New Stiga Blade: [Cybershape] Carbon Soft Touch

[Doppelschlag]

So, this instagram post popped up, announcing a softer carbon blade from Stiga.

Basically a very light 5+2 blade with balsa core and Koto top layer. Now, it sounds like he’s saying outer carbon, but I suspect he means just outside the core. Because, comparing the normal Cybershape Carbon and the new Carbon Soft Touch, I truly cannot see any layer between the core and the carbon. What do you think?

In any case, maybe a very interesting blade indeed, if it’s as controlled as Stiga states.

 

[Doppelschlag]

Having read up a bit on balsa, the opinions seem very divided. Is it true that it is more non-linear and less predictable? Or would that be nullified by the carbon? And it seems to be regarded a very stiff material, which could seem like the opposite of what a “soft carbon” blade should be?

Nevertheless it piques my interest, especially the weight. What do you guys think? Has Stiga done a swing-and-amiss, or finally nailed a softer inner carbon blade?

 

[Ultravisitor]

Having read up a bit on balsa, the opinions seem very divided. Is it true that it is more non-linear and less predictable?

Typically that's true. Balsa blades are non linear and stiff. I'd stay away from balsa cores, unless you need the braking effect for long pips. Or you really need a light blade.

 

[Tembel]

Yeah, the pics clearly show that this is an inner-carbon blade. There is Core, then carbon, then a non-dyed wooden layer, and finally a dyed koto layer.