Donic Schildkröt Waldner 1000 is a premium racket from the Waldner series, designed for players who want fast, attacking, and effective play with a lot of spin. The model is named after the legendary Swedish player Jan-Ove Waldner, one of the greatest table tennis players in history.
The racket is designed for Attack players, meaning its main focus is offensive play. It is suitable for players who want to finish points quickly, play aggressively with both sides of the racket, and generate a lot of spin on topspin strokes, serves, and attacking exchanges.
For excellent playing characteristics, the very grippy Revolution X rubber ensures ITTF approval. The rubber enables a very good transfer of rotation to the ball, helping players create strong spin and more dangerous shots. Under the rubber is a 2.1 mm S-Plus sponge, contributing to high speed and power of the strike. The thicker sponge allows more own acceleration, making the racket suitable for players who want to play actively, attackively, and with more pressure on the opponent.
A feature of the Waldner 1000 model is the ABP – Adjustable Balance Point technology. It allows adjusting the racket’s balance according to the player’s preferences. If you move the center of mass closer to the handle, you get more control and feel. If you move it toward the racket head, you get more power in your shots. For comfort in play, there is also the ERGO handle, which provides a smooth transition between the racket head and handle. Since it has no sharp edges, it is gentler on the hand and allows quicker switching between forehand and backhand strokes.
Donic Schildkröt Waldner 1000 is an excellent choice for players seeking an attacking, fast, and spin-oriented table tennis racket with the ability to adjust the balance between power and control.
CHARACTERISTICS:
Speed: 100
Spin: 110
Control: 60
Is the latest innovation in table tennis. allows individual change of the rackets balance point depending on the style of play.
Balance point in the head: The weight transfers to the rackets head, it offers more strike power for an offensive style of play.
Balance point in the middle: The weight is equally distributed through the racket, for a more versatile game.
Balance point in the handle: The weight transfer closer to the handle, it allows for more precise strikes and ball slicing for a controlled style of play. Simply twist, pull and adjust the balance point.
ERGO (ergonomical) handle fits the palm perfectly, from an anatomical perspective, and it creates a feeling of unity between the handle and the racket. Rounded shape disables pressure being put on the palm and ensures a comfortable feeling and a good feeling during games.