Weight
89g
Thickness
6.05mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
160x152
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Fang Bo B2x U
DHS Fang Bo B2X U is a high-performance offensive blade engineered for players who demand a potent mix of speed, spin, and power. As an evolution of the Fang Bo B2, it features a slightly thicker core that boosts offensive capability while preserving stable looping characteristics. Its 5+2 composite construction with arylate-carbon layers delivers a dynamic feel, excellent acceleration, and a generous sweet spot, making it ideal for aggressive mid-to-long distance play. This blade is designed to excel with modern 40mm+ balls, offering a superior power-to-weight ratio for dominating rallies with powerful topspins and quick attacks.
The 5+2 construction with Koto outer plies and a thicker Kiri core, sandwiched between Arylate Carbon layers, provides a crisp feel, high speed, and increased power. The ALC layers enhance elasticity and stability, contributing to a larger sweet spot and dynamic power.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This is a very fast blade, rated as OFF++ by many players. Its composite construction with a thicker core and ALC layers facilitates easy activation, resulting in powerful shots and quick rallies, especially effective from mid-to-long distances.
Despite its high speed, the B2X U maintains a good level of control, attributed to its balanced construction and the inherent stability of the ALC layers. It offers a larger sweet spot, providing forgiveness and safety on shots, though advanced players might find precise technique is needed for optimal short game control.
The blade provides a crisp and powerful feel due to its composite nature and thicker core. It offers a harder impact with clear feedback from the ball, though it transmits less vibration than pure wood blades.
The blade generally offers a medium-high to high throw angle, which assists in clearing the net with topspin shots and provides a good trajectory for attacking play.
While the Koto outer plies and ALC layers contribute to a faster, more direct feel, the Limba outer ply helps retain a decent dwell time, which is beneficial for generating spin, especially on controlled loops.
The B2X U is characterized by its stiffness, a common trait in blades with carbon layers. This contributes to its speed and power, making it less flexible than traditional all-wood blades.
The presence of ALC layers and the overall construction result in reduced vibration, leading to a stiffer feel and a more direct ball response. This can be advantageous for power but may slightly reduce tactile feedback for some players.
The blade is generally regarded as well-constructed with good materials, offering excellent performance for its price point. Our testing shows a solid build that can withstand aggressive play.
Technology
DHS Fang Bo B2X U features a 5-ply wood construction reinforced with two layers of Arylate Carbon (ALC) strategically placed adjacent to a thicker Kiri core. This '5+2 ALC' construction is designed to enhance power and speed while maintaining a degree of control and dwell time. The thicker core variant, coupled with ALC technology, aims to provide an explosive response and a larger sweet spot, making it particularly effective for mid-to-long distance offensive play. The outer plies are typically Koto, contributing to the blade's crisp feel and direct response.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Fang Bo
The blade is named after Fang Bo, a Chinese national team player and former World Championships Singles Silver Medalist. It is designed to reflect his aggressive, spin-dominant playing style, particularly his preference for quick attacks combined with powerful looping from mid-to-long distances. The blade's characteristics are engineered to support his game, allowing for explosive rallies and decisive finishing shots.
Similar Blades
DHS Fang Bo B2
The B2X U is an updated version of the DHS Fang Bo B2. While both share a similar 5+2 ALC construction, the B2X U features a slightly thicker core and Koto outer plies, resulting in increased speed, power, and a crisper feel compared to the B2's Limba outer ply and slightly thinner core, which offered a more balanced and softer feel with longer dwell time.
DHS Hurricane Long 5 / Long 5X
The Fang Bo series, including the B2X U, is often described as a more accessible alternative to the DHS Hurricane Long 5 and Long 5X. These blades share similar ALC composite constructions and target aggressive, modern offensive play, but the Hurricane Long series typically commands a higher price point and may offer subtle differences in feel and performance.