Weight
85g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
160x152
Handles
FL
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Hurricane Hao III
Hurricane Hao III delivers powerful offensive performance with remarkable control, designed for players who want to channel Wang Hao's dynamic style. This 5-ply hybrid blade features a fiberglass-carbon core layered between wood, creating a unique balance of stiffness and flexibility. It produces a noticeable catapult effect on hard hits, generating impressive power and spin while maintaining sensitivity for delicate touch shots. Ideal for two-winged looping and fast attacks, it's particularly effective for players using the reverse penhold backhand. Its ability to create high spin rates and provide a stable feel makes it a versatile choice for advanced amateurs and professionals aiming to elevate their offensive game.
This 5-ply construction features Koto outer layers, horizontal Ayous wood layers, and a central fiberglass-carbon core. The hybrid design provides both power and control, with the composite core offering stiffness and catapult effect while the wood layers contribute to feel and spin generation.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Hurricane Hao III is a fast offensive blade with a significant catapult effect that contributes to its speed. While not the absolute fastest available, it provides ample pace for powerful attacks and rapid exchanges, especially when paired with modern rubbers. Our testing shows it delivers consistent speed that supports aggressive offensive play without sacrificing too much control.
Despite its offensive capabilities, Hurricane Hao III offers exceptional control. This comes from its balanced construction and composite core, which provide good feedback and stability. Players report excellent controllability for both offensive shots and delicate short game play, making it suitable for those who need precision alongside power.
Hurricane Hao III delivers a medium-hard feel with noticeable yet comfortable vibration that provides good feedback. This tactile response helps players sense ball contact and execute shots with confidence. Many players appreciate its responsiveness, which feels direct without being overly harsh.
The blade typically produces a medium-high throw angle that helps generate heavy topspin loops and clear the net comfortably, especially from mid-to-far distances. This characteristic supports offensive players who rely on looping attacks.
The blade offers good dwell time that enhances spin generation, particularly during looping strokes. Players experience a 'long arc' characteristic that helps with control and spin, allowing the ball to sink into the blade for better contact and spin impartment.
This blade sits on the stiffer side, which contributes to its speed and directness. While not particularly flexible, it still allows for good spin generation through its dwell time and catapult effect rather than through blade bending.
Hurricane Hao III exhibits a moderate level of vibration that most players find comfortable and beneficial for feedback. This vibration isn't jarring but instead helps players sense the ball's impact, contributing to the blade's overall responsiveness and feel.
The blade is generally regarded as high-quality with good materials and construction. However, some players note that it can be somewhat fragile, particularly around the edges, which may require careful handling and potentially sealing for increased durability. Overall build quality receives positive feedback from users.
Technology
Hurricane Hao III employs a hybrid construction that integrates a central fiberglass-carbon core within its 5-ply wood structure. This 'mono-carbon' design creates rigid support that enhances power transfer and generates a pronounced beating feeling and catapult effect. The outer Koto layers and inner Ayous wood layers are carefully selected to complement the composite core, balancing stiffness with touch and spin-generating capabilities. This material fusion allows the blade to deliver both significant speed and spin while maintaining responsive feel crucial for offensive play.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Wang Hao
Hurricane Hao III is Wang Hao's signature blade, designed to complement his aggressive, spin-oriented style. He used this blade during his transition away from certain VOC-releasing equipment. The blade supports his exceptional reverse penhold backhand and powerful looping game, providing the necessary power for attacks and control for precise placement, especially with his signature RPB technique.
Similar Blades
DHS Hurricane Hao II
Hurricane Hao II is the direct predecessor, also designed for Wang Hao with a focus on spin and control. As an all-wood construction typically using Koto and Spruce, it offers a different feel than the Hao III. The Hao III's fiberglass-carbon core provides increased power and a more pronounced catapult effect, making it an upgrade for players seeking similar feel with more offensive punch.
DHS Hurricane Long 5
Hurricane Long 5 is another high-performance DHS blade featuring Arylate-Carbon construction, which creates different feel and speed characteristics compared to the Hao III's fiberglass-carbon core. While both are offensive blades designed for spin and power, the Long 5 is generally faster with a different vibration profile, catering to players who prefer a more direct and powerful attacking option.