Customer review for Stiga Cybershape Carbon

External Review for Stiga Cybershape Carbon on October 8, 2022

When I saw this blade for the first time, I smiled, that really good advertising ploy. But I was given the opportunity to try the wood, because I was given one to test. And I have to say ... that when you are comfortable, the shape is addictive.

I had a long talk about this wood with an expert, and he said that whoever designed, created something amazing. For an offensive player, there is a big advantage when the center of gravity is directed as far into the head as possible, but that can only be achieved by increasing the size and surface area of the head.

But I had the Cybershape measured, and to my surprise the surface area is about 236cm2 ( a normal 157x150mm blade has a surface area of about 234cm2 !!! ( for example Vicraria or Inspira CCF). So with the same weight of cover, the Cybershape was able to move the centre of gravity where it could only go with a head size of 159mm or more which for an offensive player is unsuitable. I have a Cybershape blade and an Inspira CCF, same weight 88g, with the same rubbers the difference in weight is minimal (less than 2g)

The first training sessions were strange, but then those shapes really have an advantage. Over the table I can play the chop much more than with the regular shape, even though I'm not a professional player I hit most of my shots in the ideal spot in the middle of the blade. When serving by edge placement, I can more easily determine what rotation I'm playing, and what to expect from my opponent.

Cybershape is incredible good table tennis offensive blade, with excellent features, ideal for an offensive player. You need to allow a little time because of the shape, but then playing with this shape is completely normal.

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