Stiga Carbonado 45

I’ve been using this blade for a season. When I first played with it, it felt like nothing special and maybe even a bit slow. After some months, it grew into being my favorite blade after 20+ blades testing.

My level went from high amateur to league player (3rd highest league of country) because of hard training. With this blade, I never felt I needed more speed or crisp feeling. It isn’t an ALC or even Carbonado 145, but with Dignics 09c FH and DNA Plat M backhand, I never felt more comfortable during stressful moments.

Especially K3 and Dignics 09c on forehand feel amazing. The blade already has a high arc, making my shots deadly in spin and depth on table. This blade cured my EJ after buying 2 more Carbonado 45 and 145s. I doubt I’ll get into the top 10, but top 100 of the country might be happening :)

This blade is slower than Carbonado 145 because of the change in carbon ply.

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.

Wonderful blade with good control. Regular feeling, a little less than pure wood blade. This blade is very reactive in power shots and demands an offensive style of play. It adapts best to mid distance. It can be used for an all-round game, but again, it is too fast.

Due to the medium hardness/stiffness and medium-high throw angle, this is a very versatile blade. It is definitely a controlled version of butterfly-viscaria as claimed in other reviews, with slightly slower speed and a slightly higher throw angle. I have been using this with Fastarc-G1 rubbers on both sides. One of the best aspects is over-the-table backhand loops. Blocking is also good if you are able to maintain the correct angles. Touch/drop shots also stay close to the net since the blade is not very fast. My consistency for the ball landing on the table has increased. From mid/far distance, the slightly higher throw angle easily helps in clearing the net, but you feel a little bit of power missing for strong forehand loops. But I believe that can be accommodated by upgrading to a harder/faster rubber like DHS GoldArc 8 (47.5/50). Have tried these rubbers as well, and both are good on this blade. Tried Tenergy 05 as well, 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: 91gr, FL handle, great looking! It has a good amount of control and speed, high arc (easier to return safely with topspin), 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 G-1 on my forehand and C-1 on my backhand. I highly recommend this blade! You won’t regret it!

Been using Carbonado 45 since it was first released in 2016/17. I’ve also tried the faster versions too, but the 45 for me is the perfect balance of speed, feel, and control. Am still using the blade and absolutely love it. I have Dignics 05 on the FH and DNA Platinum on the BH. I cannot fault the setup. Great for long and short games, and the sweet spot on the blade is something to behold. Thoroughly recommend.

Играю основами СТИГА уже много лет: Infinity VPS, Clipper, Rosewood NCT, Celero Wood. В последнее время перешёл на серию Carbonado (45, 90). Мои ощущения по 45: основа твёрдая, быстрая, но не “стекло”, присутствует небольшая вибрация; задержка мяча (dwell time) — небольшая. Судя по описанию производителя, в 45/90 наименьшее из всей линии присутствие карбона, что, видимо, и даёт ощущение ближе к дереву. Играю в основном полумягкими накладками (T05fx, Rakza X, T64fx, MX-P, Acuda P1) — считаю, они идеально сочетаются с этой основой.

Проблемы: СТИГА последнее время очень поднялась в качестве производства основ, но, увы, старая проблема осталась: при переклейке накладок отрываются мелкие кусочки верхнего шпона.

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.

A good feeling blade, and it is fast enough when pairing with harder sponge rubbers. Consistency will improve. Helps develop correct movement for powerful play. The quality finish of the blade is a letdown for the price range when compared to other brands like Butterfly and Xiom.

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.

Good, stiffer than expected. However, Hurricane pairs well with it.

It has everything from feeling, spin, speed, and power. Lifting downspin is better than Viscaria, but a little bit behind Viscaria on the backhand.

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.

Its feeling is quite stiff for me. I like a softer one. It sounds just “pork pork”. For me, it is quite difficult to make a quick topspin for short shots, over and near the table. For long shots, it is good and gives a beautiful curve. Anyway, I’ve compared it with the blade that I regularly use and get used to it. And, moreover, my skill is just at a medium level. I bought this blade just because world-class players are using this one.

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.

I like this blade a lot. It is light, powerful, and still has good feel and control. The first one I bought, after 1 week, the handle sides just fell off, so I re-stuck them using 2-part resin. It’s great now. I just bought another one, but the handle is still okay.

I recommend this blade for controlled attacking and blocking.

This blade is an offensive blade with good touch and control. Pay attention to the actual weight, which varies approximately between 89 and 82 g.

Offensive blade with very good control for any shot. The blade weight is a variable that requires attention.

I own several blades from Stiga. This one stands out by its quality, which we usually see in Butterfly products. Seems like Stiga got it right this time! This blade is very well made; the handle is comfortable; overall blade feeling is very close to all-wood ones. A very fast blade, I believe OFF+ would be the right rating. I use Tenergy (05/05FX); I think medium-soft rubbers would be a more controllable combination, like Rakza 7/soft.

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.

It is an excellent blade with everything you can expect from a carbon blade. Large sweet spot, good speed, good feeling, stable when blocking and looping. The weight is on the lighter side as well.

There really is no negative I can think of. However, I prefer Nittaku Violin Carbon over this blade. Violin Carbon just has a little bit more feeling.

I use H3 Neo on forehand and Rakza 7 on backhand. Wonderful combination.

La pallina si sente bene. Ottima per il top spin. Veloce, rumore metallico.

I own several blades from 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 (woody with a touch of carbon), good for close and mid distance, fast enough to win points (depending on rubber used), and lots of control. Overall, depending on your skills and technique, it is a very good blade with Stiga quality.

This is a great blade with lots of sweet spots, great control, and in fact you can do anything you want with this blade. Pair with R42 or R47 FH and Maxxx-P BH then you rock like Bruce Lee. I will go with any medium or soft rubber; Boost TC too is ok with this.

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.

This blade is simply awesome. I use Tenergy 05 on the FH and Rakza 7 Soft 2.1 on the backhand. The blade has a huge sweet spot, and once you adjust to the fast speed of the blade, 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 felt this blade has slightly more control.

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.