Looking for a similar blade to Stiga Azalea offensive

[BryanY]

The Azalea Offensive seems to be sold out at every store I’ve looked at. Can you guys recommend a similar blade? Thanks


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[nicedream]

Nittaku Latika and Stiga Infinity VPS V seem to be around the same thickness, composition and also similar frequency.

 

[BryanY]

Nittaku Latika and Stiga Infinity VPS V seem to be around the same thickness, composition and also similar frequency.

Thanks. So far I’m thinking that the Tibhar Stratus Powerwood might be similar and inexpensive.


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[piligrim]

https://www.dandoy-sports.com/stiga-azalea-offensive.html

 

[BryanY]

https://www.dandoy-sports.com/stiga-azalea-offensive.html

Unfortunately they only have the penhold version. [emoji3525]


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[piligrim]

Unfortunately they only have the penhold version. [emoji3525]

Sorry, didnt pay attention

 

[John_]

I also made a thread and a guy found a store in Japan, if you're still intrested, this is it. It has many handle versions too since it was made for the Japanese.

AZALEA OFFENSIVE [1035XX] - 8,400円 : TT-JAPAN, TABLE TENNIS STORE TOMIOKA OF JAPAN

TT-JAPAN AZALEA OFFENSIVE [1035XX] - CONTROL:76 SPEED:90 5PLY-WOOD THICKNESS:5.8mm The Azalea blades draw from the culture and history of Japanese Table Tennis. Developed in close collaboration with Japanese female players in search for the perfectly balanced Offensive blade, the focus is on...

tt-japan.net

 

[SFF_lib]

Stiga all wood blades tend to give a unique feel. So sticking to Stiga is your best bet.

Azalea off is a thin flexible 5-ply blade, the following blades should resemble a similar feel, thickness and speed:

Stiga Celero wood
Stiga Nostalgic allround
Stiga Intensity NCT

 

[MarekD]

I am looking for more detailed specifications of the STIGA Azalea Offensive blade. I am mainly interested in the overall thickness of the blade, the composition of the individual layers of the blade, and also the feel. Does the blade behave more flexily when using the ball, or does it have a stiffer feel? Thanks for the advice.

 

[mightymouse]

If Azalea Off is limba - spruce - ayous - spruce - limba with thickness of 5.8 mm, then the closest will be:

1. Donic Dicon (same composition, similar thickness <5.7 - 5.8 mm>)
2. Donic Waldner Offensive 2016 (same composition, similar thickness, DIFFERENT head shape and size)
3. Stiga Infinity vps (same composition, but thicker, about 6.0 mm in thickness).
4. Avalox BT555 (same composition, a bit thinner, ~5.7 mm)

#1 felt stiffer
#2 felt springy
#3 felt stiffer
#4 lot of catapult (less stiff)