OSP Virtuoso (Off-) v Tibhar Stratus Power Wood

[DJeX]

Korbel, Stratus Power Wood and Virtuoso have the same plies. Different thickness of individual plies. But all three are Limba-Limba-Ayous-Limba-Limba.

I wouldn't really consider Mazinov an Off+ even though in the 1990s that is what was considered Off+.

A Stratus Power Wood with Der_'s modification to add weight to the handle may make it solidly Off. But I don't think it would make it Off+. In the end, I guess part of this is how you define Off and Off+.


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Ohhh I see. Guess I should try out the Powerwood. I have sold several already though haven't gotten the chance to try it out aside from bounce tests on the bare blade.

 

[MDP]

Hi,

tommorow I will have new Virtuoso . last year I played Power Stratus wood, in my opinion one of worst blades. Any feeling and any control.
I hope that Virtuoso will better

I hope you like it, but if you really hated Stratus wood, I'm afraid virtuoso (and all other 5ply limba limba ayous limba limba blades) is just not for you...

 

[Mardosta]

Hi
many blades has the same composition , KORBEL , PRIMORAC, STIGA.
But old Stiga has completly different, better feeling.
Maybe OSP Virtuoso is made from very good wood and thickness is correct.
In my opinion details are important not always wood composition.

 

[MDP]

Yes they all play different, but there is a certain common ground between all of them. A virtuoso will play closer to TSPW then to a carbon blade for exemple. But it will be interesting to hear your opinion and comparison to the TSPW! I hope you like it!

 

[Mardosta]

Of course I send my opinion. But first I will test EXPERT ALL, because I bought two blades from OSP.

 

[MOG]

stratus

I have had xiom offence s ans TSPW (stratus Powerwood). I found the XIOM much flatter and stiffer, more of a driving blade than looping both with 05fx on.
My stratus was a bit head heavy. I sanded a couple of mm off top and sanded wings a little to make it more comfortable to hold.
it is not head heavy at all now and loops beautifully even with my rubbish technique.
xiom offence s is a slappers blade IMO