Stiga Offensive CR
Blade description:
This is an all-wood offensive blade featuring a 5-ply construction. It is designed for players who prioritize high levels of touch and dwell time over raw, stiff power. The blade provides a distinct feedback, allowing the user to feel the ball’s contact clearly, which facilitates a spin-oriented game.
Playing Characteristics
- Speed and Power: Categorized as an offensive blade, its performance is highly dependent on the choice of rubber. While it offers a stable short game that is not overly bouncy, it provides a noticeable kick during high-intensity loops.
- Control and Dwell: The blade is characterized by high flexibility, which increases dwell time and contributes to a high spin potential. It is particularly effective for loop-drives and maintaining consistency during blocking.
- Feel and Feedback: The outer ply, composed of walnut, provides a firmer sensation compared to koto or limba-topped alternatives. The construction favors players who prefer a traditional, communicative wooden feel rather than the rigidity often found in modern composite blades.
Suitability
The blade is well-suited for all-round and offensive styles, particularly for players looking to transition from composite blades to gain better control. It performs reliably with a wide range of setups, including hard-sponge Chinese rubbers on the forehand and modern, tensioned rubbers for increased speed. Due to its balanced nature, it serves as an excellent option for developing technique and maximizing spin.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — February 2022
Good blade for beginners, but probably too slow for good players in the plastic ball era.
The blade is a bit slow, but is very flexible. You can really feel the dwell time.
If you want a higher feeling, higher spin, and dwell, then this blade works for you.
#2 — October 2017
This blade offers a genuine OFF- class speed, nearly identical to the WRB CR model, except for its slightly heavier weight (2 grams). It features the same fantastic Legend FL grip, providing an outstanding spin when paired with rubbers like T05, T05FX, Renanos Hold, or Barracuda.
While it’s not a pure power blade, it delivers ample speed when used with tensors. Additionally, it complements Chinese-style hard sponge rubbers like H3, H2, PF4, and Skyline on the FH side. Notably, the hardness of the top walnut ply may appeal to some players, while others may prefer an outer ply made of koto or limba for a blade of this type.
This blade offers the necessary “top end kick” for powerful looping. The short game performance is decent and largely influenced by the rubber used, as overly springy rubbers may not perform optimally on this blade. Overall, it’s an exceptional Stiga blade, offering a perfect balance of weight, speed, and control.
Update: It’s interesting to note that some users have described this blade as “slow.” This may indicate poor technique or the use of slower rubbers. With a high-speed tensor such as Tenergy 64 or MXP, this blade can unleash incredible power.
For players with an offensive style and a rating below 2000, this blade is an ideal choice. It’s lightweight, fast (when paired with the right rubber and thickness), well-balanced, and boasts excellent build quality. It’s a great alternative to stiff composite blades that can lead to control issues, and its performance will surely impress even your grandmother.
#3 — March 2013
I switched from Xiom Offensive S to this blade (with H3 and Sriver L) and I’m not disappointed so far. It’s a bit slower (not so bouncy) in the short game, but faster on fast loops. The throw angle becomes higher on fast loops (which have a low arc, by the way) so you have to adjust your stroke. It’s much easier to do loop-drives than slow loops. There is very good control in the short game and quite good control when blocking.
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