{"product_id":"stiga-carbon-soft-touch-cybershape-shakehand-blade","title":"Stiga Carbon Soft Touch Cybershape","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFast feel in play, but with full control. When the tempo increases, you need the right bat to keep up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStiga Carbon Soft Touch Cybershape\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed for players who want quick hand speed, smooth transitions, and controlled offensive play close to the table. Its lightweight balsa core gives the blade a soft, comfortable feel on contact. A thin carbon layer adds stability and speed, helping the blade stay solid during fast exchanges without making it feel overly stiff or harsh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Cybershape design creates a larger optimized hitting area toward the upper part of the blade. That helps players make cleaner contact in fast rallies, especially when changing quickly between forehand and backhand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(3, 49, 165);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQUICK TAKE:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCarbon Soft Touch Cybershape is a strong fit for players who use short, compact strokes, quick counters, controlled blocks, and fast close-table pressure. It gives you speed when the tempo increases, but the soft feel keeps the blade manageable. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eChoose Stiga Carbon Soft Touch Cybershape if you want a light, fast offensive blade with soft feel, quick recovery, and the larger sweet spot of Cybershape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffensive players who want a lightweight blade with soft touch, carbon stability, and quick close-table control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlaying Style...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eClose-to-table offense, quick counters, controlled blocking, short-stroke attacks, fast forehand-backhand transitions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Feel...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLight, soft, stable, and quick with a comfortable balsa-carbon contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRubber Pairing Advice...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePair Carbon Soft Touch Cybershape with medium or medium-hard offensive rubbers for a balanced setup. Softer rubbers will make the blade easier to control, while firmer rubbers add more finishing power for advanced close-table attackers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho Should Avoid It...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlayers who want a heavy, stiff power blade for long-distance counterlooping may prefer a faster carbon blade. Players who rely on heavy spin from deep court may want a blade with more dwell and weight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stiga","offers":[{"title":"Flared","offer_id":53413004509463,"sku":"SSCSTY-FL","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Straight","offer_id":53413004542231,"sku":"SSCSTY-ST","price":147.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/8337\/1543\/files\/SSCSTY-stiga-carbon-soft-cyb-1.jpg?v=1782195633","url":"https:\/\/www.paddlepalace.com\/products\/stiga-carbon-soft-touch-cybershape-shakehand-blade","provider":"Paddle Palace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}