Blue Carbon Hinoki

Stuor Blue Carbon Hinoki is engineered for high speed, driven by its carbon fiber layers that deliver powerful, direct drives and fast attacks. This makes it ideal for players who rely on pace to dominate points. Despite its offensive nature, the Hinoki top ply provides enough feel to manage the ball effectively, allowing for controlled power on aggressive shots.

This blade offers surprisingly high control for its speed rating, thanks largely to the Hinoki top ply that provides excellent ball feel and precision. It allows for accurate placement and spin, balancing the carbon's power with enough touch for controlled topspins and blocks. Players can execute offensive maneuvers with confidence, making it a versatile choice for aggressive play.

Stuor Blue Carbon Hinoki delivers a direct, linear feel with good vibration feedback that lets players sense the ball clearly. The combination of Hinoki and carbon creates a distinct tactile experience—firm yet communicative—often compared favorably to more expensive blades without feeling overly muted.

Stuor Blue Carbon Hinoki produces a medium-low throw angle, helping players keep the ball low and fast, especially on topspin shots. The blade's flexibility still allows for significant spin generation, so the lower arc doesn't limit offensive potential.

For a carbon blade, it offers good dwell time, allowing effective ball pocketing and spin generation. This makes looping shots and feeling the ball on the paddle more intuitive, with the Hinoki top ply contributing to this pleasing contact duration.

This blade offers medium flexibility, similar to many popular hybrid blades. The carbon layers provide stiffness for power, but it's not overly rigid, allowing enough bend to generate spin and absorb incoming pace effectively.

While providing useful feedback for feel, the blade transmits low to medium vibration to the hand. The carbon layers add stiffness that reduces excessive shaking, while the Hinoki top ply ensures players still get clear tactile information during play.

Stuor blades are widely recognized for offering excellent value, with solid craftsmanship at an affordable price point. User feedback highlights good build quality, a pleasant finish, and thoughtful details like cedar in the handle. While it may not match ultra-premium brands in every detail, it delivers reliable performance and durability that satisfies most players.