bapgobears's Blade Ratings/Reviews
Back to bapgobears's Profile
Here are bapgobears's ratings and reviews. These ratings are useful because bapgobears has his/her own standard and will rate and review the ping pong equipment accordingly, giving you accurate and useful ratings and reviews to aid you in your next online purchase.
Stiga (1)
|
|
Stiga Rosewood XO
|
Review of Stiga Rosewood XOI completely agree with jrado. Originally, I put Tenergy 05 2.1 mm on both sides and the blade was head heavy. Its center of gravity was too far out. I played ok, but my arm was tired and sore after using it. I put 1.9 mm version on and the lighter head made all the difference. My arm no longer hurts and it plays like a dream. I actually have more power and spin with 1.9 mm because I can accelerate the blade faster and more comfortably.
My game is so noticeably better with this blade it's a joke. I used the 2.1 mm 05 Tenergy rubber on a Butterfly ZLC and the difference between these two paddles is enormous. ZLC has 1 gear and no margin for error. I had virtually no feel with the ZLC. I had zero control with the ZLC. It's just amazing to me the difference a blade can make. Using the XO I have both power and control. To be fair maybe the ZLC smashes and blocks better (maybe), but I sold it because I found the XO. I also have a Butterfly Primorac Ex with Shriver rubber (all around paddle). I have more control with the XO and the power difference is that of a Ferrari (XO) and a Prius. I know it sounds like I work for Stiga, but I'm just a humble electrical engineer. I feel like the XO is the Holy Grail of paddles. The touch and feel you get with it combined with the power is unrivaled in my experience. I recommend this paddle to everyone but Timo Boll.
Mar 13, 2015 |
