Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is a premium offensive table tennis blade, developed in collaboration with Chinese table tennis legend and world/Olympic champion Zhang Jike. This blade precisely replicates the ply composition Zhang Jike used during his illustrious career, serving as a true weapon for ambitious attacking players. ITTF-approved, this blade stands out for its dynamism, power, sensitive touch and excellent feedback, delivering speed (101/100, ~12.6/20), challenging control (95/100, ~11.9/20) and firm stiffness. Its construction combines a lightweight kiri wood core, ayous layers, two cured aramid carbon layers, and hard African koto wood outer plies for direct and precise feel. Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is the ideal choice for dynamic attacking players who seek powerful shots while maintaining good control. This is the blade with which Zhang Jike won everything possible in table tennis - the Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is truly a legend's blade!

Key Features:

• Blade Type: Offensive / Offensive+ (OFF/OFF+)

• Plies: 7 plies (5 wood + 2 aramid carbon): Kiri (core), Ayous (3+5), Cured Aramid Carbon (2+6), Koto (1+7, outer)

• Weight: ~80-90g (average ~86g)

• Thickness: 5.9mm

• Speed: 101/100 (~12.6/20 on universal scale)

• Control: 95/100 (~11.9/20 on universal scale)

• Stiffness: Firm

• Accuracy: 9.4/10

• Trajectory: 8.8/10 (medium-high, suitable for topspin and attacking shots)

• Technologies: Light kiri core, cured aramid carbon, hard koto wood outer plies, Zhang Jike optimization

• Country of Origin: Germany

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Aggressive attacking play, topspin strokes, counterattacks, close-to-table, mid-distance and far distance play

Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon distinguishes itself with its advanced construction, dynamism and power, suitable for ambitious attacking players:

• Ply Composition: The blade core is made of extremely lightweight kiri wood ensuring lightness and speed. It's surrounded by ayous layers providing stability and elasticity, while two cured aramid carbon layers add power and rigidity. The outer hard African koto wood plies ensure direct, crisp feel ideal for precise shots. Compared to Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (~86g, 5+2 plies), the Donic blade offers similar speed but slightly softer feel due to the kiri core, providing better feedback (95/100 vs. ~93/100 control).

• Dynamism and Power: The cured aramid carbon gives the blade strong catapult effect, especially for topspin and attacking shots. Compared to Stiga Clipper CR (~90g), Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is faster and stiffer, offering more power while maintaining good control. Compared to Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~85g), this blade offers higher speed and crispness.

• Sensitive Feel: The koto wood outer plies and kiri core ensure sensitive feedback, allowing players to precisely feel ball contact. This is particularly important for serves, returns and blocks. Compared to JOOLA PROLine ONE (~85g), the Donic blade offers similar sensitivity but greater speed and power.

• Weight and Balance: The average weight (~86g) and 5.9mm thickness provide excellent balance between speed and control, suitable for both forehand and backhand strokes. The blade is lighter than Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso (~90g), making it suitable for players seeking a lightweight yet powerful racket.

• Handle Design: Various handle options available (FL, ST, AN) adapted to different grip styles. Water-based glue (e.g. Donic Vario Clean) is recommended for rubber assembly. The blade is durable but edge tape (e.g. Donic Edge Tape) is recommended to prevent damage.

Technical Performance & Playing Characteristics:

• Speed (101/100, ~12.6/20): A fast blade suitable for topspin, attacking shots and counterattacks close to table or from mid-distance and far distance. Slightly slower than Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (~12.8/20 speed) but with higher control. Faster than Stiga Clipper CR (~12.2/20 speed) with stronger catapult effect.

• Control (95/100, ~11.9/20): The kiri core and ayous layers ensure good control particularly for topspin, blocks and returns. Higher control than Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~11.5/20 control) making it more manageable in aggressive play. Similar to Butterfly Timo Boll ALC (~11.7/20 control) but with more sensitive feel.

• Stiffness (Firm): Firm stiffness enhanced by aramid carbon layers ensures powerful shot acceleration and stability. Compared to JOOLA PROLine ONE (medium stiffness), the Donic blade is stiffer, offering more power.

• Accuracy (9.4/10): High precision enables precise ball placement particularly for topspin and attacking shots. Koto wood layers minimize shot dispersion.

• Trajectory (8.8/10): Medium-high looping trajectory suits topspin and attacking shots. Similar to Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC (8.9/10), facilitating powerful shots from mid-distance. Blocking trajectory is stable, ideal for active blocks.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Strokes (9.5/10): Extremely effective for topspin especially against backspin due to aramid carbon layers and koto wood ensuring strong acceleration and precision. High trajectory suits dominating rallies.

• Blocking (9.2/10): Effective for blocking topspin shots close to table, absorbing energy and ensuring stability. Kiri core and ayous layers facilitate passive and active blocking.

• Push Shots (9.0/10): Enables precise pushes against backspin or dead balls, especially with sticky rubbers like Donic BLUEGRIP J-1.

• Counter-Hitting (9.4/10): Excellent for fast counterattacks close to table or from mid-distance leveraging aramid carbon's catapult effect and koto wood precision.

• Smashing (9.3/10): Effective for flat hits producing fast accurate trajectories with great power.

• Serves & Receive (9.3/10): Allows precise serves and returns, particularly with sticky rubbers. Passive receive (9.2/10) is stable while active receive (9.3/10) benefits from sensitive feel.

• Flick Shots (9.2/10): Banana flicks are effortless due to stiff layers and koto wood ensuring accuracy and power.

Rubber Compatibility:

Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon pairs excellently with various rubbers, especially sticky and hard rubbers that complement the blade's speed and spin:

• Donic BLUEGRIP J-1 (2.3mm, ~50-52° sponge): Maximizes speed and spin, ideal for forehand of aggressive attackers.

• Donic BLUEGRIP J-2 (2.0-2.3mm, ~47-50° sponge): Provides balance between speed and control, suitable for all-round attackers.

• Butterfly Tenergy 05 (2.1mm, ~36° sponge): Complements blade's speed and spin, ideal for topspin.

• XIOM Jekyll & Hyde C57.5 (2.1mm, ~57.5° sponge): Offers extreme speed and spin for professional players.

• Yasaka Rakza Z (2.0mm, ~47° sponge): Balances control and spin, suitable for backhand.

Hard or sticky rubbers are recommended for forehand (e.g. Donic BLUEGRIP J-1 2.3mm) while slightly softer rubbers suit backhand (e.g. Donic BLUEGRIP J-2 2.0mm) to maintain racket balance and control.

Additional Information:

Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is developed based on Zhang Jike's experience and Donic technologies, emphasizing the lightweight kiri core, cured aramid carbon and hard koto wood plies that ensure speed, power and sensitive feel. Compared to Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC, the Donic blade offers slightly softer feel and higher control, appealing to wider player base. Compared to Stiga Clipper CR, the blade is faster and stiffer, ideally suiting aggressive attackers. Users praise its "dynamic power", "sensitive feel" and "excellent accuracy" though note the firm stiffness requires strong technique particularly for blocks and returns. The blade is durable but edge tape and regular cleaning are recommended to prevent damage. ITTF-approved, Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is suitable for high-level competition and ideally fits ambitious attacking players seeking speed, power and control.

Who is Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon for?

• Dynamic attackers: Seeking fast blade with strong catapult effect for Zhang Jike-style play.

• Aggressive attackers: Emphasizing topspin, attacking shots, counterattacks and powerful strokes from all distances.

• Close-to-table, mid-distance and far distance play: Effective for topspin, attacks and counterattacks.

• Serve & receive: Enables precise serves (9.3/10) and excels in passive (9.2/10) and active (9.3/10) receive.

• Players seeking powerful blade: Optimal for those wanting speed, power and sensitive feel.

Advantages of Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon:

• Speed (12.6/20): High speed suitable for topspin, attacks and counterattacks.

• Control (11.9/20): Good control particularly for topspin and attacking strokes requiring strong technique.

• Stiffness (Firm): Ensures powerful catapult effect and stability.

• Accuracy (9.4/10): Minimizes shot dispersion.

• Light kiri core: Provides lightness and speed.

• Cured aramid carbon: Adds power and rigidity.

• Koto wood plies: Ensure crisp, direct feel.

• High quality: ITTF-approved for competition.

Compared to Butterfly Zhang Jike ALC, it offers slightly softer feel and higher control, appealing to wider player base. Compared to Stiga Clipper CR, the blade is faster and stiffer, ideally suiting aggressive attackers. Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon is ITTF-approved, suitable for high-level competition especially ambitious attacking players emphasizing speed, power and accuracy. Its lightweight kiri core, cured aramid carbon and Zhang Jike optimization deliver exceptional performance. Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon - power, precision and a legend's legacy!

Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon

Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon

Donic Zhang Jike Original Carbon