Stiga Offensive Classic WRB

Using the CPEN version, sealed. It is lightweight; mine has 73g, as per my request. It has quite some vibration, as already mentioned, but it doesn’t bother me. It does well in every department, from blocks to flicks, serves to receives, flat hits to loops. It has plenty of speed, considering it’s a thin 5-ply wooden blade. I’m really enjoying using it, mostly because of its weight and direct feeling. It feels stiffer and more direct than Xiom’s Offensive S. It lacks speed with soft rubbers, such as Joola’s Maxx-P, but works well with harder rubbers. Yasaka’s Rising Dragon is a good choice on the FH.

Blade Review

Paired with DHS H3 mid (FH) and H3Neo (BH), all Chinese tacky rubbers, this blade feels lighter than the DHS PG7 with similar rubber.

As an offensive blade, it offers a light and powerful combination for smashing hard and fast. For a left-handed two-wing looper, the spin is exceptional.

Initial impressions include the unique sound upon hitting. While not a major factor, the blocking capabilities are solid. Loops are also impressive.

The hollow WRB handle produces some vibration, but this does not present any significant issues. My coach has experienced powerful spin loops with curvature using this blade.

This blade fits like an old pair of jeans. The Legend FL grip provides a perfect feeling. Those who claim this blade lacks control require coaching, as players of various levels can utilize it effectively.

It excels in close/mid-distance looping and offers a delicate touch for the short game. Pair it with classic rubbers for exceptional all-around control or experiment with fast and spinny tensors for advanced play.

It is crucial to seal the blade upon purchase to prevent the top ply from splintering during rubber changes. Hairspray offers a quick solution, but water-based sealers from TT shops provide excellent protection.

Overall, this blade is a versatile “Do All” option.

It’s not too fast, but it’s very stiff and hard to control. I mean it’s fast, but not as fast as the expensive carbon blades which have the same lack of control. The blade almost hasn’t got any vibration. The feeling is clear, but the sound, serves, and control won’t satisfy an average player, but near table attacks are wonderful with this blade. Also, I haven’t seen such a stiff spin blade before. Shots aren’t comfortable but very fast and spiny spins can be done with this blade, whatever the distance is.

It’s an off+ blade, but the serves is very bad for a wooden blade; sound and vibration are similar to carbon blades. It’s hard to believe that it hasn’t got carbon plies. Very stiff, fast in loops, but smashes and serves aren’t good. Sound and vibration are important for a wooden blade. If you are a beginner and looking for an offensive style wooden blade, this shouldn’t be your choice; controlling it is harder than controlling 80% of carbon blades.

It’s light and offensive; all offensive rubbers (Chinese, Japanese, European, soft, hard, tack, non-tacky) go with it, and it’s consistent. Good for a player who wants to use a carbon blade as fast as Schlager Carbon, Primorac, etc., but doesn’t trust himself or herself for the game’s control aspect. This is quite a good blade to prepare himself or herself for it. It’s really a classic, and I think I’m a player like I’ve mentioned just now, and I can recommend this blade who think that he or she is in this level of TT. Vega Elite is suitable; Asia could be an aggressive choice.

The blade does vibrate. Once you get used to that, paired with good rubbers, this blade comes alive. Donic Acuda S1 & Donic Barracuda make this blade an offensive weapon worth the vibration, but when your attacks and counters are perfect, the vibration dampens and it makes a crisp pop sound. My new #1 wood blade choice.

This is a well-balanced blade. The only thing I disliked was the vibration… it vibrates a whole lot. If you can overcome that, it is a great blade for close to the table or even mid-distance. I currently have 05/05fx on this blade. It is good if you are around 2000 and have good technique.

Very hard and very fast, I would say it’s an OFF+ blade. It’s difficult to control.

I have been using this blade for the past 12 months. It takes time to get used to it and gain control over your shots, but once you develop that control, this blade performs exceptionally well. As an offensive player, this blade perfectly suits my playing style.

I have both the Off and All versions of this blade, and the difference between them is minimal. I played with this blade for one season and have mixed feelings about it. It is slower than I expected and lacks control. However, its weight is excellent.

Are you an all-round player, an offensive attacker, or do you play close-to-the-table attacking loop? Are you a spinner who relies on underspin, topspins, and occasional side-spin to deceive your opponent? Or are you a tactical player who changes your playing style according to your opponent’s?

If your playing style matches any of these, then the Stiga Offensive Classic WRB is the answer.

I love this blade! I’ve been using it for the past four years, alongside other blades like the Carbon Balsa and 7 Ply Wood. However, when faced with a crisis, this is the blade that I rely on.

I’m a spin-based player with occasional hard pushes and smashes, and I play close to the table. If you match the right kind of rubber with this blade, it can “do it all.” However, if you’re a mid or far-distance hitter, you may prefer a blade with a bit more speed.

For example, I’ve seen blockers use this blade with Butterfly Super Anti or Friendship FX and vary the pace of their blocks, to the horror of their opponents.

I’ve seen all-round players do magic with this ply and Sriver EL FH/Bryce FX BH combination. And I’ve also seen hitters use this ply with Tenergy 64 FH and Tenergy 25 BH!

The feel of this blade is superb, and the speed is more than decent. It allows you to do almost anything that you want to do with your bat in a game.

What more can you ask for?

I would highly recommend this blade, and I urge you to pair it with rubbers that suit your playing style. If you know what you are looking for, this cheap, all-wood ply will answer all your questions, provided you pair it with the right kind of rubbers.

FYI, I still use this blade with Tenergy 25 FH and Tenergy 64 BH, and some of my opponents think I am using a carbon ply. Need I say more?

This blade offers very good control, average speed, and a good weight of around 80 grams.

However, it’s crucial to note that you must seal this blade before attaching rubbers to prevent splintering during rubber changes. Failure to do so can damage the blade, as I discovered firsthand. Therefore, sealing the blade is imperative.

I started using the OC WRB about 4 months ago, and oh boy, do I love this blade! Awesome control, optimum weight, and a crisp feel summarize this blade. I play a looping style and rely on heavy, spinny loops combined with some loop drives, and this blade has allowed me to do all that and more. The perfect choice for any beginner, intermediate, or advanced-intermediate players!

I quite liked the blade I once tried (it was some 6-7 yrs ago). It was soft with excellent control. Then I decided to buy it 3-4 years ago because of that good impression. The blade I’ve got was much more stiff, with different loud sound, giving less spin, not having such a good feeling of control either. The specimen I have must be paired with soft and spinny rubber to make a good match. I would much better like a blade like the one I have tried.

European version. It took me quite a while to master close to the net shots, different than anything I’d used before. The flared handle is great. I quite like it now.

A bit faster than the Stiga Allround, the Offensive Classic WRB is a very good blade for the close-to-the-table slow looper. When combined with the proper rubbers, it can serve both controlled and aggressive players. It has very good construction.

The older version seems to have a bit smaller head than the new one. The WRB handle can potentially create a timing problem for people not used to it. It is relatively light.

Overall, it is a great blade, especially for the allround spin-oriented player.