DHS Hurricane Hao

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???

Use FH:TG2 NEO, BH:H3.

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.

I have previously used Darker Speed 90 penhold and moved to Yeo for Reverse Penhold Backhand (RPB). After reading some reviews, I decided to purchase the DHS Hurricane blade, hoping it would be a good option for RPB. However, if you’re considering the Hurricane Hao, I strongly advise against it. It’s not worth the investment, especially when compared to the Yasaka Extra Offensive blade.

I used Yasaka 7 for both forehand (FH) and backhand (BH). The Hurricane Hao lacked power for FH loops and was definitely not as spinny as the Yeo. For BH RPB, it was incomparable to the Yeo, which offered more speed and power. While the Hurricane Hao seemed to have a slightly higher throw than the Yeo, the tradeoff was not worthwhile.

Please avoid this blade. When people say it lacks power, they mean it. It’s even worse than a premade bat.

I have been using the Hurricane Hao flared for about 3 months now. I have also used the Hao in cpen for half a year. There’s a TG 2 neo on the forehand and a Mars V2 on the backhand.

I bought the hao on eBay for 70 dollars from a vendor in Shenzhen, China. The plies were exactly the same kind of wood and layering as the cpen but there was a different design on the forehand side — this seemed to be the only difference and the playing characteristics were the same as the cpen. If you’re thinking about authenticating your Hao, all of them should come with a scratch off sticker on the handle which reveals a string of numbers which you can enter into a DHS website to see if they actually made it.

If you buy it with the option to receive the the original packaging I’d suggest doing it because not only is it presented nicely but the sturdy box makes an excellent carrying case.

I would agree the DHS ranking of “Off++” is incorrect and that it is more “Off-”. While noticeably more powerful than an “All+” blade, there is still a fair amount of control. Similar reviews have noted the lack of a “crisp” hitting feeling but that’s because of the amount of flex, which, I believe, makes this a solid looping blade. Someone mentioned the Hao is linear, which I would agree with. I cannot speak of its ability to play far from the table because I tend to only play close/mid. From close/mid range i do not notice any lack of ability to clear balls over net while still keeping power. Normal blocks, while controllable, do not kick back as hard but should not be considered slow either. Coming from using the LKT Instinct and the Yasaka YEO, it was a pleasant surprise to find the short game of the Hao was very well-rounded. Pushes, for the most part, stayed lowed and the kick behind flips were decent. As mentioned, the looping aspect of the blade is what tends to draw people to it. No differences seemed to occur for forehand loops vs backhand loops. Smashes and flat hits may not be a problem with the Hao but there is a lack of control and the power created from smashes/flat hits may require extra effort to really overpower your opponent. Lastly, the Hao does provide solid, noticeable vibrations, but the vibrations from the cpen compared to the flared version seems to be different. The cpen vibrations solid and quick. I felt this gave me good feed back on where it hit the ball and how well it was struck. On the flared version, the vibrations were softer and lingered a tad longer. Overall the vibrations may be ignored on the flare version; however I don’t really see this as a good or bad consequence.

I did not seal the blade but have replaced rubbers on it. Only a small piece of wood on the top edge chipped away but the majority of the surface as well as the printed design are intact.

I enjoy using this blade. I’ll admit I would not believe it earns the 70 US dollar price tag (a couple of years ago it was around 100); probably rightly priced in the 50-60 dollar range. I have personal, sentimental reasons for buying the blade so that’s why I mainly choose it as the blade I’m sticking with. In my opinion, while it may not be a beginner’s blade one can certainly use it as such without having its characteristics such as the flew or power over power your innate skills and hinder you from progressing.

As an end note, its important to consider your own style and level of progress and before investing in the Hao — as in all purchases. This said, the 70 price tag is not so outrageously high to prevent a purchase.

I use the C-pen version of this blade. It’s flexible and has a medium-soft blade, so it’s not really fast. It’s not an easy blade to use since it’s not that crisp. However, the power lies in the flexibility and vibrations that it gives you at the handle, making it good for consistent strokes and rallies.

This blade is very good for looping and close table attack. It is my favorite blade so far.

This blade is very nice. It is not off++, but for me, it is only off. It doesn’t have much speed, but it can be transformed into various shots. When I first took it in my hand, I wasn’t sure. But after 2 hours with the Joola “Power Green” rubber on forehand and the Andro “Plasma” rubber on backhand, I was convinced. I think it is very good for players with a good level because of the characteristics of its flexible blade. It is very, very elastic. In several aspects, it is a good blade: not heavy, very flexible. It is Wang Hao’s choice!

This is mostly a looper’s blade, but with a sponge that is not too soft or thick, making it versatile for a wide range of strokes. It’s an all-around blade that is suitable for my medium skill level and offers a moderate speed.

My first impression was that it felt a bit more solid than a classic blade, with reduced vibrations. It is also slightly heavier, which I find to be an advantage. However, I was initially unconvinced that it was worth the premium price. It wasn’t particularly crisp or soft, but after several weeks of use, it has become much more pleasing to play with. The combination of softness, flexibility, and springiness has resulted in a very enjoyable blade.