Nittaku Hurricane III Rubber

An inverted rubber with a sticky sheet that can produce both spin and speed

This is an inverted rubber that combines a sticky sheet (a type whose surface has a tacky grip) with a sponge made in Japan. The sheet is a type that can produce both spin and speed, and the manufacturer presents it as easy to handle. The country of origin is China.

Features

• The sheet is the Hurricane III sheet, a type that can produce both spin and speed.
• The sponge is made in Japan, and the country of origin is China.
• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 10.25 and Spin is 14.50, with a sponge hardness of 37.5.
• The color is Black, and we carry two thicknesses, Thin and Thick.
• The manufacturer's table lists the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) approval number.

Recommended for

• Players who want to hit drives with a lot of spin
• Players who want to choose a sticky rubber with ease of handling in mind as well

Pros and things to consider

Pros

• On Nittaku's own index, Spin is 14.50, a relatively high spin value.
• A combination the manufacturer presents as easy to handle.
• Thickness can be chosen from two types, Thin and Thick.

Things to consider

• The manufacturer notes that the stickiness varies from sheet to sheet.
• Only the Black color is offered.
• On Nittaku's own index, Speed is 10.25, which is modest compared with the spin value.

Specifications

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

FAQ

Q. Where is it made?

A. The country of origin is China, and the sponge is made in Japan (as published by the manufacturer).

Q. Is the stickiness the same for every sheet?

A. The manufacturer notes that, with the Hurricane series, the strength of the stickiness varies from sheet to sheet.

Q. Which thicknesses can I choose?

A. We carry two thicknesses, Thin and Thick. The color is 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.