Weight
90g
Thickness
6.25mm
Plies
7-ply
Handles
FL / ST
Material
Hybrid
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Balanced
Inspira CCF
Stiga Inspira CCF merges the explosive power of carbon fiber with the nuanced touch of wood, creating a dynamic offensive blade for players who want speed without losing feel. Its innovative CCF (Close Core Fiber) technology positions the carbon layer directly against the core wood, enhancing dwell time and expanding the sweet spot. This design provides a stable platform for powerful attacks while maintaining excellent precision for delicate shots. Developed with top Swedish and Chinese players, the Inspira CCF elevates modern, all-around offensive play, making it an outstanding choice for intermediate to advanced competitors seeking a performance edge.
The 5+2 ply construction features Koto outer veneers, Limba inner wood plies, and German-made CCF carbon layers sandwiched around a Kiri core. This 'Close Core Fiber' (CCF) technology places the carbon directly on the core, enhancing dwell time, control, and sweet spot size while maintaining high speed.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
Stiga Inspira CCF is widely regarded as a very fast blade, fitting into the OFF+ category. It delivers significant speed from its carbon layers and advanced manufacturing, providing powerful offensive capability for aggressive play. Despite the high speed, the inner carbon placement helps retain control, making it manageable for a variety of strokes.
Inspira CCF balances its high speed with a commendable level of control, largely attributed to its inner carbon construction and wood veneers. This allows for good feel and precision, especially during serves, returns, and placement shots. While not as controlled as a pure all-wood blade, it offers more than sufficient control for offensive players.
The feel is a blend of wood and carbon. While the carbon provides a stiff underlying structure, the wood veneers and CCF technology offer a softer touch and enhanced ball feedback than typical outer-carbon blades. This results in a satisfying, almost wood-like feel on impact with the 'flight' of carbon.
Our testing shows good looping capability with a noticeable arc, especially when paired with certain rubbers. The combination of speed and dwell time suggests a medium to medium-high throw angle, suitable for aggressive topspin attacks.
The CCF technology, placing carbon layers closer to the core along with treated Koto outer veneers, enhances dwell time. This allows for better ball gripping and spin generation, crucial for effective looping and controlled attacking shots.
Inspira CCF possesses a medium-stiff to stiff characteristic due to its carbon layers. However, the combination with wood plies provides a degree of flex, especially noticeable during slower shots or when generating spin, preventing it from feeling overly rigid.
As a hybrid carbon blade, Inspira CCF transmits a medium level of vibration. The inner carbon construction aims to dampen excessive vibration compared to outer carbon designs, offering a more controlled feel while still providing feedback to the player.
Inspira CCF is generally perceived as a high-quality blade, with TTSensei experts noting the use of premium materials like German-made carbon and meticulous construction. The overall consensus points towards good build quality and durability suitable for high-level play.
Technology
Stiga Inspira CCF features CCF (Close Core Fiber) technology, a proprietary system where carbon fiber layers are placed directly on top of the wood core. This construction method enhances dwell time, improves ball feel, and increases the sweet spot size compared to traditional outer-carbon blades. The German-sourced carbon fiber undergoes specialized high-temperature treatment to create an exceptionally strong and rigid material, contributing to the blade's speed and stability. Additionally, the outer Koto veneers receive a unique surface treatment to further optimize dwell time and feedback during play.
Similar Blades
Stiga Cybershape Blade
Players report the Stiga Cybershape blade as being similar in construction to the Inspira CCF, but note the Cybershape is faster with less control. The Inspira CCF might be a suitable alternative for players who desire the characteristics of the Cybershape but find it too fast.