DHS Hurricane Long 2
Blade description:
This blade is a fast, all-wood offensive model known for its linear performance and high power potential. It functions as a stiff, direct implement suitable for counter-hitters, power-loopers, and aggressive blockers who prefer a crisp, tactile feedback during rallies. While it performs well across all distances, it requires disciplined technique and precise timing to maximize its capabilities, particularly in the short game where its reduced dwell time demands a high level of touch.
Performance Characteristics
- Structure: All-wood construction with a medium-hard feel.
- Speed and Power: Offers high speed with a linear trajectory, enabling consistent power from mid to long distances.
- Spin and Dwell: Capable of generating heavy spin, though its lower dwell time compared to more flexible alternatives means it relies on the userâs technique to create arc.
- Control and Feel: Provides a distinct, crispy sound and sharp feedback. It is characterized by its stability during blocking and counter-hitting.
- Versatility: Functions best when paired with medium-hard rubbers; users may find that softer rubbers help mitigate the bladeâs linear, direct nature.
Playing Requirements
- Skill Level: Best suited for advanced players due to its demanding nature in the short game and the requirement for âeducatedâ touch.
- Tactical Focus: The blade is optimized for aggressive offensive playâspecifically driving, power-looping, and punch-blockingârather than brush-looping or passive defensive play.
- Setup Sensitivity: Performance is highly dependent on rubber selection; its characteristics shift noticeably depending on whether the setup uses high-density Chinese rubbers or European-style tensors.
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Recent Reviews
#1 â March 2024
Mine was bought in China. Itâs an older version, thus has a larger head. That makes the blade flexible - good for looping. Itâs not as hard as hard blades with hard wood outer veneers or hard carbon - it has medium hardness, which is very good for control, blocking, backhand, yet has plenty of dwell. Itâs fast.
Fit and finish is art.
It has the best crispy, clicking sound and superb feel (Clipper or my HL5 are Not close to this feel)). Spin is simply tremendous. I find it above my level, but it is the best blade.
#2 â June 2022
I recently compared the HL2 blade to the H301X. While I donât feel qualified to rate specific attributes like speed, I noticed significant differences from previous reviews.
Using a boosted H3 Commercial (2.2/40) on the HL2 and a boosted H3 Prov. Blue Sponge (2.1/39) on the H301X, my experiences differed from published speed ratings. The HL2 felt more comparable to the Ma Lin Extra Offensive (8.5 speed) and did not seem faster than the H301X.
Itâs worth noting that when tested on the same Ma Lin blade, the H3 Commercial is faster than the H3 Prov.
#3 â July 2020
HL2, 86 Grams, FH Neo H3, BH FastArc g-1 (red 2.0), 6.4 mm in hands of 1900.
Serves/receive: Ok, needs a pro touch to shine.
Loops: Hard, low and spinny on power looping and clips net occasionally, needs timing. Easy to regularly brush as well. Needs a rubber on the softer side and better arc. Blade is akin to European style of hitting since itâs a linear blade and needs a hook over the ball. Not easy to learn or stroke with.
Arc: More linear than HL3 by 20%, may be the H3 rubber. Update: tried with skyline TG2 Neo and better feeling and spin production.
Blocking: Solid, easy to punch both sides.
Open-ups: Easy, but not flawless.
Counters: Easy and doesnât require much effort, can overshoot on hard swingers when countering.
Touch: HL3 shines in this department, HL2 needs some management and relaxed educated decisions to make a good ball, no free touch shots since dwell is less than the HL3.
Spin: Will shine with less dense, harder rubbers will reduce dwell and lower the arc. Best used with rubbers in the med hard range, 47 ESN and 39 DHS. Less flex than the HL3 and more for hitter, counter hitters and blockers with opening loops and power looping versus brushing unlike the HL3. BH opens up easy, FH opens are not easy with Chinese rubber.
Dwell sub par for plastic ball, Speed is about the same as the HL3 but perhaps a smidgeon slower, still fast for all wood. Control seems to be the same on offensive shots, short game needs practice. Feeling is less natural and can be lacking. Sweet spot is smaller than the HL3 by a very small margin, edge bounce is about 65% versus 90% bounce on the HL3. Power is good close to and 3-4 meters away from the table.
Still good. Itâs only worth the discount price at $130 rather than $180 retail price imho. Would not buy again and spend that money on three fang bo B1s or a hurricane Long 3.
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