Stiga Allround Classic WRB

This all-wood blade is a renowned, classic choice designed for players prioritizing feel, control, and technique development. As an all-round blade, it offers a soft touch and high levels of feedback, making it exceptionally well-suited for beginners learning strokes, as well as intermediate and experienced players who prefer a slower, more deliberate game. It is a lightweight construction that remains highly maneuverable, often weighing as low as 70g.

Technical Characteristics

• Composition: All-wood construction.
• Balance and Feel: Features the WRB (Weight, Rate, Ball) system, which incorporates a hollow space in the handle. This shifts the weight distribution toward the head of the blade, providing a distinct, top-heavy feel that enhances vibration feedback and ball sensation.
• Performance: Known for being relatively slow, this blade relies on the player’s own input to generate pace. It is flexible rather than stiff, which helps in producing high spin, particularly on serves and top-spin loops.
• Handling: The Conic handle option is noted for allowing greater wrist movement, which can further assist in generating spin.

Playing Considerations

• Rubber Pairing: Due to its slower inherent speed, this blade pairs most effectively with modern, dynamic tensor rubbers or faster rubbers to provide the necessary power for attacking play. While some users report success with tacky Chinese rubbers, others suggest it excels most when matched with lighter, responsive rubbers to balance the blade’s overall feel.
• Suitability: It is highly versatile, capable of handling a range of styles from passive, controlled play close to the table to effective chopping and spin-oriented looping. It is widely considered an excellent platform for refining technique, as it rewards precise contact and controlled energy input rather than brute power.