Stiga Legacy Carbon

Stiga Legacy Carbon - A high-quality and highly offensive blade

In terms of attacking blades, the top models are commonly characterized by the implementation of high-quality materials and a very good workmanship. These features are also true for the Stiga Legacy Carbon, which aims to set new standards regarding offensive gaming characteristics and the handling. Particularly, the low-weight 12k Energy Carbon fiber is in the focus. As you might already know, Carbon is a synthetic fiber made of Carbon (C) and is extremely strong, stiff, and light. These features significantly increase the overall stability of the blade. Unpleasant vibrations are reduced and the sweet spot area is increased (this corresponds to the area where we can find the most homogeneous and, hence, best gaming properties). Further advantages of the increased overall stability of the Legacy Carbon from Stiga is a more effective energy transfer. These characteristics are complemented by the veneer structure of this table tennis blade, which we will present now.

Stiga Legacy Carbon - The veneers under closer investigation

The veneers of a table tennis are responsible for its properties (in addition to the skills of the player, of course). For the Stiga Legacy Carbon, the following wood types are used: Abachi, Limba, and Pine.

Abachi (a.k.a. Ayous, Obeche, or Samba) is a tree which grows in tropical regions of West Africa, Cameroon, Nigeria, Ghana, and so on. Ayous trees reach a height of 50 m, and exhibit a trunk diameter of up to 1.5 m. Ayous wood is relatively light (350 kg/m³), medium-strong (Young´s modulus: 6,800 N/mm²), and medium-hard (Janka hardness: 430). As table tennis veneer, Ayous is well-known for its positive gaming properties. The moderate heaviness and moderate hardness induce a pleasant feedback and feeling of the ball. This is particularly important during passive blocks, the short-short play, and during long ball rallies.

Limba is a tree usually native to regions south of the equator. The trees exhibit a height of up to 45 m, and their trunk reach a diameter of up to about 1.5 m. Limba is medium-hard (Janka hardness: 430), medium-dense (520 kg/m³), and quite strong (Young´s modulus: 9,400 N/mm²). Furthermore, Limba is known as a topspin wood, which is also quite fast, but not very elastic / springy. Also, Limba has a soft feeling, a soft touch, and quite a bit of control.

Pines are coniferous trees belonging to the family of pines, which grow in the northern hemispheres. One species very common in Middle Europe is the black pine (Pinus nigra), reaching an age of up to 800 years, and a height of 50 m (2,000 in). Pine wood is medium-heavy (500 kg/m³), medium-hard (Janka hardness: 300), and very strong (12,000 N/mm²). These properties highlight the suitability of this veneer to effectively support the dynamics and power of the Legacy Carbon (in addition to the Carbon fibers), allowing extremely fast attacks.

Another very positive feature of this table tennis blade is its great handling, which is achieved by the ergonomical handle. The handle was manufactured by means of a 3D design resulting in a better usability on both sides (forehand and backhand). Also, the lenses within the handle fulfill an important use: They contribute to an optimized weight distribution. It becomes evident that the Stiga Legacy Carbon is definitely a high-quality offensive blade (style: OFF+), designed for high-performance players which love it to permanently exert much pressure using their forehand and backhand.