Andro Treiber CI OFF vs Stiga Infinity VPS V: Which Should You Buy?
| Andro Treiber CI OFF | Stiga Infinity VPS V | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.4/10 | 8.6/10 |
| feel | woody with carbon kick; firm primary touch, softer follow-through | stiff thin outer (Diamond Touch), medium-hard |
| handle | FL / AN / ST | FL/ST/AN |
| plies | 5 plies (3 wood + 2 inner KVL carbon layers) | 5W (all wood) |
| speed | OFF | OFF |
| thickness_mm | approx 5.9mm | 5.8 |
| weight_g | approx 84-90g | 88 |
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The Treiber CI OFF at 8.4 is a specialized inner-carbon blade with distinctive kick and outstanding spin. The Stiga Infinity VPS V at 8.6 (rated higher) is a versatile 5-ply all-wood OFF blade with excellent control for an offensive blade, flex and dwell rewarding heavy brush looping with a medium arc, and stability across both fast and short games. The Infinity VPS V uses Stiga’s VPS and Diamond Touch construction for a stiff, lively consistent outer veneer, and offers reasonable pricing for a high-quality offensive blade.
Choose the Treiber if you want inner-carbon speed, distinctive feel, and a specialized looping blade. Pick the Infinity VPS V if you are a dynamic spin-first attacker who wants controllable all-wood OFF pace with many gears for heavy brush looping near to mid-table, and are willing to seal the thin outer veneer and lightly sand the wings. The Infinity gives up a little power from far behind the table versus carbon blades, is control-first rather than a speed monster, and ships fairly raw requiring maintenance.
FAQ
Why is the Infinity VPS V rated higher than the Treiber?
Its 8.6 rating reflects excellent all-round performance as a control-first OFF blade with many gears and strong feel.
Does the Infinity VPS V require maintenance?
Yes, it ships fairly raw. You should seal the thin outer veneer and may lightly sand the wings.
Which blade is better for distance play?
The Treiber is faster and better for distance. The Infinity VPS V excels close-to-mid distance for brush looping.
Can the Infinity VPS V match carbon speed?
No, it gives up power to carbon blades from far behind the table. Its strength is control and many gears, not speed.