Donic Epox Control

I was searching for a relatively stiff, hard, and lightweight all+ blade. After trying various models, this blade (80g) stood out as the best choice for me.

My preferred playing style is allround with off tendencies. When combined with harder rubbers like Xiom Vega Pro or Andro Hexer, this blade truly shines. Looping is effortless, and blocking is exceptional. The harder touch also provides excellent control for pushes and placement.

Another aspect I appreciate is the long and relatively thick handle, which comfortably accommodates even larger hands. Overall, anyone who favors a stiff and hard blade in the all to all+ range will likely adore this one.

This is a high-quality All+ class blade that many players will love. It has a distinct, rather hard feel that gives a direct vibration to the hand when paired with medium to medium-hard rubbers.

If you’re unsure what class of blade to buy, this one is an excellent choice for a wide range of styles. It makes for a good defensive to all-round choice with thinner sponge. When paired with harder sponge or a tensor, it becomes a good offensive choice for close to mid-table attackers.

It loops and counters well, with an excellent touch for the short game. Overall, it’s a versatile, quality blade that won’t break the bank.

Pretty stiff and hard for a control blade, but it has a large sweet spot. However, it produces a lot of vibration in the handle. It is faster than the green Apple Green Power Allplay blade, but it vibrates more. The control is average compared to other All+ blades.

Good speed for a def+ blade (not sure about far from the table… just playing close and mid-distance).

Good control and works well with speedy rubbers.

After 2 weeks with Hammond Pro Beta BH and Evolution MX-P FH, I’m playing like an off player.

When I first got this blade, it felt quite hard. However, after playing with it for a few weeks, I can definitely recommend it.

Two things really surprised me about this blade:

1. The total lack of vibration. For me, this is very welcome.

2. The impressive offensive options.

It is quite rare for a blade to have enough speed and flex for looping and driving, yet still offer excellent control. Blocking with this blade is almost too easy. Practicing against 1st league players hitting extremely heavy loops, I was able to get the ball back every time.

It has quite a large blade area (so if you want to re-use old rubbers from a different blade, they may be a bit small), and the sweet spot definitely feels larger than my other 2 blades (Donic Appelgren Allplay and Donic Burn All+).

I have the anatomic handle and I absolutely love the way it feels in my hand. Also, the overall finish of the blade is the best of any blade I have ever owned. The edges are completely smooth and it just feels like a quality product.

Overall, I rate this as 9.5 / 10, as it does everything well and can be used equally well by defensive, all-round and attacking players.

It works very well for offensive players with hard sponge rubbers. It has very good control.

It’s best for all-around players, better than most $150 paddles. It’s good with an Acuda S1 for a forehand and a Diamant for a backhand.

In my opinion, it is the best blade. I have Mark V on both sides.

This paddle weighs 80 grams and features an anatomic handle. I purchased it in Belgium for 33.50 euros, excluding shipping costs.

On the forehand side, I use Killerspin Nitrx-4z rubber with a sponge thickness of 2.3mm and a hardness of 39-41. On the backhand side, I have Palio Drunken Dragon rubber with GP sponge, which is 2.2mm thick and has a hardness of 42-44.

The blade performed exceptionally well for all types of strokes. The handle provides superb comfort and grip. This blade offers excellent control and impressive power when swung with full force.

It is highly recommended for offensive or all+ players who prioritize superb control. Overall, this paddle is an outstanding choice.