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Donic Waldner Senso Carbon
Blade description:
The Donic Waldner Senso Carbon (WSC) is an exceptional table tennis blade renowned for its versatility and control. Constructed from 5 layers of high-quality wood combined with 2 layers of carbon, this blade is designed to meet the demands of both aspiring and seasoned players alike. With a total thickness of approximately 5.55mm and a weight around 80-85 grams, the Waldner Senso Carbon provides a balanced feel, making it suitable for quick maneuvers and powerful shots.
The blade’s unique composition contributes to its moderate speed rating of 85, while also offering impressive control at 79. Players often describe the WSC as slightly on the slower side compared to other carbon blades, allowing for enhanced touch and feel during play. Its flexibility, rated at 5.3 for stiffness and 5.5 for hardness, facilitates an extended dwell time, which is particularly beneficial for executing topspin loops and precise short game shots.
As a versatile option, the Waldner Senso Carbon readily accommodates a variety of rubber types, making it an excellent choice for players looking to explore different playing styles or improve upon their existing techniques. Alternatives include the Waldner Ultra Senso Carbon for those in search of a faster blade, or traditional wooden options like the Butterfly Korbel for a more familiar feel.
In summary, the Donic Waldner Senso Carbon stands out as a reliable, well-balanced choice for players looking to develop their all-around game while maintaining the ability to execute aggressive strokes with confidence.
Recent Reviews
#1 — May 2022
The blade has good control, giving me 95% consistency with fast pushes. It’s not too bouncy or too fast, achieving a perfect balance. The blade also has a large sweet spot, making it easy to control the ball.
It performed exceptionally well with the Palio CJ8000 rubbers, giving me the best control in my game. BH openers and flicks were effortless and easy.
The only minor issue is that this blade has a slightly different shape than other blades, which required me to trim the rubbers, sand the blade, or buy new rubbers. I believe this blade will be my last purchase, as it outperforms all my other blades and I plan to sell them.
#2 — January 2022
After using this blade for one year, I realized it is designed for close-to-table play. If you attempt to play mid or far distances, you will lose some power and require more force to hit (this may depend on the rubber used). I used it with Nittaku Fastarc G1 on the forehand and Sanwei Ultraspin T88 on the backhand. Overall, this is an affordable and suitable blade for beginners like myself.
#3 — October 2021
The Donic Waldner Senso V2 blade has seven plies, not five (as stated on the Donic website). It weighs approximately 85 grams and is classified as a medium-fast blade, renowned for its exceptional touch. When paired with medium-hard or hard rubbers, this blade delivers impressive spin and performance. Minor grammatical adjustments have been made for clarity.