STIGA Dynasty Carbon vs Tibhar VS Unlimited: my beginner’s trade-off
Original source: 2021-03-05 · Alfonso Quinonez
I recorded this comparison after about six months of lessons, using Butterfly Rozena on both sides of both blades. My question was practical: did I want more help generating speed, or clearer feedback while working on technique?
Tibhar: the control I preferred for practice
The VS Unlimited felt controlled and comfortable to hold. I had to move and engage the stroke to produce pressure; a passive contact could leave an easy ball for my opponent. I preferred that feedback for practice because it made mistakes easier for me to notice.
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The Dynasty Carbon felt heavier and more premium to me, and gave me useful speed even with less effort. That was fun in matches, but I also sent balls long and found some backhand transitions less comfortable with that handle. These are personal impressions rather than measured specifications.
Watch this part of the original video ↗What I would compare before buying
My original preference was Tibhar for feedback and technique, Dynasty for a more aggressive game if I could control it. The rubber and handle are part of that choice. This was not a comparison of complete premade paddles, and the review does not establish that an expensive carbon blade is necessary for a beginner.
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