Weight
80g
Thickness
6mm
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Burn ALL+
Donic Burn ALL+ delivers a refined blend of control and offensive capability in an all-wood blade. Its signature Thermic Burned Technology heat-treats the veneers, enhancing stability and creating a feel reminiscent of premium tropical woods. This process removes moisture, contributing to a large sweet spot and unique playing characteristics. Weighing around 80g, it's lightweight and maneuverable, ideal for players who value quick reactions. The 5-ply construction with Mahogany, Awan, and Kiri offers superior ball feel and control, making it a versatile partner for softer rubbers to increase spin or harder ones for attacking power.
The 5-ply construction features a symmetrical build with Mahogany outer plies, Awan inner plies, and a Kiri core. The thinner Kiri core enhances control and feel, while Mahogany contributes to speed and directness. Awan provides a good balance of feel and control, with the thermic treatment increasing stability throughout the structure.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Donic Burn ALL+ offers good speed for an all-wood, allround blade. The Mahogany outer plies and thermic treatment contribute to its pace, providing solid speed reserves. It's capable of fantastic speed when paired with harder rubbers, making it suitable for controlled offensive play without feeling sluggish.
Control is a primary strength of the Burn ALL+. The thinner Kiri core and overall construction provide superior ball feedback and a large sweet spot, allowing for precise placement and consistent play. It excels in blocking and short-game situations, giving players confidence in their touch and placement.
Burn ALL+ delivers a pleasant ball feeling with excellent feedback. The thermic treatment creates a unique feel that blends traditional wood characteristics with some composite-like directness, offering good connection with the ball without excessive vibration.
With its speed and spin capabilities, especially when paired with modern rubbers, the Burn ALL+ tends to produce a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates powerful topspin shots and effective looping from mid-distance.
The blade's construction and moderate stiffness allow for sufficient dwell time to generate good spin. This is crucial for players who rely on spin-based attacks and serves, providing enough contact time for effective brushing strokes.
The blade is considered relatively stiff, a characteristic enhanced by the Thermic Burned Technology. This stiffness provides a good balance, allowing for powerful strokes while maintaining control and feel, making it responsive without being overly flexible.
While described as relatively stiff due to the thermic treatment, the Burn ALL+ offers manageable vibration levels. Some users note it can be slightly stiffer than expected for an ALL+ blade, but this contributes to its directness and control rather than feeling harsh.
Premium wood selection and the Thermic Burned Technology process suggest high build quality. This treatment enhances stability and durability, giving the blade a feel comparable to more expensive woods. The construction ensures longevity and consistent performance, making it a reliable choice for regular play.
Technology
Donic Burn ALL+ features Thermic Burned Technology, a unique process where wood veneers are subjected to 200°C heat for 24 hours. This intensive treatment removes moisture from the wood, significantly increasing stability and hardness to levels comparable to expensive tropical woods. The process contributes to a larger sweet spot and unique playing characteristics, enhancing both control and speed while providing a distinct feel. This technology creates a blade that is both durable and responsive, offering advantages in modern table tennis play through improved consistency and feedback.
Similar Blades
Stiga Allround Classic
Some players consider the Stiga Allround Classic as an alternative, but our testing shows the Donic Burn ALL+ offers a better balance. Players report the Allround Classic can feel too slow with more vibration, while the Burn ALL+ provides better speed reserves and a more direct feel for controlled offensive play.
Andro Timber 5 ALL
The Andro Timber 5 ALL is another allround blade option that players sometimes compare. While it's considered a decent choice, many players find the Donic Burn ALL+ offers superior stability and a more distinctive feel thanks to its thermic treatment, making it a more compelling option for those seeking controlled offense.