Stiga Defensive NCT

This blade is incredible! The control is insane, and the speed and spin are also top-notch. It’s even better than the Tibhar Power Defense that I’ve been using for the past three years. With this blade, all of my shots are consistently good, whether it’s blocking, chopping, looping, or smashing. It pairs exceptionally well with the Stiga Vertical 55 in 0.6 long pips. It’s a great combination.

As I am not a defender, I play with a lot of spin and heavy loops. I found that this ‘spin on a blade’ was incredible. I conducted an experiment by taking one of these amazing beauty def+ blades and adding the best rubbers available on the market: Tibhar MX-S Max black on the forehand and Andro Rasanter R47 on the backhand. Since then, I have been unbeatable. I have very high speed, but the power of spin is absolutely insane. It may seem like a strange combination, but I know a few high-end players who have done the same. You get a dreamy amount of control!

Perfect slow and still fast enough to do some spinny slow disturbing loops with Rakza7 1.8 mm soft. I thought this blade had little power, but I was wrong.

The blade gives ultimate control and plays very well in a defensive/all-round game with Juic Neoanti 1.8 mm and gives great control blocking close to the table and for chops 2-3 meters away from the table.

A quality blade, the head is a little bigger compared to ordinary Stiga blades. I think that makes the blade more forgiving. I had a hard time finding this with an anatomic handle; it was out of stock at Stiga.

Having played with all+ blade for many years, I find that this blade takes my game to a higher controlled level.

More people should play with defensive wood. It has a better feel and control than most blades. You will be able to block and push much better. Also, you will learn to be more patient and wait for your opponent to make a mistake.

If you are a beginner, I recommend starting with a defensive blade. It will help you to develop good habits and learn the basics of the game. Once you have mastered the basics, you can then switch to an offensive blade if you want.

Here are some of the best defensive blades on the market:

* Butterfly Defense * Stiga Clipper Wood * Yasaka Mark V * Donic Waldner Senso V1 * Joola Rossi Emotion

These blades are all made from high-quality wood and are designed to provide excellent control and feel. They are also very durable and will last for many years.

I encourage you to give defense wood a try. You may be surprised at how much you enjoy it.

Nice NCT veneer finish. However, it can be difficult to find the right rubbers for this blade. If you are a modern defender, try Stiga Boost TS on the offensive side or Boost TX. As for the defensive side, experiment with pimples or chop rubbers. The handle is beautiful, by the way.

The blade is made in Sweden.

My first defensive blade, it is light, large, and has a large sweet spot. It is slow enough for me to use Tibhar Grass DTech in OX.

I made the mistake of not getting the most spiny hard rubber for the other side. I don’t feel vibrations from the blade, and I prefer it this way.