Weight
82g
Thickness
5.6mm
Plies
7-ply
Head Size
158x150
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Stiga Allround Classic Carbon
Stiga Allround Classic Carbon merges the beloved control of its predecessor with modern carbon-enhanced power. This hybrid blade is crafted for all-around players seeking a competitive edge, delivering a larger sweet spot and improved offensive stability while maintaining its signature controllability. With carbon layers placed near the core, it offers a crisp, dynamic response that excels in both close-table exchanges and mid-distance attacks. The balanced stiffness and flexibility make it a superb choice for players refining their technique and transitioning toward a more aggressive style.
The blade features a 5+2 construction with two carbon layers positioned between the outer wood plies and the inner wood core. This inner carbon placement is designed to enhance stability and speed while maintaining the natural feel and dwell time of traditional wood blades.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Our testing shows a speed rating in the 7.0-8.5 range, offering a clear boost over the original Allround Classic. The carbon layers provide extra power for offensive strokes and a larger sweet spot for consistent attacking, placing it in the fast all-around category without reaching extreme speeds.
Control is a standout feature, consistently rated very high. The inner carbon placement preserves the exceptional feel and precision of the original, allowing for precise shot placement, effective short game play, and reliable consistency even during aggressive rallies.
Despite the carbon, the feel is often described as excellent and natural, with minimal carbon sensation. Players report a crisp, dynamic response with good connection to the ball, avoiding the overly stiff or dead feel of some carbon blades.
The throw angle tends to be medium to medium-high, which is beneficial for generating powerful topspin shots with a good arc, helping the ball clear the net and land deep on the table.
Dwell time remains good, supporting effective spin generation on serves and loops. The inner carbon construction helps maintain sufficient ball contact time, crucial for players who rely on spin in their game.
It strikes a good balance between stiffness and flexibility. The carbon provides stability and power for offense, while the wood plies retain enough flex for good feel, control, and spin generation across various strokes.
Vibration levels are low to medium, providing pleasant feedback without being jarring. The inner carbon helps dampen excessive vibrations, contributing to the blade's controlled and comfortable feel.
Manufactured in Sweden, this blade is recognized for its solid craftsmanship and reliable construction. Players report good balance, effective integration of wood and carbon, and the durable, consistent quality expected from Stiga.
Technology
Stiga Allround Classic Carbon utilizes a unique 5+2 construction where two carbon layers are positioned close to the core, rather than on the outer plies. This 'inner carbon' technology aims to deliver the benefits of carbon—increased speed, stability, and a larger sweet spot—while preserving the classic feel, control, and dwell time of traditional wood blades. The result is a hybrid design that enhances offensive capability without compromising the nuanced touch and spin potential, crafted with Stiga's Swedish manufacturing expertise.
Similar Blades
Stiga Offensive Classic Carbon
The Offensive Classic Carbon is a sibling blade also based on a classic Stiga design but with a more offensive focus. While the Allround Classic Carbon balances control with added speed, the Offensive Classic Carbon prioritizes power and stability for a direct attacking game, using a similar 5+2 carbon construction but with a higher speed emphasis.
Stiga Allround Evolution
Stiga Allround Evolution is an all-wood update to the original Allround Classic and serves as an alternative to the Carbon version. It typically features Limba outer plies and Ayous inner plies, focusing on enhancing speed and playability while maintaining good all-around performance, offering a different constructional approach without carbon reinforcement.