Donic Ovtcharov Senso V1

I am already at an intermediate level, but I wanted to know if this racket would continue to work for me if at some point I became advanced. I am hesitant to make another investment, so I want to ensure that this racket can support my growth.

Coming from Stiga Clipper CR (non-WRB), this blade feels like a relatively niche blade or one that caters to a specific group of players who prefer walnut outer 7-ply blades.

While it can be rewarding to attack with, tertentu shots feel limited with this blade. It’s not a fast blade, so you have to pair it with medium-hard rubbers. Soft rubbers are not suitable. Since then, I have switched to a Nittaku Adelie.

A fast blade, especially with hard rubbers. It’s heavy at 95 g, but it has a nice feel. If you’re looking for speed, it’s a blade for you.

I bought this Match 2018 as my first custom blade, on the recommendation of a shop. At the early stage, I paired it with normal DHS Hurricane 3 FH & BH because of the low cost. After a few coaching sessions, my trainer asked me to change my rubber to tensor rubber, because I couldn’t do what he asked me to do. I opted for Andro Hexer Powergrip FH & Xiom Vega Tour on BH. My stroke and spin improved, and the blade became fast. Until now I have used this setup, and I can loop with a spiny ball, although it was quite hard to do so in the early stages. With good timing and a fast swing, it can be done. Even though I bought a Bty TB alc last month, I still love this blade and think the Donic OSv1 is a good blade—a great value for the money.

Very hard and stiff. Not easy to loop especially with hard rubbers. Blocks like a wall, smashes like a hammer. Nice sound. For skilled players.

Update #1: Blade has great dwell time and matches nicely with Donic modern tensors like Bluefire M1, Baracuda etc. Yes, it’s a little heavy, but I think a medium-skilled player will be very satisfied.

Blades may depend on the angle of hit, spin, and speed, which can also be affected by the rubber attached. However, the Stiga Clipper Wood has a faster speed than the Yasaka Ma Lin Extra Offensive, but it has slightly less control, which isn’t noticeable.

The Stiga Clipper Wood table tennis blade is a popular choice for players looking for a well-balanced blade with excellent control and power. It is typically classified as a medium-hard blade, meaning that it offers a good blend of speed and control.

The Stiga Clipper Wood blade is made from a combination of five different wood veneers, which gives it a unique feel and performance. The outer veneers are made from limba, which is a lightweight wood that provides good speed and elasticity. The inner veneers are made from spruce, which is a heavier wood that provides stability and control.

The Stiga Clipper Wood blade is a good choice for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced players. It is particularly well-suited for players who want a blade that offers a good balance of speed and control.

Donic’s rating on this blade is rather accurate. It’s an excellent choice for speed. However, it may not offer high control or a large margin of error.

Flat hits and drives are incredibly fast with minimal effort. Looping proved challenging due to the low dwell time, making it difficult to lift up backspin balls effectively. This may be attributed to using European rubber on the forehand for the first time, as tacky Chinese rubbers are generally preferred.

On the upside, this blade is not significantly affected by spin, even with tacky rubbers. This allows players to force their way through most balls at close to mid-range.

Testing with H3 Neo on the backhand and M2 on the forehand, and vice versa, revealed that the setup excelled in flicks and drives but struggled with looping backspins. Counterloops were relatively easy to execute. Medium or soft sponges are recommended for non-tacky rubbers to generate more spin.

Moving from FL to this ST handle, pairing it with Xiom Omega 4 Pro FH and Vega Europe BH provides easy and well-controlled looping with less off-the-table play and a good hand feel. At close and mid-table, the blade exhibits sufficient power and excellent ball landing point control. This all-wood design delivers impressive performance.

Forehand: Donic M1 Backhand: Donic X1

Review:

This blade offers a good balance of speed and control. The Donic M1 provides excellent power for forehand shots, while the Donic X1 offers precise control for backhand shots. However, it is worth noting that the blade is slightly heavier than some others on the market.

The blade provides outstanding speed and control. I can easily control the speed of the ball, and I can do whatever I want with this blade. I think that’s why Wen Jia is using it.

I love this blade because it is fast and lets me play a fast topspin shot.