DHS Ma Long W968 - Number 1 Year 2022 (National-Official Edition)
The DHS Ma Long W968 is a select, professional-grade version of the Hurricane Long 5 platform, engineered for explosive power with precise control. Its inner-carbon construction delivers long dwell time for heavy spin while maintaining the stability needed for modern close-to-table and mid-distance topspin play.It is full of strength and excels in arc performance, making it difficult for opponents to defend. Ma Long and many other top players from around the world use this blade.
The DHS W968 adopts a 5+2 built-in fiber structure (Limba + Ayous + yellow and black Fang carbon fiber + Ayous + yellow and black Fang carbon fiber + Ayous + Limba).
Key Features
Inner Carbon Structure: High dwell and elastic rebound for loaded loops and counters.
Selected Wood Plies: Hand-matched veneers for consistent feel and feedback.
Pro Workshop Build: Tight weight tolerance and premium finishing for reliability.
Balanced Power & Control: Confident on opening loops, counter-tops, and punch blocks.
Specifications
Playstyle: Offensive (spin-dominant)
Construction: 5 wood + 2 inner carbon
Number: 1
Thickness: 6.02 mm
Weight: 92g
Date of Production: 2022
Handle: FL
Who it’s for: Players seeking a powerful yet controlled inner-carbon blade optimized for the 40+ plastic ball.
Different Versions of this Blade
The Ma Long blade is available in a marketing version (not sold on our site), provincial team version, national team version, and finally, player version.
Provincial Team Version: The code starts with HL5 and consists of English letters + serial number. Often referred to as the "alphabet version".
National Team Version: Known as the "digital version", this is the official commercial version. The code starts with W968 and consists of a numeric date + serial number.
Player Version: Internal to the national team, this is a custom blade made for the player himself, adjusted to his specific needs.
All products are 100% original. Each blade carries a serial code that can be verified on the official DHS website: http://www.dhs-sports.com/search.shtml
