Stiga Dynasty Carbon

I have experience with DHS301, Carbonado 290, Loki K5, and Stiga Ebenholz. I use a Cpen grip, and my rubbers are YinHe Jupiter National FH and Victas V11 BH.

The Dynasty Carbon is an excellent blade that provides a high level of control and consistency. It has a thin carbon layer and a thick middle layer of ayous, which I believe contributes to the increased control and larger sweet spot.

My serve immediately became more spinny, and my forehand became more consistent.

Compared to the Ebenholz, the Dynasty Carbon gives me more control without sacrificing speed, while the Ebenholz is very fast. I found a 78-gram Dynasty Carbon, and with my rubbers, the total weight is less than 170 grams. After several hours of play, my backhand consistency improved. The Dynasty Carbon is similar in construction to the DHS 301, but it offers even greater control and a larger sweet spot.

I highly recommend the Dynasty Carbon for Cpen players, but it’s important to find a light piece.

I have played with the “Stiga Dynasty Carbon” for a year now, after playing with the ‘Stiga Infinity VPS’ for over 2 years. My opinion is that the Dynasty is better in every way to the ‘Infinity’. This may be obvious given the price difference, but I did extensive comparison between the blades and will give highlights only.

Blocking is better because it’s heavier; mine weighs in at 198 grams with rubber and over grip; the ‘Infinity’ weighs 185 grams with the same rubber and overripe. 15 grams or .5 oz. is not much of a difference, but it’s noticeable when holding it; the ‘Dynasty’ must be slightly head heavy. Blocking is outright fun when you can control and force your opponent to hit a better passing shot. It takes less effort than the ‘Infinity’ to get the same pace. I used to not like blocking as I thought it was too passive, but the ‘Dynasty’ changed that.

So basically, the ‘Dynasty’ is faster than the ‘Infinity’, which makes everything easier for me. I don’t over swing, which leads to better control, which leads to learning to relax, which leads to less unforced errors. The manufacturer’s speed rating must be an error; there’s no way it’s rated 46 when the ‘Infinity’ is 99, but that’s all relative anyway. Like all things, I had to tweak my techniques to the ‘Dynasty’, and comparison is based on user experience. All the comparison was done at club play, on a machine ‘Power Pong 5000’, and Stiga Mantra H rubbers. Player profile: ‘Too aggressive for my own good and learning to relax type’.

Very fast blade. Will overshoot the table if paired with long-trajectory rubber. Can pair well with T05 or similar rubbers like Xiom Vega Japan.

Spin is very strong with the correct rubber and technique. Weak hits will feel like all-wood. Speed will kick in when hit hard.

My STIGA Dynasty Xu Xin Edition blade weighs in at 97g, which is relatively heavy. I pair it with TSP Ventus Spin and Soft rubbers, bringing the total weight to 179g. The dark-colored wood and special designed lens of the blade caught my eye, as did the extra thin Textreme carbon layer positioned close to the surface and the satisfying contact sound it produces.

The blade generates a “carbon feeling” with minimal effort, allowing me to hit through the ball easily. What truly impressed me is its sweet spot and extended dwell time, enabling me to execute topspins at low and challenging angles consistently. Despite its weight, the blade feels well-balanced, preventing wrist fatigue. Overall, it’s an excellent blade, although its price point may be a consideration for some.

A fantastic blade used by the world champion Xu Xin himself. You can feel that large sweet spot as soon as you hit the ball. It was my favorite blade in 2018 and 2019. It is an expensive blade, but it’s worth the price. It has a nice, crisp feeling. It provides great spin, is super fast, and offers amazing control. I’m genuinely happy with my purchase.

I’ve been eagerly anticipating Xu Xin’s new blade, and I’m thrilled to finally have it in my hands. Mine weighs 90g (FL) and has a thickness of 5.87mm. I’ve equipped it with Yinhe Big Dipper (38 degrees) on the FH and Palio AK47 yellow on the BH. The resulting racket weighs 181g and boasts excellent balance.

Despite its premium price tag, the blade has a rough finish that is characteristic of Stiga. I strongly recommend sanding down the wings slightly to prevent blistering during play. From the outset, this blade exudes a distinctly woody feel with minimal carbon detection. I suspect this is due to the exceptionally thin carbon layer.

The blade features a Koto top ply (similar to the H301), but it doesn’t convey a sense of hardness. In fact, its hardness is more akin to that of a limba top ply. I would classify it as only medium hard.

Despite its 5.87mm thickness, the blade exhibits remarkable flexibility, albeit not as extreme as the Stiga Intensity but comparable to the DHS H301. I would rate its stiffness as average.

Overall, my impression is that Dynasty Carbon resembles a woodier H301 or a more flexible, marginally slower version of Carbonado 90. In recent months, I’ve been alternating between Nittaku Accoustic Carbon Inner and Stiga Intensity. Remarkably, I experienced no adjustment period when transitioning to Dynasty Carbon.

Its control is exceptional in the short game, enabling effortless FH flips, pushes, and loop drives over the table. It also excels in looping away from the table. The throw angle is moderately high, but I’ve noticed a tendency for my shots to have a relatively flat trajectory.

Looping backspin and placing the ball precisely on the table is effortless. Pushes, blocks, and flips on the BH are equally dependable. While the blade may not be exceptionally stiff, it provides ample support for all my BH techniques.

In summary, Dynasty Carbon is a formidable OFF blade with a distinctly woody feel. It maintains exceptional control in the short game while offering a wide array of gears. If affordability is not a concern, I highly recommend it to two-wing loopers.

The perfect blade; very consistent, able to perform any shot with ease. It’s not the fastest blade, so just powering through someone isn’t the ideal strategy. However, the shot quality that I can get from this blade is amazing. The spin coupled with the control has allowed me to hit harder shots than I was able to before.

I recently stopped using this blade, but I used it for over 2 years. I play for my university, and while using this blade, I was playing in the 1700s USATT rating range.

CPEN perspective TG2 Provincial BS 40* forehand. TG2 is my go-to forehand due to short play control and the speed is dependent on your own level of strength and technique. The blade I’ve received from TT11 un-weighed (but quite light by feel as requested) is discounted if you’re a member. One thing that is most noticeable (with my blade set up) is that short play and blocking aspects are amazing. Smashes are good also. The only aspect that I find still a mystery is the range between hard and slow shots. When you play hard shots, the carbon activates immediately, and the strength of the blade becomes very fast and at times unpredictable to use (I may need more time with the blade). When using low-strength touch/block shots, it is very easy to keep the ball short but at times puts the ball too short. The feel of the blade is unique and unmatched in my experience.

Comparison to popular mainstream standard blade such as the YEO. You may not enjoy this blade immediately. It would take some getting used to. I say the YEO has better feedback & better predictability but less speed and shot variety from distance.

Comparison to H301T: Although both are somewhat similar in play, Dynasty has less predictability between short and hard-hitting shots (note: with current Equipment set up). I hope to save your bank accounts and E.J desires adding to the many reviews posted. I’m awaiting the Stiga Intense CCF C. Pen to become worldwide available.