Stiga Allround Classic Carbon vs Stiga Rosewood NCT V: Which Should You Buy?
| Stiga Allround Classic Carbon | Stiga Rosewood NCT V | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 7.8/10 | 8.5/10 |
| feel | Medium stiffness, wood-like touch with carbon crispness, small vibration, large sweet spot | stiff hard feel with organic touch; NCT surface treatment |
| handle | FL, ST, WRB | flared / anatomic / straight |
| plies | 5 wood + 2 carbon | 5-ply all wood (rosewood outer) |
| speed | ALL+ | OFF |
| thickness_mm | 5.6 | 6.2 |
| weight_g | 81 | approx 82-86 |
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The Allround Classic Carbon is a soft, forgiving introduction to custom setups, designed for building technique near the table with maximum feedback. The Rosewood NCT V is a hard, all-wood blade favored by advanced attackers and penholders who want speed from pure wood and aggressive blocking and counterattacks.
The Allround Classic Carbon suits beginners and players who want touch; the Rosewood NCT V is for intermediate to advanced players comfortable with a demanding, less forgiving blade. The NCT V also has the endorsement of top players and a communicative organic feel that appeals to players of the classic attacking style.
FAQ
Which should a beginner choose?
The Allround Classic Carbon is much more beginner-friendly. The Rosewood NCT V is hard and unforgiving for players still developing technique.
How do the speeds compare?
The Allround Classic Carbon is ALL+, while the Rosewood NCT V is OFF-rated but faster in flat drives from its all-wood stiffness.
Which is better for looping?
The Allround Classic Carbon is easier to loop with; the Rosewood NCT V requires precise, loose-wrist technique or loops will sail long.
What is the NCT surface treatment?
NCT stands for a proprietary surface finish that enhances consistency and feedback, preferred by attacking players for its organic feel.
Is the Rosewood discontinued?
Yes, the Rosewood NCT V is now discontinued, so stock is limited and prices may be higher on the secondhand market.