Butterfly Hadraw SR vs Stiga Carbonado 290: Which Should You Buy?
| Butterfly Hadraw SR | Stiga Carbonado 290 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.0/10 | 8.3/10 |
| feel | firm, crisp, high rebound with woody dwell | very stiff, hard, crisp and direct carbon feel with a high-pitched sound; fast and linear with a low throw |
| handle | FL / AN / ST | FL |
| plies | 7-ply all wood | 5 wood + 2 carbon (7-ply), TeXtreme carbon |
| speed | OFF+ | OFF+ |
| thickness_mm | 6.6 | 6.2 |
| type | — | OFF+ |
| weight_g | 91 | 95 |
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These blades represent opposite ends of the offensive spectrum. Hadraw SR is all-wood OFF+ with wenge dwell, suited to attackers who loop and need tactile feedback. Carbonado 290 is Stiga’s ultimate carbon weapon—true OFF+ with doubled TeXtreme layers, maximum stiffness, and minimal dwell, designed for aggressive smash-and-blocking specialists.
Hadraw SR feels warm, communicative, and rewarding. Carbonado 290 feels crisp, direct, and uncompromising. Carbonado 290 is heavier (95g), stiffer, faster, and has a very low throw angle requiring bat angle adaptation. Hadraw SR is lighter, more forgiving, and gentler on the learning curve. Choose Hadraw SR for control-conscious loopers; choose Carbonado 290 only if you attack hard and have the technique to handle extreme stiffness.
FAQ
How much faster is Carbonado 290 really?
Rated equivalent to Jun Mizutani ZLC class. Noticeably faster and more aggressive than Hadraw SR.
Is Carbonado 290 too demanding?
Yes, for developing players. Only advanced, aggressive attackers should attempt it.
Which is better for looping?
Hadraw SR by far. Carbonado 290’s minimal dwell punishes topspin technique.
Do they suit different techniques?
Hadraw SR rewards heavy brush loops. Carbonado 290 rewards hard drives, smashes, and aggressive blocking.
Which is heavier?
Carbonado 290 at 95g versus Hadraw SR at 91g—not huge, but the stiffness makes 290 feel heavier.