DHS Hurricane King ACB

My blade came in at 5.81mm and 89g. Visually, it’s a stunning blade, and the handle is high quality and comfortable. I am currently using H3N National blue sponge on the forehand (FH), boosted with Kailin, and Gold Arc 8 47.5 on the backhand (BH).

The blade offers amazing control in the short game around the net and in the service game. Forehand drives and loops are fast and spinny, even when 2-3m from the table. Compared to W968/Long 5X, FH looping with the ACB feels marginally worse far from the table (2-3m+), and the ‘kick’ of the topspin on the opponent’s side isn’t as prominent. However, loops are still dangerous and fast, with a beautiful crisp sound, although the arc is a bit lower than other blades I have played with.

Backhand blocks and punches feel significantly easier and more responsive compared to inner blades like W968, and it is also much easier to hit ‘through’ the blade, whilst feeling extremely stable. However, as it is still an inner fiber blade, blocking is not as comfortably fast as outer blades such as TB ALC or Viscaria. It is by far the best inner blade in this regard as it has a koto outer layer.

Overall, the Hurricane ACB is an amazing blade with fast FH loops and a crisp and stable BH, whilst also providing plenty of control around the net. I recommend pairing it with a boosted H3 or tacky hybrid on the FH, and a softer ESN/hybrid with a bit more catapult on the BH. It’s a perfect blade for those looking for a balanced blade in both wings, with an amazing and crisp feel.

Excellent, beautiful base with a very comfortable handle. Despite the inner layer, it is quite fast and very controllable, yet not flexible. I liked it! Worth a try.