Stiga Offensive Classic - is this real?

[Crepche]

Hello everyone , I just recently changed blades and I got this from my grandfather. Usually, there’s a serial number on the blades but I can’t seem to find it and I’m sceptical about the validity of the blade. So can anyone help me validate whether this is official and not 山寨货. I mean , if it’s a fake , it a high quality fake. Thank You!

 

[Tyce]

I've never seen a serial number on a Stiga before, but I also don't know that holographic sticker

 

[KY3333]

That blade is genuine for the Chinese market.
The imitations cannot reproduce the holographic sticker on the handle.

 

[mightymouse]

The hologram sticker is unique to China's market. The reason is that there are many counterfeits in China so Stiga uses that special sticker just to confirm the originality of their products.

Off topic a bit:

@KY3333
In your profile, your Tibhar Lebesson is written "French National Team". Is this a special Tibhar Lebesson, or you just write it down yourself? Just curious.

 

[KY3333]

The hologram sticker is unique to China's market. The reason is that there are many counterfeits in China so Stiga uses that special sticker just to confirm the originality of their products.

Off topic a bit:

@KY3333
In your profile, your Tibhar Lebesson is written "French National Team". Is this a special Tibhar Lebesson, or you just write it down yourself? Just curious.

The Lebesson blade I have is a special blade supplied to the French team.

The shape of the handle is different from the commercial one, and it has a larger blade size of 160 x 151 mm.

 

[mightymouse]

@KY3333

Wow, thank you for your answer and pictures. And the name of the blade is BIG HAMMER.

I think this answers my question long time ago. I wonder how Lebesson can play fast and powerful with an Allround+/Offensive- blade. Mine is the standard one, with smaller head size. It is OK for me since I am an amateur. But I am amazed if Lebesson can play powerfully using that blade. Of course, since he is a pro, he can use anything and still produces great power.

But it is true then the Pro can get different blade from what being sold in the market.

Thank you again for your information.

 

[Egon]

The Lebesson blade I have is a special blade supplied to the French team.

The shape of the handle is different from the commercial one, and it has a larger blade size of 160 x 151 mm.View attachment 35857View attachment 35858

Thank you for the photo! And can I ask you to also post a photo from the end or from the side of the racket. It is very interesting to see what layers of wood there are.

 

[Tyce]

I think lots of pro players are using 160mm blades nowadays. Think about w968 which is larger than the conventional 157, but just judging by the eye I see more and more bigger blades.