Stiga Eternity VPS V
Blade description:
This blade is an all-wood, 5-ply construction designed for offensive play. It offers a balance between speed and control, sitting performance-wise between classic wooden blades and composite options like the Butterfly TB ALC. It features a stiffer, more direct feel than typical 5-ply blades, resulting in minimal vibration and a stable, linear rebound.
Performance Characteristics
- Speed and Power: The blade generates significant speed, suitable for close-to-the-table attacks and effective mid-distance looping. It provides a more powerful output than traditional 5-ply blades, offering a performance level that competes with certain composite blades.
- Feel and Dwell Time: While generally considered stiff and hard for a 5-ply, it maintains enough dwell time to produce high levels of spin. The feel is described as medium—not overly soft or numb—providing a direct, reliable connection to the ball during loops.
- Weight and Balance: These blades typically weigh between 88g and 92g. The balance is often weighted toward the handle, making it capable of supporting heavier, harder rubber setups without feeling overly cumbersome.
Technical Considerations
- Construction: Manufactured in Sweden using 5-ply all-wood construction and Stiga’s VPS (Veneer Precision System) technology. The composition is reported as Limba-Spruce-Ayous-Spruce-Limba.
- Rubber Compatibility: Due to its inherent stiffness, the blade performs well with a variety of rubbers, though users note that pairing it with overly hard rubbers can lead to a loss of dwell time and spin. It is highly effective for power loopers who prioritize a combination of direct feedback and high spin potential.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — October 2020
The second blade I had was the Stiga Eternity. Before that, I used the Butterfly Sardius. When I compared the Stiga Eternity to the Butterfly Sardius, I found that the Stiga Eternity was not too fast and had a good feel.
#2 — May 2020
Truth is, I wanted to buy an Infinity. I tried one and liked it. I went to the shop but they didn’t have it with an ST handle. They had anatomic and master handles, but no classic handle. The seller suggested I look at an Eternity because it’s similar but faster. I had never heard anything about it.
But I was surprised! It looked fantastic, handmade, with a nice color (but the white stripes in the handle will get dirty). The handle is perfect. It has 5 plies of allwood with VPS technology. I believe the plies are: limba-spruce-ayous-spruce-limba. I bought it.
Mine weighs 88 grams. I put Tenergy 05 on for both BH and FH. I tested it at my club and was surprised. The speed is between Korbel and TB ALC, faster than Clipper, but lighter. It’s very, very spinny, good in short games, and the balance is perfect for me. It feels good (although I switched from a carbon blade). It’s stiffer than an average 5 ply Stiga allwood blade. Serving and blocking are easy, you can take the ball back very short if you want. I don’t know how it works with other rubbers, but with Tenergy, it’s powerful, spinny, with high throw. Easy to spin, you can attack anytime. Many people have tried it and always liked its handle, feel, spin, and speed. It reminds me of my first blade - a Stiga Off Classic with Sriver FX.
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#3 — January 2020
Pros: — Good speed, great touch and feel — Good flex for power looping and super spinny balloon shots — Great to mid distance looping — Good power
Cons: — Kind of heavy and a little too hard for a 5 ply blade — Not compatible with most rubbers — Requires softer rubbers in general, harder rubbers tend to overshoot and not have any spin due to hardness of blade
Feels like a composite blade without the composite blade. Would recommend to power loopers or well trained players to get the best out of it.
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