Donic Original True Carbon differences in production?

[JJ Ng]

TT11 now carries DONIC Anders Lind Hexa Carbon. I am sure each blade you get is still different. I am sure this blade is simply a modified version of Donic Original True Carbon but now you can get his signature blade now

I have a blade that I like so even though l love Anders Lind's style, I am not going to go out and buy one. But his signature blade is now available.

 

[Gozo Zyreruna]

So I have a Donic Original True Carbon blade that I actually got directly from Anders Lind. My friend tried it and loved it so much he ordered the same for himself.
We are both surprised to discover it plays COMPLETELY different. Its not even close.
Even the sound is different. His is like "klunk klunk" wood sound, where mine sounds like a regular carbon blade is supposed to sound.
It looks identical to mine.

So I have few thoughts:
1) I got mine from Anders Lind, do they have their blades custom made but still carry the brand/model name? Possible?
2) Could it really be a German made blade from Donic could have such a huge difference in quality in production?

I kind of feel sorry for my friend. He is not rich and spend this money for a inferior blade.

This is the model of blade that Anders used to take down WR#1 WCQ. You are sitting on a gold mine. The God of Luck smile upon thee.

 

[haggisv]

I remember talking to Avalox about variations in weight, and they told me that the Pros invariably select the heavier blades from a production run, making a higher proportion of the lighter version to the retail market, If there is like 10g difference between the blades, the difference is quite noticeable.

Of this does not make the lighter or the heavier blades 'better' or 'worse', it's just different and personal preference.

 

[rbtitco]

So I have a Donic Original True Carbon blade that I actually got directly from Anders Lind. My friend tried it and loved it so much he ordered the same for himself.
We are both surprised to discover it plays COMPLETELY different. Its not even close.
Even the sound is different. His is like "klunk klunk" wood sound, where mine sounds like a regular carbon blade is supposed to sound.
It looks identical to mine.

So I have few thoughts:
1) I got mine from Anders Lind, do they have their blades custom made but still carry the brand/model name? Possible?
2) Could it really be a German made blade from Donic could have such a huge difference in quality in production?

I kind of feel sorry for my friend. He is not rich and spend this money for a inferior blade.

I'm surprised no one suggested this, but have u ever seen a 3rd Donic TC blade? Lind probably had a straight up custom blade made and your buddy has a regular one. Playing a 3rd blade would probably give you the answer you seek. Where I live, you will really never see many people playing that blade (even though it seems good) but maybe it's different in Europe or wherever u live.
My money is on you receiving a custom blade, though. AL is a top player, everyone saw what he just did.

 

[Cadoia]

TT11 now carries DONIC Anders Lind Hexa Carbon. I am sure each blade you get is still different. I am sure this blade is simply a modified version of Donic Original True Carbon but now you can get his signature blade now

I have a blade that I like so even though l love Anders Lind's style, I am not going to go out and buy one. But his signature blade is now available.

If its anything like my friends regular original true carbon blade its total shit.
Mine vs. his the difference is so huge that I cant even describe it.
Even the sound is totally different with same rubbers. Mine is "click" where his is "clunk" haha. My friend got so pissed off when he got his. Total scam.

 

[Cadoia]

I'm surprised no one suggested this, but have u ever seen a 3rd Donic TC blade? Lind probably had a straight up custom blade made and your buddy has a regular one. Playing a 3rd blade would probably give you the answer you seek. Where I live, you will really never see many people playing that blade (even though it seems good) but maybe it's different in Europe or wherever u live.
My money is on you receiving a custom blade, though. AL is a top player, everyone saw what he just did.

If someone said to me its a custom blade and has nothing to do with the regular sold donic original true carbon I would believe it as they cant even be compared in how they feel.
However it LOOKS identical. thats about it.

 

[rbtitco]

If its anything like my friends regular original true carbon blade its total shit.
Mine vs. his the difference is so huge that I cant even describe it.
Even the sound is totally different with same rubbers. Mine is "click" where his is "clunk" haha. My friend got so pissed off when he got his. Total scam.

Yea, I'd be pissed too. It's probably hard to sell too

 

[Lazer]

If someone said to me its a custom blade and has nothing to do with the regular sold donic original true carbon I would believe it as they cant even be compared in how they feel.
However it LOOKS identical. thats about it.

I just looked through Your posts. You don't say anything about the rubbers. Were they the same on both blades?

Cheers
L-zr

 

[d3nium]

If i got a blade from Anders Lind i wouldn't be using it. I'd get it mounted.

 

[JJ Ng]

If i got a blade from Anders Lind i wouldn't be using it. I'd get it mounted.

I would get it signed by him and then mount it

 

[Cadoia]

I just looked through Your posts. You don't say anything about the rubbers. Were they the same on both blades?

Cheers
L-zr

Yes back then they both where having Nittaku Fastarc G1 on them both sides.

 

[Cadoia]

I would get it signed by him and then mount it

I thought about it haha. but then again I rather use it.

 

[Der_Echte]

So I have a Donic Original True Carbon blade that I actually got directly from Anders Lind. My friend tried it and loved it so much he ordered the same for himself.
We are both surprised to discover it plays COMPLETELY different. Its not even close.
Even the sound is different. His is like "klunk klunk" wood sound, where mine sounds like a regular carbon blade is supposed to sound.
It looks identical to mine.

So I have few thoughts:
1) I got mine from Anders Lind, do they have their blades custom made but still carry the brand/model name? Possible?
2) Could it really be a German made blade from Donic could have such a huge difference in quality in production?

I kind of feel sorry for my friend. He is not rich and spend this money for a inferior blade.

This happens with the same blade all the time.

Why?

Wood from the same tree is different. Wood from the same section is different.

Blades shipped and stored differently lose or gain weight and characteristics.

The most stark disappointments are when someone gets a LIGHTER blade of same model... like say a 78 gram instead of an 89 or 90 gram...

... if the blade is supposed to be an offensive Juggernaut at 90 grams... at 78 grams it is a weakling lamb.

This happens a lot and players are too naive or ignorant to realize what happened.

Buyers should ensure weight before buying.

Then another question is WHY would makers of blades that they design to be offensive Juggernaut blades even THINK of making a 78 gram version of the same blade they KNOW is gunna be a weak kitty kat in comparison ???

Answer is that the TT market DEMANDS this. Just look at all the TTD members becrying their setup weighing this much over their natural threshold. A 90 gram blade with modern rubbers cut to blade is gunna weigh in upper 180s or low 190s grams....

... and there are a bunch of pansy weak sisters who cry foul over this stuff and demand light.... instead of focusing on weight balance and distribution that would help them 100x moar.

... then we gotta ask WHY do so damn many players feel like this. (wanting un-natural light weight blades)

We could have an entire different conversation about this.

 

[banbekas]

If someone said to me its a custom blade and has nothing to do with the regular sold donic original true carbon I would believe it as they cant even be compared in how they feel.
However it LOOKS identical. thats about it.

Yesterday I tried my friend's Viscaria, it's good but it's not as good as my brother's Pro 01. It feels as if Viscaria is lacking in power compared to Pro 01 despite the price difference is like day and night. Funnily enough, I have an old V14 pro and my brother just recently bought a new V14 pro, but his can't even compare to mine; slower, less powerful, less fun to use.

 

[Cadoia]

Yesterday I tried my friend's Viscaria, it's good but it's not as good as my brother's Pro 01. It feels as if Viscaria is lacking in power compared to Pro 01 despite the price difference is like day and night. Funnily enough, I have an old V14 pro and my brother just recently bought a new V14 pro, but his can't even compare to mine; slower, less powerful, less fun to use.

I use Viscaria daily and dont want to shift around too much. But I got the Pro 01 here as well. Used it several times and I honestly where not sure if it was better than Viscaria. It seems faster. If anything, maybe possible perhaps...haha, there is better feeling with Viscaria. Or maybe its in my head because I am used to Viscaria now. Now that I have it I use it but honestly anyone starting up on equipment and wish to not break the bank Pro 01 is amazing.
v14 is good but not amazing.
One blade I really was impressed by is the Sanwei 75 inner carbon. I unfortunantly havent tried it with my favorite rubbers so its hard to compare but I did put my semi old Tibhar Hybrid K3 rubbers on it and it was incredible. Maybe the best blade I have. Hard to say.
In my experience its not hard to find a cheap blade that plays as well as the most expensive ones.
Rubbers is another thing, I havent found anything playing as well as the dignics 09c and possible 05 as well. Many "alternatives" but not quite there 100%.

 

[banbekas]

I use Viscaria daily and dont want to shift around too much. But I got the Pro 01 here as well. Used it several times and I honestly where not sure if it was better than Viscaria. It seems faster. If anything, maybe possible perhaps...haha, there is better feeling with Viscaria. Or maybe its in my head because I am used to Viscaria now. Now that I have it I use it but honestly anyone starting up on equipment and wish to not break the bank Pro 01 is amazing.
v14 is good but not amazing.
One blade I really was impressed by is the Sanwei 75 inner carbon. I unfortunantly havent tried it with my favorite rubbers so its hard to compare but I did put my semi old Tibhar Hybrid K3 rubbers on it and it was incredible. Maybe the best blade I have. Hard to say.
In my experience its not hard to find a cheap blade that plays as well as the most expensive ones.
Rubbers is another thing, I havent found anything playing as well as the dignics 09c and possible 05 as well. Many "alternatives" but not quite there 100%.

Yes, getting a blade is like getting a box of chocolate, lol.
Dignics 09C and 05 are really worth the price.

 

[kolyasya]

What do you think is the closest alternative to the Donic Original True Carbon? I tried mine today with the FL handle and really liked it—except for the handle, which feels too small and short.
I'm considering ordering the ST version, but I also want to check if there are better (possibly cheaper) alternatives with a similar feel.
Btw I prefer this blade over the Zhang Jike ALC.