Has anyone tried DONIC J.O. Waldner Gold Edition?

[AmanooMan]

Hi, I'm looking to choose my first carbon blade. While considering the common choices like HL5, Viscaria, etc, I can't ignore a blade which is named after Waldner 😊
So I would appreciate it if you share your experience with this blade.

 

[Wrighty67]

I have one - very nice, moderately fast inner carbon blade. Nicely made and the handle suites me - overall safer and more controlled than Viscaria etc but faster than Butterfly inner force.

 

[S2000]

I have one - very nice, moderately fast inner carbon blade. Nicely made and the handle suites me - overall safer and more controlled than Viscaria etc but faster than Butterfly inner force.

How is the handle - for larger or smaller hands?

 

[Lazer]

A little larger than medium. If you like large handles try a Nittaku with the suffix LG…

Cheers
L-zr

 

[AmanooMan]

I have one - very nice, moderately fast inner carbon blade. Nicely made and the handle suites me - overall safer and more controlled than Viscaria etc but faster than Butterfly inner force.

Thanks. Could you comment on the blade's performance in the short game, spin generation, and how high of an arc it generates? What about its weight distribution? Is it head-heavy?
Also, I wanna know what rubbers you used on this blade.
Thanks again.

 

[AmanooMan]

A little larger than medium. If you like large handles try a Nittaku with the suffix LG…

Cheers
L-zr

Could you share your experience with DONIC Waldner Gold too? Thanks.

 

[Lazer]

Could you share your experience with DONIC Waldner Gold too? Thanks.

It’s still waiting to get used. I have a number of blades ahead of them ( I got two).

Cheers
L-zr

 

[Wrighty67]

Thanks. Could you comment on the blade's performance in the short game, spin generation, and how high of an arc it generates? What about its weight distribution? Is it head-heavy?
Also, I wanna know what rubbers you used on this blade.
Thanks again.

Fairly typical inner carbon in these areas - nothing that stood out for me. It's a well made, inner carbon blade with a handle that worked for me. I used a few rubbers but can't recall I am afraid as it was a year or so back.

 

[AmanooMan]

It’s still waiting to get used. I have a number of blades ahead of them ( I got two).

Cheers
L-zr

Well then, it would be great if you could write about it whenever you start using it!

 

[haggisv]

If you're considering a blade with the Waldner name, also look at the Waldner Off World Champion 89. High quality blade, made in Germany, very smooth shaped milled handle, and is considerably cheaper.

 

[rbtitco]

Is this a green ALC blade?

 

[AmanooMan]

Is this a green ALC blade?

Based on the pictures on DONIC website, yes.

 

[AmanooMan]

If you're considering a blade with the Waldner name, also look at the Waldner Off World Champion 89. High quality blade, made in Germany, very smooth shaped milled handle, and is considerably cheaper.

Thanks. Sounds interesting.