DHS Hurricane Hao
Blade description:
This is an all-wood blade designed primarily for offensive looping and close-to-table play. Characterized by a high degree of flexibility and a medium-soft feel, it prioritizes dwell time and spin generation over raw speed or crisp, direct hitting.
Playing Characteristics
- Flex and Feedback: The blade is noted for its distinct elasticity and noticeable vibrations, which provide clear feedback on ball contact. This flex allows for a linear response, making it highly effective for controlled, spin-oriented loops.
- Speed and Power: While categorized as an offensive blade, users generally find it lacks the high-end power required for play far from the table. It is less “crisp” and powerful than stiffer alternatives, often requiring more physical effort to produce aggressive, flat-hitting shots or smashes.
- Touch and Control: The blade offers a specialized touch that excels in the short game, including pushes and flips, allowing players to keep the ball low. It is particularly well-regarded by those who prioritize consistency and RPB (Reverse Penhold Backhand) stability over outright pace.
- Construction: This is an all-wood, non-composite blade featuring a relatively small head size and a slim handle design. Its performance characteristics tend to improve and settle after an initial break-in period.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — December 2021
All comparison is to the Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive.
Hit feeling not crisp. Control is decent, I found I was short hitting net quite a bit in the short game.
Slamming & Loop killing had no wow factor. Looping it’s main function I believe and staying close to the table play.
Depletes your energy trying to keep up with the pace few steps back.
Not sure if it’s technique or the rubbers used but Rpb felt more consistent than on YEO. But then I believe my FH is better on YEO???
#2 — June 2019
Yes, the control is very good for short game up to about 4 feet away from the table. More than that, your return shots will be quite weak. It lacks power and does not feel threatening at all to your opponent. Reverse penhold backhand (RPB) is easy to execute because of the longer dwell time, though it is more for spinny loopings rather than fast loopings.
The Ma Lin Extra Off is a better blade overall and provides more power and about the same control too.
#3 — April 2019
The thin, smart handle is a notable feature. Despite its design, the blade is not slow.
It offers good spin and control, although the head size is somewhat small. A special touch feeling enhances the playing experience.
While spins may not be as far-reaching as those produced by carbon blades, they are still effective. For offensive play, I would recommend this blade over carbon blades like the Timo Boll ALC. Ultimately, the choice is yours.
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