Donic Crest OFF

At first, I made a lot of mistakes switching to this paddle from an allwood blade. It’s a bit less forgiving with poor technique and bad angles. Once I adjusted and developed a better style of play, the control I experienced was outstanding, along with the spin and speed.

The spin is very good on loops, the best I’ve had by far, and very easy to generate. It’s easy to go on the aggressive and easy to put away high shots. Far back lobs from the table are almost unfairly effortless. However, newer players should get something with more control.

Paired the blade with Donic Bluestorm Z3 (2.1) on both sides. The speed and acceleration are impressive when required. The blade, combined with the Z3, can deliver remarkable power and speed. It offers excellent touch, feel, and control, allowing for effortless ball placement. Blocking is a breeze with this blade.

The handle is exceptional, providing a comfortable and secure grip. With proper technique, this blade has no discernible drawbacks. The sensation it delivers is outstanding, and the CREST OFF unquestionably belongs to the OFFENSIVE blade category, yet it maintains a commendable level of control.

The craftsmanship and overall quality of the blade are unparalleled, ranking it among the best, if not the finest. Without rubber, it weighs 88 grams, while it weighs 187 grams with rubber, which is an ideal weight for me. The blade is evenly balanced. There are no complaints about its performance. When compared to other blades of similar construction (carbon next to the outer layer), its price is quite reasonable.

Note: The review provided by Fardad is spot on.

For a fast blade, this one is awesome, OFF to OFF+. I paired the gorgeous blade with Tibhar MX-S (Max) on both sides, and it’s astonishing with great feeling, controllable speed, power when needed, and most of all, the blocking and counterattacking are fabulous. The blade’s nice contrasting colored handle is perfect and sits very comfortably in my hand.

The blade has perfect-looking and smooth lenses on both sides and can be easily identifiable by the gorgeous colored handle. The wood and carbon makeup of the blade is superb. The blade’s polished craftsmanship is outstanding. Give it a try, and you will be pleased as long as good technique is used.

5 STARS.

Nothing can describe this blade better than the company of Donic itself. From the very beginning of playing with it, I was really amazed at its consistency, sweet spot, lightness, comfortability, great speed, and feeling. Highly recommend.