Donic Skachkov Carbon

[golden_son]

I was recently gifted this blade by my coach, as a surprise. (Actually, he gave me a choice between this and the Cybershape Wood. I'd never heard of this blade, or the player it's named after, so I chose the Skachkov out of curiosity.) It seems similar to Viscaria in construction but I've never heard of anyone using it despite people constantly looking for cheaper alternatives to BTY. Does anyone here use this blade? Any thoughts on it?

I'm thinking to glue G-1 on FH and something mid-hard and stable (e.g. Mantra Pro M) on the back to test.

 

[ToH]

I bought this blade after reading the report from: https://ttgearlab.com/2025/07/28/donic-skachkov-carbon-photos-information/comment-page-1/
I can not give you more detail im sorry to say. I put Stige Hybrid M rubbers on it. I bought it because it should have a large handle with a firm grip. My blade got a small and slim handle. I am curious about the handle on your blade tough?

 

[golden_son]

I bought this blade after reading the report from: https://ttgearlab.com/2025/07/28/donic-skachkov-carbon-photos-information/comment-page-1/
I can not give you more detail im sorry to say. I put Stige Hybrid M rubbers on it. I bought it because it should have a large handle with a firm grip. My blade got a small and slim handle. I am curious about the handle on your blade tough?

The handle seems pretty average. About the same as my Rossi Emotion and what I remember the Viscaria being. Not as thick (which I also like) as the Sanwei and Loki blades I have.