Weight
87.5g
Thickness
5.6mm
Plies
7-ply
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Dotec True Carbon Inner
Donic Dotec True Carbon Inner is a 7-ply hybrid blade built for controlled offensive play. It merges the proven inner carbon construction of its predecessor with the unique Dotec cork handle. The inner Hybrid Aramid Carbon plies provide a softer, more sensitive touch, while the outer Koto and inner Ayous wood layers, combined with a Kiri core, deliver a balanced feel and ample power for decisive attacks. The anatomically shaped, one-piece cork handle offers exceptional comfort and a seamless grip, making this blade ideal for players seeking a perfect blend of control and attacking capability.
This symmetrical 7-ply construction features outer Koto and inner Ayous wood layers for speed and feel, sandwiching Hybrid Aramid Carbon fibers around a Kiri core. The inner placement of the carbon layers promotes a softer, more sensitive touch while retaining power for offensive play.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade delivers sufficient speed for modern offensive tactics. Our testing shows it provides a fast, crisp response suitable for powerful drives and counter-attacks, especially when paired with dynamic rubbers. It offers the pace needed for offensive play without feeling uncontrollably fast.
Control is a defining strength of this blade. Players report a high degree of precision and sensitive touch, making it excellent for controlled attacks and placement shots. It provides exceptional feedback, allowing for confident play even during fast exchanges.
The inner placement of Hybrid Aramid Carbon fibers around the Kiri core creates a pleasant, medium feel with good feedback. This allows players to sense the ball well during impact, providing a balanced touch that's neither too hard nor too soft.
Players report a medium-high throw angle that helps with looping and generating topspin, allowing the ball to clear the net with a good trajectory while still offering enough direct power for attacks.
Our testing shows a moderate dwell time that facilitates good spin generation on loops and serves while maintaining enough crispness for powerful drives and blocks. This balanced dwell suits controlled offensive play perfectly.
This blade offers a medium level of flexibility that balances dwell time for spin with stiffness for power. It's neither overly stiff nor too flexible, creating a forgiving yet responsive playing characteristic.
The Dotec cork handle effectively absorbs vibrations, resulting in a dampened, controlled feel. While not completely vibration-free, the feedback is smooth and allows for sensitive touch shots without harsh jarring.
Donic Dotec True Carbon Inner features excellent build quality and finish. The integration of the cork handle with the precise wood and carbon layering results in a durable, aesthetically pleasing product. Many players find the comfortable and well-executed Dotec handle to be a premium feature.
Technology
Donic Dotec True Carbon Inner features a distinctive one-piece, anatomically curved cork handle designed to seamlessly integrate with the hand for enhanced comfort and reduced vibration. This handle technology defines the Dotec series. The blade utilizes an 'inner carbon' construction with Hybrid Aramid Carbon fibers strategically placed around the core Kiri veneer, sandwiched between traditional wood layers of Koto and Ayous. This placement ensures a softer, more sensitive touch while maintaining the necessary power for offensive strokes.
Similar Blades
Donic Original True Carbon Inner
The Dotec True Carbon Inner is a direct evolution of the Original True Carbon Inner. The primary difference lies in the handle technology, with the Dotec version featuring the unique cork handle while the Original version uses a more traditional handle. Both share the same core veneer construction and carbon placement for similar playing characteristics.
Tibhar Fortino Pro DC Inside
Some players find the Tibhar Fortino Pro DC Inside offers a different playing experience. TTSensei experts note it provides a crisp feeling that allows for more aggressive brushing and potentially better consistency on short serves, suggesting a slightly different feel and trajectory compared to the Donic blade.