Stiga Tube Offensive WRB
Blade description:
This all-wood offensive blade is characterized by a stiff construction and a medium-hard feel at impact. It is designed for aggressive play, offering a notable speed profile that supports flat hitting and smashes, while maintaining sufficient control for versatile gameplay, including short play and serve returns.
Performance and Feel
- Playing Characteristics: The blade provides a crisp, offensive experience with a relatively large sweet spot. Users report a sensitive, vibrating feel that provides feedback during rallies. Due to its medium-hard hitting moment, it pairs well with soft to medium-density rubbers rather than extremely hard, tacky alternatives.
- Construction and Durability: Being an all-wood design, the blade is sensitive to environmental factors and impact; users note that it can be more fragile than some industry counterparts. The stability of the core is essential to maintaining its intended stiffness and speed, as structural fatigue can alter the blade’s vibration and responsiveness.
- Balance and Weight: The blade is perceived as having a solid weight, which may influence the overall mass of the setup when paired with modern, heavier rubbers. It is well-suited for attackers who prioritize a direct, stiff response for driving and looping.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — April 2021
Very good offensive blade. I use Donic Bluefire M2 on the forehand and Donic Bluefire JP03 on the backhand. With this setup, the paddle has great control and allows me to do pretty much anything: serve return, short game, topspin, drive, and smash. One downside to this blade is that it is more fragile compared to Butterfly blades.
#2 — April 2017
Played this blade some years ago, but also for three years at least. I should try it again. I sorted my Tube Off (84 g) out because of increasing breakings of the core. It lost stability and stiffness. It felt really special with its fine and sensitive vibrations.
I bought another one secondhand (87 g). It vibrated more roughly but was faster also. I didn’t like it. So I repaired my better one (glued the core) and put a new outer ply on it. I’m about to test it. But my Yinhe T-7 (rated here 0.4 less in speed) is a lot faster than the Tube Off.
Played mid-soft rubbers on the bh and medium (mostly Nitttaku Hammond pro alpha) rubbers on fh. I wouldn’t recommend hard Chinese rubbers on the Tube Off because of the medium hard hitting moment.
#3 — June 2011
Best blade.
This is the best blade I’ve ever used. It has amazing control and speed, and it feels great in my hand. I’ve been playing table tennis for over 10 years, and this is the best blade I’ve ever used. I would definitely recommend this blade to anyone looking for a high-quality blade.
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