Stiga Nostalgic VII
Blade description:
The Stiga Nostalgic VII is a 7-ply all-wood offensive blade designed for players who prioritize power, speed, and precision. It features a hard outer veneer—notably using wenge wood—which provides a sharp, direct sensation on contact while maintaining a surprisingly soft, deep feel in the palm. The blade is characterized by a stiff construction with minimal flex, resulting in a fast rebound speed that excels in flat hitting, smashing, and aggressive blocking.
Playing Characteristics
- Feel and Dwell: Despite its high speed, it offers a distinct contrast between a sharp finger-tip feel and a softer, hollow-like sensation during impact. The dwell time is shorter than traditional all-wood blades, requiring a refined touch to manage spin and timing.
- Speed and Power: It is a fast, elastic blade capable of generating significant power, often compared to high-end composite blades in terms of pure speed and output.
- Suitability: The blade performs effectively with both inverted rubbers and short or long pips. It is particularly well-suited for counter-hitters and aggressive players who play close to the table.
- Handling: The handle design, particularly the FL version, is noted for being quite small, which may be more suitable for smaller hand sizes.
Construction and Physicality
- Composition: An all-wood 7-ply blade.
- Weight: Can vary significantly, with units reported ranging from 87g to over 100g, influencing the overall balance and power potential of the setup.
- Stiffness: The blade exhibits very little flex, contributing to its stable performance in passive blocking and high-velocity drives.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — October 2022
Very good for receiving and the first ball. For looping, you should be precise with the timing. For blocking, it is the best wood. Smashes are also easy to perform with this blade.
#2 — August 2022
Tried this blade in penhold. Visually, it’s very beautiful. Mine was 87g and 6.2mm. I started out with slow rubbers, H3 forehand and Bty Sriver on backhand, as I heard this blade was quite fast.
Even with the slower rubbers, the quicker rebound speed was immediately noticeable at passive block and very fast at smashes and drives. And this was me coming from a Dignics 09c and Tenergy 05fx on All-round classic.
Looping with this blade versus the Stiga All-round classic was something else altogether. Dwell time is much shorter, so this blade requires a better touch for pretty much every shot. There is almost no flex to it. This is definitely not a beginner’s blade. Maybe after you’ve learned the short touch.
This blade is best for those who utilize athleticism in their game (counterhitters will enjoy it and some loopers) in addition to those who already have a well-developed touch game.
#3 — November 2019
Got this blade at 104g. That scared me a little bit at first due to the weight because my former blades weigh around 80g. Turned out the new blade is very comfortable and has good speed. Blocks well and loops well with Chinese rubbers. Thank you, TT11!
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