Weight
90g
Thickness
6.1mm
Plies
9-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Persson Power Carbon
Donic Persson Power Carbon Senso V1 is an extremely fast and stiff offensive blade designed for uncompromising attackers. It builds upon the legendary Persson Powerspeed, enhanced with two integrated carbon layers for maximum speed and stability. The Senso V1 hollow handle technology provides excellent ball feedback, allowing for precise control despite the blade's immense power. This 9-ply construction offers explosive speed and a clear feel, making it an ideal weapon for aggressive topspin players seeking to dominate with speed and precision.
The 9-ply construction combines the responsiveness and feel of wood with the added speed and stiffness of carbon layers. The outer limba and anegre plies offer a good surface for spin, while the inner carbon layers significantly boost speed and create a larger sweet spot. The abachi core contributes to the blade's overall stiffness and feedback.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Persson Power Carbon is engineered for extreme speed. The integration of two carbon layers into a 9-ply structure significantly amplifies its offensive capabilities, making it a powerful tool for aggressive attacks and fast-paced rallies. This blade is designed for players who rely on sheer pace to overwhelm their opponents.
While primarily a speed-oriented blade, Persson Power Carbon offers a surprisingly good level of control, largely attributed to its Senso V1 handle technology. This feature enhances feedback and vibration dampening, allowing players to maintain a feel for the ball during fast exchanges and execute controlled placements. Our testing shows it requires a developed technique to master.
Players describe the feel as medium-hard and stiff. Despite its stiffness and carbon layers, the Senso V1 handle provides good feedback, allowing for a sensitive feel for the ball, preventing it from feeling overly dead or harsh. It delivers clear ball feedback on contact.
The combination of speed-oriented carbon layers and a relatively stiff construction typically results in a medium-high throw angle, facilitating powerful attacking shots, effective topspin, and confident play from mid to long range.
The carbon layers contribute to a stiffer feel, which generally reduces dwell time compared to all-wood blades. However, the Senso V1 handle and the wood plies provide some dwell, allowing for adequate ball contact for spin generation. It's not designed for exceptionally long dwell, making quick adjustments in counter loops more challenging than with flexible blades.
The blade is described as stiff and nearly-stiff. The combination of multiple wood layers and carbon reinforcement results in a construction that prioritizes speed and power over flexibility, offering a solid, unyielding feel during play.
The Senso V1 technology, with its hollow handle, is designed to manage vibrations. While the carbon layers can transmit vibrations, the Senso system helps filter out excessive harshness, providing a more controlled and clear feedback to the hand without the weird vibrations sometimes found in all-wood constructions.
The blade is constructed with high-quality wood and carbon layers, ensuring durability and consistent performance. The Swedish origin suggests a commitment to quality manufacturing. The combination of materials and the Senso V1 technology contribute to a well-crafted product with a flawless finish that players appreciate.
Technology
Donic Persson Power Carbon Senso V1 features the Senso V1 technology, a patented system that incorporates hollow spaces within the handle. This design reduces overall weight and significantly enhances ball feedback and vibration control, providing players with a more precise feel for ball contact. The blade also integrates carbon layers between wood plies, a modern construction technique to increase speed, stiffness, and enlarge the sweet spot, thereby boosting offensive power and stability for aggressive play.
Similar Blades
Donic Persson Powerspeed
Persson Power Carbon is a direct evolution of the Persson Powerspeed, featuring the same wood construction but with the addition of two carbon layers. Players seeking a slightly less powerful but potentially more controllable all-wood alternative would find the Powerspeed to be a comparable option with a more traditional, wood-centric feel.
Donic Waldner Senso Carbon
While also a carbon composite blade, the Waldner Senso Carbon is often described as having a softer feel and potentially better ball control compared to the Persson Power Carbon. Players who find the Persson Power Carbon too stiff or fast might consider the Waldner Senso Carbon for a more balanced, controlled approach with a softer touch on the ball.