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Butterfly (1)

Dawei (1)

Donic (2)

Donic Persson Powerplay Senso V1

Speed	8.0
Control	9.0
Stiffness	5.0

Hardness	6.7
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of Donic Persson Powerplay Senso V1

This blade has great control. Even though I had to give up some speed (used 729 Bomb before), I was able to stay in more points longer, winning more consistently. After my first practice, it appears that I lost some kill shot capability, but had better overall consistency. The blade has a nice feedback and a bigger sweet spot than Bomb. I will have to play a few more times to give a better review.

I never really got to love this blade. Partially because of the handle shape. The oval shape on the flared handle with the wide base never let it 'sit' properly in my hand.
Also, I never settled in in my playing style with this blade. I try to loop from both wings seeking the offensive whenever possible. I always had issues with the opening loop against underspin. I used the same rubbers that I had on 729 Bomb, where I had no problems with the opening loops. I now switched to the Donic Dicon for what I hope is a better balance between speed and feeling...although I will keep looking for a blade with the ultimate feeling and good speed.

Mar 21, 2010

Donic Waldner Dicon

Speed	9.0
Control	8.5
Stiffness	3.0

Hardness	6.7
Overall	9.3

Review of Donic Waldner Dicon

I played with 729 Bomb and then Persson Powerplay Senso V1. This blade feels a lot like bomb, but with better feeling and more control. I can't see how it only has a 7.3 rating for speed. Especially in the lower gears it is quite a bit faster than the Persson, using the same rubbers. One thing I noticed, both rubbers (Palio Macro ERA and Air Scirocco SF) click a lot less than with the Persson. Overall, the sound is a lot more woody and low.
In my opinion, either the Persson is overrated in speed or this one is underrated.
I can really load up the spin with lots of feeling. Great blade.

Apr 29, 2010

Friendship/729 (1)

Friendship/729 Bomb

Speed	9.0
Control	8.0
Stiffness	3.0

Hardness	5.2
Consistency	10.0
Overall	9.0

Review of Friendship/729 Bomb

I love the feedback I get from this blade. I only used it so far in one practice session, but it really feels great. Good speed on off the table loops, great on loop drives.

Now that I played with it for a few months, I really like the blade. There is a nice kick mid distance, but also enough control to take speed off an incoming drive/smash. Initially I had problems hitting the sweet spot, since it isn't as big as in a carbon blade. But the difference in bounce if you miss the sweet spot is not so great that it will make you lose the point. I actually won quite a few points hitting the ball near the edge of the blade. Great value for the price.

Feb 20, 2010

Killerspin (1)