DHS W968 vs Gold vs HL5 🔥 LIVE Showdown

#gre78 #tabletennis #pingpong #dhs #dhsw968 #w968gold #w968grandslam #hl5 #w968national #gre78tv #maLong #fanZhendong #dhsblades #livestream ⏱️ Essential Highlights ⏱️ (00:00) Intro (03:32) Thomas Kousioris opens the live stream, welcomes fans and introduces the DHS W968 vs Gold Grand Slam vs HL5 blade comparison. (06:25) Presentation begins with packaging of all three blades, starting with Hurricane Long 5 (HL5) commercial version. (08:51) Personal story from Thomas about using DHS blades for 6+ years, introduced by Daniel Tsiokas. (10:43) W968 National Blade introduced – used by Ma Long (2015–2021), elite quality, used by Chinese National Team. (12:35) Key blade traits explained – serial number, Ma Long's face, and how to identify genuine DHS professional blades. (14:55) Gold Grand Slam W968 shown – made to honor Ma Long’s double Grand Slam legacy, with softer touch and improved control. (19:14) Technical breakdown of Hurricane Long 5 – commercial, fast, less vibration control, ideal for advanced/intermediate players. (21:02) W968 National – top-tier power, best for mid-to-long distance looping, ideal for Hurricane 3 Neo rubbers. (22:26) W968 Gold – softer feel, more backhand-oriented, better control, slightly less speed, good for close-to-table play. (24:26) Blade comparison begins – clear contrast in speed, control, dwell time, blocking and overall feel. (26:07) Blocking ability & stats – W968 National strongest in blocking and power; Gold excels in control. (27:54) Recommendation guide – Beginner: Hurricane Long 5 – All-round control: W968 Gold – Pure power & pro play: W968 National (30:26) Style-based advice – Close table: W968 Gold – Mid-distance looper: W968 National – Collector: W968 Gold (31:33) Verdict Summary – W968 National = maximum power – W968 Gold = best control – HL5 = great value for amateurs (34:14) Final thoughts – analyze your playing style before choosing. Read the charts and trust your feel. (36:53) Personal tribute to DHS & Daniel Tsiokas – DHS blades transformed Thomas’ game. (38:19) Where to buy – TableTennis11.com and gre78.tv Shopify store. (39:12) Closing message – Like, comment, subscribe & share your favorite blade! DHS W968 vs Gold vs HL5 | LIVE Showdown LIVE on gre78.tv 🏓 Three of the most iconic DHS blades go head-to-head: DHS W968 (National Team blade) DHS W968 Gold / Grand Slam Edition Hurricane Long 5 (HL5 Commercial) Real-time comparisons in: • Power & explosiveness • Dwell time & spin potential • Control, feel, and sweet spot • Build quality and CNT specs Keywords: ping pong, kousioris, table tennis, DHS W968, W968 Gold, W968 Grand Slam, HL5 Commercial, Hurricane Long 5, DHS W968 National, gre78tv, blade comparison, Ma Long blade, best ping pong blade, Chinese National Team, blade livestream