Where it fits
It fits surfers seeking everyday usability while retaining a clearer performance direction than a fuller hybrid or groveller.
Small Wave Performance Shortboard
DHD Phoenix
The DHD Phoenix is indexed as a performance daily driver with a catalogue that includes multiple constructions and a wide volume span.
Official manufacturer information
Typical surfer profile
The reviewed category makes it a useful direction for riders who want performance without choosing the most technical competition board.
Wave direction
Its daily-driver role supports regular varied conditions rather than a dedicated step-up or small-wave-only brief.
Where it sits in the design range
Compared with the Firewire Dominator 2.0, the Phoenix is classified more explicitly toward performance while the Dominator is indexed as an all-round daily driver.
Dimensions and volume
Available size range
5'4 to 6'4, 26L to 44L across the reviewed board specifications. The table below shows the complete available size range.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Volume | Construction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5'4 | 18 3/4 | 2 1/4 | 26L | PU |
| 5'5 | 19 | 2 5/1 | 27L | PU |
| 5'6 | 19 1/4 | 2 5/1 | 27.5L | PU |
| 5'6 | 19 1/2 | 2 3/8 | 29L | PU |
| 5'7 | 19 5/8 | 2 3/8 | 30L | PU |
| 5'8 | 19 1/2 | 2 3/8 | 29.5L | PU |
| 5'8 | 20 | 2 7/1 | 31.5L | PU |
| 5'9 | 20 1/4 | 2 1/2 | 33L | PU |
| 5'10 | 19 3/4 | 2 7/1 | 31.5L | PU |
| 5'10 | 20 1/2 | 2 9/1 | 35L | PU |
| 5'11 | 21 | 2 5/8 | 36.5L | PU |
| 6'0 | 21 1/4 | 2 5/8 | 38L | PU |
| 6'1 | 21 1/2 | 2 | 39.5L | PU |
| 6'2 | 21 3/4 | 2 | 41L | PU |
| 6'3 | 22 | 2 3/4 | 43L | PU |
| 6'4 | 22 1/8 | 2 3/4 | 44L | PU |
Board design direction
- Public family
- Groveller
- Detailed category
- Small Wave Performance Shortboard
- Ability guidance
- progressing, intermediate, advanced, expert
- Fin configuration
- Thruster
- Wave intent
- beach break, reef break, open face, average, powerful
- Strengths
- carve, wave entry, speed generation
- Trade-offs
- glide, turning radius
Guidance describes board characteristics, not a guaranteed performance outcome.
Board DNA
A compact view of how this board is designed to behave. Live stock and sizing remain the main purpose of this page.
- Paddle
- 6 / 10
- Speed
- 7 / 10
- Drive
- 7 / 10
- Release
- 7 / 10
- Hold
- 7 / 10
- Forgiveness
- 7 / 10
- Sensitivity
- 7 / 10
- Outline
- balanced
- Rocker
- medium entry / medium high tail
- Rails
- refined
- Quiver role
- daily driver, performance
Quivrr Board DNA is derived from current manufacturer design information and governed Quivrr classification.
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Related design guidance
How to choose a surfboard, understand volume and sizing, or ask Bodhi to explain trade-offs.
Reviewed by QUIVRR editorial on 2026-07-14. Board information updated: 2026-08-19. Confirm final specifications with the manufacturer or retailer.