China · Chinese Penhold
Xu Xin
Chinese penhold attacker
The dominant Chinese penhold attacker of the modern era. Multiple Olympic and World Championship medals; defining player of the penhold revival.
Forehand
DHS
Hurricane 3 National
Backhand
Butterfly
Tenergy 64
Blade
Chinese Penhold (custom)
Career highlights
- Olympic gold medallist (team)
- World Championship gold medallist
- Defining penhold player of modern era
- Most successful Chinese penhold attacker since Wang Hao
Style analysis
Xu Xin's penhold setup pairs DHS Hurricane 3 National forehand with Butterfly Tenergy 64 backhand — the Tenergy 64 flat trajectory suiting penhold backhand mechanics better than the higher-arc T05 would. His distinctive style combines heavy forehand attacking from close to the table with the wrist-mobility advantages that penhold provides. The setup represents a niche elite configuration — most modern players use shakehand grip, but Xu Xin demonstrates that penhold remains competitive at the highest level with appropriate equipment.
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Xu Xin was the dominant Chinese penhold attacker of his generation — DHS Hurricane 3 forehand with Butterfly Tenergy 64 …
Last verified: 2026-06 · Source: Publicly reported equipment usage (manufacturer endorsement materials, tournament coverage)
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