The DHS Hurricane 8-80 Provincial is a table tennis rubber that is a more elastic and forgiving variant of the standard Hurricane 8.
It is known for balancing the tacky topsheet typical of Chinese rubbers with a softer, higher-elasticity sponge, making it suitable for modern play with plastic balls.
The "Provincial" designation indicates a higher quality and greater consistency than the commercial version.
Speed and control: The Hurricane 8-80 was designed to provide a good balance of speed and control. It offers good speed and elasticity even with small and medium-powered shots.
Spin: It maintains the high spin generation characteristic of the Hurricane series due to its tacky topsheet. This is effective for serves and close-to-the-table topspins.
Feel: The high-elasticity #80 sponge gives the rubber a more transparent and solid feel upon contact. The sponge is also more lively and springy than the standard Hurricane 8.
Weight: The Provincial version, particularly the 37° hardness, is noted by some players to be lighter than the commercial variant, which has faced inconsistent weight control issues.
Usage: It is suitable for both forehand and backhand use. Some players, especially those transitioning from European rubbers, prefer it for their backhand for better consistency.
Playing style: The rubber favors an attacking style that engages the sponge fully to get the best performance. It is suitable for modern 40+ plastic balls.
DHS Hurricane 8-80 37° and 38° is a rubber with balanced speed and control, with a highly elastic No. 80 sponge and a more pleasant touch. DHS Hurricane 8-80 is lighter and more elastic, has a sticky top sheet, is suitable for forehand and backhand.
