Donic Waldner Allplay vs Stiga Allround Evolution: Which Should You Buy?
| Donic Waldner Allplay | Stiga Allround Evolution | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.2/10 | 8.2/10 |
| feel | Soft and forgiving with good dwell time, slight stiffness at sweet spot | soft, high feedback |
| handle | FL (flared), classic dark-brown wood | FL/ST/AN |
| plies | 5-ply all wood (Limba-Ayous-Ayous-Ayous-Limba) | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | ALL | ALL+ |
| thickness_mm | 5.4-5.6 mm | 5.4 |
| weight_g | approx 85-87 g | 80 |
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Both blades earn 8.2 ratings and prioritize control and learning over raw pace. The Donic Waldner Allplay is the lighter, more forgiving choice with its soft limba outer ply and works with any rubber type—ideal if you want maximum consistency while building strokes. The Stiga Allround Evolution steps up in speed (ALL+ vs ALL) while keeping the same forgiving feel, making it better if you’re transitioning from Stiga’s Classic model or ready to add a bit more pace to your game.
The Donic suits a wider rubber range and is cheaper. The Stiga is slightly faster and better sealed. If you’re completely new, pick the Donic; if you’re improving on Stiga gear, pick the Evolution.
FAQ
Which is faster?
Stiga Allround Evolution (ALL+) is one notch faster than the Donic (ALL), by design. The Donic asks you to pair it with a fast rubber if you want pace.
Which has a bigger sweet spot?
Stiga Allround Evolution—the Donic has a slightly narrower sweet spot with more edge-ball risk.
Can both work with pimples?
Yes, the Donic is explicitly praised for working with pimples and tacky rubbers; the Stiga pairs best with medium/medium-hard non-tensor rubbers.
Which should I pick as a complete beginner?
The Donic Waldner Allplay—slightly cheaper, more versatile, and equally forgiving for learning proper technique.