DHD Surfboards MF Lightning vs DHD Surfboards MF Twin

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Both boards come from DHD Surfboards: the MF Lightning is a shortboard and the MF Twin is a shortboard. Documented stock sizes run 26.5 L–34.5 L for the MF Lightning and 26.8 L–40.4 L for the MF Twin.

MF Lightning by DHD Surfboards

MF Lightning

DHD Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

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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
MF Twin by DHD Surfboards

MF Twin

DHD Surfboards

Shortboard

Shortboard

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The MF Twin is a modern performance twin fin developed by Mick Fanning and Darren Handley to deliver more speed, more drive, and more control across a wider range of conditions than a traditional twin. Designed to feel familiar to surfers coming off thrusters, it blends the looseness and speed of a twin with the reliability and predictability of a performance shortboard. This is not a retro fish — it’s a high-perform

Wave size

Waist → Head-high

Length
5' 6"–6' 8"
Volume
26.8 L–40.4 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 Lightning and the DHD Surfboards MF Twin?

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

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

Documented stock sizes run 26.5 L–34.5 L for the MF Lightning and 26.8 L–40.4 L for the MF Twin. The MF Twin has more volume on average.

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

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

Should I buy the MF Lightning or the MF Twin?

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

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