DHS Hurricane 8 vs Yasaka Rakza 7: Which Should You Buy?
| DHS Hurricane 8 | Yasaka Rakza 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.2/10 | 8.6/10 |
| best_side | forehand | both |
| control | medium-high | high |
| speed | high | offensive |
| spin | extreme | high |
| sponge_hardness | 39-40 (DHS scale, medium-hard) | 45–47° |
| type | hybrid tacky tensor | tensor inverted |
| weight_uncut_g | 70 | 70 |
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The Hurricane 8 delivers extreme tacky spin with strong serve and short-push bite and faster driving than the Hurricane 3, but it is heavy, weak in the passive game and a forehand rubber. The Rakza 7 gives near-Tenergy spin from its natural-rubber topsheet with outstanding control in the short game, blocks and pushes, no runaway catapult on touch, and it comes in 1.8 / 2.0 / max to tune speed against control.
Choose the Hurricane 8 if you are a forehand-dominant attacker who wants tacky spin and serve quality and can carry a heavy rubber.
Choose the Rakza 7 if you want a controllable, very spinny tensor for either wing with excellent value and durability — it is one of the most recommended backhand rubbers at club level and a great first step up from entry rubbers. Its speed is moderate, around 80 percent of top rubbers, so you supply pace with placement and stroke. The Rakza 7 also carries the higher reviewer rating.
FAQ
Which is better for control and the short game?
The Rakza 7, with outstanding control and consistency in the short game, blocks and pushes and no runaway catapult on touch. The Hurricane 8 is weak in the passive and flat game.
Which is the better backhand option?
The Rakza 7 is one of the most recommended backhand rubbers at club level. The Hurricane 8 is not recommended as a backhand rubber for most players.
Which is lighter?
The Rakza 7 is lighter than tacky Chinese rubbers, while the Hurricane 8 is heavy, often 50 grams or more cut.