and spin depend on the player's technique, and its linear energy transfer provides precision and stability. This makes the rubber suitable for players who trust their stroke power.

• No anti‑spin properties: Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is not anti‑spin, making it sensitive to incoming spin compared to long‑pips rubbers like DHS Cloud & Fog 3. The tacky surface requires active technique to handle the opponent’s spin, especially when receiving spinny serves.

The rubber weighs about 50–55 g (uncut, 2.2 mm thick), heavier than European rubbers like DHS Gold Arc 8 (~51 g), making it suitable for players accustomed to heavier rackets. Colors—red and black—comply with ITTF regulations. DHS recommends using water‑based glues like DHS No. 15 and a protective film to preserve the topsheet properties.

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° technical specs, tailored for universal offense:

• Speed: 99. The rubber is very fast, suitable for topspin, looping, smashes, and counter‑attacks at the table or from mid‑distance. The hard 40° sponge ensures explosive rebound, faster than Hurricane 3 MID 39° (94), but slightly slower than Hurricane 2 NEO (97). Speed can be increased using boosting or fast blades like DHS Hurricane Long 5.

• Spin: 112. The extremely tacky topsheet generates exceptional spin, especially in loops, serves, and short pushes. Its spin potential is among the highest available, suitable for spinny gameplay and deceptive shots like flicks. Compared to Hurricane 3 MID 39° (99), Hurricane 3 HARD 40° offers even stronger spin due to the harder sponge.

• Control: 80. The rubber provides good control for an offensive rubber, especially in loops and short game. The tacky topsheet and hard sponge allow precise trajectory control, but sensitivity to incoming spin means blocking and passive play require good technique. Its control is lower than Hurricane 3 MID 39° (95), but higher than Hurricane 2 NEO (48).

Trajectory: Hurricane 3 HARD 40° has a medium‑height, arched trajectory, suitable for loops and topspin attacks from mid‑distance. Compared to Hurricane 2 NEO, the trajectory is slightly higher, making shot control easier, but lower than European rubbers like DHS Gold Arc 8. The trajectory is effective for loops, but blocking at the table requires active technique. Users highlight the rubber’s “spin potential,” “power,” and “stability,” especially in forehand play.

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° suits many blades, especially those emphasizing power and spin:

• DHS Hurricane Long 5: maximizes speed and power, suitable for aggressive loops

• Yinhe T‑11+: lightweight carbon blade, emphasizes speed and flexibility

• Stiga Infinity VPS V: offers feel, good for looping

• Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: ensures stability, ideal for spin play

• Butterfly Viscaria: maximizes speed, suitable for professional play

The rubber pairs best with offensive blades, as the hard sponge and tacky topsheet exploit blade dynamics, emphasizing power and spin. Users recommend Hurricane 3 HARD 40° for forehand side for powerful topspin and looping attacks, but it’s also suitable for technically adept backhand players.

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is designed for players seeking power, spin, and control in offense:

• Tech‑savvy attackers using topspin, loops, flicks, and smashes

• Spin‑oriented play seeking high spin and stability from mid‑distance

• Universal offense, good for powerful forehand loops and smashes

• Mid‑distance play: Effective for loops, topspin, and counter‑attacks

• At‑the‑table: Works for short pushes, flicks, and smashes, but requires technique because of tackiness

• Serves & receiving: Very effective for spinny serves, especially short twisted ones. Receiving requires technique due to sensitivity to spin, but active receive (flicks, topspin) is highly effective.

The rubber is extremely effective in looping (9.8/10) due to outstanding spin and power. Flat strokes (9.3/10) offer speed and precision. Short game (8.9/10) is effective, especially for flicks and short pushes. Serving (9.5/10) generates strong spin, especially short serves. Blocking (8.5/10) requires technique due to tackiness, but is effective on the right blade. Counter‑attacks (9.2/10) are powerful and precise. Users praise its “spin potential,” “power,” and “stability,” especially on the forehand.

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° excels as a legendary inverted rubber focused on universal offense:

• Speed (99), fast, good for topspin and smashes

• Spin (112), exceptional for loops, serves, short game

• Control (80), good for an offensive rubber, precise strokes

• Extremely tacky topsheet: high friction, long‑lasting

• Hard 40° sponge: massive power, stable feel

• Pimple‑under geometry: increased control and stability

• Chinese quality: ITTF‑approved, durable

Users highlight its “spin potential,” “power,” and “stability,” especially in forehand play.

• Spin sensitivity: Due to the tacky topsheet, the rubber is very sensitive to incoming spin; blocking or receiving spinny serves requires good technique.

• Technical demand: The rubber requires strong stroke technique to unlock its full potential, especially without boosting.

• Passive play: The hard sponge and tacky surface make it less effective in slow pushes or passive play.

• Weight: Heavier than most European rubbers, it may not suit those seeking lighter rackets.

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is ITTF‑approved and suitable for top‑level competition, especially for players practicing versatile, spin‑oriented offense. Its combination of power, spin, and control lets players dominate rallies with looping strokes, topspin, smashes, and counter‑attacks. Popular among world‑class Chinese players, especially on the forehand side, it is built for play with 40+ plastic balls. DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is a legend setting the standard for Chinese offensive style.

• Vs. DHS Hurricane 3 MID 39°: Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is faster and more powerful due to the harder sponge but offers less control. The MID 39° is suited for controlled looping.

• Vs. DHS Hurricane 2 NEO: Hurricane 2 NEO is faster with lower trajectory, while Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is spinnier and more versatile with higher control.

• Vs. DHS Neo Hurricane 3: Neo Hurricane 3 is livelier due to NEO sponge and easier to manage, whereas Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is more traditional with greater spin.

• Vs. DHS Gold Arc 8: Gold Arc 8 is faster, less sensitive to spin, and has a tensor effect, suitable for European style; Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is spinnier but more technically demanding.

• Vs. Butterfly Tenergy 05: Tenergy 05 is faster and more elastic due to tensor, but more sensitive to spin. Hurricane 3 HARD 40° offers stronger spin in loops but is slower without boosting.

DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is the synthesis of power, spin, and control, made for technically skilled players aiming for versatility in looping and topspin attacks. Its extremely tacky topsheet, hard 40° sponge, and optimized pimple‑under geometry guarantee exceptional spin, stability, and tempo balance. Ideal for advanced players who enjoy spin play and powerful attacks. Used by world‑class players, DHS Hurricane 3 HARD 40° is a legend leading the way to Olympic victories!