Stiga Carbonado 45

Excellent blade. Popular with some top Chinese players, and a favorite of Coach Lin. A good choice for those transitioning from wood blades, wanting a larger sweet spot and a little more speed (Off- speed with great control). Slower than my Butterfly IF Layer ALC, LSW, or Nittaku Acoustic Carbon, but faster than Acoustic.

The speed is just like Viscaria. However, it offers an enhanced feel, catering to players who may not prefer arylate carbon but still seek exceptional spin. If you fall into this category, this blade is highly recommended, as it promises the perfect feel. Minor adjustments may be necessary to optimize your experience.

I decided to try this blade two weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, I haven’t used it for very long, only twice to be exact. However, overall this is a great blade for a control player with intermediate spinning skills.

Amazing blade! It has a woody feel and excellent control, but it’s not too fast. The edges may need to be sanded, as the top ply can splinter easily. It’s recommended to seal the blade before gluing on rubber to prevent splintering. Overall, it’s a must-try blade.

This is definitely one of the better carbon blades I’ve used. It’s everything you would expect from a top-tier carbon blade: large sweet spot, stable in blocking, enough dwell time for looping, good enough feeling for short shots, and enough power for shots far from the table.

Overall, it’s on par with Viscaria, Ovtcharov True Carbon, Acoustic Carbon, and Ma Long 5. Whether it’s the best blade for you depends on minor characteristics and personal preference.

Here are some minor characteristics that might affect your preference for the blade: It’s medium-light weight (mine is 89g), has a medium throw angle, and is evenly balanced (not head-heavy). Hope this helps you decide which blade to get.

Very nice feeling, high throw, consistent far away from the table, good in almost every shot. Despite the high price, the outer ply (limba) is easy to rip off, so be careful what glue you use. Maybe a thin lacquer would solve the problem.

Sorry guys, while adding this blade I mistakenly exchanged the manufacturing rating.

Manufacturing ratings are: — Control-47 — Speed-147

And no. of plies are 5+2.

My first Stiga blade was the Stiga Offensive Classic WRB (OC). To this day, it remains the blade that provides the best feeling out of all the blades I’ve tried, even surpassing the Yasaka Extra and Yasaka Sweden Extra. I’m solely referring to the feel of the blade, for clarification.

Despite owning several modern blades, I find myself longing for the familiar feeling of the OC, occasionally picking it up when facing high-level players. However, my attacks lack sufficient power against them. This prompted me to search for a blade that replicated the feel of the OC while offering greater power.

My initial choice was the Offensive Classic Carbon. While it delivered impressive speed, surpassing the OC in power, it was overly stiff, compromised on feel, and generated less spin when paired with the same rubber. Despite its优点, it simply didn’t align with my style.

In my ongoing pursuit of a suitable replacement for the OC, I came across recommendations suggesting that the Stiga Carbonado 45 felt similar to an all-wood blade. Upon trying the 45 for the first time, I was thrilled to discover that the feeling was indeed very close to the OC, although it still produced slightly less spin. Its inherent flexibility and softness allowed for excellent ball control during blocking and looping.

Having tried countless blades, over 30 to be exact, I hesitate to rate the Stiga Carbonado 45 as highly as others who give it an 8.7/10. Personally, I would give it an 8.2. I can still distinctly feel the carbon layer, but the control remains commendable. As a penhold player, I find this blade ideal for off-play, excelling in control and looping but falling short in the smashing department. With slight adjustments to its phrasing, the review becomes more coherent and grammatically sound.

This blade is slower than the Carbonado 145. This is likely due to a change in the carbon ply construction.

Wonderful blade with good control. The feeling is regular, a little less so than a pure wood blade.

This blade is very reactive during power shots and best suits an offensive style of play. It adapts best to mid-distance play. While it can be used for an all-around game, it might be considered too fast for that style.

Due to its medium hardness/stiffness and medium-high throw angle, this blade is very versatile. It’s a controlled version of the Butterfly Viscaria, as claimed in other reviews, with slightly slower speed and a slightly higher throw angle. I’ve been using it with Fastarc G-1 rubbers on both sides.

One of its best aspects is over-the-table backhand loops. Blocking is also good if you can maintain the correct angles. Touch/drop shots stay close to the net because the blade isn’t very fast, and my consistency for landing the ball on the table has increased.

From mid/far distance, the slightly higher throw angle easily helps in clearing the net. However, you might feel a bit of power missing for strong forehand loops, but that can be accommodated by upgrading to harder/faster rubbers like DHS GoldArc 8 (47.5/50). I’ve tried these rubbers as well, and both are good on this blade. I also tried Tenergy 05, but the combination had a very high throw angle that could get difficult to manage close to the table.

Overall, highly recommended.

Good feeling.

I am very impressed with this offensive blade. It weighs 91 grams, has an FL handle, and looks great!

It has a good amount of control and speed, a high arc (making it easier to return safely with topspin), and is very stable with a wood feeling (which I loved).

Compared to Viscaria, I feel that Viscaria has a little more speed, but Carbonado has better control, longer dwell time, and is more flexible. Both blades were good for blocking, too. I glued my Carbonado 45 with Fastarc G1 on my forehand and C1 on my backhand.

I highly recommend this blade! You won’t regret it!

I have been using the Carbonado 45 since its initial release in 2016/17. I have also experimented with the faster versions, but the 45 offers, for me, the ideal balance of speed, feel, and control.

I am still using this blade and absolutely love it. My current setup includes Dignics 05 on the forehand and DNA Platinum on the backhand. I cannot fault this combination.

It excels in both long and short games, and the blade’s sweet spot is truly remarkable. I thoroughly recommend it.

I have been playing with STIGA bases for many years: Infinity VPS, Clipper, Rosewood NCT, Celero Wood. Recently, I switched to the Carbonado series (45, 90).

My impressions of the 45: the base is hard, fast, but not “glassy,” there is a slight vibration; the dwell time is short. According to the manufacturer’s description, the 45/90 has the least amount of carbon in the entire line, which apparently gives it a more wood-like feel. I mainly play with semi-soft rubbers (T05fx, Rakza X, T64fx, MXP, Acuda P1) - I think they are a perfect match for this base.

Problems: STIGA has recently improved the quality of its base production, but unfortunately, an old problem remains: when re-gluing rubbers, small pieces of the top veneer come off.

A good feeling blade that is fast enough when paired with harder sponge rubbers. Consistency will improve with use.

This blade helps develop correct movement for powerful play.

However, the quality finish of the blade is a letdown for the price range, especially when compared to other brands like Butterfly and Xiom.

Good. It’s stiffer than expected. However, a Hurricane rubber pairs well with it.

It offers a comprehensive blend of feel, spin, speed, and power. When lifting downspin balls, it outperforms the Viscaria. However, it lags slightly behind the Viscaria on backhand strokes.

This blade feels quite stiff to me; I prefer a softer feel. The sound it makes is a distinct “pork pork.”

I find it difficult to execute quick topspins on short shots near the table. However, for long shots, it performs well, producing a beautiful curve.

I’ve compared it to my regular blade, which I am more accustomed to. It’s also important to note that my skill level is only at a medium level. I purchased this blade primarily because world-class players are using it.

I like this blade a lot. It is light, powerful, and still has good feel and control.

The first one I bought had a problem where the handle sides just fell off after a week, so I re-stuck them using two-part resin. It’s great now. I just bought another one, and the handle is still okay on this one.

I recommend this blade for controlled attacking and blocking.

This offensive blade offers a good balance of touch and control. Note that the actual weight can vary, approximately between 82 and 89 grams.

Offensive blade with very good control for any shot.

The blade’s weight is a variable that requires attention.

I own several blades from Stiga, and this one stands out due to its quality, which is typically seen in Butterfly products. It seems like Stiga got it right this time!

This blade is very well made, with a comfortable handle. The overall feeling is very close to all-wood blades. It’s a very fast blade; I believe OFF+ would be the right rating.

I use Tenergy (05/05FX) rubbers with it. I think medium-soft rubbers would be a more controllable combination, like Rakza 7/soft.

It’s an excellent blade with everything you can expect from a carbon blade. It boasts a large sweet spot, good speed, good feeling, and stability when blocking and looping. The weight is also on the lighter side.

There really isn’t a negative aspect that comes to mind. However, I personally prefer the Nittaku Violin Carbon over this blade because the Violin Carbon simply has a little bit more feeling.

I use H3 Neo on the forehand and Rakza 7 on the backhand, which is a wonderful combination.

The ball feel is good. Excellent for topspin. Fast, with a metallic sound.

I own several blades from brands like BTB, Darker (9mm 1ply and 7P2A), Viscaria, Donic Waldner, AVX, Stiga All Carbon, Stiga Infinity, and others.

I find this blade to have a nice feel and touch, a woody sensation with a hint of carbon. It performs well at close and mid distances.

It’s fast enough to win points, depending on the rubber used, and offers a lot of control. Overall, depending on your skills and technique, it is a very good blade and exhibits Stiga quality.

This is a great blade with a large sweet spot and excellent control, allowing you to execute a wide range of shots.

Pair it with a R42 or R47 on the forehand and a Maxxx-P on the backhand, and you’ll be unstoppable. Any medium or soft rubber would also work well. Boost TC is another good option for this blade.

This blade is simply awesome. I use Tenergy 05 on the forehand (FH) and Rakza 7 Soft 2.1 on the backhand.

The blade has a huge sweet spot, and once you adjust to its fast speed, it is fantastic. It took a while to adjust to the short game, but now I feel I have great control, and I can honestly say it is the best blade I have ever used.

In general, if your skills are improving, you need equipment to complement that, and I thoroughly recommend this blade. Compared to the 145, the speed is very similar, but I feel this blade has slightly more control.

I’ve been using this blade for a season. When I first played with it, it felt unremarkable, and perhaps even a bit slow. However, after a few months, it became my favorite blade after testing over 20 others.

My skill level improved from high amateur to league player (3rd highest league in the country) due to intense training. With this blade, I never felt the need for more speed or a crisper feel. It’s not an ALC or even a Carbonado 145, but with Dignics 09C on the forehand and DNA Platinum M on the backhand, I’ve never felt more comfortable during stressful moments.

The K3 and Dignics 09C combination on the forehand feels particularly amazing. The blade already produces a high arc, making my shots deadly in terms of spin and depth on the table. This blade cured my equipment obsession after I bought two more Carbonado 45s and 145s. I doubt I’ll reach the top 10 nationally, but the top 100 might be achievable.