infinity vps VS intensity NCT

elgaro wrote: Hello, Can anyone compare these 2 stiga blades in terms of feeling, versatility, ability to produce spin specially on the first topspin , blocking capacity, shortgame .. I'm about to buy one of these but i'm a bit confused by some aspects : - quality issue with top layer of the infinity - scared of the hardness of the walnut on the intensity - thickness of the infinity seems to be quite important (al cr wrb user) If anyone has ever played with the 2 blades it would be very helpful. Thanks for your income

I have both, but did not play to compare them side by side. For me the Infinity seems hollow, it could be because of the hard diamond coat, but very then top plies, and a thick softer CORE, it could be because my Infinity is defect as well, as the Top plies comes off when I peel the rubbers off for change. Over all I did not like my Infinity at all. A much better player at my club bought one at the same time with me (we bought together), sold his for a loss after 1 session.

The Intensity oth is a very good blade for me, a little stiff for a 5-plies all wood blade, but it's very easy to play. I like it better than the Ebv, and the Emerald that I also have. I highly recommend the Intensity.

Thank you for that, very useful. Lots of troubles with the infinity, it's a shame 'coz it seems to be a good blade though. 

Did you sealed your blade p1ngp0ng3r?

no issues with my infinity splintering either. Really good blade for an aggressive near the table spin oriented game acc to me.

depends on yua personal preference. A heavier infinity would be my preference.

Stavros wrote: nv42 wrote: depends on yua personal preference. A heavier infinity would be my preference. I love heavy Infinities. I've three.  My all time favourite.

The last time I ordered an Infinity, this is what it looked like when I opened the box:

AndySmith wrote: Stavros wrote: nv42 wrote: depends on yua personal preference. A heavier infinity would be my preference. I love heavy Infinities. I've three.  My all time favourite. Good to have three.  You never know when they might spontaneously explode in a shower of wood chips.

Edited by Stavros - 03/31/2016 at 10:06am

Infinity vps V is stiff at low and medium power, and then suddenly flexes at high power. as a result you get very unpredictable throw in loops and especially in counterloops.  when you try to control your countterloop just a bit, you get low throw and go to net. very difficult to get used to. rosewood V and Ebenholz V do not have this problem. It is very puzzling to me why they did what they did with Infinity. It is also a rather slow blade, even for an all wood (for example, much slower than dhs PG2 and PG3) so it is not clear to me why it exists.

PS: the thickness of infinity is about 5.6mm, less than clipper.


Edited by seguso - 04/02/2016 at 2:10pm

Beetween the 2 blades which one would give the heavier ball?

Bran, I can't measure accurately, but my Infinity is exactly as thick as my Offensive wood Nct, and much thinner than my clippers. In fact; I bought it just because I read it was a faster version of offensive nct.

seguso wrote: Infinity vps V is stiff at low and medium power, and then suddenly flexes at high power. as a result you get very unpredictable throw in loops and especially in counterloops.  when you try to control your countterloop just a bit, you get low throw and go to net. very difficult to get used to. rosewood V and Ebenholz V do not have this problem. It is very puzzling to me why they did what they did with Infinity. It is also a rather slow blade, even for an all wood (for example, much slower than dhs PG2 and PG3) so it is not clear to me why it exists. PS: the thickness of infinity is about 5.6mm, less than clipper.

infinity seems to be springy so not very appropriate for blocks.
does the intensity feel stiffer ? what about blocking with the 2 blades ?

Yeah, eternity seems interesting as well. The thing is that i'm in love with the infinty's design despite all the QC issues. 

100€ for the intfinity with the metal tag ? they 're kidding or what ! right now you can get the blade for less than 50e . !!!