DHS Hurricane 301Z

Comparing directly to H301:

• FH: TG2 Provincial
• BH: Gold Arc 8 47.5

Feels more complete. The H301 model felt too soft or flexy. This blade has good feeling. The blade is still light. The composition combination definitely brings a more “strengthened feeling” compared to 301. It is still somewhat soft and precise for the short game, though, which is a dream.

Driving is more linear and feels faster than 301. Very neat for looping. Quite some vibrations, which for me gives good feeling, but others may not like.

I feel DHS has taken all the benefits of 301 and upgraded other areas to create 301z. This is probably the most quality blade I have by feeling.

I put 1 coat of DHS sealer as 301 models are known to split. I also used DHS glue. Everything DHS.

Excellent Blade. FH: H3N 40BS, BH: Nittaku Factive Super Thick. Suitable for hard rubbers.

Excellent control on touch shots, close to the table play. Lifting backspin is easy and can impart a lot of spin. Mid-distance play, is also good.

It’s a keeper.

This is a typical representative of the 301 family, but it has one big plus. Probably, the manufacturer varnished the blade, and when re-gluing the chips, they do not stick to the rubber. It is also an excellent blade for playing topspin and is highly compatible with Hurricane 3 rubbers.

BH: Butterfly Dignics 09C, FH: Nittaku Fastarc G1.

The blade feels stiff and hard. The carbon fiber is only felt on hard hits, which gives it control on soft attacks and speed on hard attacks. Even with fast rubbers, you feel exceptional control without sacrificing speed and spin. It has the ability to generate a lot of spin and has a nice touch. The blade vibrates on powerful hits.

Compared to other DHS 301 variants, the 301Z feels superior, even in build quality. It’s an exceptional blade for intermediate and advanced players at a moderate price. Some people don’t like the small grip of DHS blades.