Weight
86g
Thickness
5.5mm
Plies
5-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Dipper CP Monocarbon
DHS Dipper CP Monocarbon is a hybrid offensive blade designed for players who want a powerful yet controlled game. Its construction integrates a single carbon layer to boost speed and power while preserving a comfortable, direct feel. This blade excels in aggressive attacking strokes like loops and drives, offering good ball-holding capability for spin play. It provides a consistent, responsive performance that suits all-round offensive players looking to enhance their attacking techniques with reliable control.
This 5-ply construction features wood outer layers, two inner carbon layers, and a wood core. The design balances wood's feel with carbon's speed and stiffness, enhancing the sweet spot and power while maintaining reasonable dwell time.
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✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
The inner carbon layer significantly boosts the blade's speed, placing it well above average for aggressive attacking play. This design generates fast shots, particularly effective for players who can fully utilize its power in drives and loops.
Despite its offensive focus, the blade maintains a high level of control. The materials and construction allow for good ball placement and manipulation, providing precision that supports both power shots and tactical play.
The carbon layer gives the blade a medium-hard feel, offering a direct connection to the ball. This allows players to sense impact and energy transfer clearly, which aids in generating power and spin during aggressive strokes.
The combination of carbon and wood produces a medium-high throw angle, which helps generate effective spin on serves and loops, making it conducive to attacking play.
Hybrid blades like this typically have a medium dwell time. The carbon reduces dwell compared to all-wood blades, enabling faster ball acceleration off the bat, though players may need to generate more of their own spin.
With carbon reinforcement, the blade is less flexible than all-wood options, resulting in a medium-stiff to stiff character. This stiffness supports power and directness, ideal for offensive strokes.
The blade transmits a noticeable amount of feedback to the hand, indicating medium-high vibration. This level of feedback helps players feel shot execution and adjust their touch during play.
While performance is solid, durability appears to be a concern. Players have reported issues with the blade shattering after drops, suggesting the construction may not be as robust as some alternatives, impacting its overall longevity.
Technology
DHS Dipper CP Monocarbon uses a hybrid 'Monocarbon' construction with a single carbon layer integrated into a 5-ply wood structure. This technology aims to enhance speed and power transfer without drastically altering the natural wood feel. The carbon is strategically placed to optimize the sweet spot and provide a direct response, supporting both powerful drives and spin-heavy loops. It's designed for players seeking an offensive edge with consistent, controllable performance.
Similar Blades
DHS Hurricane 301
DHS Hurricane 301 is another popular composite blade with an inner carbon layer, offering a similar blend of speed and control for offensive players. It's known for its good feel and strong spin generation, making it a comparable choice for those seeking power with manageability.
DHS Dipper CP100
DHS Dipper CP100 shares the 'Dipper CP' lineage and incorporates Aryl-Carbon for enhanced power. It provides a good balance of speed and control with strong ball-holding capacity, reflecting a similar design philosophy focused on offensive capabilities with controlled spin.