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Double Happiness has recently released several 5+2 ply composite blades including the DHS Hurricane 301x, the DHS Classic 08X, and the DHS Fang Bo Carbon B2X, an updated and faster version of the DHS Fang Bo Carbon B2, that the 2015 Men’s Singles vice-world champion supposedly used. In this test, I was given an opportunity to try out the two Fang Bo blades.

     As usual, it is hard to find technical background information for the DHS blades. The Fang Bo Carbon B2 (B2) is composed of five ayous and limba plies, and two arylate carbon plies that surround the core. The blade is touted to offer unyielding power, good handling, and stable looping, and is recommended for game styles close to the table and mid-distance. The Fang Bo Carbon B2X (B2X) was designed with a slightly thicker core to give a power boost relative to the regular B2.  

     The two blades arrive shrink-wrapped and rest on cardboard padding inside DHS’s sturdy, silver box that features a high-class magnetic closing mechanism. The boxes are matte and feature a large photographic print of Fang Bo on the front along with his name in – presumably - calligraphic Chinese. None of the boxes list any blade-specific information on the back.       

     The B2 has a thick core that is surrounded by an Arylate Carbon weave, a relatively thick penultimate ply, and a very thin outer ply. The playing surface is straw-colored with a vertical grain that is devoid of text. The salmon-red handle features a silver-colored inverted “Y” stripe pattern, a simple oval plastic lens on the FH side listing “DHS” in the silver font on a red background, a similar oval plastic lens on the BH side listing Fang Bo’s name in calligraphic Chinese, and a large circular plastic tag on the bottom of the handle with a photo of Fang Bo. 

     The B2X looks very similar to the B2 except that the core is thicker still, the inverted “Y” stripe pattern is white, and a large circular plastic tag is used on the bottom of the handle 

 

 

 

below is a review from Michael Zhuang from tabletennis daily:

I tried my new Fang Bo Carbon/Hurricane Bo 2 today for the first time. I had boosted H3N commercial on FH, and old Tenergy 05 on BH. Blown away by it, because it is the best blade I have ever tried. I own V14 Pro, Sanwei CC, TB ZLC, Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive, Sanwei 75 ALC. Have also played with HL5, TB ALC, ZJK ALC, Harimoto ALC, etc. Mine was 90g, but swing weight is heavier because it is head heavy.

Initially when I started hitting with it, I noticed all my drives and loops were landed precisely in the middle of the table lengthwise. The shots are the most consistent of any blade I have used, and the throw angle and arc feels perfect. Every shot feels safe as it clears the net with ease and lands perfectly into the center of the table. I never missed a shot and did that thing where you look at your racket wondering what went wrong, but if I missed it felt like it was my own fault. When I played a game, immediately I noticed that the rallies were longer than usual, because my own consistency increased quite dramatically. I played a match with a guy that I often lose to 0-3, (including many 11 to 3, 11 to 5 type games). This time, I was able to win 3-1, with most games going to deuce. I have a very topspin oriented game, and FH oriented style, and this blade is very well suited for topspin. But I also didn't think it was disadvantaged on BH either, as I felt more confident with my BH. Dima Ovtcharov said that he got the idea from Ma Long to change his blade to a inner carbon blade to gain confidence to hit hard in crucial moments of a game. This blade suits that description, you feel very confident in your topspin shots. They are consistent, and always land in the center of where you are aiming.

In regards to speed, I completely disagree with people who have said its slow or a Off- blade. Compared to my Sanwei CC, the carbon is closer to the core, so it indeed takes a little more hip turn and elbow snap to activate the carbon. The CC has carbon closer to the surface and is easier to activate and feels more elastic and is faster on most shots, but when you do hit a full stroke, the BO2 is nearly just as fast. On slow and medium shots, the blade gives incredible sense of control. IMO, this blade is definitely faster than Viscaria, and close in speed to the CC (which is very fast). I can imagine some players might struggle with this blade, if you have that kind of "chicken wing" stroke, it might be harder to activate the carbon and get enough power. This blade does ask for a good stroke with good follow through, hip turn, elbow snap.

In regards to flex, the blade has limba wood and you can feel it is quite soft and has high dwell time. You can get a lot of spin with this along with safety. I like to play with good flex to help execute topspin loops, and this blade fits perfectly.

Overall, for a topspin player with good technique, this is pretty much a perfect blade.

DHS fang bo carbon B2

AU$110.00 Regular Price
AU$98.00Sale Price
Sales Tax Included

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