stiga
Wood Edition
Shape
round
Weight
365g
Balance
medium
Price
$199
stiga Axe 3
7.4 / 10
Based on 2 expert reviews Best for: Maneuverable racket for high beginners or intermediate players seeking control and maneuverability
Shape: Round
Weight: 360g
Balance: Head Light
Pros
- Low balance makes it hard to get any real power
- Good control on volley and bandejas
- Back of the court was easy to handle and change directions
Cons
- Low, not very big nor small
Performance Scorecard
Overall Score Average of core attributes below
7.6
Contributing Scores
Power
5.5
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
7.0
Maneuverability
9.5
Additional Metrics
Comfort
7.0
Spin
5.0
Specifications
- MSRP $299
- Weight 360g
- Shape Round
- Balance Head Light
- Surface 3K Carbon fiber
- Core Soft EVA
- Hardness Medium
About the Stiga Axe 3
Axe 3
Stiga created the next generation of the Axe, the Axe 3 in partnership with Daniel Dios, a padel coach trainer.
Marketed as a medium-high balance versatile racket, it actually has a very low balance which gives a lot of time while in the back of the court.
You’ll be able to place your chiquitas wherever you like.
Note that its balance also reduces power in smashes and leads to instability when blocking hard shots.
It has a touch slightly harder than medium, in between an AT10 12K and an AT10 18K.
The sandpaper roughness is comfortable while supporting the racket with your nondominant hand and helps you keep your volleys low.
But, in general, at the front of the court, it takes a big swing to get the balls behind the service line.
Note that we have a 15% discount with PADELFYI15 and Stiga offers a 14 day trial period.
Expert Reviews of stiga Axe 3
Average score: 7.6 • Based on 2 expert reviews • Last updated: Aug 2023
7.4
Facu GV
Aug 18, 2023
"Maneuverable racket for high beginners or intermediate players seeking control and maneuverability"
Power
5.0
Control
8.0
Sweet Spot
7.5
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