Stiga Allround Wood NCT (brief review)

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I chose this blade because it has Conic handle. I just want to try Conic handle again after so long (last was in the early 80s).  At first, I did not particularly like the blade.  For me, it is “rather stiff” for an allround blade (compared to usual Allround blades).   Allround blade, being soft and slow, needs some flexibility to give extra speed (and extra kick in spin) due to the catapult effect.  Allround NCT is a bit flexible, but only in high speed stroke (big swing).  Otherwise it is pretty firm, thus good for blocking and hitting.  So when testing the blade, I was not so thrilled about it.

 

But later on, as I keep using it for few sessions, I really appreciate this blade.  It is very allround, in the sense that it can do basically everything (not including chopping, as it is not my style).  I can smash really well (compared to other allround blades) but it still can loop well.  The extra kick, due to catapult effect, is present when performing hard shots.  So it turns out that Allround NCT serves me well.  I am now using it for my serious games and it is still allright.

 

As I mentioned in other thread, it is usually a compromise between:  (a) getting a good looping blade but not too good for blocking or  (b) getting a good blocking blade but not too good for looping.   At last I find a blade that can do everything quite well.   I am really satisfied with its performance.

 

Speed:  ALL+  to OFF- (depends on your rubbers)

Looping:  Good

Blocking:  Good

Short game:  Excellent

Serving:  Excellent

 

I think the extensive review given by Iggstern is pretty much accurate.  Please check this site:

http://web.me.com/igsstern/tabletennis/Topics/Entries/2011/1/17_%5BFull_REVIEW%5D_Blade___Stiga_Allround_Wood_NCT.html


Edited by doraemon - 05/23/2012 at 10:40pm

I can't say anything because I have not tried those 2 rubbers. I have tries soft sponge and medium hard sponge on it and they are allright.

I can't say anything because I have not tried Genius nor Aurus.  However, I use soft sponge rubber and medium hard sponge rubber on Allround NCT and they are OK..   They are not tensors though, ordinary classic rubbers.

Ha ha ha..... of course.  If you like Yasaka Extra 3D (very flexible, thus has great catapult effect), then you will absolutely hate this blade (firm and little catapult effect if you swing hard)..

Edited by doraemon - 05/30/2012 at 4:46am

go to any yasaka blades.. many of them especially YEO have what you want.

I also own this, not till I switched to Clipper I realised how bad it is... so mushy and no flex at all...

doraemon wrote: blahness wrote: I also own this, not till I switched to Clipper I realised how bad it is... so mushy and no flex at all... Did you mean Allround NCT ??

igszoctan wrote: Let there be light . http://stigatabletennis.com/en/2012/09/sabine-winter-a-winner-in-russia/ One of the best blades ever

Edited by ejmaster - 09/22/2012 at 11:38am

Perhaps the target market for the Allround NCT is not the more experienced players who desire the utmost in spin and speed. About a year and a half ago I made a thread asking members here what equipment they might suggest to someone buying his first custom paddle. There were a range of suggestions, but several people agreed that the Stiga Allround NCT was a good ALL+ blade for a beginner. I chose to get the Allround NCT with Butterfly Flextra on both sides. I absolutely loved the setup and improved drastically with it. I switched my forehand rubber to Inspirit Quattro UL and have really enjoyed it as a small step up in spin and speed from Flextra. So while, admittedly I have not had the chance to test a wide variety of blades ( I have had the chance to play with a few) I have loved playing with this blade. Just to add some perspective to it, I am probably between 1400 and 1500, judging from my level of success against rated players. 

igszoctan wrote:

Handle is so glossy. 

tons of dwell time = slower the blade with tons vibration, no?

tsanyc wrote: tons of dwell time = slower the blade with tons vibration, no?

Edited by ejmaster - 09/25/2012 at 1:00pm

LoopsALot wrote: can somebody else validate ejmaster's review? I don't recognize it as matching my impression of the blade. it is slow and less vibration. but to me it is not soft or mushy at all.