NO.1 table tennis review site

I bought the FL, 93g version.
The top ply on this blade is walnut, and you'd think that would make it hard, but it's not like that at all.
It's on the soft side, easy to control, and easy to get an arc on, so it works well for both meet-hitting and topspin drives.
And honestly, what I like most about this blade is the grip.
This blade's grip has some width to it and feels really easy to hold.
It's an FL, but the grip is oddly close to a straight grip — great for people with big hands or anyone who likes a thick grip.
The feel on contact is also really nice and refreshing, though it's a bit on the heavier side, so that's something to watch out for.
This blade also pairs well with unorthodox rubbers like long pips or short pips, so I'd recommend it to attack-oriented choppers or to close-to-the-table unorthodox players who prioritize stability.
The one downside is that, maybe because of how I make contact, the ball tends to come out lighter compared to other blades, but there are plenty of ways to work around that, like generating speed the opponent can't touch or breaking them down with rapid strokes, so it doesn't bother me much.
Overall, it's a well-rounded, good-value blade that lets you perform every technique at a solid 7 or 8 out of 10.

See original review Hide original review

It's just plain heavy. Depending on the rubber, it might not swing the way you want.
Topspin drives grip really well. It pairs amazingly with Acuda.
Smashes are also excellent quality — you can really keep your opponent guessing.
The weight is balanced toward the rubber side, so the ball flies a ton. It's perfect for playing away from the table.
Close-to-the-table quick attacks are also devastating if you know how to control your power.

Note: I'd recommend this to anyone who wants both a strong short game and strong away-from-the-table play.

See original review Hide original review

The feel is on the softer side for a 7-ply.
Even people who think "7-ply blades are too hard for me" can start out with this one.
It's well balanced and still has power.
If a beginner uses it, they might hurt their shoulder though.
It flexes nicely during rallies, so you can swing all-out without worry.
Serves bite in well too.

See original review Hide original review

This is a really easy-to-use 7-ply blade. From what I understand, in Donic's Senso design, the V1 only cuts down the weight, the V2 improves control while slightly reducing bounce and also cutting weight, and the V3 is meant to absorb power. This blade lets you swing all the way through even though it's a 7-ply, so I'd really like 7-ply users to give it a try!

See original review Hide original review

I bought this because I like 7-ply blades.

Looking at the catalog, I expected it to feel soft, but the blade is stiffer and bouncier than I thought, so I can fully keep up in topspin rallies at mid-distance too.

Of course, it's also easy to do small techniques like blocking and the short game, so it's a blade with no weaknesses.

The weight when I bought it was 89g. It's 3g lighter than my previous blade, so it's easy to swing.

See original review Hide original review