The origins of DHS trace back to Shanghai’s table tennis manufacturing industry during the early 20th century. Shanghai produced China’s first domestically manufactured table tennis balls in the late 1920s, laying the foundation for a national sporting goods industry.

The DHS brand was officially established in 1959 to produce internationally competitive table tennis equipment for Chinese athletes. According to the company’s history, the name “Double Happiness” was chosen to celebrate two milestones:1

• The 10th anniversary of the People’s Republic of China.
• China’s first men’s singles World Table Tennis Championship title, won by Rong Guotuan in 1959.

From its inception, DHS focused on manufacturing equipment that met international competition standards, enabling Chinese players to compete using domestically produced products rather than imported equipment.1

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s, DHS gained recognition as China’s premier table tennis manufacturer.

Major milestones include:1

• 1960: DHS balls received approval from the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) for international competition.
• 1961: DHS equipment debuted at the World Table Tennis Championships.
• 1979: DHS table tennis balls and rackets received China’s Golden Quality Award.
• 1980s: DHS expanded into international markets with its PF-series rubbers.
• 1995: The company reorganised into Shanghai Double Happiness Co., Ltd., integrating several sports equipment manufacturers.
• 1999: DHS became one of China’s officially recognised well-known brands.
• 2000: DHS became the official equipment supplier for the Sydney Olympic Games, introducing its new 40 mm table tennis ball that matched updated international regulations.

Since then, DHS has become one of the most influential brands in international table tennis.

DHS manufactures equipment for both recreational and professional athletes.

Table Tennis

The company’s table tennis product range includes:12

• Rubbers
• Blades
• Complete rackets
• Balls
• Tables
• Nets
• Apparel
• Shoes
• Training robots
• Accessories

Among these, DHS is particularly famous for its Hurricane series of rubbers.

Other Sports

Beyond table tennis, DHS also manufactures equipment for:12

• Weightlifting
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Volleyball
• Football (soccer)
• Fencing
• Fitness equipment
• School sports equipment

These products are widely used throughout China in schools, clubs, and professional competitions.12

The Hurricane line is considered DHS’s flagship table tennis product family.2

Popular models include:

• Hurricane 3
• Hurricane 3 Neo
• Hurricane 8
• Skyline series

Hurricane rubbers are known for:2

• Extremely tacky topsheets
• Hard Chinese-style sponge
• Exceptional spin generation
• Strong performance in powerful forehand attacks

These characteristics have made Hurricane rubbers the preferred choice of many elite Chinese players and advanced attackers.2

One of DHS’s greatest competitive advantages is its long-standing collaboration with the Chinese National Table Tennis Team (CNT).2

The partnership allows DHS engineers to work directly with world-class athletes in developing and refining new products. Many Olympic and World Champions have used DHS equipment during their careers, including:2

• Ma Long
• Fan Zhendong
• Wang Chuqin
• Xu Xin
• Ding Ning
• Sun Yingsha

The majority of Chinese national team members have used DHS rubbers, blades, or balls in international competition.2

DHS has supplied official equipment for numerous major international competitions, including:2

• Olympic Games
• ITTF World Table Tennis Championships
• ITTF World Tour events
• World Cup tournaments
• Asian Championships

The company has also been one of the leading manufacturers of official competition balls used at elite tournaments.2

DHS operates multiple manufacturing facilities and maintains dedicated research and development centres in China.3

Its R&D efforts focus on:3

• Rubber chemistry
• Sponge technology
• Blade construction
• Ball manufacturing
• Competition table engineering

Continuous testing with professional athletes has helped DHS remain one of the industry’s most influential innovators.3

DHS is widely regarded as:2

• China’s most iconic table tennis brand
• One of the world’s largest table tennis equipment manufacturers
• A benchmark for Chinese-style tacky rubbers
• A preferred brand among professional and national-level players

The brand is particularly respected for producing durable, high-performance equipment at competitive prices. While many recreational players choose European or Japanese brands for their ease of use, DHS products remain highly popular among players seeking maximum spin and power, especially those who favour the Chinese playing style.2

Some of DHS’s best-known product families include:12

• Hurricane 3
• Hurricane 3 Neo
• Hurricane Long blades
• Skyline series
• PF series
• Gold Arc series
• DJ40+ competition balls
• D40+ plastic balls
• Rainbow competition tables

Over more than six decades, DHS has grown from a domestic Chinese manufacturer into one of the most influential names in global table tennis. Through continuous innovation, close collaboration with elite athletes, and long-term involvement in international competitions, the brand has played a major role in shaping modern table tennis equipment. Its products are used by everyone from beginners and club players to Olympic and World Champions, making DHS one of the most recognisable and successful brands in the sport.12

1. Brand History
2. DHS Table Tennis: Brand Guide, Best Products, and History | Topspin11
3. DHS | Tabletennis11 (TT11)