Top 6 picks
Rubbers Like Xu Xin's Setup
Xu Xin was the dominant Chinese penhold attacker of his generation — DHS Hurricane 3 forehand with Butterfly Tenergy 64 backhand for fast counter-attacking. These picks suit penhold players and shakehand players who want Xu Xin's distinctive close-table fast-attack character.
- Hurricane 3 National
DHS
InvertedXu Xin's signature forehand rubber — heavy spin character for penhold attacking.
- Hurricane 3
DHS
InvertedCommercial Hurricane forehand — accessible version for developing penhold players.
- Tenergy 64
Butterfly
InvertedXu Xin's backhand rubber — flat trajectory and direct response for close-table fast counter-attacks.
- Hurricane 8
DHS
InvertedModernised DHS hybrid — accessible Hurricane character with reduced technique demands.
- Tenergy 05
Butterfly
InvertedAlternative backhand pairing — higher arc than T64 for players who prefer arc-heavy backhand character.
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