Such topics always amaze me. Someone is asking for advice and many people suggest all kind of equipment, even if some vital information is missing. Such as: how many years are you playing: 1, 10 or 15 years? What equipment are you using today and what are you missing in your current setup? Etc, etc.....
You are making a good point. How long he is playing, what his level is, what his previous setup was and what he would that is different would be valuable considerations. Usually when someone asks, which these two specific blades the person should choose I don't ask the same questions as when someone says: "if I want a new blade, what should I get?" The second query implies the person wants more help. The first implies some research has been done.
I have tried the Infinity. I have not tried the Emerald. The reason I suggested he take a look at the OSP Virtuoso +. It plays similar to but better than the Infinity. And is far more solid and sturdy than any Stiga blade I have used. When you accidentally hit most Stiga blades on the corner of a table the result is usually more damage than you should actually get. Rosewood and Ebenholtz are more sturdy than most Stiga blades and both play very well. But the OSP blade I recommended plays fairly similar to the Infinity but has better dwell, more spin, better feel and the same speed. So I thought I would include it as something to look at.
But after that the OP's next post was about the Carbonato blades. So perhaps he already has ideas of what he wants.
But it is true, to really help someone, knowing how long they are playing, their skill level and play style would help for making intelligent suggestions.
However, seeing them play would help even more. So when it is possible to have a coach who knows a lot about equipment to help you choose a setup, that would be ideal.
Perhaps the OP has already had a coach help him narrow down his choices and he just wants to see what other people think.
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