stiga kitchen's profile
| Gender | Male |
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| Age | U10 |
| Experience | 6〜10 years |
User review
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2022/07/18
Right now I have DNA Platinum H max thickness and DNA Pro M thick on it, but since I just re-glued recently, please read this assuming the rubbers are DNA Pro M thick on the forehand and Vega Elite thick on the backhand. As for my level, I'm about a junior-high player who makes the third round of the Tokyo tournament.
First off, this racket's biggest strength is its absolute stability. Even if you hit sloppily, as long as the rubber itself is stable, the ball tends to go in. Drives come out with plenty of power, and the short game is easy too, since the WRB system shifts the weight toward the tip. The feel is on the hard side (pairing it with German rubber is incredibly refreshing), and combined with the power it almost feels like there's an inner carbon layer in there — but when blocking, the wood absorbs the impact really well. That said, because everything about it performs well, there's no one standout trait, so it might not suit players who are extremely attached to one particular thing. I think this racket suits drive-oriented players who block relatively often and also want power on their drives. But honestly, it can handle just about anything except chopping. If it weren't for the Cyber Shape design, I think this would already have a full page dedicated to it in the catalog.Overall Speed Spin Control Touch Hardness Little hard
Recommend rubber(Front) DNA PLATINUM H
Recommend rubber(Back) DNA PRO M
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2022/07/30
For intermediate-to-advanced players. It's expensive, so I doubt any beginners would even try it, but it's definitely not for beginners. Even someone like me, who only makes it to the third round of city tournaments, finds it fairly tough to handle. If you're someone who can handle a 50° hardness (though since it's STIGA it actually feels a bit softer than the number suggests), I think this will definitely suit you. I've never used the XH version (I gave up on it because I wasn't confident I could handle 52.5), but when you hit it properly, you can produce a really nasty ball that the opponent can't return. Even on drives, it produces a sharp sound like a flat meeting shot. Right now I have no complaints about either spin or speed. Maybe because I switched over from DNA Pro M, I get the impression I'm not great at hitting against backspin with it. You need to subtly change your stroke depending on the shot. I use this on the forehand, so I don't get many opportunities to use it in the short game, so I can't really say how it is there. In mid-to-far-distance play like topspin rallies, it fully shows its power. Close to the table it leads to a lot of overhit mistakes, so if you're someone who doesn't back off the table, you should use the M version instead. Overall it's a high-performance rubber. Many shops sell it for more than Tenergy, but if you're someone who likes a strong sheet, I think this price is justified.
Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Recomend racket ENERGY WOOD V2 WRB
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2022/07/30
Currently using it on my backhand, before that it was on my forehand. It's 47.5°, but honestly it feels pretty similar to the Vega Europe I used before it. It feels quite soft. The topsheet is the strongest I've felt, so even the M version generates plenty of spin. But once you really get used to it, you start feeling the limits of both speed and spin. If that happens to you, go with the H version. I'd recommend this to players who fight close to the table or at mid-distance. The topspin drive feels about average, which makes sense since the sponge is soft. On the other hand, the short game is incredibly easy to play. Chiquita feels about the same as it did with the Vega Elite I used before, but since the hardness is completely different, the power on impact is a whole different story. Blocks and stops also hold up firmly. On the backhand, though, it really transforms. Since it's semi-hard, it's great for connecting shots, and it's unbeatable for topspin drives and hard smashes. I'll keep using this on my backhand for a while longer. It feels close to the 05FX.
Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little soft
Recomend racket ENERGY WOOD V2 WRB
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2022/10/29
I switched because I couldn't handle the DNA Platinum H in max thickness. I'm using this in thick on my forehand.
First, the consistency is monstrous — even if you swing too hard, working up the nerve to swing through, the ball still lands most of the time. The speed is monstrous too, but the ball feels light — probably because I tend to hit into the ball rather than brush it. Against backspin, hitting thick and swinging upward makes it go long, so it's better to swing more forward or take the ball thin. Loops go in, but the spin on them is nothing special either. The short game lands solidly on the table. Counters also produce good shots as long as you swing through forward. The feel is really close to Tenergy — performance-wise it reminded me of Tenergy 64. It's extremely heavy, so I'd recommend a lighter blade and a lighter rubber on the other side.Overall Speed Spin Control Hardness Little hard
Recomend racket ENERGY WOOD V2 WRB
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