Weight
81g
Thickness
6.06mm
Plies
5-ply
Head Size
155x155
Handles
FL
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Allround
Banda Allround bridges the gap between beginner bats and advanced custom setups. This classic 5-ply all-wood blade from STIGA emphasizes control, feel, and precision, making it an excellent choice for players developing their technique. Its soft, lightweight wood veneers offer a comfortable and forgiving playing experience with good dwell time that aids spin generation. The larger-than-average head size contributes to a forgiving sweet spot, boosting confidence in ball contact. Compatible with all standard rubbers for easy customization, it's ideal for intermediate players refining their all-round game with a focus on control and developing individual styles.
A classic 5-ply all-wood construction featuring Limba outer plies for a soft feel and good spin, with Ayous or Kiri for the inner and core plies to provide a balance of control and slightly increased speed. The thicker inner Ayous layers contribute to the dwell time and overall feel.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Banda Allround is primarily an all-round blade with a focus on control. While speed isn't its strongest suit, it offers sufficient pace for developing players and an all-round style. Players report its speed can be enhanced significantly by pairing it with faster rubbers, making it versatile. TTSensei experts note it provides moderate speed capability for its category, suitable for controlled offensive play.
Control is the standout feature of Banda Allround. Many players find its control very high, attributing it to the soft wood composition, excellent feel, and good dwell time. Our testing shows it feels like grabbing and throwing the ball back, enabling precise placement and defensive maneuvers. This makes it exceptionally reliable for players who prioritize accuracy and touch in their game.
Banda Allround offers a distinctly soft and clear feel for the ball, a characteristic common in all-wood blades that departs from the stiffer feel of carbon models. This soft feel allows players to get a good sense of the ball's impact and enables precise control over shots. Many players describe it as having a sharp and clear connection.
The throw angle is generally medium-low, especially when paired with certain rubbers. This characteristic suits players who prefer a more direct shot trajectory and control over a high, arcing loop. It allows for consistent blocking and flat hits, enhancing precision in play.
The soft wood construction and 5-ply design contribute to an excellent dwell time. This allows the ball to sink into the blade, facilitating greater spin generation and providing players with more time to control their shots. It's particularly beneficial for developing players learning to impart spin on serves and loops.
Banda Allround offers medium flexibility, characteristic of 5-ply all-wood blades. This flexibility contributes to its good dwell time and forgiving nature, allowing for a more elastic response when hitting the ball. It benefits spin-oriented play and helps absorb power during blocks.
As an all-wood blade focused on control and feel, Banda Allround exhibits moderate vibration. It is not excessively stiff, allowing for a noticeable but not jarring vibration feedback that aids in ball control and understanding impact. This comfortable level of vibration suits developing players well.
The build quality of Banda Allround is generally considered very good, especially for its price point. Players report the finish is smooth all over with no roughness, and the wood shows minimal splintering even after multiple rubber changes. This durability contributes to its value as a long-lasting blade for developing players, offering consistent performance over time.
Technology
Banda Allround utilizes a traditional 5-ply all-wood construction. STIGA employs advanced wood processing technology developed in cooperation with the original Banda team and the Chinese national team. This construction aims to provide a soft yet responsive feel, emphasizing dwell time for spin and control. The blade's design is forgiving with a larger sweet spot and engineered for compatibility with all standard rubbers, facilitating easy customization for individual playing styles.
Similar Blades
Stiga Allround Classic
Stiga Allround Classic is a benchmark for 5-ply all-wood blades and is often compared to others in its category. While Banda Allround is a newer iteration with updated design elements and a potentially slightly larger head size, both blades share the core philosophy of providing excellent control and feel for developing players. The Allround Classic is known for its consistent performance and serves as a reference point for many all-round blades.
Stiga Offensive Classic
Offensive Classic, also a 5-ply all-wood blade from STIGA, is designed for more offensive play than the Allround Classic or Banda Allround. Players looking for a responsive wood blade with good feel might consider it if they want slightly more speed while retaining a wood-based construction. Banda Allround leans more towards control, whereas Offensive Classic offers a bit more direct power, making it suitable for players transitioning to a more attacking style.