Weight
87.5g
Thickness
5.75mm
Plies
8-ply
Head Size
157x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Original Senso Carbon
Donic Original Senso Carbon is a versatile hybrid offensive blade designed for controlled attacking play. Its 8-ply construction, featuring inner carbon layers within a wood composition, delivers stability and a generous sweet spot. The signature Senso handle technology reduces weight and enhances ball feedback, creating a direct connection for precise shot-making. This combination results in a well-balanced blade that excels in looping and blocking, offering a dynamic yet forgiving feel ideal for aggressive players who value consistency and spin generation.
This symmetrical 8-ply construction uses six wood layers and two inner carbon layers. The sequence from outer to inner is Limba, Anegre, Carbon, Ayous, Ayous, Carbon, Anegre, Limba. This design blends wood flexibility with carbon stiffness to enhance stability and create a larger sweet spot without sacrificing too much feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Donic Original Senso Carbon offers sufficient speed for aggressive play but prioritizes control over extreme power. It excels in looping and all-round offensive shots, with many players finding its pace sits comfortably in the controlled offensive range rather than the absolute fastest category.
Control is a significant strength of this blade. The construction, including the inner carbon layers and Senso handle, contributes to a large sweet spot and excellent feedback, allowing for accurate ball placement. This makes it highly suitable for players who value consistency and precision in their game.
It offers a feel that balances the stiffness of carbon with the responsiveness of wood. While some players note a slight lack of distinct feeling for very soft touch shots, many find it provides sufficient feedback for effective play, especially in looping and blocking.
Players report a medium-high throw angle, which is beneficial for offensive shots like loops, providing a good arc and placement while maintaining control.
Despite being a carbon-infused blade, it offers commendable dwell time. This allows for good spin generation on serves and loops, making it easier to impart heavy spin on the ball.
The presence of carbon layers makes this blade relatively stiff, contributing to its speed and stability. This stiffness is balanced by the wood plies to avoid being completely rigid, allowing for some flex during powerful shots.
The Senso handle's hollow design and the blade's construction help absorb vibrations, providing a comfortable playing experience without excessive harshness, which contributes to its overall control and feel.
The blade is consistently praised for its build quality and value. The materials and construction process result in a durable, well-finished product that performs reliably over time, offering good performance for its price point.
Technology
Donic Original Senso Carbon incorporates the Senso-System, a patented technology that creates hollow spaces within the handle. This design reduces overall weight, enhances ball feedback for precise control, and allows for more direct recognition of ball-bat contact. The blade utilizes a 6 wood + 2 carbon fiber construction, with the carbon layers placed internally to provide stability and an enlarged sweet spot. The core features a unique formation of Ayous plies processed under high heat and pressure, contributing to a solid foundation and consistent performance.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Dimitrij Ovtcharov
Dimitrij Ovtcharov was closely associated with the Ovtcharov Senso Carbon blade during his rise to the elite level. He has stated the blade was instrumental in his development, providing the speed for his attacks and the control needed under pressure. This suggests he used it extensively during his competitive career, benefiting from its balanced characteristics that suited his aggressive, yet controlled, playing style.
Similar Blades
Donic Original No. 1 Senso
Donic Original No. 1 Senso is often mentioned alongside the Senso Carbon and is sometimes seen as a slightly faster alternative with a similar feel due to its acrylic-carbon composite. It shares the Senso handle technology and aims for a balance of speed and control, making it a comparable option for offensive players.