Donic Skachkov Carbon
Blade description:
The Skachkov Carbon is a composite blade featuring a 5+2 construction. Its composition utilizes Koto outer plies over an Arylate-Carbon (ALC) layer, supported by Ayous and Kiri inner layers. The blade is characterized by a slightly larger head size (approximately 159×152mm) and a weight distribution that favors the head, which can be further influenced by handle choice and rubber selection.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Feedback: The blade offers a slightly muted feel while maintaining informative vibrations and crisp contact derived from its Koto surface. It provides consistent, linear power delivery without a sudden or dramatic jump in speed when engaging the composite layers.
- Speed and Control: This blade performs well in close-to-the-table and mid-distance exchanges. It is designed for a tactical game, excelling in blocking, flat hitting, and controlled loop play. Its performance is balanced, offering enough speed for offensive play while maintaining high levels of control for delicate shots and defensive returns.
- Handle and Build: The handle designs are noted for their comfort, with the ST version being particularly suited for larger hands and players who prioritize the ability to twiddle their racket. Users should note that the outer wood plies may benefit from light sanding or lacquering to prevent splintering during rubber removal.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — January 2026
Very nice blade I use daily. Bigger head and ST handle makes it super comfortable.
#2 — June 2025
Very popular blade in Russia, even one of the most popular. It has a good price and a lot of value for this money. This blade doesn’t have a lot of speed (8 out of 10), but feelings are excellent. A little muted but clear feeling and some elasticity in the center of the blade. So hardness I think is between medium and medium-hard, but it feels as medium, clear, and unique. I haven’t been playing it at long distance (can’t say anything), but at close and mid distances, it is great. I tried it at the same time as dhs 301, pro01, and harimoto alc.
***Speed: Pro01 > Harimoto > 301 > Skachkov ***Block: Pro01 > Skachkov > Harimoto > 301 ***Control: Skachkov (great job with low speed balls) > Pro01 (very good) > Harimoto (I don’t know, perhaps it needs other rubbers, now T19 & Bluestorm Z2) > 301 (not enough energy to return rotten flat balls over net) ***Feelings: Pro01 (exceptional clear) > Skachkov (bouncy everywhere) > 301 (flexible & no linear speed) > Harimoto (bad feelings, but you can play if you haven’t learned it) ***Loops: not sure, every blade is not bad there ***Handle (FL): Skachkov = Pro-01 > 301 (a little bit small) > Harimoto (slightly uncomfortable)
I really love playing Skachkov close to the table and mid-distance using a tactical game, changing tempo and directions. My Skachkov is paired with Dhs Goldarc8 (perfect) and Dhs 8-80 (I need to get used to this). Two Dhs Goldarc8 would be an excellent set. Recommend to try!
#3 — June 2023
Construction:
- ALC outer carbon
- Koto, ALC, Ayous, Kiri, Ayous, ALC, Koto (with a beautiful grain pattern in the Koto surface and thick Ayous layers)
Performance:
Speed: Comparable to Butterfly Skachkov Carbon or Viscaria
Control: Superior control compared to Viscaria
Other Features:
- A professional-grade blade with high performance
- Significantly more affordable than similar blades (priced at 47 euros)
- Potentially targeted towards markets in Eastern Europe or Southeast Asia
- A budget-friendly alternative to ALC outer carbon blades from AliExpress
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