DHS Hurricane Long 5 vs Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive: Which Should You Buy?
| DHS Hurricane Long 5 | Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.6/10 | 8.5/10 |
| feel | hard, powerful | hard outer + soft core, linear |
| handle | FL/ST | FL/ST/AN/CS |
| plies | 5W+2 Arylate-Carbon | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | OFF+ | OFF |
| thickness_mm | 5.9 | 5.7 |
| weight_g | 89 | 88 |
Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive
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Both suit close-to-mid attacking, but differently. The Ma Lin Extra Offensive is all-wood, fast and linear, with a superb short game and placement at great value. The Hurricane Long 5 is OFF+ inner-carbon, heavier, with a deep high arc tuned for looping with tacky Chinese rubber.
Pick the Ma Lin EO for all-wood control, placement and value. Pick the Hurricane Long 5 for a tacky-rubber forehand looping platform with more arc and power.
FAQ
Which is better for tacky Chinese rubber looping?
The Hurricane Long 5 — it is built for it. The Ma Lin EO is a linear all-wood control blade.
Which is lighter?
The Ma Lin Extra Offensive; the Hurricane Long 5 runs heavy.