Donic New Impuls 6.5

Exceptional blade for all-rounders. It offers ample speed, exceptional feel and touch, and impeccable control. The finish quality is impressive.

Previously using the Lignum All blade, I encountered excessive stiffness when pairing it with Tenergy Hard rubber on the forehand, leading to difficulties in short gameplay and receiving. The Impuls 6.5 significantly softens the rubber feel, enhancing control with minimal speed loss.

As a result, you retain sufficient power and speed when combining it with hard rubber, while gaining unparalleled control. The short game becomes highly precise, including serve reception.

If you seek a dynamic and fast blade, this may not be the ideal choice. However, if your focus is on controlled play, both close to the table and in zones 2-3, this blade is an exceptional option.

After experiencing numerous all/all+ blades (exceeding 10 in my collection), I can confidently state that this blade is unique. It exhibits a muted characteristic similar to the Niitaku Violin but with greater versatility, or a softer and slightly slower version of the Donic Appelgren WC 89, albeit with enhanced flex and control.

The speed and control ratio (7/10) provided by DONIC is accurate. I highly recommend this blade.

Lots of control and the feeling is natural. It performs best with sticky rubbers.

Good blade.

Good for long pimple (LP) rubber.

Donic’s New Impuls blades have a very special feel unlike any other blade I know. Due to the special gluing process, there’s virtually no vibration.

The wood itself is quite stiff for an All+ wood due to the blade’s thickness. However, it has a soft touch and good dwell time because of the outer spruce veneer. I think it combines best with harder rubbers; I wouldn’t play it below 45° ESN.

It has a medium to high bounce and supports a topspin-based playing style. The straight handle is suited for big hands (103mm long, 30mm wide, 22.5mm high, 90mm circumference).

The build quality is top-notch. It provides high control and medium speed, but when paired with the right rubber, active play, and good technique, it’s also easy to hit direct winners.

I was looking for a blade with the HIGHEST control (excluding defensive blades) because my technique is weak. I needed MAX dwell time to smooth out my mistakes and learn independently without a coach.

I was fortunate to trust Donic’s stats and bought the New Impulse 6.5 (I now own three). The high control, acceptable speed, lack of vibrations, and very soft feel immediately impressed me.

I have tried many other blades before and after, and I dislike them all due to MUCH LESS control compared to this blade. These include the EU Primorac, Nittaku Acoustic, Appelgren Allplay Senso V2, TSP Balsa 4.5 ALL, and even the Donic Defplay Classic Senso V3. The last blade turned out to be not only less controllable but also substantially faster than the New Impulse 6.5.

This blade is not for everyone, but if you value control above all else, need a speed margin for active play, dislike vibrations, and prefer a soft feel at contact, this blade is for you. Highly recommended!