spinny rubber

Hi there my usatt ranking is around 1500. My current setup is Mark V max on BH and Hurricane 3 max on FH with a slower R2 all wood blade bought from colestt. The last few tournaments I have played I have lost to some folks because I was not able to pick serves which were way too spinny and forehand loops also way to spinny you block it and it would fly off the table. My serves even though I usually trouble my similar ranked players with my serves I was not to these players. I know some of these players are probably higher in the 1600 to 1700 range but there is something about their setups which I feel is causing me to be at a disadvantage. So my question is if there is something I could do to upgrade my setup to compete better against such players.

I agree with Bram. If anything, your blade might be too flexible. So first work of technique and if you still have troubles blocking try a stiffer blade. Rubbers are absolutely fine.

Your main problem is dealing with higher levels of spin these players are able to produce. Not an equipment problem, mostly a skill/technique/experience issue. You will adjust as you play better opponents (and just you wait until you have to face serves/loops of 2000+ player - and let's not mention 2500+ ones).

Dont be afraid of the spin in their loops! Punch more to engage your blade in your block and overcome the spin. Either close your paddle and make a spin-block. The paddle must be above the ball at any moment of your stroke.
Considering services, the most spinny services usually go long without second bounce. Don't try to push these balls short or play 'safely' in any other way. Just use your footwork to step around and punish this service with a full-power FH loop. Especially with your H3 on FH, which is no good for passive game, but turns into a weapon of mass destruction when it is used for power attack. This is the best way to overcome spin, after some loopkills they are likely to start serving shorter, and short serves are usually less spinny.

To get to one's next level, one should play bravely and try to attack the balls which he was afraid of before. After some time your risky shots will become routine ones. Especially with a Hurricane or a Skyline, which are made for brave game with some risk and lots of power.

P.S. Does your setup allow you to kill a long push with a FH loopdrive 'with crack sound', which means that both your rubber and blade are engaged in the stroke, and still it produces lots of spin? Some ALL and ALL+ blades are too soft to do this with H3.

People still use Mark V