Donic Waldner Exclusive AR+

I am using this pretty affordable blade for about 1 year now with Xiom Vega Euro DF on both sides.

The blade is pretty spinny and quite fast, given that setup, and still has good control and good feedback.

Felt more of a defensive blade, but it still had a good amount of power and control when I needed to attack.

This was my first professional blade. I’ve enjoyed it very much.

It’s in the realm of Primorac and Yasaka Sweden Extra, which means it’s an excellent blade for beginners. Not too quick, not too slow.

It goes well with most of the rubbers available, however in my feelings it’s a bit stiffer than for example the Sweden Extra.

I bought this blade a few years ago as my first ply, mainly because of the attractive price. I have to say, the blade amazed me.

The control is top-notch, and the speed is sufficient for beginners to intermediate players to improve their game and strokes without being overwhelming. Since my playstyle was that of a modern defender, I paired it with Grass D.TecS OX on the backhand and Genius Supreme on the forehand, and it complemented the rubbers perfectly.

It’s a light blade; mine was approximately 87g and delivered great performance for a cheap price. I recommend it for beginners to intermediate players who are looking to improve their strokes and overall gameplay. Overall, it’s a bang for the buck.