Stiga Offensive CR

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.

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.

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.

See my review of Stiga Offensive CR WRB, which is the same but with a hollow handle.

The CR surface treatment is no longer necessary now that speed glue is obsolete. The blade provides excellent control and is suitable for all-around play or spin attack style.