Weight
86g
Plies
5-ply
Handles
ST
Material
AllWood
Head Shape
Standard
Balance
Head-Heavy
J.M. Saive Power WRB
Stiga J.M. Saive Power WRB is a 5-ply all-wood offensive blade designed for players who want to blend power with precision. It features Stiga's WRB hollow handle system to optimize balance, enhance recovery speed, and improve ball sensitivity. This construction delivers solid power for mid-distance loops and drives while maintaining excellent control for blocking and short game tactics. With a direct feel and comfortable touch, it's a reliable choice for attackers who like to take the initiative and play with confidence.
This blade uses a symmetrical 5-ply all-wood construction with wood layers throughout. While specific wood types aren't detailed in available information, this traditional layering provides the classic feel, good dwell time, and balanced performance characteristics that define quality all-wood offensive blades.
TT Sensei Ratings
✦Our expert analysis of this blade's performance characteristics
This blade offers impressive speed for offensive play, providing the necessary power for strong drives and aggressive loops, especially from mid-distance. It's fast enough to pressure opponents but remains manageable, allowing you to maintain attacking consistency without feeling uncontrollable.
Despite its offensive nature, this blade delivers exceptional control that helps players execute precise shots and maintain consistency during rallies. This high level of manageability makes it suitable for developing players looking to step up their attacking game while retaining confidence in their placement and touch.
You'll notice a firm yet responsive feel that provides excellent feedback for attacking shots while retaining enough softness for touch play. This medium-hard character gives you confidence in both power strokes and controlled placements, with a direct connection to the ball.
You'll experience a medium-high throw angle that helps create aggressive, arcing shots over the net. This characteristic supports strong looping attacks and allows you to generate effective topspin while maintaining good clearance over the net.
As a 5-ply all-wood blade, it offers good dwell time that helps generate spin on loops and provides control during short game exchanges. The wood construction naturally allows the ball to stay on the rubber slightly longer for enhanced feel and spin potential.
This blade offers moderate flexibility that provides good ball pocketing during powerful strokes while maintaining enough stiffness for direct hits and blocks. This balanced flex helps generate spin while keeping the blade responsive and predictable.
Vibration feels moderate and informative without being harsh or overly dampened. The WRB system influences the feedback, creating a direct sensation that helps you sense ball contact clearly while remaining comfortable during extended play sessions.
Stiga maintains its reputation for quality with this blade, featuring solid construction and reliable durability. The WRB technology integration shows thoughtful design focused on enhancing player experience. Players report positive long-term use, appreciating both the build quality and consistent performance over time.
Technology
Stiga J.M. Saive Power WRB incorporates the WRB (Weight Balance, Rate of Recovery, Ball Sensitivity) system featuring a hollow handle design. This technology optimizes the blade's balance by shifting weight toward the head for enhanced power and speed. It also improves recovery speed between strokes through reduced handle weight and increases ball sensitivity by allowing more feel to transfer directly to your hand. Combined with the traditional 5-ply all-wood construction, this creates a blade that offers offensive players both power and precise feedback.
Pro Players Using This Blade
Jean-Michel Saive
As the namesake of this blade series, Jean-Michel Saive represents the offensive playing style it's designed to support. The highly accomplished Belgian player was a long-time Stiga sponsored athlete known for using equipment that emphasized feel and controlled aggression. While his specific use of this exact model isn't documented, the blade embodies his preference for tools that enable powerful yet precise attacking play, making it a fitting tribute to his career and playing philosophy.
Similar Blades
Stiga Offensive Classic WRB
For players seeking a similar experience, the Stiga Offensive Classic WRB offers comparable 5-ply all-wood construction with WRB technology. It serves as a benchmark for all-wood offensive blades, providing that classic feel and balanced performance profile. Many players find it delivers the same reliable combination of speed and control with excellent touch for attacking play.
Stiga Clipper WRB
If you want more power and speed while staying within the Stiga WRB family, the Clipper WRB presents a compelling alternative with its 7-ply all-wood construction. Our testing shows it delivers increased stiffness and power compared to 5-ply blades, though with a slightly different feel. It's an excellent choice for players who want maximum offensive capability while maintaining good control through the WRB system.