The MF DNA is Mick Fanning’s proven high-performance shortboard for quality waves. Built for control, flow, and precision, it’s the board Mick relied on during his competitive career at events like Bells, Snapper and France. It excels in bigger, punchier surf, but in the right hands it can still come alive in smaller conditions.
Over the last two and half years, DHD has made some subtle but important refinements to the DNA now available in late 2025 onwards.
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Concave Adjustments: Slightly flattened under the front foot to help the board plane earlier and increased concave through the fins.
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Foam Distribution: Slight shift in foam under the front foot to enhance paddle power without bulking up the rails.
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Rail foil: Mid to low rail, slightly refined to increase hold.
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Deck profile: Flattened slightly between the feet to improve stability when pushing at high speed, especially on open faces.
Tailored around Mick's trademark 'Fanning Wrap', the MF DNA excels in 3-6ft quality conditions. It surfs with speed, drive and flow - accelerating fast, holding momentum through carves, and links sections with ease. In solid conditions, it locks in and holds it rails, giving you the confidence to push hard without losing control.
The MF DNA is your go-to performance blade when the waves turn on.
