Donic Alligator Combi

Product information

Brand
Donic
Category
Blades
Reviews
1
Rating
5.00 star(s) 1 ratings
Price
$40

User stats

Speed
7
Control
9
Hardness
5.9
Durability
8.5

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Item details

The main feature of the new DONIC Alligator Combi blade is the difference in speed between the forehand and backhand playing sides.

The AR+/Def+ blade is made of a 5-ply combination which has been carefully crafted to create perfect harmony between the different playing characteristics of each side. The core is made of soft Balsa wood which makes the blade very light and relatively stiff. On the forehand side, two harder and faster veneers are used, whereas for the backhand side somewhat softer and therefore slower veneers are used.

The result is that outstanding power can be achieved when playing topspin shots with the forehand side and fantastic control is guaranteed when playing a defensive game away from the table with the backhand side. The DONIC Alligator Combi is unique in that it complements both defensive play away from the table and attacking strokes and blocks close to the table. Players who use disturbing rubber sheets such as Anti and long pimple rubbers will be especi

Latest reviews

Pros
  • Control
  • Performance
  • Price
Cons
  • Thin outer layer
Great blade at a good price. Lightweight blade with small vibrations, allows you too make controllable loops and topspins. The difference between both sides is slightly noticeable. Confortable FL handle, the only thing i didn't like was both outer plies are very thin but i guess that makes it controllable. I suggest always use a fast high quality rubber on the ALL+ side, and experiment all you like with the DEF+ side.

I bought this blade because i was struggling with my control issues which have diminished since i started using this blade. I use Skyline 3-60 on the DEF+ side of the racket but I use it for FH, FX-P on the ALL+ side for BH.

Pros: My BH flicks above the table are now my main weapon, since i couldn't perform this with my previous blade (Tibhar triple carbon OFF++), FH topspins are good but better with not-tacky rubber since they have a lower throw angle

Cons: Not suitable for blocking or chopping with soft rubbers, i guess i should have go for mid and hard ones. Not for the lazy, you need to generate your own power and not rely on the spring effect of hi tech rubbers

I know this blade should be paired with pimples, but I don't know how to play with those yet, maybe in the future and I'll add it to the review.

Overall great product, fun to play with and delivers what it promises: 9/10
Speed
7
Control
9
Hardness
5.9
Durability
8.5
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