Cybershape Carbon CWT Truls Edition

Our testing shows this blade delivers impressive speed with a stiff feel and quick rebound. While not as fast as some legacy carbon blades or outer carbon models, it outperforms typical inner-ALC blades. The consensus among players indicates it's fast enough for aggressive offensive play while maintaining enough control for consistent attacking. Based on extensive testing and player feedback, we rate its speed at 9.2, reflecting its position as a fast blade that balances power with controlled offense.

Many players report excellent control during active rallies, thanks to the Cybershape's larger sweet spot. However, our analysis indicates that the blade's stiffness can present challenges in short game control and delicate touches, requiring good technique for precise placement. While it offers very good control for aggressive play, passive or delicate shots may be more demanding. We rate control at 7.8, acknowledging its strengths in active play while recognizing the technical demands for finesse shots.

Players describe the blade's feel as stiff with crisp feedback and extremely quick rebound. Some note a characteristic of hard outside with soft inside depending on rubber selection. While it shares stiffness similarities with outer carbon blades, the inner-fiber construction offers less direct fiber touch. The combination of stiffness with good ball sensation creates a medium-stiff feel that many offensive players appreciate.

Our analysis indicates that spin and arc are slightly weaker than most inner carbon blades at low-medium intensity, suggesting a tendency toward lower throw. However, with sufficient power input and specific tacky or spin-focused rubbers, spin and arc quality can improve dramatically. This suggests a medium throw is achievable under active, powerful play conditions.

Our testing shows decent dwell time that's not too stiff and direct for generating spin, suggesting moderate capability. However, the blade's stiffness does result in relatively low dwell time compared to more flexible options. This balance leans toward shorter dwell, making it well-suited for quick attacking play rather than extreme spin generation from passive strokes. We characterize it as having medium-short dwell time.

Consistently described as stiff and direct by experienced players. While some note slightly more flex due to the two outer wood plies before the carbon compared to other Stiga carbon blades, the overall characteristic remains significantly stiff, contributing to its speed and direct playing feel.

Many players report minimal vibrations with this blade, noting that its vibration properties are more linear than conventional blades, resulting in a unique feel. The stiff nature and carbon integration create low, precise vibration feedback rather than the high, resonant vibration common in all-wood blades, providing clean sensory information during play.

TTSensei experts note the exceptional finishing quality and overall excellent build of this blade. Stiga maintains high manufacturing standards, and players consistently praise the quality materials and construction. The handles feature top-quality wood, and while occasional manufacturing variations can occur, these appear to be rare exceptions that are typically resolved through customer service. The overall consensus points to high-quality manufacturing and premium materials throughout.