Donic Waldner Senso Carbon JO Shape

The Donic Waldner Senso Carbon is definitely slower than the Donic Waldner JO Shape Limited Edition - I’d categorize it as solidly in the ALL+ range. Forehand and Backhand drives were very controlled but required me to put in more effort than normal, especially on the Forehand side as I was using the tacky Hurricane 8 rubber. The blade’s moderate speed required more power generation from the legs and/or a bigger swing on Forehand loops.

Don’t get me wrong, the control is great and the throw sufficiently high to clear the net, but I got a good workout playing with this setup. Blocks and smashes are controlled, but I prefer a crisper sensation upon contacting the ball.

WSC Jo Shape

Forehand: Coppa X1 Gold 2.0 Backhand: Coppa X1 Gold 2.0

Stiffer and slightly faster than the Waldner Senso Carbon (Classic), it also has less dwell time. Notably, the WSC Jo Shape lacks the “double speed effect” that is a significant disadvantage in the Classic version.

This blade excels as an all-rounder, but it demands a high skill level and mastery of a wide range of techniques to maximize its potential.

It is not suitable for beginners, topspinners only, or passive all-rounders. However, it performs exceptionally well for serves, returns, and blocks. Generating topspin under backspin may be slightly more challenging compared to more flexible blades tailored for topspinners.

In summary, if you own a WSC Classic and struggle with the “double speed effect,” or if you prioritize improved blocking, serving, and speed with some trade-offs in dwell time and topspin ease, the Jo Shape offers a worthwhile upgrade.

I switched from the Galaxy T11+ to this and I am not going back. Ever.

It does not have the best finish in the world but the wood is good, it does not lack power and it has a good feeling, it is good to develop shots. This is supposed to be an original Nittaku and Waldner design which later evolved into what is now the Acoustic (with a much better finish, tung in the heart of the wood, and a different gluing method).

The whole blade feels wonderful to be held in your hands, with a very large sweet spot. Quality-wise and price-wise, this is the best blade for $50. The way it’s designed allows you to acquire a comfortable handshake grip, with your thumb resting on the wood handle and the rubber face of the blade. On the backhand side, the pointy finger rests horizontally, like shaking hands. In short, the blade feels comfortable in your hands. The feel of the ball is like an all-wooden blade, the ball dwells on the blade and spins back. Excellent blade! I actually collected all the J O Waldner shape series blades. The blades I ordered were all in Flared. Thanks again!

It has control and speed for everything in the game. Topspin flat hits, block, chop… you can change the hand angle easily… in this special JO shape you have a bigger blade and handle, nice for big-handed guys. The thin carbon layer gives you enough power for an attack, but it has enough control for modern defense. I use it with Bluefire M series and it combines perfectly. Good value for the price.

Paired it with H3 for both FH and BH. Seems well balanced.

I purchased the WSCJO when it was on their weekly specials. The blade is soft, fast when needed, and super controllable. It has sufficient dwell which makes serving a dream. If you love mid-distance looping, you can’t go wrong. Speed is All+ to Off-, so you will need fast offensive rubbers to kick it up a notch. For me, an intermediate player still perfecting my techniques, the speed, balance, and control paired with Bluefire JP02 and JP03 has hit the spot.

As always, the service, craftsmanship, and integrity of the work at TT11 is beyond reproach. From Estonia to Salt Lake City, UT in 3 days. Customer for life.

Will purchase from this seller again. Highly recommended seller.

Nice blade.
The speed is between off- and off+.
Feels good, but the hollow handle is not my type.

All I can say about this blade is that it has a large sweet spot and is well-balanced in terms of speed and control!

Feeling an interesting ability to emphasize the skill of those who benefit and research the change of Spin. Economical. With a very curious dish… which for me was interesting. At the moment, it is the frame that I use. Master “Jan-Ove Waldner” knew. :-))

These are obviously personal considerations. Everyone has their own sensibilities, worthy of a mile about. To which I enclose, for those who were to exercise (in whole or in part) of my review, a link

https://youtu.be/VI_L-E6wdtc

So that you can understand the way I play, and then filter the content of my review/opinion.

Best regards.

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Ottimo telaio, buon compromesso velocità/controllo.

The weight is light, pear-shaped, easy to control, flexible.

Excellent blade - perfect all-around blade. You can do everything with this blade. It’s like a softer version of Timo Boll ALC. I like it a lot. Thanks.

The FL handle is okay, but the feel is not for me. It is not very bad.

It’s a good blade, but not for me. Those who like playing in more rounds and prefer speed are suited for this blade.

Already ordered the second one.
Hard to get the JO Shape Version anywhere else.
Nice crisp Carbon Blade with lots of woody feel.
Will buy a third one for sure!
I love it.

I have been using this blade for six months and found it great, especially for blocking and counterattacking. It took me only a few days to adjust myself to the shape, which was different from the blade shapes I had experienced before, and now I feel more comfortable with the JO Shape than with other shapes.

This is a good blade. It has lots of flex on the blade, making it very easy to do topspins even at mid-distance. Excellent control, too.

Excellent product, worth the money.

In comparison to the regular version, the JO Blade has more feeling and touch without losing relevant speed. Due to its design, it handles much easier and is built to fit into someone’s hand. I wish Donic would recreate this shape generally!

I ordered the WSC J Shape because I read in a forum that the JO shape plays better. Well, the blade seems to be awesome, if, and only if I hit the ball… So, if you buy this blade, keep in mind that you will need loads of training sessions to accustom yourself to the new blade shape. I am hitting the ball with the edge of my blade quite often…
So, the blade itself is really good, tt11 is superb as always, except maybe packaging (cardboard box might be nicer for a 50-60€ blade than a padded envelope), tt11 let me pick the weight I wanted, so thumbs up on that one, too. The quality of the blade is superb too, and the playing characteristics are great, so I recommend ordering a normal WSC.

TT11 has the best price, quality, and customer service in mind for customers.

This blade is not too fast, OFF- is correct.

It’s solid on 9/10 loops and 9/10 flicks with 9/10 control on my Xiom OVA max rubber.

Too bouncy on chops/push, I will need to adjust it with my Donic Baracuda max.

I prefer the egg/drop shape way over the traditional round shape. It feels and moves better, plus lighter due to fewer wood areas.

I feel little vibrations, much less than my previous T11+ blade.

Great price and solidly built. I really like this blade.

Soft and feels good. Not a powerful player but also energetic all-around play.

The best value for quality and price. Super fast shipping to Bulgaria.

Medium power but super control.
Highly recommended :).

I used to play with this blade in standard shape and it’s really good. But the Waldner-shaped blade is like one level up for my game.

Very good balance between speed and control.

快点屯一波回去卖啊，合人民币还不到200。

I’m using Barracuda Big Slam 2.0 for FH/BH and find this combination offers solid control with the ability to loop with easy spin on demand. Just the right amount of touch and power for me. The blade came in at 82 g for a total of 172 g. The narrow shoulder of the JO shape makes for a comfortable grip. Not sure how much the hollow Senso handle is contributing, but there is a nice subtle level of feedback considering this has carbon. Try not to use heavy rubbers, as the setup may become head heavy. Excellent pre-sales service and delivery.

Very good service from Tabletennis11, and this is a great blade!

I love this blade. High quality at a normal price. Recommended.

One of the best feeling carbon blades I’ve ever played. Doesn’t feel like carbon. Has little vibration but not as much as the normal Wlner SC. Tabletennis11 offers excellent service. Definitely will continue to buy from this company.

Legendary blade with great control.

Finalmente ho trovato il telaio adatto a me. Grande controllo, buona velocità. Avevo provato tutte le impugnature tradizionali del Waldner Senso Carbon, ma non mi sono mai trovato bene. Con la versione Jo Shape mi sto trovando veramente bene. Consigliatissimo. Anche la TableTennis.com è un sito molto affidabile.

Great Topspin blade, and JO shape fits your hand very comfortably. Enjoy playing!

Excellent service by TT 11 selecting the weight of the blade as requested. Thanks a lot!

Having tried many blades, this is one of the very best. It feels like it has a slightly longer handle than the standard blade, giving a better balance. The neck of the blade is also narrower, which gives a more comfortable feel. Control near the net for both serving and receiving serves is outstanding. Looping and driving is consistently rewarding, both near the table and at half-distance. A fantastic blade and excellent service from TT 11.

The JO Shape of the WSC is slightly different than the normal version. Smaller wings make it more comfortable to hold, especially in the ST handle, and slightly longer blade also.
80 grams (TT11 made sure of that… amazing communication and service from them).
I found that there is less vibration (feedback) with the JO shape. It is less head heavy also (that’s good), even with heavy rubbers like Tenery 05.
It has a soft, flexible, very woody feel… a wonderful allround-off blade.
One of the best ratio speed/control blades on the market.
Highly recommended.