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Pros
  • Lightweight
  • thin
  • relatively fast
Cons
  • Not fastest
  • not spiniest
  • expensive
I have been using this blade for 3 months now and I loved it. I had a Stiga Maplewood blade before, and this blade feels very different from Maplewood. First of all, it is very thin, light(78g) and well made. The handle and wood feels expensive and nice. Because the lightweight, I feel I can recover from strokes faster comparing with Maplewood. However, using same rubber, the speed and spin has also dropped comparing with Maplewood. Sometimes my opponents can return heavy shots that was previously difficult when I was using Maplewood. The good thing is that I do better in continuous attacking due to the fast recovery. It is a bit expensive(£100) for a blade. But if you can afford it, and you need a lightweight yet fast blade, you won't regret.
Speed
8.5
Control
7.5
Hardness
8
Durability
9
Pros
  • Great spin
  • Fast speed
  • Easy to control
Cons
  • a bit heavy(87g)
  • A bit too thick
This is my first blade used for penhold (rubber on both side). Comparing with another blade Stiga Rosewood XO, the maple wood can generate more spin and speed. It is also easy to control once you get used to it. The dwell time of the ball is great, due to the soft nature of the blade. The only drawback is that it is a bit too heavy and thick for penhold play. Compare with Rosewood XO, the recovery time is longer and it can feel too thick.

Overall, a great blade that is underestimated, highly recommended for loopers.
Speed
9
Control
7
Hardness
5
Durability
10
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