Cybershape Carbon vs. Cybershape Wood?

[FrenchFrog33]

Is there a great difference between Cybershape Carbon vs. Wood? Would a lower level player even be able to tell the difference?

 

[jk1980]

Yes you would be able to tell the difference. Even though the cybershape wood is a little stiff and better for blocks and hard hits, this will be even more noticeable with the carbon variant which will not make looping easier.

 

[Haito]

I know you are asking from player perspective, but maybe this article will be useful.

Stiga Cybershape Carbon & Cybershape Wood [Lab Test Report] (updated on 12th October 2023)

Table of Contents1. Introduction – Cybershape series2. Comparison by Performance Indices……. 2-1. Elasticity Indices……. 2-2. Vibration Indices3. Summary Update Notice (…

ttgearlab.com

Apart from lab test, there are also playing impressions.

 

[Gtsnake]

I've played both side by side. The carbon is slightly faster and crisper but a lower level player wouldn't be able to tell any difference.

 

[GregorTT425]

Is there a great difference between Cybershape Carbon vs. Wood? Would a lower level player even be able to tell the difference?

How does the Cybershape wood play for you? Speed, spin, control, feel?

 

[FrenchFrog33]

How does the Cybershape wood play for you? Speed, spin, control, feel?

Speed is decent and control is very good with my Cybershape Wood blade. I can't judge the spin, I guess it's ok. I just wish the blade came with a flared-legend handle. The current flared handle is very thin, seems suited for juniors or women.

 

[mightymouse]

Is the "weird" shape actually helping you with anything? (control maybe, or bigger sweet spot?)

 

[FrenchFrog33]

Is the "weird" shape actually helping you with anything? (control maybe, or bigger sweet spot?)

All I know is that beside the thin handle, it is the best feeling blade. It is so balanced and just feels comfortable.

 

[turbozed]

What is the weight difference of rubbers cut for the Cybershape vs a standard (e.g. 157x150 mm) blade?

Is there more surface area and therefore the cut rubbers would be heavier than regular? How much of a difference would it make?

 

[kapahoo]

Speed is decent and control is very good with my Cybershape Wood blade. I can't judge the spin, I guess it's ok. I just wish the blade came with a flared-legend handle. The current flared handle is very thin, seems suited for juniors or women.

Hear hear. The "women and children only"-move from Stiga is weird. I bet they are going to start producing bigger handles again but that does not help us right now.

 

[FrenchFrog33]

What is the weight difference of rubbers cut for the Cybershape vs a standard (e.g. 157x150 mm) blade?

Is there more surface area and therefore the cut rubbers would be heavier than regular? How much of a difference would it make?

The rubber from a Cybershape blade will be smaller on the lower part and slightly wider on the upper third. Once it's cut, it will only fit on a Cybershape blade. You can't cut it to fit on a normal blade.

 

[turbozed]

The rubber from a Cybershape blade will be smaller on the lower part and slightly wider on the upper third. Once it's cut, it will only fit on a Cybershape blade. You can't cut it to fit on a normal blade.

Is the total surface area similar to the standard blade? I know you can't transfer it, but I'm wondering whether if it'll be heavier than usual after cutting.

 

[FrenchFrog33]

Is the total surface area similar to the standard blade? I know you can't transfer it, but I'm wondering whether if it'll be heavier than usual after cutting.

I find the Cybershape blade to be well balanced and not head-heavy at all. I have put the Dragon Grip, Nittaku C1 and DNA Platinum medium on the blade without a head heavy feel.

 

[DragonOwen]

I find the Cybershape blade to be well balanced and not head-heavy at all. I have put the Dragon Grip, Nittaku C1 and DNA Platinum medium on the blade without a head heavy feel.

Strange... Both of my Cybershape Carbon is clearly very much head-heavy, and I kinda like it, especially loops from the BH...