Stiga Eternity VPS V

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.

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.

Try it.

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.

Great all-wood blade with decent speed and a lot of control. Good for topspin attacks. A little heavy at 190 g with Rakza 9 BH and Rakza 7 FH, but it doesn’t pose any issues. Works well with hard rubber. Perfect for close-to-table off play, but not bad at mid-distance either.

This blade is exceptionally well-balanced. It offers impressive speed, yet maintains remarkable control and generates significant spin. Vibration is virtually absent.

When paired with the Stiga Mantra H rubber, I found the speed to be excessive. However, combining it with the Andro Rasanter R47 proved to be an ideal match. The R47 provides sufficient dwell time to impart spin on the ball while maintaining excellent speed and control.

In conclusion, this blade strikes a perfect balance, offering a speed level that falls between the Infinity VPS and blades classified as Off+. I would confidently categorize it as an Off blade, without being on the cusp of Off+ or Off-.

This fast all-wood blade offers high control. Its weight of 92 grams and minimal vibration contribute to its performance. Despite being an all-wood blade, it generates substantial speed while maintaining excellent control. Overall, this blade provides a well-rounded experience with a pleasant feel.

The blade is excellent but heavy. It provides more dwell time, resulting in increased spin. It feels stiff and hard, with minimal vibrations. The weight is 92g. The control is also impressive.

Weight and Balance: Well-balanced blade with a weightiness towards the handle, allowing for the use of heavy and hard rubbers. My blade weighs 91 grams.

Quality: Stiga has improved the quality of its blades, but edges still require some smoothing. The blade comes in a simple and elegant box. It is handcrafted in Sweden and has no splinters. The new metal tags enhance the blade’s aesthetic appeal.

Speed: The general speed of the blade falls between the Korbel JP and TB ALC.

Rebound: The blade has a slight kick, but it is not overly strong and provides a more linear rebound. It offers a balanced bounce, neither too springy nor too numb.

Spin Potential/Flexibility: Compared to composite blades, it is easier to generate spin with an all-wood blade like this one. The topend spin has a slight edge over composite blades without T5000 or hard carbons when playing at full swing.

Feel/Stability: The feel of the blade is medium, balancing both softness and hardness. Compared to ALC (including IFL), it feels softer. Despite this, it provides a direct feel suitable for looping.

Summary: If you are seeking an all-wood blade capable of matching the performance of composite blades, this is an excellent choice. It offers a slight increase in stiffness and directness while maintaining a slightly higher speed and reduced vibrations compared to the Korbel JP. Its control-to-speed ratio surpasses that of any composite blade I have handled.

Cost/Value: The blade is highly recommended. It provides excellent value for its price and is worth trying.