NEO HURRICANE 2,3, AND TG 2 ARE OUT.

ITTF Stamps yes :) (with no numbers), so do the fakes, they look exactly the same on the top, but the pimples are all wrong and so is the way the rubber plays

Asaomi wrote: nicefrog wrote: ITTF Stamps yes :) (with no numbers), so do the fakes, they look exactly the same on the top, but the pimples are all wrong and so is the way the rubber plays oh.. But didnt none of the old rubbers have the numbers in that little square box?

Nope.... At least not the hurricanes, that's only a new invention, that's why we are assuming the top sheet has changed and needed new approval, otherwise they wouldn't have needed to change the dies

I'm thinking about trying one of them. I dont know which one. I was thinking TG3.. but i didn't know it would end up being the tackiest of them all! idk. TG2 is out. I dont want super tacky.. but do i really want another H3?

beeray1 wrote: I'm thinking about trying one of them. I dont know which one. I was thinking TG3.. but i didn't know it would end up being the tackiest of them all! idk. TG2 is out. I dont want super tacky.. but do i really want another H3?

Why dont you go for an H2?

H2 is mostly harder. More speed on fast shots, but more difficult to control.

new pictures are out: Here's the link

http://s730.photobucket.com/albums/ww306/polokiddv/?action=view&current=100_4359.jpg

I played the H3 already, i think I'll stay away for a while. I want to try a TG3, and I'll TRY an H2. I'm sure if i don't like it someone will pick it up for cheap in a heart beat. But right now, BW2 41 is so nice. Especially on the Clipper. I really benefit from the hard sponge. I will probably order one of those custom sponges that are harder.

Has anyone got there Neo rubbers yet?

I cant wait for a review.

I hopefully get mine on Monday or Tuesday.

Only a few more sleeps and we will all have them, by the end of next week everyone will be sick of reviews

Tomas I think so, are you going to play (try) H3 FH H2 backhand?

Can someone please tell me that why these NEO series rubbers have a new Topsheet number for them?

i have tested all 4 because adham sent these rubbers to the kids here in the philippines and i got the opportunity to burrow 4 from the kids and tested them.
neo hurricane 2 - the red one i tried was a softer than the old ones.. it felt like a 39 degree sponge and take note it is lighter than the old h2. its weight is close to a sriver. slightly tacky
neo hurricane 3 - the red sheet i tried was harder than the neo h2. a bit heavier than the h2 maybe because of the variation in sponge but still lighter than the old h3
neo skyline 2 - red sheet i tried was very fast but not really tacky. produces tons of spin
neo skyline 3 - black sheet was the one that really amazed me because of all the 4 it was the fastest and also the spinniest.. it wasnt very tacky like the old skyline 3.

take note: all 4 rubbers are slightly lighter than the old equivalent dhs rubbers by about 5-7 grams by rough estimate. these rubbers are very springy and they do not go to the net easily liek the old ones. the neo skyline 3 was my favorite since im planning to buy one which i think will substitute tenergy 05 but spinnier and more control

In Hong Kong, NEO series rubbers were not arrowed to use in a tournament. DHS has been asked to explain the legality of the rubbers.
http://www.bokett.com/bbs/dispbbs.asp?boardid=668&Id=200566

It would be appreciated if any Hong Kong people could tell us the details of the issue.

As only the sponge changed, I think there is no need for any new authorization. They just changed the mould to be more ITTF friendly (ie add number 24-108, as on all new rubbers in all brands).

For instance there were multiple mould in Sriver history, which shared the same ITTF authorization. Tibhar also changed its moulds 10 or 15 years ago, it's just cosmetic changes.

At least this is my understanding.

Fixpoint wrote: NEO series rubbers are on the ITTF LARC now! http://www.ittf.com/ittf_equipment/Racket_Covering_List_30B.pdf