Nittaku Hurricane 8-80 Power Inverted Rubber

A sticky rubber in the 8-80 line with built-in Active Charge for added rebound

A Chinese-made sticky inverted rubber based on the Hurricane 8-80, with added rebound. It has Active Charge (AC) built in, so you can aim for powerful, fast drives while keeping its spin performance. It also suits players who want to use it on the backhand side.

Features

• A sticky rubber with Speed 15.25 and Spin 14.50 on Nittaku's own ratings
• Sponge hardness is 40.0 as stated by the manufacturer (37.0 on the Chinese standard)
• Built-in Active Charge (AC) raises the rebound
• Only Extra thick is offered. The colors are Red and Black
• Made in China. Nittaku is the general agent in Japan for Hongshuangxi (China)

Recommended for

• Players who want to hit powerful, fast drives with a sticky rubber
• Players who want even more speed than the Hurricane 8-80
• Players who want to use a sticky rubber on the backhand side too

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• Adds rebound while keeping the spin performance of a sticky rubber
• Designed to make powerful, fast drives easier to aim for
• A model also intended for use on the backhand side

Things to consider

• Only Extra thick is offered; thinner ones cannot be chosen
• Players not used to sticky rubbers may need time to get used to the stroke
• Sold as a single sheet of rubber. To put rubber on both sides, please prepare two sheets

Specifications

Speed, Spin, Variation, Sponge hardness are Nittaku's own published ratings; they cannot be compared with other manufacturers' figures.

FAQ

Q. How does it differ from the Hurricane 8-80?

A. It is based on the Hurricane 8-80, with Active Charge (AC) built in to raise the rebound.

Q. How is the name read?

A. According to the manufacturer, it is read "Kyohyo Eito Hachiju Power" in Japanese (that is, "Hurricane 8-80 Power").

Q. Can I choose the thickness and color?

A. The thickness is Extra thick only. You can choose between Red and Black.

Before you buy

• This item is ordered from our supplier after you place your order, then shipped from Japan.
• If it is out of stock at the manufacturer or supplier, delivery may take longer. If a restock is not expected, we may cancel your order. We will contact you by email in either case.
• Ships from Osaka, Japan by Japan Post. We ship this item to Australia and Brazil. It cannot be shipped to the United States. Shipping fees are shown at checkout.
• Australia: no import duty or GST for orders of A$1,000 or less.
• Brazil: import taxes (about 93–100% of the order value including shipping) are paid by the recipient on delivery. Your CPF number is required for customs; we will ask for it by email after you order.
• The racket is sold separately. The price is for one sheet of rubber.
• Use table tennis glue to attach the rubber. Covering the surface with protection film after play helps it last longer.
• Images are for illustration. Colors may look different depending on your screen.
• Specifications and design may change without notice.