It is not helpful to change two essential parameters simultaneously and then try to nail an observation down to only one parameter/change specifically.
Also, the placement and geometry of the yellow line on the handle (where the DHS plate sits within the wood) is not correct.
So, the blade is definitely not original.
The design of the SN doesn't look right to me so probably a fake. The original SN's letters and numbers are thinner, sharper and crispier.
The dragon looks a bit too large, too.
With all respect, the Yinhe might use the same composition, but really it never is the same blade.
Or do you know for sure with sources of evidence that the carbon layer is identical, the sources of the woods are identical, the technique to apply the glue between the various layers is...
Well, probably not.
Quoting from the site: "The W968 version for Ma Long also uses the ALC of similar weaving method. But, TTGearLab hasn’t checked yet whether it is identical to that for new version of ordinary ‘Hurricane Long 5’ or not."
No, that is not what I say.
I clarified my point also here: https://www.tabletennisdaily.com/forum/topics/why-so-much-hate-against-boosters.37864/post-570563
Boosting should either be allowed for everybody or forbidden for everybody.
The solution as we have it right now, opens the door for cheating and is not in the interest of a fair sport.
Again, no one understands why boosting is allowed in the factory but no longer after purchase.
And I don't...