DHS Hurricane Long 5x
Blade description
The DHS Hurricane Long 5X is a high-performance composite blade featuring a 5+2 construction. It is designed to accommodate a modern offensive playing style, offering a blend of power and spin generation that particularly complements tacky Chinese rubbers, though it remains compatible with various European tension rubbers.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Power: This blade is categorized as fast, providing significant penetrating power and an effective catapult effect. It excels at mid-distance looping and counter-topspin exchanges, acting as a powerful offensive tool.
- Feel and Control: The blade features a soft outer ply which provides decent dwell time, allowing players to manipulate the ball for spinny loops. Feedback can feel somewhat muted compared to all-wood blades or certain outer-composite alternatives. While it offers a large sweet spot for consistent performance, some users note a more direct, rigid feel compared to the standard Hurricane Long 5.
- Flexibility and Balance: Performance can vary significantly depending on handle style and head size variations. While generally perceived as stiff, certain configurations may exhibit more flex. The blade is often described as having a head-heavy bias, though this can be mitigated by specific rubber choices or setup adjustments.
- Considerations: Due to the composition and potential for the outer ply to splinter when removing rubbers, applying a protective lacquer to the blade surface is recommended. It is a demanding tool that rewards players with refined technique, particularly when executing full-swing loops against backspin or flat hitting.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — November 2025
Bought this blade on Cpen, the best Cpen blade I’ve ever tried so far. The speed is there whenever you need it, high control, good ball feeling, and excellent gears (close, mid, far distance table play is no problem). Very good for topspin, looping heavy backspin, flat hitting, smashing, and even for chopping too. But you’ll need a fast tensor rubber on backhand if RPB is your play style. I’ve tried using long pips with 0.7mm sponge on backhand for 1 training session just for fun, and it was surprisingly decent, probably because of the high dwell time made the pips very controllable.
#2 — January 2025
I had been using ML5 for the last 2–3 years. I wanted to upgrade to 5x as my game was shifting from control to more speed. Also, the ML5 handle is too thin, which demands a grip. And adding a grip means adding more weight.
Overall, it’s more power than 5. I didn’t feel any issue with 'control'. You may need to adjust your game a bit if it feels way too fast.
This is a head-heavy blade with excellent spin and power. If you want to balance the center of gravity/weight, glue a small coin at the end of the handle. Thanks to TT11 for answering my questions and the support needed during the order.
#3 — January 2025
This is my best blade out of the 11 blades I have. I love the speed and the feeling when hitting the ball. Somehow it makes me more confident doing looping, smashing, etc., since this blade belongs to Ma Long, the best forehand player. You can easily sell it too, since this blade is one of the best sellers in the market and is highly demanded. So, overall, it is a 10.
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