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The DHS W968 Hurricane Long 5 National table tennis blade is a professional-grade blade designed for advanced level players seeking a perfect balance between speed, control, and consistency. Crafted with seven plies, a 90-gram weight, and a 6 mm thickness, the Hurricane Long 5 marries limba, spruce, ayous, and carbon layers, creating a superb blend of power and control.
This blade's well-rounded ratings reflect its exceptional performance. With a speed rating of 9 and control rating of 9 out of 10, it provides a seamless blend of offensive and defensive capabilities. Its stiffness rating of 5.2 and hardness rating of 5.9 indicate an ideal balance between rigidity and feel, enabling precise shot-making and excellent feedback.
Playing with the DHS W968 Hurricane Long 5 National is an experience of precision and consistency. Its advanced construction and thoughtful design ensure exceptional stability, allowing players to execute powerful strokes with utmost confidence. The blade's sweet spot is relatively large, forgiving slight mishits and maintaining control.
The Hurricane Long 5 National is particularly suitable for players who value all-around performance and adaptability to different playing styles. Its versatility makes it an excellent choice for both aggressive play near the table and precise counter-attacking from mid-distance. Its robust construction and balanced feel allow players to confidently strike balls with power and accuracy.
Overall, the DHS W968 Hurricane Long 5 National table tennis blade is an exceptional choice for advanced players seeking a harmonious blend of speed, control, and feel. It caters to various playing styles and provides unwavering consistency, making it a formidable weapon for achieving competitive victories.
This is one of the best blades, for sure. But is it really a 10/10 blade? No blade is. This blade requires good fundamental techniques. A problem for this blade is that the price is ridiculously high and it is hard to buy authentic ones. It’s supposed to be made for China national players only. For USATT 2000 and below players, a DHS PG7 might let you play better. I intentionally give a lower rating to it to subdue the hype on this blade. I think it’s a 9.6/10 blade.
Updated 10/04/2022: Using T05/T05FX makes the W968 an excellent blade, great for short touch and powerful from middle away from the table. If you use Hurricane rubbers, make sure to boost them well.
Exceptional blade, but quite expensive, like a handmade piece of furniture. DHS used the best pieces of wood from each tree in its production. I like the narrow throat and handle overall. Excellent control and enough power to overcome slower rubber (Max H3 National and 09C). The slower, hard sponges help me control the opponent’s hard shots close to the table. My game emphasizes looping, blocking, and pushing, which the blade does well. I don’t recommend the blade for flatter hitters and smashers.
Ma Long uses this blade, and it is the best.
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