Stiga Infinity VPS V vs Tibhar Stratus Power Wood: Which Should You Buy?
| Stiga Infinity VPS V | Tibhar Stratus Power Wood | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.6/10 | 9.0/10 |
| feel | stiff thin outer (Diamond Touch), medium-hard | Elastic with long dwell time, lively yet controlled, larger-than-average head and big sweet spot |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | FL / ST / AN |
| plies | 5W (all wood) | 5-ply all wood (Limba-Limba-Ayous-Limba-Limba) |
| speed | OFF | OFF- |
| thickness_mm | 5.8 | 6.2 |
| weight_g | 88 | 90 |
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Both are 5-ply all-wood offensive blades that reward spin. The Infinity VPS V offers excellent control for an OFF blade, with many gears, flex and dwell that reward heavy brush looping, plus power in the fast game, control in the short game and strong stability from its VPS and Diamond Touch construction. It gives up a little power to carbon blades from far back, leans control-first rather than outright fast, and ships fairly raw with a thin outer veneer that needs sealing.
The Tibhar Stratus Power Wood pairs long dwell, a high long arc and heavy spin with beginner-friendly control, real attacking speed, a big sweet spot and a larger head at unbeatable value. It is slightly head-heavy, plays faster than its OFF- rating, and its backhand blocks reward precise timing.
Choose the Infinity VPS V if you are a dynamic, spin-first player who wants a controllable OFF blade with many gears for brush looping. Choose the Stratus Power Wood, the higher-rated blade, if you want forgiving spin, easy control and outstanding value.
FAQ
Which blade is better for brush looping?
Both reward spin. The Infinity VPS V has flex and dwell tuned for heavy brush looping with many gears, while the Stratus Power Wood’s long dwell gives a high, spinny arc.
Which needs sealing before use?
The Infinity VPS V ships fairly raw with a thin outer veneer that needs sealing and wings that may want light sanding. The Stratus Power Wood does not carry that note.
Which is faster?
The Infinity VPS V is rated OFF and the Stratus Power Wood OFF-, though the Tibhar plays faster than its rating suggests. Both give up some power to carbon blades far from the table.
Which offers better value?
The Stratus Power Wood is widely called the best value 5-ply all-wood blade. The Infinity VPS V is reasonably priced for a high-quality 5-ply but sits above it.