Weight
89g
Thickness
6.2mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Hurricane Xia
DHS Hurricane Xia is a high-performance offensive blade crafted in collaboration with World Champion Li Xiaoxia. Its 7-ply all-wood construction, featuring a distinctive black wood outer layer, delivers a powerful blend of speed and surprising control. Designed for aggressive loop-and-drive players, it provides a solid, direct feel ideal for decisive attacks from mid to long distances. This blade offers advanced players a weapon that balances raw offensive power with the controllability needed for consistent, high-level play.
The blade features a 7-ply all-wood construction. The outer layer is a distinctive black wood, supported by a special inner layer and six other wood plies. This build is designed to enhance stability for powerful attacks and provide a direct, communicative feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Hurricane Xia is rated highly for speed, reflecting its OFF+ classification. The 7-ply wood construction contributes to powerful speed characteristics, allowing players to generate significant pace on shots, particularly from mid to long distances. It's built for fast attacks and aggressive play where putting immediate pressure on the opponent is key.
Despite its offensive design, Hurricane Xia offers good control. This balance allows players to guide the ball accurately while maintaining aggressive intent. It's well-suited for loop-and-drive strategies where precision complements power, providing a reassuring level of predictability in fast exchanges.
The blade provides a direct and solid medium-hard feel. Its 7-ply construction offers clear ball contact feedback, which is beneficial for executing precise shots and understanding the ball's response, contributing significantly to effective offensive play.
The throw angle is medium-high, which is excellent for aggressive looping. This provides a good arc to clear the net comfortably while maintaining enough downward trajectory for effective landing, making it ideal for powerful topspin shots.
Dwell time is moderate to good, thanks to the 7-ply wood construction. This allows for sufficient ball contact to generate spin on loops while maintaining a crisp, fast response for attacking shots—a balance ideal for spin-oriented offensive play.
As an OFF+ blade, Hurricane Xia is relatively stiff. This stiffness contributes to its speed and power, enabling direct energy transfer for powerful shots. It prioritizes a firm, responsive platform over extreme flexibility.
Vibration level is in the medium range. The solid wood construction transmits some feedback during impact, which many players find helpful for control and shot placement. It's not overly dampened or harsh, offering a communicative feel.
As a DHS product designed for a world champion, Hurricane Xia meets high standards of construction. It's recognized as a genuine, well-made blade that reflects the brand's reputation for reliable equipment. The build quality supports consistent performance, which players can trust during demanding matches.
Technology
DHS Hurricane Xia utilizes a specialized 7-ply all-wood construction with a distinct black wood outer surface. This design enhances stability and power for aggressive attacking play. The internal structure is engineered to maximize energy transfer, enabling faster attacks and greater power, particularly from mid-to-long distances. Developed to suit the demanding style of top offensive players, it focuses on delivering a direct, powerful feel without sacrificing all-wood touch.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Li Xiaoxia
DHS Hurricane Xia was specifically designed for and is used by World Champion Li Xiaoxia. Her style is characterized by powerful, precise offensive strokes, particularly her exceptional forehand loop and aggressive backhand. This blade suits her game by providing the necessary speed and power for attacking strategies, while its controlled nature allows for the consistent execution of complex shots required at the highest level of competition.
Similar Blades
DHS Hurricane Long 5
DHS Hurricane Long 5 is another popular offensive blade known for its power. It features a 5-ply wood core with outer Arylate Carbon (ALC) layers, offering a different feel with potentially more speed and a larger sweet spot compared to the all-wood Hurricane Xia. Both are designed for offensive players but differ in material composition, with the Long 5 providing a hybrid carbon touch.