Weight
90g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Elite Carbon
Donic Elite Carbon is a high-performance offensive blade crafted in Sweden for players who demand power and penetration. Its 7-ply hybrid construction, featuring a soft abachi core, aramid carbon fleece, and limba outer plies, delivers a dynamic, fast playing experience with hard, clear ball feedback. Designed to excel in the plastic ball era, this blade provides the enhanced hardness and speed needed for aggressive, dominating play, making it a top choice for intermediate to advanced attackers.
This symmetrical 7-ply construction features a soft abachi wood core. The core is sandwiched between two layers of aramid carbon fleece, creating an inner-fiber setup. The outer plies are both made of limba wood. This configuration blends the natural feel of wood with the speed and stiffness of carbon, often resulting in a more controlled and slightly softer playing experience compared to blades with carbon on the outer layers.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade is consistently rated as very fast, designed for aggressive, offensive play. The aramid carbon fleece layers are key contributors, generating significant penetrating power that allows for powerful attacking shots and a dynamic playing style.
Control ratings show some variance, but our analysis places it at a reasonable level for such a fast blade. The inner-carbon placement and wood composition help maintain a degree of predictability and feel. It offers more control than some comparable pure power blades, making it manageable for players with solid technique.
Feedback is often described as hard and clear. However, players report a unique, nuanced feel—some note a soft touch near the handle that becomes drier towards the head. This combination provides a distinct sensory experience that many find engaging and responsive.
Its offensive nature and construction promote a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates powerful looping shots with a good arc, making it effective for aggressive topspin rallies.
The inner carbon placement and wood core work together to provide a medium to medium-long dwell time. This allows for good ball contact and spin generation, preventing the feel from becoming too abrupt despite the blade's high speed.
As a 7-ply hybrid with carbon layers, this blade is on the stiffer side. The composite materials significantly reduce flexibility to enhance power and speed, though the wood plies prevent it from feeling completely rigid.
The blade delivers direct, clear feedback. The aramid carbon fleece and softer abachi core help moderate vibrations, resulting in a controlled and informative feel rather than a harsh or numb sensation, which aids in shot precision.
Produced in Sweden with professional endorsements, the Elite Carbon is recognized for high-quality construction. The materials and craftsmanship result in good durability and consistent performance, living up to its reputation as a serious piece of offensive equipment.
Technology
Donic Elite Carbon utilizes a 7-ply hybrid construction that merges wood and composite technology. At its core is soft abachi wood, which is surrounded by layers of aramid carbon fleece. The outer plies are made from limba wood. This specific layering is engineered to produce a powerful, fast blade with excellent penetration and hard, clear ball feedback. Manufactured in Sweden, the design addresses the demands of modern play with the plastic ball by enhancing power and hardness, with the aramid carbon fleece being pivotal for adding speed and dynamic response while preserving essential feel.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Jörgen Persson
The legendary former World Champion and Swedish table tennis icon, Jörgen Persson, plays with the Donic Elite Carbon. His switch to this blade underscores its professional-grade capabilities. His powerful, attacking style benefits directly from the blade's exceptional speed and penetrating power, demonstrating its suitability for the highest levels of offensive play with the modern plastic ball.
Similar Blades
Donic Persson Power Carbon Senso V1
The Elite Carbon is often compared to this blade, with players reporting it offers slightly better control. Both share an offensive DNA from Donic, with the Elite Carbon viewed as an evolution, providing a similar powerful profile with refined characteristics for the modern game.
Inner-Fiber Waldner World Champion 89 OFF
Some players note the Elite Carbon is a little slower than this Waldner blade when using identical rubbers. This comparison suggests the Waldner option might offer a marginally different speed-to-control balance or even greater outright speed, making it a potential alternative for those seeking a subtly different performance profile.