DHS Hurricane Long 5 vs Stiga Allround Evolution: Which Should You Buy?
| DHS Hurricane Long 5 | Stiga Allround Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 |
| feel | hard, powerful | soft, high feedback |
| handle | FL/ST | FL/ST/AN |
| plies | 5W+2 Arylate-Carbon | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | OFF+ | ALL+ |
| thickness_mm | 5.9 | 5.4 |
| weight_g | 89 | 80 |
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The Hurricane Long 5 is an OFF+ inner arylate-carbon blade designed for looping with tacky Chinese rubber: a deep arc, a large sweet spot and a controllable but powerful feel, on the heavy side. The Stiga Allround Evolution is a light all-wood ALL+ blade made to teach control, touch and spin.
Pick the Allround Evolution to learn strokes with maximum control on a budget. Pick the Hurricane Long 5 if you are an intermediate looper ready for an OFF+ Chinese-style platform. One builds technique; the other expresses it.
FAQ
Is the Hurricane Long 5 a beginner blade?
No — it is OFF+ and rewards developed looping technique. The Allround Evolution is the learning blade here.
Which is lighter?
The Stiga Allround Evolution by a clear margin; the Hurricane Long 5 runs heavy.