Carbon Light Allround

Weight

82.5g

Plies

5-ply

Material

Hybrid

Head Shape

Standard

Balance

Balanced

Best Of Five

Carbon Light Allround

Best Of Five Carbon Light Allround is engineered for a balanced playing experience, blending speed, control, and feel. Its hybrid construction integrates carbon layers within a multi-ply wood framework to enhance the sweet spot and provide a responsive touch. This versatile blade allows seamless transitions between offense and defense, suiting a wide range of rubbers and playing styles. The lightweight design prioritizes maneuverability and comfort during extended play sessions.

5-Ply Construction

The construction features three wood plies and two carbon layers, aiming to provide a larger sweet spot and increased speed compared to an all-wood blade while retaining good feel and control. This hybrid approach is common in modern allround blades for balanced performance.

TT Sensei Ratings

Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics

Speed
8.4

Carbon layers boost the blade's speed beyond a typical all-wood allround blade, generating good pace for offensive shots while retaining enough control for an allround game. The 'Light Allround' designation emphasizes balance rather than pure speed, making it responsive yet manageable.

Control
8.2

Despite the carbon presence, the blade rates highly for control. Wood plies and specific carbon integration allow for good touch and precise placement, making it suitable for players who value both offensive power and defensive stability.

Feel
Medium-Hard
SoftMedium-HardHard

The wood and carbon combination results in a feel that is firmer than an all-wood blade but with more feedback than very stiff carbon blades. Players report good ball connection and a responsive, solid touch on impact.

Throw Angle
Medium-High
LowMedium-HighHigh

The blend of wood and carbon, along with its allround classification, produces a medium-high throw angle. This facilitates effective topspin loops and aggressive drives, supporting an offensive yet controlled style.

Dwell Time
7.5

With its hybrid construction and control emphasis, the blade offers a medium to slightly long dwell time. This allows for effective spin generation on serves and loops, though it may be slightly shorter than a pure all-wood blade.

Flexibility
5.5

As a hybrid blade, it is less flexible than soft all-wood blades but more flexible than stiff composite options. This moderate flexibility aids in spin generation and control during rallies, offering a balanced response.

Vibration
6.5

Carbon layers can increase vibration, but the 'light' design and wood integration result in a moderate level. This provides useful feedback without being jarring, helping players sense ball contact clearly.

Quality
8.0

While direct quality ratings are limited, consistent positive user feedback suggests good build quality for its price point. The use of advanced carbon technology indicates a focus on modern, durable materials that perform reliably.

Technology

Best Of Five Carbon Light Allround utilizes a 5-ply construction that integrates advanced carbon layers within select wood veneers. This 'space-age technology carbon' aims to enhance speed and enlarge the sweet spot, offering a performance boost over traditional all-wood blades. The combination is designed to provide a significant increase in speed while maintaining a large sweet spot and unrivaled feel, allowing for easy transitions between active and passive play during matches.

Similar Blades

Stiga Allround Classic

Often cited as a benchmark for allround blades, Stiga Allround Classic is a 5-ply all-wood option known for exceptional control and feel. While Best Of Five Carbon Light Allround offers more speed due to carbon layers, Stiga Allround Classic is a good alternative for players prioritizing a softer feel and maximum control in a traditional setup.

Tibhar Stratus Power Wood

This is another highly regarded 5-ply all-wood offensive blade that provides a good balance of speed, control, and feel. It serves as a strong contender for players looking for a classic allround option with a bit more offensive capability than pure control blades, offering a wood-based alternative to hybrid constructions.