DHS Hurricane King acB Review

[Attitude]

I think this blade has a bit more feedback compared to Viscaria. It is definitely less responsive than Vis due to inner structure. The handle is thinner than Viscaria but it still fits my hand well

Can you compare the handle to another blade? Because i had issues with the balance of dhs blades which had these trmendous small handles like the mentioned 301.

Or if you cant, is it just a little bit thinner than viscaria or way more thinner and rounder and more stickyish^^

 

[TensorBackhand]

The other thing interesting about these Koto-inner blades, is that not only do they use Koto instead of limba, they also use a thicker core and put the carbon closer to the surface.

I'd be curious to see how it plays using the Koto surface but keeping the same core thickness as the Long 5 archetype.

 

[joshmak10]

Can you compare the handle to another blade? Because i had issues with the balance of dhs blades which had these trmendous small handles like the mentioned 301.

Or if you cant, is it just a little bit thinner than viscaria or way more thinner and rounder and more stickyish^^

I found the handle of the acB compared to my W968 very similar. Both are kind of small, and both are head heavy blades, but the acB is less head heavy. Compared to Viscaria, it is smaller and more rounded and Vis is more balanced distribution of weight but acB is not too extreme

 

[h3llary]

I think this blade has a bit more feedback compared to Viscaria. It is definitely less responsive than Vis due to inner structure. The handle is thinner than Viscaria but it still fits my hand well

responsive meaning slower or meaning that it has less vibrations?

 

[TensorBackhand]

responsive meaning slower or meaning that it has less vibrations?

"responsiveness" is a term that I use to describe the ideal reaction from the blade. In my usage, it typically means controlled speed. So: lots of speed and rebound, but controlled and doing what I want.

So the bricky blades like Primorac Carbon are very fast and hard, but don't always feel responsive to me because the ball isn't arcing the way I want or something else.

A slow Long 5 grabs the ball well, but I don't necessarily feel its "responsive" because there is a long delay between my action and the ball's response. So it feels like the ball isn't quite responding to my action.

I have found that Koto-Inner blades often have a great balance of both catchiness and responsiveness. Sanwei 75 inner and Loki Arthur Pro zlc both have great responsiveness.

 

[joshmak10]

responsive meaning slower or meaning that it has less vibrations?

Less bouncy and a bit more vibration than Viscaria

 

[Arne159]

Hi,

I used to play with an all-wood acoustic blade paired with Fastarc G1, but now I’m looking to increase speed. I really liked the Harimoto ALC, but the head size didn’t suit me. Considering it’s on sale, is it worth trying the hurricane acb?

I’m also thinking of switching to a Chinese-style setup with a National 39 H3 Neo BS on the forehand. For the backhand, I’m deciding between H3 37 and H8-80 37. Since I previously used G1, which would you recommend for backhand? Additionally, do I need to boost these rubbers?

Thanks!

 

[Tyce]

Hi,

I used to play with an all-wood acoustic blade paired with Fastarc G1, but now I’m looking to increase speed. I really liked the Harimoto ALC, but the head size didn’t suit me. Considering it’s on sale, is it worth trying the hurricane acb?

I’m also thinking of switching to a Chinese-style setup with a National 39 H3 Neo BS on the forehand. For the backhand, I’m deciding between H3 37 and H8-80 37. Since I previously used G1, which would you recommend for backhand? Additionally, do I need to boost these rubbers?

Thanks!

Just change the blade and keep the rubbers first. Also, don't waste your money on National rubber if you don't even know whether you like it yet.
Switching from bouncy Euro/Jap rubber to H3 Neo will take some real adjustment. Doing it together with changing the blade will not give you a clear picture of the blade itself, and won't help in getting used to the rubber either.

 

[Arne159]

Just change the blade and keep the rubbers first. Also, don't waste your money on National rubber if you don't even know whether you like it yet.
Switching from bouncy Euro/Jap rubber to H3 Neo will take some real adjustment. Doing it together with changing the blade will not give you a clear picture of the blade itself, and won't help in getting used to the rubber either.

Thanks for the reply. I played before a lot with the h3 neo on the Harimoto. So I am quite experienced. My question would more lead to the backhand. Do you ever tried one of these rubbers ?

 

[Tyce]

Thanks for the reply. I played before a lot with the h3 neo on the Harimoto. So I am quite experienced. My question would more lead to the backhand. Do you ever tried one of these rubbers ?

Not yet actually, I'm waiting on H3 Neo 37d to arrive here to test during winter break

 

[PhoenixTT]

Couldn’t agree more. I believe this acB blade will be my main blade form now on, and hopefully stop my EJ virus

EJ only stops when one is dead. (I hear outer limba caskets are more comfy than koto ones).

 

[joshmak10]

Hi,

I used to play with an all-wood acoustic blade paired with Fastarc G1, but now I’m looking to increase speed. I really liked the Harimoto ALC, but the head size didn’t suit me. Considering it’s on sale, is it worth trying the hurricane acb?

I’m also thinking of switching to a Chinese-style setup with a National 39 H3 Neo BS on the forehand. For the backhand, I’m deciding between H3 37 and H8-80 37. Since I previously used G1, which would you recommend for backhand? Additionally, do I need to boost these rubbers?

Thanks!

Hey man, I think this blade could be a good upgrade to your Acoustic but acB also has a big head size, bigger than viscaria. If you didn’t like the head size of Harimoto I don’t know if you will like the acB’s.

Regarding switching to a Chinese setup, I think it’s a great idea but I would recommend getting provincial H3 Neo BS for FH as it’s better value for money and basically the same as national, most won’t notice differences. I’d also recommend 40 degrees as 39 is a bit too soft for FH.

I’m using H3 Neo 38 on my BH rn and love it. I’ve heard a few positives about H8-80 but heard its weight is very heavy. I would advise using H3 37 or 38 because I can generate a good amount of speed with it on this blade. All Chinese rubbers need to be boosted, although I believe TensorBackhand say before that H8-80 doesn’t react well to booster and therefore I would say H3 is a better choice for BH

 

[Arne159]

Ok thanks for the info. I boosted a 39 BS national last year two times with haifu. And it was two fast an responsive on my Harimoto..ic was thinking if I use it without booster it's not controlled

 

[joshmak10]

Ok thanks for the info. I boosted a 39 BS national last year two times with haifu. And it was two fast an responsive on my Harimoto..ic was thinking if I use it without booster it's not controlled

The softer the sponge, the more responsive it is on low power shots. If you don’t want to boost, 39 is fine. But you are missing out on the full potential of H3 BS on the FH if you don’t choose 40/41 degrees and boost it with two layers. The same with BH. 37 and 38 you could use unboosted on BH, but you’re missing out on the potential for more speed and ease of use with two layers of booster even for 37 and 38 degree H3

 

[Arne159]

Thx you! I've ordered a 39 and a 37 for the bh. How can I achieve a subtle boost? I feel like I tend to overdo it. Here’s my current method:
Booster
Booster
Glue
Booster
Glue
Glue
Do you have any suggestions for a more balanced approach?

 

[joshmak10]

Thx you! I've ordered a 39 and a 37 for the bh. How can I achieve a subtle boost? I feel like I tend to overdo it. Here’s my current method:
Booster
Booster
Glue
Booster
Glue
Glue
Do you have any suggestions for a more balanced approach?

For the 39 I would do this very simple method
Booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of Glue
Attach to blade
For the 37
Booster
Wait 8 hours
Booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of Glue
Attach to blade

Your method with 3 layers would only be for 41 and 42 degree H3, and even with 41 i would only do two layers. The method I use for 37 is the method I use for all my H3s. One day I may try a 42 deg H3 with the following method
Booster
Wait 8 hours
Booster
Wait 8 hours
Booster
Wait 12 hours
2 layers of Glue
Attach to blade

These boosting methods are just my preference of how to boost and how to get the most out of the rubbers and my skill

 

[Tyce]

@joshmak10 why would you boost the 37d more? Do you think it's too hard, does it need more bounce?

Just curious as I ordered a 37d myself and am wondering how I want to use it

 

[joshmak10]

@joshmak10 why would you boost the 37d more? Do you think it's too hard, does it need more bounce?

Just curious as I ordered a 37d myself and am wondering how I want to use it

For BH, you need more bounce and I tried 37 with only one layer before and i hated it. Trying 38 with two layers rn and I love it. I think 37 would be good with two layers too. But not too thick layers

 

[Arne159]

For the 39 I would do this very simple method
Booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of Glue
Attach to blade
For the 37
Booster
Wait 8 hours
Booster
Wait 8 hours
2 layers of Glue
Attach to blade

Your method with 3 layers would only be for 41 and 42 degree H3, and even with 41 i would only do two layers. The method I use for 37 is the method I use for all my H3s. One day I may try a 42 deg H3 with the following method
Booster
Wait 8 hours
Booster
Wait 8 hours
Booster
Wait 12 hours
2 layers of Glue
Attach to blade

These boosting methods are just my preference of how to boost and how to get the most out of the rubbers and my skill

Ok thanks. And you would direct boosting after you get the rubbers fresh out of the package ?

 

[joshmak10]

Ok thanks. And you would direct boosting after you get the rubbers fresh out of the package ?

Whenever u are ready to glue ur paddle, u boost. And yes, open the rubber package, peel off the white shell off the sponge (not the protective film for the top sheet in my opinion but it’s up to you) and then start the boosting process like i mentioned above