DHS Hurricane 8 vs Yasaka Rakza X: Which Should You Buy?
| DHS Hurricane 8 | Yasaka Rakza X | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 |
| best_side | forehand | both |
| control | medium-high | medium-high |
| speed | high | high |
| spin | extreme | high |
| sponge_hardness | 39-40 (DHS scale, medium-hard) | 47.5 (medium-hard, roughly 45-50 degrees) |
| type | hybrid tacky tensor | tensor inverted |
| weight_uncut_g | 70 | 69 |
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Both are high-speed, controllable offensive rubbers, but the Hurricane 8 is tacky and forehand-focused while the Rakza X is a versatile tensor. The Hurricane 8 brings extreme spin and excellent serve and short-push tack, yet it is heavy, weak in the passive game and not a backhand pick. The Rakza X has outstanding grip that overrides incoming spin, a high safe throw, and linear, predictable speed that works on both wings.
Go with the Hurricane 8 if you are a forehand-dominant attacker who wants tacky spin and serve quality with more speed than a boosted H3 Neo, and you have the footwork and physique for a heavy rubber.
Go with the Rakza X if you want a grippy, high-spin, high-throw tensor that is forgiving on loops and counter-topspins and serves both wings — a good step up if you liked Rakza 7 but want more in blocks and loop exchanges. The Rakza X is weaker for passive blocking and lobs, and both rubbers run heavy.
FAQ
Which works on both forehand and backhand?
The Rakza X is rated for both wings and suits either depending on blade. The Hurricane 8 is forehand-focused and not recommended on the backhand for most players.
Which is better at handling an opponent’s spin?
The Rakza X has outstanding grip that overrides incoming spin. The Hurricane 8’s tack helps your own spin but it is weak in the passive game where heavy incoming spin shows up.
Which has the more reliable surface over time?
Both fade. The Rakza X’s grip can drop after a couple of months of heavy use, and the Hurricane 8’s tackiness is inconsistent between sheets and fades after about two weeks.