Dynasty Carbon

Stiga Dynasty Carbon is a fast offensive blade that rewards active play. It delivers powerful shots, feeling like a 'rocket' when you commit to a strong swing. However, its speed isn't as immediate as some other carbon blades; it maintains a wood-like character until you really engage it. This profile means you get controllable pace for touch shots and explosive acceleration when you need it, perfect for players who build their offense.

Despite its offensive nature, Dynasty Carbon offers commendable control, particularly in the short game. Players report excellent precision for pushes, blocks, and delicate touches. The wood-like feel provides clear feedback, allowing for accurate placement and tactical play. You can manage the pace effectively, making this blade suitable for those who value both powerful attacks and the finesse to set them up.

The defining characteristic is its 'wood feel' despite being a carbon composite. It offers a classic, medium-hard sensation with good feedback. This allows for a connected dwell time on softer shots, while the carbon layers engage solidly during powerful hits, creating a familiar yet modern touch.

It produces a medium-high throw angle, ideal for spin-oriented play. This arc helps you generate heavy topspin on loops and clear the net comfortably, facilitating an aggressive, attacking style while maintaining good safety margins.

For a carbon blade, it offers good dwell time. The Koto outer plies and wood-like construction provide sufficient pocketing for spin generation and control, especially in the short game. During powerful shots, the dwell characteristic changes as the carbon activates, offering a dynamic response.

The blade has a medium stiffness, striking a balance between feel and power. It's not overly rigid, allowing for good touch and a slight flex on softer shots, yet it provides the necessary firmness to unleash powerful offensive strokes when the carbon layers are fully engaged.

Vibration feedback is moderate. It avoids the harsh, numb feeling of some carbon blades, retaining enough sensation to feel the ball contact clearly. This contributes significantly to its controlled and predictable nature, giving you confidence in your strokes.

Dynasty Carbon is generally praised as a premium product with good to excellent build quality. The use of TeXtreme+ carbon and quality wood plies contributes to a solid, consistent feel. TTSensei experts note that while most examples are flawless, there are isolated reports of wood splintering during rubber removal, suggesting careful handling is advised to preserve the finish.