The DHS Hurricane 3 Neo 37° Ma Long backhand red is a table tennis rubber known for its specialized characteristics, developed in association with professional player Ma Long for his backhand. With a soft 37° sponge, it offers a high degree of control, feel, and spin, making it a favorite among top Chinese players.
Performance features: The Hurricane 3 Neo 37 excels at producing high spin and powerful backhand loops. The tacky top sheet allows for a firm grip on the ball, enabling players to generate strong spin. While the speed is moderate, the rubber's real strength is its control and ability to absorb incoming spin, which can be a key advantage during close-to-the-table play.
Recommended playing style: This rubber is best for players who generate their own power through technique and wrist action, rather than relying on the rubber's inherent speed. It rewards players with a more aggressive, spin-oriented style on their backhand.
Tuning and boosting: Like many Chinese rubbers, the Hurricane 3 Neo 37 benefits from boosting to enhance its speed and elasticity. The rubber has a layer of primer from the factory, but additional boosting is recommended by many players to unlock its full potential.
DHS Hurricane 3 NEO 42° Ma Long Forehand
Tactics: Excellent for an offensive, loop-heavy playing style, generating very high spin levels and a dangerous arc.
Spin and control: The tacky, sticky topsheet is designed for generating tremendous amounts of spin, especially on serves and loops. The hardness of the sponge provides a high degree of control for a player with well-developed technique, particularly in the short game.
Speed: Offers high speed when the player supplies a powerful, full-body stroke. It has a low passive speed and virtually no built-in catapult effect, which demands a high level of physical effort.
Hardness: The 42-degree sponge is the hardest commercially available option. This requires significant player-generated power to engage the sponge and create dynamic, high-speed shots.
Boosting: Like all Chinese rubbers designed for top players, this one is designed to be "tuned" with a booster. Boosting expands the sponge, adding speed, feel, and elasticity, and is essential to achieve its top performance.
Who should use this rubber?
This rubber is not recommended for beginners or intermediate players. Its unique playing characteristics require a specific skill set.
Advanced players: This rubber is only suitable for advanced players with well-developed, powerful strokes who can consistently apply a high level of physical force.
Physical demands: If you don't hit hard and actively, the rubber's low passive speed will make your shots feel slow and dead.
Technique: Players need to have the ability to time shots precisely and execute a full-body swing to get the most out of the rubber.
