Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon
Blade description:
The Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon blade exemplifies a modern offensive playstyle, combining speed, control, and a comfortable feel in one exceptional package. This seven-ply blade incorporates advanced carbon technology, designed to provide players with a potent mixture of power and feedback on their strokes. Rated as an OFF-/OFF blade, it delivers an impressive speed rating of 99 with a control rating of 72, making it an ideal choice for aggressive attackers seeking consistent performance across varying conditions.
Weighing approximately 90 grams, the True Carbon features a medium weight profile that ensures stability without sacrificing agility. Its thickness contributes to a robust but crisp playing experience. The blade’s stiffness rating of 6.1 and hardness of 6.4 indicate a stiffer composition that allows for powerful drives while maintaining the ability to execute delicate touch shots with finesse. The flexibility of the blade offers a balanced feel, facilitating both powerful topspins and controlled blocking maneuvers.
For those looking for alternatives to the True Carbon, blades like the Butterfly Viscaria or the Ovtcharov Senso Carbon serve as viable options. However, many players find the unique combination of stiffness and speed offered by the True Carbon to be preferable, often citing its superior performance in fast-paced, spin-heavy rallies. Players who prefer softer rubbers or a more flexible blade might find it beneficial to explore other options that cater to a more touch-oriented game. Overall, the Donic Ovtcharov True Carbon stands as a formidable blade for serious competitors looking to elevate their game.
Recent Reviews
#1 — June 2025
I liked this product. The price-performance ratio is very good.
My unit was lacquered in the store, which caused it to make a weird sound. However, it still had enough feel, good speed, and very good blocking capabilities.
#2 — March 2024
It’s not like a Viscaria, more like a Timo Boll ALC. It has good speed, spin, and control. The handle is comfortable and the blade is thin and light.
I have an MXP-50 on the forehand (FH) and a Vegas Pro on the backhand (BH). This combination allows me to attack and close to the table and counter loop effectively.
It performs better playing close to the table but still performs well at a mid-distance.
#3 — April 2023
Hi All,
It has been ages since I wrote a review. I have some blades, and I wanted to try this one, so I got one for ~60 EUR.
Dima wanted to have a blade comparable to a BTY Viscaria, just made by Donic. Since I played in a club with at least 5-7 Viscaria owners, I could easily try them all.
DONIC tried to create a relatively fast and slightly flexible blade, ideal for counterloop battles from mid-distance to far away. I believe the flexibility part and the speed part were achieved quite well.
This blade feels a little harder to the touch than the Viscaria. It can loop like a machine, no matter where you are on the court. When playing close to the table, it demands good timing and technique; otherwise, your strokes will be too long or will launch into the net.
Feeling-wise, the blade resonates a bit more than a Viscaria. If you play D05 or T05, you won’t notice it, but with softer or more transparent rubbers, you will feel it. Due to this, it is an honest blade; if you mess up your stroke, you will feel it. Not as an all-wood or an old carbon blade resonance, but as a softish numb resonance.
Over the table, it is really good for dropshots and counterloops. Short game requires good touch to keep the ball short. This blade asks for tempo and puts pressure on the other side.
Activating and harnessing the flexibility of the blade requires good technique and some force to be applied. The quality of the loops is crazy good. The flex of the blade adds to the rotation even more, so you can push yourself harder and harder.
This is not a beginner’s blade. It is recommended if you can loop/counterloop/loopkill from both wings and are fast enough to do at least a 50 ball/min random loop exercise with minimal errors. I mainly tried this blade with Bluefire M1 but used it with C2, Omega V PRO, T05, T05H.
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