Customer review for DHS Hurricane Long 3

External Review for DHS Hurricane Long 3 on June 17, 2021

The Hurricane Long 3 is the bigger, higher quality, and more expensive brother to the DHS PG7. This blade has a seven ply wood construction that shares some qualities of 5 ply and 7ply wood blades. The center core is thicker than a typical 7 ply blade with thinner supporting plys. This makes the HL3 more flexible than a 7 ply blade - like a Stiga Clipper - but stiffer than a 5 ply like the Butterfly Peter Korbel. The HL3 construction is actually very similar to typical outer carbon blades, but instead of ALC or other synthetic fiber there is a layer of wood. This blade construction gives a clean wood feedback, with good dwell and control. However, when power is applied the HL3 transfers a lot of power and speed to the ball. The softer limba outer plys are good for the short game and looping, but tends to splinter around the edges. The handle is slightly longer and has a conical shape. This moves the center of mass a little above the handle and allows for a very balanced blade with good power capabilities that is comfortable to hold. With the center of mass above the handle, if the thumb is raised for backhand shots, it will rest at or near the center of mass (depending on thumb length) - this gives a lot of stability to BH shots. The balance of this blade is quite desirable especially when using heavier rubbers. The wings are a little sharp, but some fine grit sandpaper fixes that problem. For loopers those that prefer wood, with stability and power this blade is worth a try.

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