Weight
85g
Thickness
5.8mm
Plies
5-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
Ovtcharov Senso V2
Donic Ovtcharov Senso V2 is a 5-ply all-wood offensive blade designed for versatile players who demand a balance of speed and control. It features a softer mahogany outer veneer compared to its predecessor, providing a more comfortable feel and enhanced ball feedback. The blade incorporates Donic's patented Senso technology, which creates hollow spaces in the handle to reduce weight and improve the feeling of the ball. This construction delivers a dynamic yet controlled playing experience, ideal for players who enjoy attacking with a variety of shots and powerful strokes while maintaining precision.
A symmetrical 5-ply construction featuring softer mahogany outer veneers that contribute to a softer feel and enhanced dwell time, paired with pine and abachi inner and core plies for a balance of speed and control.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Ovtcharov Senso V2 is classified as an offensive blade with a high speed rating. Our testing shows it provides ample power for aggressive shots, achieved through its construction with medium-hard inner plies that offer good dynamics when attacking.
This blade offers a strong level of control. The softer mahogany outer plies and carefully selected medium-hard inner plies provide a good feel for the ball and allow for precise placement, making it reliable during fast exchanges.
The use of softer mahogany outer veneers provides a distinctly softer feel compared to harder woods. This softer touch enhances ball feedback, allowing players to better sense the ball's contact and spin during play.
The combination of a 5-ply construction with a focus on offensive capabilities creates a medium-high throw angle. This angle is beneficial for generating steep, aggressive loops that are difficult for opponents to return.
The softer mahogany outer plies contribute to a longer ball dwell time on the blade's surface. This extended contact allows for increased spin generation during strokes and provides players with more time to react and control the ball.
Described as nearly-stiff, the blade offers a good balance of flexibility and stiffness. This characteristic allows for powerful shots while retaining enough flex to generate spin and feel the ball's trajectory effectively.
The Senso technology's hollow handle reduces weight and enhances feel, resulting in a moderate level of vibration feedback. This provides a tactile connection to the ball without being overwhelming during play.
Manufactured in Sweden, a country known for its high-quality table tennis equipment, the Ovtcharov Senso V2 features a solid build and good materials. Players report consistent construction and durability that contributes to its reliable performance.
Technology
Donic Ovtcharov Senso V2 features the patented Donic Senso Technology, which creates hollow spaces within the blade's handle. This innovation serves two primary purposes: reducing the overall weight of the blade and enhancing the tactile feedback transmitted to the player's hand. This improved feel allows for more precise recognition of ball-bat contact, offering optimum ball control and a unique sensory experience that connects the player more intimately with the ball during every stroke.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Dimitrij Ovtcharov
While Dimitrij Ovtcharov is heavily associated with the Ovtcharov Senso series, he specifically favors the Ovtcharov No.1 Senso blade due to its specific weight distribution and feel. The Ovtcharov Senso V2 shares the core technology and design philosophy aimed at versatile offensive play that characterizes his preferred equipment.
Similar Blades
Donic Ovtcharov Senso V1
The Senso V1 is the direct predecessor and a close counterpart to the Senso V2. The primary difference lies in the outer veneer material: the V1 uses a harder walnut, while the V2 uses a softer mahogany. This makes the V2 offer a softer feel and potentially more dwell time, while the V1 is generally considered faster and stiffer. Players looking for a similar Senso feel but with a different touch and speed characteristic might consider the V1 as an alternative.
Donic Waldner Senso V2
Donic Waldner Senso V2 shares the 5-ply construction and Senso technology with the Ovtcharov Senso V2, suggesting a similar feel and playing characteristics. However, the Waldner line is often associated with a slightly different balance of speed and control, potentially catering to a slightly different playing style while maintaining the core benefits of the Senso system.