Switching from Stiga Infinity to Viscaria

Using Stiga Infinity for many years without complaints ,but some thoughts come is my mind regarding my recent injuries and age increase , 51 years old ... 

Edited by Stavros - 03/04/2024 at 9:09am

TwiddleDee wrote: I have played with both, using the same rubbers. A 86-87 gram Viscaria has a more solid feel, but less dwell time. I felt that the Infinity blocked topspin slightly better, but overall, I preferred the Viscaria for looping on both wings.

TwiddleDee wrote: I think throw angle is more determined by the player than the paddle. Yes, the blade and rubber choice does matter, but I know players, including myself, who can change their throw angle by adjusting their stroke.

If you want to switch from infinity to composite, I can only recommend the Apolonia, an innerforce ZLC construction. It is loaded with spin and there is no issue putting the ball away. To me it's the absolute standard when moving from all wood to composite. Maze ALC was too but it's gone. I have a Freitas and I can make it work but it's a bit too slow and hollow to me so the fun is not there however an all wood lover might enjoy it to gear up their game.

piligrim wrote: stiltt wrote: If you want to switch from infinity to composite, I can only recommend the Apolonia, an innerforce ZLC construction. It is loaded with spin and there is no issue putting the ball away. To me it's the absolute standard when moving from all wood to composite. Maze ALC was too but it's gone. I have a Freitas and I can make it work but it's a bit too slow and hollow to me so the fun is not there however an all wood lover might enjoy it to gear up their game. Actually Apolonia very unpopular blade. Many sold on all forums. I didn't meet someone who like this blade and play with it

Maybe you only meet dorks who don't know #$%&, I wonder why would that be?

I have too many blades. There is nothing wrong with having an Apolonia in a collection, I will always come back to it like the MJ or the Violin.

Used Infinity (and still do regularly) and it simply feels (much) different compared to Viscaria. I try out a lot of equipment (too much actually) and whenever I need to get back on my feet, I turn to the Infinity. It's just rock solid. 

Stavros wrote: Hardraw 5 is possibly similar to Nittaku Runlox-5 (same construction) . Lower throw than Infinity.

king_pong wrote: p1ngp0ng3r wrote: Used Infinity (and still do regularly) and it simply feels (much) different compared to Viscaria. I try out a lot of equipment (too much actually) and whenever I need to get back on my feet, I turn to the Infinity. It's just rock solid.  Offtopic: I will also going to try the new Hadraw 5, as the construction in similar to Infinity, except for the top layer (Koto vs Limba) +1,  I'm with p1ngp0ng3r.  I try out a lot of blades/set-ups (too many) and I always consider this 1 Infinity as my "home base" to reset and just remember how my hand is accustomed to and prefers to play.  I wouldn't get rid of it at least, if I were you.  Keep the Infinity around if the Viscaria doesn't work out as you think it will.