Donic built the Waldner Senso Carbon on the Waldner Allplay, one of its best-selling allround blades, then added two carbon layers around the core. The result is pitched at attacking players and allrounders who like to attack.

Specifications

Figures are manufacturer and supplier data, cross-checked with a second published source (see the sources below). Brands use different rating scales, so compare numbers within a brand only. We have not run our own lab tests.

The carbon and the Senso handle

Donic places the carbon either side of the abachi core, under the anegre and limba, so the outer plies are still wood. It says the carbon combines with the Senso handle to give speed and control in balance. Senso is Donic's hollow-handle system: cavities in the handle cut weight and, Donic says, give more feedback from the ball. Dandoy describes the blade as very elastic thanks to the Senso V1 void.

Where it sits

Donic classes it ALL+ to OFF-, Dandoy and Tabletennis11 both list it as OFF-. That is a moderate speed class for a carbon blade, and the point of it: you get a slightly bigger, more even rebound than an all-wood allround blade without the jump to a fast OFF carbon. The online shop tt-shop.com, which also sells it, puts it in the controlled offensive / allround plus bracket and lists 85 g.

Rubber pairings

Medium tensors make a balanced bat: Xiom Vega Europe for control, Tibhar Evolution MX-P or Donic Bluefire M1 for more pace. If you are unsure whether carbon is right for you, start with our carbon vs all-wood guide.

Who it suits

Improving club players who want their first carbon blade, and allrounders who attack but still rely on blocking and touch. Fine for strong juniors too.

Sources: Donic (official) · Dandoy Sports (supplier) · Tabletennis11 (supplier) · tt-shop.com