Stiga Allround Evolution vs Stiga Cybershape Carbon: Which Should You Buy?
| Stiga Allround Evolution | Stiga Cybershape Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.2/10 | 8.4/10 |
| feel | soft, high feedback | Medium-stiff with woody feedback; head-heavy balance; larger sweet spot placed further up the blade |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | Flared (Classic) or Concave (Master) |
| plies | 5W (all wood) | 5+2 carbon (CCF Close Core Fibre — carbon layer sits directly on wood core) |
| speed | ALL+ | OFF (Stiga speed rating 9.0 out of 10) |
| thickness_mm | 5.4 | approx 5 mm |
| weight_g | 80 | 85 plus or minus 5 g |
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The Allround Evolution is one of the finest learning blades ever made, with soft, forgiving wood that gives you clear feedback on every stroke while you build technique. The Cybershape Carbon jumps you into modern offensive play with a larger sweet spot, head-heavy acceleration, and genuine speed comparable to top Butterfly carbon blades. Pick the Evolution if you’re a developing player who wants to learn strokes methodically and stay well under 100 EUR; pick the Cybershape if you’re already intermediate-to-advanced and want a premium blade with superior blocking comfort and serve-angle advantages from its angular head shape. The Evolution asks you to supply pace; the Cybershape delivers some of that pace automatically but demands compact, efficient technique to avoid overhitting.
FAQ
Which blade should I buy if I’m moving from a premade bat?
The Stiga Allround Evolution. It’s designed as the natural next step from premade equipment, with forgiving feel and clear feedback that helps you learn the difference between technique and borrowed pace.
Will the Cybershape Carbon suit my looping game?
Not ideally. The short dwell time makes heavy topspin and brush looping harder than on softer all-wood blades. It’s better suited for blocking, counter-attacking, and faster offensive strokes.
How much faster is the Cybershape really?
Significantly. Its speed rating of 9 out of 10 puts it on par with premium Butterfly ALC class blades, while the Evolution rates as ALL+. The Cybershape delivers more inherent power on the same swing.