Weight
90g
Thickness
5.9mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
159x149
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Fang Bo Carbon
DHS Fang Bo Carbon is a hybrid offensive blade built for players who demand power, speed, and spin in a single package. Its 5+2 ply construction with internal arylate-carbon layers delivers explosive energy transfer for aggressive attacks, making it ideal for modern topspin play from all distances. This blade masterfully balances the crisp response of carbon with the dwell and feel of wood, offering advanced players a versatile weapon to dictate play with offensive pressure.
The 7-ply construction features outer Limba plies for feel and dwell, followed by arylate-carbon layers that provide speed and a crisp response. Ayous wood plies sandwich a Kiri core, contributing to the blade's stiffness and power delivery in a symmetrical layout.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Fang Bo Carbon delivers high-level speed, rating as an OFF+ to OFF++ blade. The synergy between wood and internal arylate-carbon layers generates powerful drives and smashes, with noticeable acceleration from mid to far distances. Players report it feels exceptionally fast during aggressive shots, providing a distinct power advantage in offensive exchanges.
For its speed class, this blade offers commendable control. The internal placement of the arylate-carbon helps preserve flexibility and dwell time, which aids in managing soft shots and short game play. Advanced players find it manageable during topspin rallies, allowing for precise placement even at high tempo.
The feel presents a distinctive blend of wood and carbon characteristics. On softer touches, it retains a woody sensation, while harder impacts engage the carbon for a crisp, direct response. This creates a medium-hard feel that's informative yet controlled, with some players noting it's less harsh than other carbon blades.
It produces a medium-low throw angle on aggressive shots, meaning the ball trajectory stays relatively flat. This requires players to maintain an open racket face for consistent net clearance, particularly when executing powerful loops and drives.
Wood plies, particularly the outer Limba and inner Ayous, contribute to respectable dwell time that facilitates effective spin generation. While not matching pure wood blades, it provides enough contact time for confident topspin loops and controlled short game play.
Fang Bo Carbon sits on the stiffer side due to its carbon composition, but the wood plies introduce enough flexibility for a balanced response. This stiffness supports powerful drives while maintaining enough feel for controlled shots, especially when players use active, engaged strokes.
Internal arylate-carbon placement helps dampen excessive vibrations compared to outer carbon designs. The result is a manageable level of feedback that provides useful sensation without being overly harsh, contributing to both speed perception and touch.
Quality perceptions vary, but it's generally considered a well-made blade for its performance bracket. Some minor finishing details might not match premium brands, but the construction is solid and reliable. For the offensive capabilities it delivers, TTSensei experts note it represents good value.
Technology
DHS Fang Bo Carbon employs a '5+2AC' construction, combining five wood layers with two internal arylate-carbon layers. This technology enhances power, speed, and elasticity while the carbon's internal placement aims to balance offensive capabilities with improved control and reduced vibration. The design focuses on delivering explosive energy transfer for aggressive play while maintaining enough feel for tactical variety.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Fang Bo
This blade is named after Chinese professional Fang Bo, the 2015 World Championships Singles Silver Medalist. Its construction reflects the aggressive, topspin-oriented style typical of elite players, designed to excel in powerful attacks and fast rallies that characterize modern professional play.
Similar Blades
DHS Hurricane Long 5
Fang Bo Carbon is frequently compared to Hurricane Long 5 as a more accessible alternative. Both are 5+2 composite blades designed for aggressive topspin play, offering high speed and spin with a balanced feel. Many players find the performance characteristics remarkably similar despite the price difference.
Butterfly Viscaria
Our testing shows Fang Bo Carbon delivers comparable speed and offensive performance to the premium Viscaria. Both are popular composite blades for attacking players, though the Fang Bo Carbon is often viewed as offering exceptional value while maintaining similar power and spin capabilities.