DHS Power-G PG5X

This blade is worth much more than its cost, as are all DHS blades. It is powerful and controlled when used with hard Chinese rubbers. The FL handle is the most comfortable I’ve ever found. Amazing.

Amazing blade for the price. In fact, you expect low quality and performance, but no sir, this blade is better finished with all ply jointless, better than some high-end blades. It is like others mentioned, the small brother of DHS HL5, but it’s not slow. With Chinese or sticky rubbers, any blade will play slightly slower, but try Euro rubbers and the speed bumps up a few notches. Definitely a loop attack blade.

The PG5X is an exceptional blade, closely resembling the HL5X. I experimented by pairing it with Dignics09c and Hurricane 8-80, which resulted in excellent control. Despite not being stiff, it demonstrated remarkable capabilities for both loops and smashes. Although it exudes a premium feel, its price remains surprisingly affordable. Furthermore, the handle is designed to provide exceptional comfort. Overall, the PG5X offers a remarkable value for its quality.

The PG5X is a well-rounded blade, excelling in all aspects of the game. Its exceptional smash capabilities and impressive serve receive ability make it a standout choice. The blade’s composition and construction result in a balanced combination of power, control, and feel.

This is a variation of innerforce blades. The outer layer is limba, and ALC is the third layer (not the second). It has quite a bit of flex and dwell, and is not hard.

Compared to Viscaria, it is softer, more flexible, and slower. Compared to PG5, it is stiffer and faster (and slightly thicker). Weight is 87 gr, 5 grams less than PG5. The difference in weight comes from the handle, which is hollow in PG5-X but solid wood in PG5.

Overall, it is very cheap and has great quality. It makes very spinny openings. It works great with boosted Hurricane 8 40. It’s a blade with a lot of dwell, so it works well with very hard rubbers.

I’m coming from a Yinhe MC-4 carbon blade. This blade is nicer, and a bit more dynamic. It feels a bit faster than MC-4, but not as stiff.

I’ve tried the DHS PG5 as well. This one should have been much thicker, but it’s only slightly thicker than the PG5. Not so much that you’ll notice. Mine weighs 89g.

Really good offensive blade, but not too fast. I use it with DHS H3N 41deg (FH) and Andro Hexer Grip SFX 1.9mm (BH) and this is a good combination for me.

*Update*

Now playing with H3 41deg and Yinhe Big Dipper 38deg, both boosted a bit with Haifu Sea Moon Booster. I don’t know if it’s the boosted rubbers that makes the difference, but compared to my Yinhe V-14 PRO blade, this gives me more control now.

I put a boosted 729 Super FX on the forehand side and a boosted Reactor Ckylin blue sponge on the backhand, and the combination is fantastic. While it’s not exceptionally fast, it offers sufficient power and excellent control, making it ideal for looping and serving. The serves are particularly impressive, generating remarkable spin.

Very Good blade, gives confidence on taking spin shot. My first blade was Kosaka, a bit stiff, could not feel it, then moved to Yinhe n10s, a very good control light and enough speed but I’m still lacked speed. The rubber on both that blade was Friendship 729 faster FH and mercury II on BH. I upgraded to PG 5X; I got the feeling that I wanted and increase on speed. The Rubber FH I use Yinhe Jupiter II and BH I use Yinhe 9000 II, both give extra confidence on taking the ball using the PG 5X.

It’s a fairly fast blade with good control. This makes it a great choice for looping, but it also excels at smashing. This is a high-quality blade, especially considering the price.

After playing with this blade for four weeks, I can confidently say it excels in blocking. Its control and stability allow me to effectively return incoming shots. The FastArc G-1 rubber provides a firm feel on the backhand, which suits my blocking style. However, it may feel firm to other players.

Looping with the blade is effortless, especially when returning backspin. Topspin shots tend to fly high, requiring adjustments in angle or risk going off the table. This blade pairs well with ESN or Japanese rubbers with hardness between 45-50 degrees. Softer or traditional Chinese rubbers may result in a sluggish response. For close to mid-distance play, the speed is adequate, though long distance strokes require more effort but remain manageable.

In terms of service, this blade offers great spin and control. It allows for precise and versatile serves without excessive bounce.

Compared to the PG5, the PG5x provides a firmer and more solid feel with slightly increased speed. It’s better suited for all-around players rather than those seeking pure offensive capabilities.

Overall, I’m impressed with this blade and will continue using it throughout the 2024 season.

This blade can give a head start to many much more expensive boards. It has a lot of control and power, and it is also very versatile. It produces excellent topspin, with the ball flying into the table like a rocket. It also has an excellent flat game. The backhand side is great.

I use Yinhe Big Dipper and Moon speed rubber on it.