Weight
85g
Thickness
6.8mm
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Carbo System OFFENSIVE PLUS
Donic Carbo System OFFENSIVE PLUS is engineered for explosive, attacking play, delivering a potent blend of speed and control. Its construction features hard Hinoki outer plies and a thick carbon middle layer, providing significant strength and a large sweet spot for enhanced stability and power transfer. Designed for power players who prioritize overwhelming opponents with aggressive shots, this blade incorporates carbon fiber technology to offer the benefits of modern composite blades—increased speed and a lighter feel—without sacrificing the nuanced touch required for intricate play. It's a high-tech product from DONIC's Carbo System line, crafted for players seeking an edge in offensive exchanges.
This symmetrical 5-ply construction combines the hardness and speed of carbon with the flexibility and feel of wood. The outer Hinoki plies offer a good surface for spin, while the inner carbon layers enhance speed and stability. The Kiri core provides a lighter weight and contributes to the blade's overall structure and feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade is explicitly designed for offensive play with a strong emphasis on speed. The combination of carbon layers and hard outer plies facilitates powerful drives and quick attacks, making it suitable for players who like to finish points quickly. It delivers maximum penetration and very high speed, living up to its OFF+ designation.
While primarily an offensive blade, it offers a reasonable level of control, especially for actively attacking shots. Players report surprisingly good control for an OFF+ blade, though note that passive play might require more precise technique. It's well-suited for players who maintain an aggressive stance and precise placement during rallies.
The combination of carbon and hard wood plies contributes to a medium-hard feel. This provides crisp, direct feedback for active strokes, allowing players to feel the ball during powerful shots. It's less cushioned than softer blades, offering a solid and responsive touch that suits aggressive play.
The combination of speed and spin-oriented outer plies suggests a medium-high throw angle. This is suitable for powerful topspin shots that clear the net comfortably and land deep on the opponent's side, aiding in aggressive, looping-style attacks.
The carbon layers typically reduce dwell time compared to all-wood blades, leading to a faster ball exit. However, the Hinoki outer plies offer some dwell for spin generation. It provides a medium dwell time, sufficient for generating spin on active shots but not excessively long, favoring quick attacks.
The presence of carbon layers and hard outer plies creates a stiff blade. This stiffness contributes directly to the high speed and power output, making it ideal for direct attacking shots, powerful counter-hits, and players who prefer a solid, unwavering hitting platform.
Carbon blades generally have lower vibration levels than some all-wood counterparts due to increased stiffness and a larger sweet spot. This blade offers a moderate level of vibration, providing enough tactile feedback for shot sensing without being overly harsh or numb.
DONIC generally produces well-made equipment with excellent characteristics and top-class material selection. While occasional minor cosmetic issues with the carbon layer, such as fibers sticking out, have been noted and are easily fixed, the overall construction is considered good, providing durability and consistent performance for its intended offensive purpose.
Technology
DONIC Carbo System Technology involves combining high-quality wood plies with carbon fiber. This technology aims to create blades that offer enhanced speed, a larger sweet spot, and improved stability, all while maintaining a relatively light weight. The strategic placement of the carbon fiber layers is key: positioned directly under the outer veneer, it results in a harder and faster blade; placed closer to the core, it offers a softer feel and better control. In this OFFENSIVE PLUS model, the carbon is integrated to maximize power and offensive response.
Similar Blades
Donic Original True Carbon
This blade also features a hybrid construction with carbon layers and aims for a balance of speed and feel. It's a potential alternative for players seeking a similar offensive-oriented composite blade from DONIC, possibly with a slightly different character or feel profile.
Donic Ovtcharov Carbospeed
Another offensive blade from DONIC that incorporates carbon for speed and power. It is noted as being one of DONIC's fastest offensive blades, offering an alternative for players who prioritize maximum velocity and a potent attacking game.