Donic Original №1
Blade description:
This is a 7-ply wooden blade designed to emulate the playing characteristics of the Hurricane Long 5. It offers a distinct dwell time that facilitates high-spin loops and powerful offensive play, particularly when utilized for forehand-dominant strategies. While it provides a degree of stiffness that translates into excellent ball trajectory and repulsive force for smashes, some users note a firmer feel on the backhand side.
Performance and Feel
- Offensive Capabilities: Generates significant power and speed, making it suitable for aggressive looping and finishing points.
- Tactile Feedback: The blade offers a soft touch for controlled, predictable short-game play, though some users report a bothersome vibration through the handle during impact.
- Weight: It is a relatively heavy blade, frequently exceeding 90 grams, which may affect comfort for players who prefer lighter equipment.
Build and Construction
- Physical Properties: Features a 7-ply wooden construction. The handle design is notably thin, which may be a concern for players with larger hands.
- Quality Considerations: Reviews indicate inconsistent build quality. While performance is often praised, reports of surface splintering (fiber pulling) upon removing rubbers and potential issues with finish quality are recurring themes.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2025
Great performance from this blade, very good control as well. But just one big problem in my particular case.
Weighs in at 95 grams, paired with Dignics 05 forehand and Tenergy 05 (also tried 09C), this thing performs heroic shots that few can rival. Soft touch shots are very predictable and controllable. Loops are fast with a good arc. Smashes are deadly powerful.
However, I find myself playing with my old blade more due to one main issue: vibration that rings through the fingers, almost as if the layers have delaminated in the middle of the hitting surface. It’s just plain bothersome. Very sad.
#2 — June 2023
Finish quality is okay.
#3 — February 2022
Nothing to do with Tabletennis11’s awesome service! This Donic blade is terrible. I tried it with different rubbers. It feels like glass. Wouldn’t recommend it.
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