DHD Surfboards MF Bolt vs DHD Surfboards MF Lightning

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Both boards come from DHD Surfboards: the MF Bolt is a shortboard and the MF Lightning is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 17.5 L–24.5 L for the MF Bolt and 26.5 L–34.5 L for the MF Lightning.

MF Bolt by DHD Surfboards

MF Bolt

DHD Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

Info For groms who want to go fast! The MF Bolt is a lively ‘all-rounder’ that lets younger surfers go hard while being super easy to surf. It’s basically a scaled-down version of Mick Fanning’s popular ‘Lightning’ model. Your versatile performance board designed for everyday conditions. Size Reference Hughie Vaughan: 5’8”, 60kg, rides the Bolt at 5’8 x 17 ⅞ x 2 3/16 @ 23.5L. If you’re not sure what that means f

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Wave power

Moderate

Length
5' 0"–5' 10"
Width
16 3/4"–18 1/2"
Thickness
2"–2 1/4"
Volume
17.5 L–24.5 L
MF Lightning by DHD Surfboards

MF Lightning

DHD Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

No reviews yet

Info The MF Lightning is one of those once-in-a-lifetime boards that earns a permanent place in the rack. Born from Mick Fanning’s original CT-winning DNA model , it keeps the same proven foundation but has been fine-tuned for more everyday spark. Mick worked closely with Darren post-retirement to create a faster, sharper version that thrives in smaller, weaker surf, but still holds its own when things get bigger bu

Wave size

Knee → Waist-high

Length
5' 8"–6' 4"
Width
18 5/8"–19 7/8"
Thickness
2 3/8"–2 11/16"
Volume
26.5 L–34.5 L

Size ranges describe each model's documented stock sizes, not a specific board. Compare every spec side by side.

Quick answers

What is the difference between the DHD Surfboards MF Bolt and the DHD Surfboards MF Lightning?

The DHD Surfboards MF Bolt is a shortboard and the DHD Surfboards MF Lightning is a shortboard. Across documented stock sizes the MF Lightning carries more volume than the MF Bolt.

Which has more volume, the MF Bolt or the MF Lightning?

Documented stock sizes run 17.5 L–24.5 L for the MF Bolt and 26.5 L–34.5 L for the MF Lightning. The MF Lightning has more volume on average.

How do surfers rate the MF Bolt and the MF Lightning?

The MF Bolt has no reviews yet, and the MF Lightning has no reviews yet.

Should I buy the MF Bolt or the MF Lightning?

Choose on the waves you surf most and the size that suits your weight. The MF Bolt is a shortboard and the MF Lightning is a shortboard; each model page lists its documented stock sizes and reviews from surfers who ride it.

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