DHS Power-G PG5X
Blade description
This composite blade features a 3+2 construction, utilizing an inner-layer ALC arrangement with Limba outer plies. It is designed with a blade thickness of 5.9 mm and typically weighs between 87 and 92 grams. The handle is notably slim and ergonomic, contributing to an overall build that balances a solid feel with sufficient flexibility during full-power swings.
Performance Characteristics
- Feel and Dwell: The blade is characterized by a “woody” feel, offering significant dwell time that facilitates spin-oriented play and high-quality service returns. It is softer and more flexible than many traditional outer-carbon blades, allowing the player to engage the core on aggressive strokes.
- Speed and Power: While it offers controlled play during short-game touches, the blade becomes dynamic and powerful when paired with a full swing. It is best suited for close-to-mid distance play, rewarding players who provide their own power, though it may be considered slightly slower than high-end all-out offensive blades.
- Spin and Versatility: The blade excels at looping, providing excellent spin generation, especially when paired with hard, tacky Chinese rubbers or firmer ESN/Japanese options. It is noted for its stability in blocking and versatility in flat-hitting, making it a well-rounded option for intermediate players developing their offensive game.
Also Known As
- Chinese: 狂飚龙5X (slang: PG5X, 龙5X)
- Japanese: キョウヒョウ龍5X (slang: PG5X)
- German: (slang: PG5X)
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Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2026
Pros: This was my first blade (I had experienced my friends Viscaria and FZD ALC during my time of using PG5X).
I stuck the best rubbers on this PG5X (Hurricane 3 Neo 2.1/Nittaku FastArc G1 — forehand) and (Zyre 03 2.1 — backhand). This is a Ma Long style blade, so it is head heavy (I have seen pictures of him using this blade/variant of this blade same colour handle). The PG5X demands good technique of its user to get the most out of it. It is a blade that has allowed me to develop the skills/fundamentals above the average player—control-wise, short game, serves, spin, and speed, delivering the power with the right rubbers. My forehand, backhand, and powerful BH flicks development all came from this blade, so it is definitely a solid blade/price ratio. One of the cons/negatives is: as this blade is designed for people with fundamentals and techniques, it does lack the vibrations in the handle (hollow handle) that beginners enjoy or need for development feedback or that “crisp” feeling coming from outer carbon blades like the Viscaria or FZD ALC. The vibration would have made this blade, but it is not essential to develop techniques as we can work through it. As we are all spending hard-earned money, I want others to make the best possible decision. This blade is definitely worth it for its price, only if you want to learn the blade’s potential / Chinese style techniques.
#2 — June 2025
#3 — June 2025
Mine is 92gr. In my opinion, the speed rating 8.6 is wrong. Slow touches are off, but with full swing, this blade’s power is very similar to (maybe even stronger than) Viscaria. The handle is slim, but good for me. Hardness is a bit harder than medium. It flexes only when full swing. Great quality and inexpensive Innerforce ALC blade.
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