Donic Appelgren Dotec Control

A favor:

- Ligera — Mango recto cómodo — Buen control y sensación — Para jugadores iniciados que buscan un juego a media distancia y buen control en los bloqueos

En contra:

- Mango curvado incómodo — El relieve que va del mango a la zona de la goma.

I hated this blade with 2mm sponge, but have learned to love it with 1.5mm sponge. With 1.5mm sponge, offense doesn’t seem to be a problem and it generates reasonable speed. With good control, the speed is sufficient. The blade also blocks well.

Nice allround+ blade. Donic markets this as a “control” blade, but I still found it on the faster side of allround, especially for an all-wood blade.

The handle is the big selling point. It feels really comfortable for me, and actually helps my forehand technique a bit with wrist position. I did find it a bit tricky on the backhand side, and had to adjust a bit because I felt a bit cramped up in some way.

The Dotec blades are worth a go just to try out the feel of the handle, which is great. Probably best to try one out before you buy if you can - it’s a personal thing.

This took a good amount of adjusting for me, but I ended up liking the blade very much. If you can read spins and react fairly well, you can hit fairly consistently. For blocking it is also decent, but not quite good enough to be lazy on every shot. Looping is where I think it stands out the most.

Decent all-around blade. The first one had a dead feeling on the backhand side (possibly due to a broken veneer), while the second was satisfactory. I’ve heard of others experiencing the same issue.

It offers a great feel, excels as a close-in blade, but performs less well away from the table. The blade is suitable for quick attacks and slower loops. It provides good control for serve returns.

However, there are many other superior blades available. Additionally, the unique handle shape might necessitate a slightly different stroke, particularly for backhand shots.

Very nice all-around blade, very light with a good touch. Pretty lively but with consistent control. The handle takes a while to get used to. Make sure you don’t choke up on it. Beyond that, it’s a great blade for someone who loops and spins with the versatility of a short game and the possibility for fast kills.

This blade is not very popular, but it is a must-have for control and also has offensive capabilities thanks to its composition of hard wooden plies.

Control blade, super light. Suitable for softer rubbers. I like it for playing around with different setups.

Great all-around blade, super light with a good touch. The handle takes a while to get used to, but now I love it.

At first, this blade might seem a bit weird due to the handle that is nothing like you’ve seen or felt on any other blade. The handle is very soft, so soft actually that you can literally squeeze it (which is awesome if you tend to hold your blade too firmly) and once you get used to it you will feel annoyed by any other blade and its sharp edges (there are none whatsoever here). I am using it with Tenergy 05 FX on my forehand and both control and the amount of spin I can generate are great, though you might say it is lacking a bit of speed – if you prefer a more offensive game I’d maybe look for some faster alternatives (e.g. Ovtscharov OFF). All in all, once my game is improved to a level where I feel comfortable enough, I’d definitely not look past the Dotec line and maybe go for the Waldner Carbon version.

The Stiga Pro Carbon Table Tennis Blade its an excellent option for players who want more control and speed in their game. This carbon blade is great for aggressive players who like to attack the ball. It has a good balance of speed and control, allowing you to make powerful shots while still having enough control to keep the ball on the table. The carbon layer also adds extra power to your shots, giving you an edge over your opponents. Overall, this blade is a great choice for players looking to improve their game and take it to the next level.

Very light & comfortable.

I love the handle because it sits easily in the hand and the control is great. My only problem is the noise on hard shots. I also like the weight. I will never go to a blade over 70 grams again.

Handle is made of cork and curved towards the palm, which does take time to get used to the ergo design. Blade is also light but with a good response to the ball. I personally like the touch and speed though of the all-around design. Tennis 111 has 2/3 of the price on Amazon and the blade is assembled with high standards. Highly recommend them.

Классное основание. Не советую ставить накладки в максимальной толщине, все-таки это не офф-, хотя влупить позволяет на ура…

Good blade.