Carbo Oversize

Carbo Oversize WRB is highly regarded for its speed, primarily due to its complex 13-layer construction with six carbon plies. Our testing shows it delivers approximately 10% more pace than conventional blades. This innovative layering aims to maximize acceleration without completely sacrificing the wood's natural response, making it exceptionally effective for powerful attacking strokes and fast rallies.

For a blade with this much speed, Carbo Oversize WRB maintains a respectable level of control. The oversized head contributes to better stability and a more forgiving feel on contact, which aids shot placement. The WRB system also helps by redistributing weight to reduce vibration and improve handling. However, players report that harnessing this control requires developed technique, making it more suitable for intermediate to advanced users.

Carbo Oversize WRB offers a direct and responsive feel that is surprisingly tactile for a carbon blade. It provides good feedback on ball impact without being overly stiff, especially when paired with softer rubbers. This balance allows for a connected sensation that many players appreciate for both touch shots and powerful drives.

With its offensive DNA and emphasis on speed, Carbo Oversize WRB typically produces a medium-high throw angle, especially when paired with dynamic rubbers. This arc is conducive to powerful looping and aggressive topspin shots, helping the ball clear the net with ample margin while maintaining driving force.

Despite its speed-focused design, this blade provides good ball dwell time, particularly when combined with softer rubbers. This characteristic helps players generate effective spin. The oversized head may also contribute to a slightly longer perceived contact, aiding in brush-looping techniques and controlled attacks.

Classified as nearly stiff, Carbo Oversize WRB leans toward the rigid side due to its multiple carbon layers. This stiffness contributes to its high speed and direct, linear response, making it excellent for powerful drives and smashes. It offers less flex and catapult effect than all-wood blades, favoring a more immediate and precise transfer of energy.

The integrated WRB system is designed to improve ball sensitivity and dampen excessive vibration by shifting weight toward the handle. While the carbon layers can introduce some feedback, the overall construction achieves a medium level of vibration. This offers a good balance, allowing you to feel the ball without uncomfortable shock on impact.

Stiga's reputation for quality is evident in this blade's construction. The use of multiple wood and carbon layers suggests a premium, durable build. While specific quality metrics are scarce, user feedback consistently highlights the blade's solid performance and reliable feel. As with many high-performance blades, proper sealing is recommended to protect the wood plies and ensure long-term durability.