Donic Defplay Senso

Great amount of control for a really low price. However, it needs a fast rubber on it.

This blade is designed for rubbers that allow you to generate spin. Rubbers with less friction, such as Grass Dtecs or Bomb Talent, are not recommended for use with this blade, as the blade is too soft to produce sufficient reversal.

Good balance between attack and defense but needs a modern tensor type rubber on the forehand and gets the ball up and down like a Ronaldo free kick when looping with the tightest spinniest looparc you’ll ever see. The spiniest chopping blade I’ve tried and also good for short blocks/chop blocks but not the best spin reversal as the damping effect is evident when blocking. However, this helps when chopping with OX rubbers. When you try it, you will be hooked.

Update 2015: Heavier copies better with a little more stiffness. Mine was 87g, then I resized it, and it is 80g. Hard gloss yacht varnish to the forehand side for better attacking and to lessen the dwell a fraction makes stronger loop drives and now trying T05 rubber. Watch this space…

Further update: I like the T05 1.9 thickness on this blade. It can do everything I need, a little bit less dwell, and a slightly higher throw angle with more penetration and speed than my previous 05 FX. It does speed up the Dawei OX pips a little. May switch to P1R OX for more dampening.

I heard good reviews concerning this blade, so I purchased one for hardbat play. Sealing and some light sanding were needed for the lower wings for added hand comfort. The FL handle felt comfortable and was not too thin. With Yasaka A-1-2 OX pips, I found it to be an excellent blade for hardbat.

Compared to my Hock blade, this one was a bit faster with the same long dwell time for great control. This is a 5-ply defensive blade and would be suitable for hardbat, defensive choppers, or makes a great control-all-round blade with thinner rubbers.

I can feel the ball vibrations very well due to the Senso handle. The price is good, the performance is excellent, and I highly recommend it for anyone looking for a very good Def+ blade.

Best of the best. Cheapest of the cheap. I love this blade so much. I was an offensive player who looped on backhand and forehand and recently I wanted to experience long pimple on my backhand, so I bought this Donic Defplay Senso V3. I put Donic Bluefire M2 max thickness on my forehand and Yinhe Neptune 0.6 mm on my backhand. I chop away from the table on my backhand and counter attack and loop on my forehand. This blade is not only good for chopping with long pips but also excellent with topspin and counter attack with inverted rubber. I consistently win my game against good players with this lovely blade and those rubbers. Highly recommended.

The Donic Defplay Senso and Defplay Senso V3 are two table tennis blades that are very similar, but there are a few key differences between them. The Defplay Senso V3 is a slightly heavier blade, weighing in at 90 grams compared to the Defplay Senso’s 85 grams. This extra weight gives the V3 a bit more power, but it also makes it a bit less maneuverable.

The Defplay Senso V3 also has a thicker core than the Defplay Senso. This makes the V3 a bit more stable, but it also makes it a bit less flexible.

Overall, the Defplay Senso and Defplay Senso V3 are both excellent blades for defensive players. The Defplay Senso is a good choice for players who want a lightweight blade with a lot of control. The Defplay Senso V3 is a good choice for players who want a slightly heavier blade with a bit more power and stability.

This blade is a magical tool. I applied two coats of sealer to it and glued Tibhar Evolution EL-P on the forehand and Milky Way Neptune long pimples on the backhand. It’s a perfect combination for me from the first try!

I can say that the Evolution medium-sponged rubber works like a dream on this blade. I attack balls that I prepare with pimples. The rubber has a perfect touch in short play (quite hard top). The Neptune with a 0.7 sponge is slow enough for defending spiny balls and attacking underspin is quite disturbing and very easy to do.

If you like to topspin or produce some kills, it’s a perfect combination. I’m buying another Donic Defplay Senso blade for a spare.

For me, this blade is an all-rounder. It offers perfect control. Paired with fast rubbers, it provides sufficient speed. However, it can also be paired with defensive rubbers or long pimples for a slower playstyle. Despite its versatility, it is available at a low price. Notably, some professional players even use this blade.

I just love this blade. It’s the one that I always come back to when I’ve tried other defensive blades. For pure chopping, there are better blades, but the Defplay brings so much more than just chopping ability. Probably one of the things I like most about it is the maneuverability when playing close to the table, which most other defensive blades lack. It blocks and chop-blocks really well! The offense is also very good for a defensive blade, especially at the table, and it’s very easy to twiddle. It’s very light but still with a very good balance.

I can only complain about one thing, and that’s the thin handle. However, that can be fixed by adding some soft grip or by changing the “grip blocks.” I’ve changed the grip blocks to Persson Power AR blocks on one of my Defplays, and that worked really well—that’s actually the blade I’m playing with at the moment.

To sum it up, I would call this blade the “all-rounder” of defensive blades. It’s simply nothing it can’t do well!

Wonderful control blade!

Lightweight despite being a little oversized. Amazing touch and feel.

Let me first emphasize this is not an attacker’s blade by any stretch of the imagination! With a fast rubber, you can make effective power shots, but others do it far better. The bread and butter of this blade is the defensive game.

Chops, pushes, blocks all shine when performed. Counter top spin loops ala the modern defense style can be performed with great control.

Comfortable flared handle. You take hold of the grip and never want to let it go! As if you just yanked Excalibur from the stone… you stand in awe of the innate power now coursing through your hand.

In conclusion: A fantastic blade for defenders, control-oriented players, or beginners due to high control and soft feel.

I will state be mindful of putting overly slow rubbers on this weapon… Yes, they may work for you such as Reflectoid and Geospin Tacky. Even for control-oriented games, you will eventually begin to feel the lack of power. Anyone other than a beginner should opt for a quicker setup. I can guarantee your game will improve by leaps and bounds simply by slapping on a slightly faster rubber.

Skilled hands capable of wielding this wonder stick will undoubtedly break wills and steal souls!

A number of professional players use this blade. My favorite being the female defender Wu Yang.

This is the first defensive blade I’ve used. The handle is not very comfortable and causes blisters. However, chopping with it is good. You can feel a lot of vibrations with this blade. Blocking is not very good.

Excellent blade for modern defense. I’m using Xiom OmegaIVPro 2mm in black on the forehand.

I usually play with the Matsushita Pro Model blade, and I recently tried the Defplay Senso. This blade is very soft, even softer than the Pro Model. The Senso is lighter (mine is 72 g) and provides amazing control while chopping. I would say that the Senso is a little bit faster than the Pro Model during offensive strokes.

The Senso technology is quite efficient: marvelous control but huge power when needed, with lots of sensations… An excellent blade for modern or classical defense (my favorite with the Pro Model).

Some Chinese pros are now using this. Wang Xi and Wu Yang are among them. The kudos is growing.

This blade offers excellent control while maintaining sufficient speed for offensive play. Its well-balanced characteristics make it suitable for players of various skill levels. For those seeking a blade that combines control and speed, this is an excellent choice.

I adore this blade for its exceptional control. It has instantly improved the consistency of my shots, elevating my game significantly. Previously, I struggled with inconsistent performances, alternating between good and bad weeks. I would often lose to opponents I should have defeated and occasionally surprise myself by winning a game against a much stronger player.

With this blade, I have consistently outplayed opponents at my level. I have achieved a remarkable 20 wins and only 2 losses in club matches. The only loss to a player 600 points above me, who I had never managed to win a game against. Another loss was a close 5-game match, which I was able to avenge the following week.

My consistent form is primarily due to the blade’s exceptional control, enhanced by the long pips. Furthermore, I have noticed a significant improvement in placement power, enabling me to defeat opponents I had never previously beaten. Against an opponent rated 400 points higher, I secured a 3-0 victory solely through careful placement.

The oversized head is surprisingly lightweight, and the straight handle facilitates effortless twiddling. On the forehand, I utilize the Donic Akkadi 1.5mm in black. While it provides ample power, the blade maintains a high level of control throughout. Blocking is effortless, and chops require minimal adjustment. I incorporate side-spin forehand chops with ease. Looping power remains impressive even a few steps away from the table, and shots near or over the table are swiftly dispatched.

On the backhand, I use Pogo ox long pips. These provide exceptional overall control, although I still occasionally miss shots and need to improve my blocking skills. However, this is more attributable to my limited experience with long pips. Chopping within a few steps of the table is highly effective, and I am working on refining my technique for harder hit balls with less spin. When necessary, lobbing is a viable option.

The short game and serves are outstanding. Precise, low chops over and near the table can stifle the opponent’s attack due to the absence of springiness.

The blade is thin, so there is a lot of flex and vibration. If you don’t like vibration, forget about it. The Senso handle increases this vibration. I reduced the head size and filled the handle with expanding foam. The vibration is less now, and the blade is a little stiffer, but the blade plays well.

It is good for long pimples as the outer ply is not so soft, and the reversal is strong when blocking. The blade loops, chops, and smashes well with Sriver EL on the forehand, but any softer, and the loop becomes erratic, very dependent on throw angle, dwell time, and the softness of the rubber.

My style is close to modern defense with long pips (Curl P-1R) on my forehand and thinnish inverted (a 1.8 Dr. Neubauer Domination) on my backhand. I re-sized the Defplay to 157×149 mm. The oversized blade was too heavy and unwieldy, like swinging a frying pan. However, a few sessions with the oversized blade revealed its amazing consistency for long-distance chops and fishes.

Re-sized, it became stiffer, more predictable, and faster (probably ALL- or even ALL), not much slower than my old Applegren Allplay. It is significantly spinnier than any other all-round blade I’ve tried, suitable for pips out and spinny chopping. It has great dwell and feedback, though I lessened both and sped up the blade by lacquering it (even though Donic blades tend to play better without varnish and are cheap enough to replace if damaged).

The increased speed means long-distance chops easily reach the other side of the table, and point-ending attacks are easier with proper body commitment. As with most defensive equipment, full commitment is necessary to maximize spin and consistency. Once you master the blade’s flex and hollow handle, you can cut the ball in two. The comfortable straight handle is perfect for twiddling.

However, the hollow handle affects the balance, especially when re-sized. If you plan on using the Defplay as a 149×157 mm blade, reduce its weight by 5-10 grams compared to your normal set up to minimize the transition period.