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The Donic Waldner Dotec Allround table tennis blade is a perfect choice for players of all skill levels who value control and consistency. With a speed and control rating of 8 out of 10, this 5-ply blade provides a balanced performance that allows for aggressive shots while maintaining excellent ball control. The blade's stiffness rating of 7 indicates a medium stiffness, making it suitable for a wide range of playing styles. The hardness of 3.8 suggests a medium-hard feel that offers a good combination of power and control.
The Donic Waldner Dotec Allround blade is constructed with high-quality materials, including limba, ayous, and kiri wood, which contribute to its exceptional consistency and feel. The blade's lightweight construction, weighing approximately 70 grams, ensures fast handling and maneuverability.
Based on forum reviews, the Donic Waldner Dotec Allround blade is praised for its versatility and all-around performance. Players appreciate its well-balanced characteristics, allowing them to switch effortlessly between attacking and defensive shots. The blade is particularly suitable for players who prefer a controlled and precise playing style, as it provides excellent touch and feedback. It also offers good spin capabilities, making it a suitable choice for players who rely on spin and variation in their game.
Overall, the Donic Waldner Dotec Allround blade is a high-quality and versatile blade that caters to the needs of a wide range of table tennis players. Its balanced combination of speed, control, and consistency makes it an excellent choice for all-around players seeking a blade that excels in both offensive and defensive play.
Makes a pronounced *tonk* sound when contacting the ball. No one I’ve met liked the sound, but it depends on your preference. I’ve never heard an all wood, carbon, ALC, ZLF, ZLC, or other composite blade that sounds this strange. Truly odd, and my guess is it’s the combination of Balsa and 'Dotec Mesh' that creates it. Personally, I found it distracting so bought a Tibhar SPW instead, which I love.
Only those who love balsa (and it’s pro’s and con’s) or want to try something different need apply, IMO. Speed is definitely faster than, say, a Primorac Off- and slower than a Tibhar SPW, say between 7.9 and 8.5 speed.
Just as speed is somewhat variable due to the balsa, so too is the control due to balsa’s 'non-linear' effect. The rubbers applied to it also vary perceptions of speed and control. I tried softer and harder sponge rubbers on it but couldn’t find anything that worked well for me, but again it’s personal preference.
The handle is cork, despite the review by “lbuga68” above to the contrary. I’ll add that it certainly doesn’t look anything like “rubber” as suggested, although, in a strange way, could be said to feel like rubber as cork has a natural rubber-like elasticity to it. It IS cork though, without a doubt. Regardless of the blade’s many idiosyncrasies, it’s not my cup of tea.
It’s strong points (IMO) are it’s light weight (70g~) and forehand-friendly handle, while slightly opening the backhand up, for better or worse. For the record, the curved, fat, protruding (palm shaped) part of the blade should curve INTO the palm, not the other way around.
If I was buying a Dotec style blade for the first time, I’d get the Carbon version, which would hopefully change its sound while adding a more consistent feel and playing characteristics than the 5 ply AR version. The 4 outer limba plies would probably assist with this. TTDB reviews appear to suggest the speed/spin characteristics are also more balanced with the carbon version.
I ordered it online and thought the handle was covered by cork. I was wrong; it is rubber that looks like cork.
I usually like thick handles, but this one was too much even for me. I sold the blade to a defensive teammate, and he was happy with Calibra Sound and Xiom O Elite on it.
This blade is surprisingly fast for an all-round blade. However, the control is still very good, so the speed is not necessarily a drawback. It is also slightly smaller than I am accustomed to with all-round blades. I use slower, spinny rubber on this blade, otherwise it would be too fast for me.
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