DHS Fang Bo B2X

Good price for excellent performance. Shots are fast with a noticeable jump in power when the carbon is engaged. The flared handle and head-heavy weight distribution help me spin the ball with confidence on topspin strokes. Feels more stable than the Bo Carbon.

This blade offers a pleasant backhand experience with a touch of crispness. Equipping it with Mantra Pro M on the backhand side enhances its speed and spin capabilities.

As for the forehand, after experimenting with DNA Pro H, I found it lacking in firmness. However, once I switched to Hurricane 3 bs 40°, the blade transformed and provided an exceptional feel.

Overall, this blade stands out as a remarkable choice. Its build quality is impressive, which is not always a given with DHS products. This blade possesses a well-rounded profile without any noticeable shortcomings.

Great blade.

However, I would argue that the speed rating of 9.3 is slightly inflated and is more realistically around 8.8-9.0.

The control of this blade is remarkable.

It bears a strong resemblance to the Timo Boll ZLF in terms of feel and overall playing characteristics. Notably, it is somewhat stiffer than the ZLF.

The sweet spot is exceptionally large.

Considering its price point, this blade offers excellent value for money.

I love the innerfiber technology, so this Fang Bo blade is a great choice. I previously used the Harimotto ALC, and these two blades are almost identical. They both use a limba wood outer layer and ALC carbon, giving them a longer dwell time and providing excellent spin. However, the difference lies in the thickness of the core. With the thicker core that the Fang Bo has, it provides more power and minimum vibration. I find myself more comfortable using the Fang Bo.

Furthermore, I feel that this blade has a heavier forward center of gravity, which makes me more comfortable swinging spin in the middle distance. Overall, I love this blade!

I’m a beginner to intermediate level player who wants good control rather than speed equipment. My combination of Fang Bo B2X is 729 Battle II for forehand and Butterfly Rozena for backhand.

Firstly, the grip and weight are amazing for me. It makes my forehand topspin easier and more precise than my recent blade.

Secondly, the speed is not too fast, but it’s enough for both sidespin attacks with good control and placement. Also, blocking or driving against topspin is very good.

To summarize, I’m happy about everything and I’m sure I will use this blade for a long time with experimentation with other rubbers. I will make another review after that.

This blade is really good. It feels a little bit harder than HL5 (normal, first edition), but it doesn’t have the hollow feeling of the former. The HL5 feels more elastic. Power-wise, I think it is a little slower than HL5, but feels faster than my Viscaria.

For the price, you can’t go wrong with this blade.

Switched from the Andro Novacell OFF/S, this was a very nice upgrade.

Haven’t played with a modern carbon/ALC paddle before, having played with an older carbon Andro OFF+ for several years. Loops are spinny and fast and feel very safe, nice ball feel, blocks have good control and but still have some speed behind them. Need a slightly more closed paddle angle overall as balls tend to go long. Smashes can be hard to land due to the more direct ball travel.

Serves came off really high at first, but once I focused on brushing the ball, they stayed low and spinny.

My biggest complaint is the handle, which is quite thin in the middle but a little too long for me. I don’t have very big hands to begin with, so it was a surprise to me. The flare is a bit much; I found the bottom press into my hand/wrist when winding up for backhands.

Overall, a great blade and at a reasonable price.

Pros: Fast, punchy loops and drives. Great feel and response.

Cons: Hard to control smashes. Small but long handle.

This blade is perfect. With XIOM Omega 7 Pro, it became a very effective weapon from medium and long distance. It has the same structure and the same technology as DHS Hurricane Long 5X. I was very pleased.

Hay que lijar el mango. Tiene bordes que molestan.

I had a Yinhe Y13 blade but found it lacking in power. The Rozena rubber didn’t fit well on it. So, I decided to buy the Fang Bo ALC B2 blade. The Rozena rubber fits well on this blade. I will buy a new Rozena rubber to balance my play. My backhand rubber doesn’t fit well with my Fang Bo ALC blade. It’s Sanwei Taiji Plus. According to my playmates, my game has improved using the Fang Bo ALC B2. I am also satisfied with my play using this blade.

My DHS Fang Bo B2X arrived at 91.3g, 1442Hz, and 6.1mm thick from princett.com. This blade surpassed all other contenders (out of approximately 40) to become my personal favorite.

To compensate for reduced stamina during competitions against younger opponents (at 60+ age), I sought a blade with greater speed than the 7-ply clipper-like setup I was using. The Limba top layer enables me to execute serves with ample spin and control, while the inner carbon provides exceptional acceleration from 3-6 ft behind the table.

My blade is equipped with Yinhe Moon rubbers: medium sponge for forehand and soft sponge for backhand (non-tacky). These moderately catapulty rubbers complement the blade’s performance. Prior to gluing the rubbers, I coated the blade with varnish (recommended for Limba top layers) and sanded the edges. I also applied Tannius grip tape (purchased from Amazon).

In comparison to other blades, the DHS Fang Bo B2X: - Exhibits a lower speed than the external carbon Yinhe Pro 01 (a Viscaria clone). - Offers more dwell time than the Yinhe Pro 01 and Yinhe Pro Feeling. - Boasts a higher speed than the Yinhe PD-437 (7-ply with Limba top and 1400Hz). - Provides greater dwell time than the Yinhe PD-537 (7-ply with walnut top and 1400Hz). - Surpasses the speed of the Yinhe 970 xx-A (1291Hz).

While the handle is marginally thinner than those found on newer Sanwei blades (such as the HC-5s), the grip tape effectively addresses this difference.

Ultimately, for my playing style, this blade represents an upgrade in speed over the 7-ply clipper structure, while maintaining a comparable level of control.

Man o’ylaganimdan ko’ra ancha yaxshi taxta ekan!

Coming from a Stiga blade with European rubbers. Took a while to get used to it, but after some hours of playing, it has made my game a lot stronger. I use it with Chinese rubbers and there’s loads of control and speed, especially for longer balls. I have to be more intentional in my close game with this blade, but there’s lots of control and spin. My long game has become more accurate; it really shines and kicks into gear on counter topspin, very controllable even at high speeds. It feels like the harder you hit, the more control you have. Happy!

This is a blade that I have wanted to upgrade to. Coming from the Ma Lin Extra Offensive, I felt as though I had to work extremely hard to get the amount of power to kill people during loops. The Fang Bo B2X is an impressive blade.

Due to the thicker core layer, it pushes the carbon out, and it makes activating the carbon a lot easier. That being said, I have hit with a Long V and I found that it was very night and day difference when the blade has wood feeling, and when hitting hard, a nice click. With the Fang Bo B2X, you don’t have to work that hard to get the carbon. I think that it is the best combination since it has the feeling of inner carbon and outer carbon at the same time.

This blade excels at mid distance rallies. Short to the table deliveries the ball at a deadly speed during 3rd ball attacks with minimal effort. Touch game with pushes is a bit tougher given how the carbon is easily activated. Flicks with both backhand and forehand are superb with the right amount of speed.

Looping is great with this blade, and essentially has a large sweet spot. If you hit the regular sweetspot of the blade then the ball will be near unreturnable. Blocking is great with this blade, no issues whatsoever. Since it is stiff in nature, blocks are consistent. Service is not as strong as the Ma Lin in this aspect, and that is expected with carbon.

In my opinion, this blade has medium high to high throw, and provides safety, although forehand technique must be solid, otherwise the ball will shoot out. I am using this with DHS Hurricane 8 Medium Hard 40 deg, Skyline 3-60 Medium Soft 37 deg. I recommend this to players who want to take control of the point immediately and want to pressure the opponent at the very start.

The blade feels great. However, the quality of its handle is average. I had to sand it a little bit.

The feel of the ball on the B2X is very similar to my Donic Persson Powerplay (one of my favorites), except the B2X has more reserve power at higher intensity plays. Looping with the B2X is very enjoyable. Flat smashes are probably not recommended (spin drive it instead). I use Hurricane 3 Hard on both sides. Some on the internet say the B2X is just like the Hurricane Long 5 but “without the quality control”. I don’t know about that. The craftsmanship in my B2X is fine, the same quality as my Donics and Yasakas. No craftsmanship issues whatsoever. There are those who think the pink color of the handle is too girly. But it’s more like salmon pink, and after a few months it gets darker (from sweat I guess), so it’s not a problem at all. If ever I will buy a second blade to one that I already have, it’s probably the B2X. But that will be a while, as there are others I want to try (Donic Carbospeed, Andro Gauzy BL7).

The price of this table tennis blade is reasonable. It offers a good balance of control and power, making it suitable for offensive playstyles. Additionally, its weight is not excessive, which enhances its maneuverability. Overall, I find this blade satisfactory.

Ok, it’s gonna be a long review. I’ve tested this blade in comparison with HL 5X. So, I like the power of HL 5X more, but BO B2X still has a ton of power. Not too bouncy and much more control than HL 5X. With BO2X, European rubbers work well. With HL5X at a higher level, I struggle to make short enough balls due to bouncing. So, I solved the bounciness problem on FH H3N 2.2 40 degrees and on BH D80. But HL 5X is a very high-demanding blade, not for intermediate level, only for advanced players. BO B2X is a much more universal blade. Hard rubbers like MXP 50 or Bluestorm Z1 Turbo FH and T05 BH, D05 FH / D80 BH are good combinations. Even with very hard tensors, this blade gives you good control and power. Do not put Chinese rubber with a blue sponge on this blade. The trajectory will be so direct and low throw, and power will still not be the same as with HL5X. Spin capabilities are the same, but footwork for HL 5X needs to be better. Still, both blades produce an extreme amount of spin, for sure higher than Bty blades. At the end of the day, the new HL5X feels more like Viscaria with more spin but less control, and BO B2X feels like the old HL 5, but not as flexible and with a little more power. The downside of both of these blades is very soft Limba wood; if you change rubber every month, the blade needs to be lacquered, if not, microsplintering starts from the sweet spot.

Pasé de usar una Mazunov a esta, y fue un excelente cambio. Estoy completamente satisfecho por haber escogido esta madera.

Used with both Rakza 7 soft rubbers, this blade provides excellent control. It’s enjoyable to play with and performs effectively for both short and long play. The handle is comfortable and well-suited for attacking spin/flat drive play.

This blade is incredibly fast, even for skilled players. I find it works well for me, but I kid. It’s so fast that I have to stand one meter back just to serve. I serve with a forehand side/underspin, and I’m quite aggressive in my serving. As for the play, it’s very fast. Among the 10 fastest blades I’ve tried, it still offers control. Once you master this blade, it will become a reliable and long-lasting companion.

Extremely fast and stiff blade with a VERY VERY LARGE SWEETSPOT. Pairs well with softer (45 degree?) rubber for backhand and harder rubbers for forehand (only if you are a hard hitter).

FH: Hurricane 3 Neo Provincial Blue Sponge. BH: Xiom Vega Asia. Really gives so much spin when looping. However, it requires a lot of power and footwork, or else the ball will go into the net.

Oikein hyvä runko, nopea ja silti hyvä kontrolli. Runko pitää lakata, koska muuten lavasta lähtee syitä, kun irrottaa kumia.

This blade is truly a gem. A must-have because of its performance. I switched from the DHS PG9 and feel this B2X has the control of the PG9, with much more balance but with more power. I tried the DHS Long 5 but found it very hard to perform a flat hit; you have to loop everything (unless you have good footwork and techniques, Long 5 will never suit you). All of them are 89 grams, with rubbers: FH H3 Pro 40°, BH H3-50 mid. With the same layers construction, the FB series is always stiffer than the Long series, and the price is just about 1/3. I think the PG9 and B2X have the same stiffness, but the Limba outer makes the B2X have more dwell time, and the ALC inner makes it more stable. The thicker core, compared to the PG9, gives the B2X more power, more than the PG9 with Koto outer. Overall, it is a very well-balanced blade, so switching between FH/BH feels very natural. If your style is quick attack plus loop (Long 5 is loop plus quick attack), this blade is for you.

Very nice blade. I used DHS Hurricane Fang Bo B2. This blade is a bit stiffer and really better in hand than the old version (BO B).

The new version B2X adjusts the thickness. The structure is the same as the old version, with fiber inner to core.