Donic Waldner Allplay vs Stiga Allround Classic Carbon: Which Should You Buy?
| Donic Waldner Allplay | Stiga Allround Classic Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| feel | Soft and forgiving with good dwell time, slight stiffness at sweet spot | Medium stiffness, wood-like touch with carbon crispness, small vibration, large sweet spot |
| handle | FL (flared), classic dark-brown wood | FL, ST, WRB |
| plies | 5-ply all wood (Limba-Ayous-Ayous-Ayous-Limba) | 5 wood + 2 carbon |
| speed | ALL | ALL+ |
| thickness_mm | 5.4-5.6 mm | 5.6 |
| weight_g | approx 85-87 g | 81 |
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Donic Waldner Allplay is pure all-wood softness and forgiving technique building—exceptional close-table control, high dwell, wide rubber compatibility, excellent value. Stiga Allround Classic Carbon retains the soft, wood-like touch of the original while adding carbon for speed and a wider sweet spot, rated ALL+.
Stiga’s carbon gives meaningful speed advantage over Allplay’s pure wood while maintaining control feedback. Weight variance (73-91g) is a Stiga issue.
For pure all-wood learning, Allplay is ideal. For wood feel with carbon speed, Stiga Classic Carbon bridges the gap.
FAQ
Which feels more like all-wood?
Donic Waldner Allplay is pure all-wood; Stiga Allround Classic Carbon adds carbon but retains wood-like touch.
Which is faster?
Stiga Allround Classic Carbon at ALL+ versus Allplay at ALL; meaningful speed advantage favoring carbon.
Which is better for close-table play?
Waldner Allplay with higher dwell and softer feel; Stiga also excels but adds carbon crispness.
Which is heavier?
Waldner Allplay at 85-87g (consistent); Stiga reported 73-91g (highly variable, check individual units).
Which suits teachers and coaching?
Waldner Allplay as the low-risk teaching standard; Stiga is also excellent but its speed may confuse technique focus.