Donic Li Ping Kitex

Rubbers used to test: T64, EL-P, MX-P, M2.

The handle is a Chinese style handle that is small regardless of the type chosen. It is even smaller than the ZJK or Shiwen blade, but it is comfortable for me. The blade is head heavy, which I personally prefer. The composite layers in the blade are dark grey and are located next to the kiri core. The middle layer of the blade consists of ayous/samba/abachi, which is a nice combination. The top veneer is kiso-hinoki (200 years old), which is sanded perfectly with no visible pores or uneven surfaces where glue would stick.

The blade was designed for looping but also has a bit more power. It is rated OFF-/OFF by the manufacturer, which I think is reasonable. The blade resonates, providing optimal feedback from the contact of the ball. It is predictable in every situation. The sweet spot is surprisingly large; I would say that the 1.5 cm margin of the head is not usable. When looping, the arc of the ball is medium. The feeling of the loop is very pleasant, without any resonances. On direct flat hits, the blade resonates on low tempo, but this resonance fades when hitting harder.

It is a very stable and offensive blade with a fine touch. The soft top layer of hinoki makes every loop a spinny threat to the opponent. It is usually spinnier than similar ZLF blades with a limba top veneer. It works well with modern ESN hard rubbers, giving them a fine touch. The arc of the ball is medium, but steady and safe, no matter how the power is varied.

I would recommend this blade to all-wood blade lovers who want speed and control around 80-85 grams. Texalium gives a bit more power, but not as much as carbon. This is a controlled to aggressive looper blade that has the power for smashing. To be honest, it definitely feels like the Jun Mizutani ZLC, with a bit more power and a better feeling in flat contacts. The price is pleasant, and I wonder why it didn’t get more hype. It also works well with the poly ball.

Review: ** Great Blade! It has fantastic control and good speed.

Review:

This is a fantastic blade. It possesses ample speed, superb control, and an exceptional feel. Upon striking the ball, the Li Ping blade effortlessly embraces it, guiding it precisely to your intended destination. An extraordinarily impressive performance.

This blade is AWESOME!

Even though I played with this blade for only 1 year, I can already conclude that this blade is one of the best blades. Not only is it fast, but most of all, it is easy to control and handle.

No one has reviewed this blade in years, but people in my country say it’s one of their best sellers, so I bought it with some hesitation.

After trying it, wow! What a blade! Trust me, I’ve tried many Donic blades before, and this is their best one in my opinion. The head is smaller than a regular blade, but it feels very balanced and natural. I paired it with Acuda S2 on the front and back.

The speed is not too fast, but it’s enough. The feel, control, and everything are superb! I still can’t believe there are no reviews for this blade. I might even say that it’s better than the TB ALC, which I also admire. The small head actually helps you focus your stroke.

This blade deserves the highest rating from me.