Donic Waldner Senso V1

This is a waste of money blade. It feels like the blade is empty. I tried it with several rubbers, including Dignics, Evolution, and Rasanter, and the blade is terrible. I’m not sure how others give it a good review.

Played a lot with this blade when I was younger. I picked up table tennis again and started using this blade. It felt right at home. It offers loads of control. This blade has a medium/high throw angle. I think this is a very good beginners blade. It’s all-round and offers you the confidence to play all strokes possible. The biggest downside of this blade is later on in the rally when you need speed for hard hitting or (counter) looping. Overall, it’s a very good blade to develop all the basics in table tennis.

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31 Jan, 2019: Great blade. Shines in blocks and touch play, as well as looping. Love the ANATOMICAL handle…helps my BH. Maybe the best blocking blade I have ever tried. As it’s not too fast, balls always land on the table.

Very good control with medium hard and hard rubbers, enough speed to kill the point. Mine has an FL handle and I really like its shape.

This blade is a great choice for both beginners and experienced players. Its balanced design and grippy surface provide excellent control and feel, making it easy to learn the basics or to perfect your skills. The blade is constructed from high-quality materials that ensure durability and longevity, so you can enjoy playing for years to come.

Very good quality blade. Mine weighs 81g and has a standard head size, similar to Stiga blades. It offers superb control and precise ball placement. I was looking for a blade that was both soft and stiff, and this one fits the bill perfectly.

The speed is adequate - it provides enough power for hard hits, enabling me to finish points effectively. However, it’s not excessively fast for other aspects of the game. (I’m 30 years old and have been playing table tennis for 2 years.) I concur that this blade is suitable for all aspects of the game.

I use it with Friendship Focus 1 and Geospin rubbers, and the combination is fantastic. The hardness of the rubbers is approximately 4-5.

This is my current blade of choice to use with Hurricane 3 Neo. Its flex really enhances the feel of H3 Neo. It’s designed for power looping. Touch is good, block is fine. It does pretty much everything. But for power looping with both high spin and speed, this is an excellent blade.

This is a good blade for play close to the table. It offers excellent control, very good smash, and short game. Topspin works with good feedback as well, but only close to the table or from mid-distance. Further from the table, looping requires more effort. For this purpose, the Petr Korbel Off performs better.

I used the Senso V1 with Xiom Vega Pro 2.0 mm rubbers. The blade is quite head-heavy, which makes continuous backhand topspin exercises uncomfortable and tiring, at least with Xiom Vega Pro rubbers. The weight may be better with lighter rubbers, such as Xiom Vega Europe.

The handle absorbs and retains moisture from the hand, so I recommend sealing it.

Waldner V1, comparable to BTY Primorac Off-, is a versatile Off- blade appreciated for its comfortable FL handle. The blade’s 5.8 mm thickness provides ample “backbone” to support various shots. It excels in short games, looping, and blocking/hitting due to its all-around capabilities. Despite being rated as ALL+/OFF-, it can be paired with fast rubbers to enhance speed, making it a suitable blade for a wide range of players.