Translated from French.
A blade that is very simple to understand.. here is a DHS product that would deserve more attention if you are a player who wants a blade with real feeling. Wood, but with that carbon click, very easy to understand and to get to grips with. We have to start by saying that this blade will only play well with predictable rubbers. Forget the sheets with tensor effect or double speed. I tested a Blustorm Pro, too unpredictable; I also tested a Rakza Z Extra Hard, too inconsistent for my level and very hard to exploit for all the variations of the game.. I also tested Tenergy 05 Hard, too uncontrollable, too stiff and too jumpy. All of these forehand sheets are marvellous but not for my level on the forehand. On the backhand, G1 in max, too springy, Hammond Z2 too explosive even though the feeling is great. So there you go, I decided to put on two very linear rubbers with no double speed and no tacky grip in order to leave maximum fluidity to the blade. I have a Victas Ventus Extra in max on the forehand and a Vivants V15 Stiff in max on the backhand as well. With this setup, I can say the marriage is perfect, the king is controllable in open play, very easy on topspin rotation, very safe on the block and disconcertingly easy on short serves despite the very fast Victas Extra. This combination will let you accompany the ball with your strokes without ever feeling that the racket is too fast for you. For those who know the Ma Long 3 and its very precise and pleasant feeling, I present to you the Ma Long 3 Boost, keeping the same sensations while being a bit less dry and much faster on hit topspins. A pure pleasure for those who want to find feeling, balance, control and above all confidence in their game again. In my opinion 50 degrees max on the forehand and 47.5 on the backhand. Happy ping
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→ Offensive Blades → DHS Hurricane King acB
→ DHS Blades → DHS Hurricane King acB
DHS Hurricane King acB
by DHS
· Part of DHS Hurricane King Series
Features a 5+2 ALC structure with a blue-black arylate-carbon layer, delivering an excellent balance of feel, stability and power. The optimized carbon composition provides a soft, responsive touch that generates effective deformation even with compact strokes. It offers outstanding stability under medium power, making consistent quality shots and continuous topspin rallies easier to maintain.
Ply: 5W+2A/C
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Reviews of DHS Hurricane King acB (6)
(Context: Penhold w/RPB) I used this blade with TG2 Prov. BS 40 deg 2.1mm on the fh and H8-80 38 deg 2.1mm on the bh, boosted with 3 and 2 layers of seamoon respectively. I came to this blade from the B2X with the same rubbers, looking for a blade with similar bh characteristics, but with ML5 fh characteristics, especially in the control department, and I can say with confidence that this blade achieves just that. On the forehand, the blade is slower than the B2X by about 10%, but in exchange is 15% more controlled, the arc of the ball is much less erratic and easier to control, while still maintaining speed in low to medium power shots. This makes rallying from close to the table and mid-distance far more stable than the B2X, but requires more power from around the 3 meter mark. 3rd ball attacks are less powerful than the B2X, but the added stability for the 5th ball onward translates far better in games. But on the backhand, it is only about 5% slower, and 10% more controlled. 3rd and 5th ball attacks still pack the same punch as the B2X, just more stable. On both wings, counters are overall easier to perform, blocking is more crisp and stable thanks to the koto outer veneer, and is 5-10% more flexible than the B2X, giving a bit more dwell and arc for flicks and control for touch shots. Serving is also easier to keep short and produce heavy spin. This blade is perfectly suited to male intermediate to advanced players between the ages of 12-40 who have a good physique, chinese technique and require a dependable and consistent two-winged weapon that makes use of their strength, however, it may lack power for female and elderly players with bad technique. Overall, I would say that this blade is the closest thing you're realistically gonna get to a viscaria bh and ML5 fh, and anyone who is interested in buying this blade should honestly give it a go, I have a hard time imagining that anyone would regret purchasing a blade as well balanced as this.
90.5 gr. Nice looking. Fine handle, not too thin, not too thick. Sharp edges. Very soft top layer, the softest Koto I've seen. I immediately lacquered it since I doubt it would survive changing rubbers.
Rubbers: Sanwei New Target National, Sanwei Gear Hyper. / Hurricane 3 Provincial BS 40, Hurricane 8 37.
The blade's fast, but not extremely fast. The arc is long and low. Playing with softer rubbers feels better.
The good: When the blade touches the ball, it spins the ball. It imparts a lot of spin, and does so effortlessly. It plays confidently at higher speeds and from further away from the table. If I press down actively on blocks, they're quite fast and threatening. Very good directional control, left or right, the ball goes where you direct it.
The bad: When playing with the softer Sanwei rubbers, I had to immediately jump 2 meters back because of the long arc. The blade can't play flat hits; can't play close to the table, it either overshoots or returns soft balls. My drives go out, so I need to do some sort of mini loop if I want to touch the ball over the table jump over, close the angle, spin the ball forward somehow, jump back.
The blade provokes very long strokes.
I struggle against slow balls.
I struggle smashing lobbed balls if the ball is over the table.
On softer touches with softer rubbers there is a sudden kick. Probably the inner carbon gets activated unexpectedly.
I haven't figured out how to add power. The blade offers speed and spin, but all that is somehow not very threatening. Probably intensive body work and acceleration are needed for power.
Final thoughts: I feel I play loops for the sake of loops, arcs for the sake of arcs; no confidence in the blade against slow flat balls.
I'll consider this blade is for advanced players who can loop anything and can add their own power actively.
Currently, though, I'm disappointed. The blade seems unbalanced and limited to a single style of play. I wish I'd got Yinhe 970 XX-C for the money.
Rubbers: Sanwei New Target National, Sanwei Gear Hyper. / Hurricane 3 Provincial BS 40, Hurricane 8 37.
The blade's fast, but not extremely fast. The arc is long and low. Playing with softer rubbers feels better.
The good: When the blade touches the ball, it spins the ball. It imparts a lot of spin, and does so effortlessly. It plays confidently at higher speeds and from further away from the table. If I press down actively on blocks, they're quite fast and threatening. Very good directional control, left or right, the ball goes where you direct it.
The bad: When playing with the softer Sanwei rubbers, I had to immediately jump 2 meters back because of the long arc. The blade can't play flat hits; can't play close to the table, it either overshoots or returns soft balls. My drives go out, so I need to do some sort of mini loop if I want to touch the ball over the table jump over, close the angle, spin the ball forward somehow, jump back.
The blade provokes very long strokes.
I struggle against slow balls.
I struggle smashing lobbed balls if the ball is over the table.
On softer touches with softer rubbers there is a sudden kick. Probably the inner carbon gets activated unexpectedly.
I haven't figured out how to add power. The blade offers speed and spin, but all that is somehow not very threatening. Probably intensive body work and acceleration are needed for power.
Final thoughts: I feel I play loops for the sake of loops, arcs for the sake of arcs; no confidence in the blade against slow flat balls.
I'll consider this blade is for advanced players who can loop anything and can add their own power actively.
Currently, though, I'm disappointed. The blade seems unbalanced and limited to a single style of play. I wish I'd got Yinhe 970 XX-C for the money.
I bought this blade and have already played enough to realize how amazing it is! Previously, I played with the Donic Original True Carbon Inner also a great blade, but lately it felt a bit too slow for me. Compared to that, the DHS is faster, especially on powerful topspins, works perfectly for blocks, and offers excellent control in the short game without feeling overly fast when you dont need it. The topspin game is very predictable, its easy to direct shots where you want them, and the handle gives a really nice feeling. I definitely recommend trying it if youre considering this excellent option
Mine came in at 5.81mm, 89g. Visually stunning blade, handle is high quality and comfortable. I am using H3N National blue sponge FH boosted with Kailin, Gold Arc 8 47.5 BH. Amazing control in the short game around the net and in the service game. Forehand drives and loops are fast and spinny, even when 2-3m from table. Compared to W968/Long 5X, FH looping with the acb feels marginally worse far from table (2-3m+), and the 'kick' of the topspin on the opponent's side isn't as prominent, but loops are still dangerous and fast, with a beautiful crisp sound, however the arc is a bit lower than other blades I have played with. BH blocks and punches feel significantly easier and more responsive compared to inner blades like W968, and it is also much easier to hit 'through' the blade, whilst feeling extremely stable. However, as it is still an inner fiber blade blocking is not as comfortably fast as outer blades such as TB ALC or Viscaria, but it is by far the best inner blade in this regard as it has a koto outer layer. Overall, the Hurricane ACB is an amazing blade with fast FH loops and a crisp and stable BH, whilst also providing plenty of control around the net. Recommend pairing with a boosted H3 or tacky hybrid on the FH, and a softer ESN/hybrid with a bit more catapult on the BH. Perfect blade for those looking for a balanced blade in both wings, with an amazing feel and crisp feel.
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