Dhs National blades

guni4you · Mar 16, 2019

Hi,

I just got my national w968. I previously used HL5. w968 has a lot more feeling and control and is a very linear blade. But when using full power away from the table it has plenty of it.On the other hand HL5 feels more stiff. Does this mean that pro players specially in the CNT who use dhs w968 prefer blades with more feeling and control cz they can compensate for power with there technique ? Would love to hear your thoughts.

RidTheKid · Mar 16, 2019

Yes the pros don't seem to use any of the Super zlc blades or the other off++ blades but settle for off - off+.

What rubbers did you use on 968?

guni4you · Mar 16, 2019

I am using hurricane neo blue sponge 40 on forehand and tenergy 80fx on backhand.

RidTheKid said:
Yes the pros don't seem to use any of the Super zlc blades or the other off++ blades but settle for off - off+.

What rubbers did you use on 968?

dominus7 · Mar 16, 2019

guni4you said:
Hi,

I just got my national w968. I previously used HL5. w968 has a lot more feeling and control and is a very linear blade. But when using full power away from the table it has plenty of it.On the other hand HL5 feels more stiff. Does this mean that pro players specially in the CNT who use dhs w968 prefer blades with more feeling and control cz they can compensate for power with there technique ? Would love to hear your thoughts.

Where did you get the w968?

guni4you · Mar 16, 2019

Got it from Chen Chen.Really happy with it.

dominus7 said:
Where did you get the w968?

RidTheKid · Mar 16, 2019

You should keep it in a safe when not playing, worth a smaller mortgage

guni4you said:
Got it from Chen Chen.Really happy with it.

guni4you · Mar 16, 2019

Hahahahah

yogi_bear · Mar 17, 2019

Speaking if DHS national blades, has anybody tried an original DHS 08? I have tried my coach's 30 yr old blade which was given to him when he trained in Chine and the speed is quite fast like a carbon blade but the shots are very controllable.

guni4you · Mar 17, 2019

no never tried that. I have tried my w968 and it is a great blade. Lot of dwell and control and lot of power when u use full swing.

yogi_bear said:
Speaking if DHS national blades, has anybody tried an original DHS 08? I have tried my coach's 30 yr old blade which was given to him when he trained in Chine and the speed is quite fast like a carbon blade but the shots are very controllable.

RidTheKid · Mar 17, 2019

You feel big difference between HL5 and W968?

guni4you said:
no never tried that. I have tried my w968 and it is a great blade. Lot of dwell and control and lot of power when u use full swing.

Suga D · Mar 17, 2019

yogi_bear said:
Speaking if DHS national blades, has anybody tried an original DHS 08? I have tried my coach's 30 yr old blade which was given to him when he trained in Chine and the speed is quite fast like a carbon blade but the shots are very controllable.

I have a friend who also has got one of those.
Excellent blade.

yogi_bear · Mar 17, 2019

The commercial ones were already good but having tried the national version, it was really different. Quite heavy as it was 116 grams.

luckyluckedh · Mar 17, 2019

So, balde and rubber is about 220 > 230 gr? I've tried total combo 215gr but so heavy but incredible power, full stroke always over shot, not controlable, loose balcane. I think CNT don't use blade (115gr), 94 or 95 gr is reasonable

guni4you · Mar 17, 2019

Yeah there is a difference.w968 has more feeling and more power away from the table.

lasta · Mar 17, 2019

Hi Yogi,

I have 4 similar blades (Meteor, Friendship, and 2 Double Fish, 7-ply all basswoods), but never came across a pro quality "genuine" DHS 08 at a reasonable price (the 7 uniform layer version). I remember you had an old post about the anniversary addition. Theoretically it is the same composition and construction, can you do a detailed review/comparison? I'm on a vintage blades kick at the moment and basswood feels like smashing perfection.

Sorry if this is derailing the topic.

Chen Chen · Mar 18, 2019

RidTheKid said:
You should keep it in a safe when not playing, worth a smaller mortgage

Like the way how you put it.

Chen Chen · Mar 18, 2019

guni4you said:
Got it from Chen Chen.Really happy with it.

Glad that I can help. Enjoy playing with it.

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