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.
Best blade ever. I play for fun with this one because my main style is modern defensive.
How do I know it’s great? Because it has a great feeling, consistency, and accuracy in shots. It also has several speeds depending on what you want to do with it.
I have tried almost everything that Butterfly has that’s considered better (I give them as an example because they are a standard in this field), but this blade is on another level.
I had hoped this blade would be like the Ma Long 5 on steroids- a best version of this classic blade. I hoped for more of the flex that allows the blade to have an extra gear over stiffer blades. This was not to be the case. With 2 sheets maximum thickness 09c and a DHS grip tape the weight was 207 grams. Took off the grip and tried lighter rubber(T05) and even one side T05 and one side 09c to keep the weight down.
Even with lighter rubbers it was very head heavy. I like a little extra weight in the head of the racket but this was too much for me. Can’t really see much difference between this blade and the DHS Long 5X. Both have good power and feel very stiff. The flex of the Ma Long 5 is almost completely gone. Felt like I was playing with a Butterfly blade. Build quality was average with strands of carbon sticking out of the blade in several places.
The larger handle that many have mentioned with the W968 was barely noticeable. Cannot appreciate anything this blade can do better than the Ma LongLong 5X. I competed at the national level in the USA as a young adult and owned a large table tennis equipment business for several years. I will continue playing with a Ma LongLong 5X and will revisit the W968 from time to time in the future.
I had truly believed that having artisans pick out the best quality pieces of wood would make a significant difference. Unfortunately, not in this case. I would recommend you buy the Ma LongLong 5X and then invest in the highest quality of rubber. Hope this helps you make a decision.
Amazing blade to play with. Well worth the price.
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