8 Reviews for Stiga Airoc Astro S

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on December 25, 2021

Very good looper and blocker. Driving was good and effective. Serves were not very easy but recurving was pretty good. Opening and countering were pretty easy but it did bottom out of occasion. Good for intermediate players and those who are good and want control over power and speed.

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on April 5, 2018

Not used this rubber for long, however I agree re ratings on speed and spin but less on control, which I'm finding difficult. Hopefully as I get used to this rubber this will get better. Am using 1.9 on F/H and find it excellent for spin serves, counter hitting and blocking. Like this rubber for the new plastic ball and can generate good top and sidespin when looping.

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on July 10, 2017

I use this as my FH rubber on the Stiga Carbonado 290, paired with Stiga Mantra S on my BH (both 1.9mm thickness). This rubber is awesome. Great speed, excellent control and top-notch spin. The build quality is superb and the blue, high density sponge gives a good feeling when brushed on the plastic ball.

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on March 2, 2017

I don't usually take the time to review rubbers, but this one is unique. It's variation in speed is outstanding. While Smashing or driving the ball this is one of the fastest rubbers I've used. Yet, pushing against my opponent, I could easily get double, even triple bounces. Looping and blocking were my favorite strokes to perform with this rubber. Blocking came pretty easy, I even had some miracle blocks against smashes. When looping, the arc is medium to high depending on your approach angle and the spin is pretty strong. I used this rubber atop my Freitas ALC which is hard but with some flex, so the dwell time seemed long. And who could forget the sound when the rubber catapults the ball over the net? "Tock!!"

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on July 2, 2016

Got it in 1.9 on a infinity vps 5. Its a spin rubber that has precise control, and ok speed. The medium soft sponge is great at spin kills, and loop smashes, but lacks in speed (not as much catapult feel as the calibra sponge). Also great for big BH shots and counter attacks instead of blocking. The lifespan of tacky top sheet is disappointing, it only last a couple of weeks. (Harder or carbon blades would sync up great, to get power in FH). Serves=great / spins=great / control=great / killshots=great / blocks & pushes=ok / speed=ok / dies=quick

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on April 25, 2016

Best rubber I used. For FH and BH

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on January 21, 2016

rubber is definitely for plastic ball, it does not girp the old celluloid ball. it is best rubber for plastic ball both for backhand and forehand. control is awesome. it is made for the players who wants more feel it provides more feel than other rubbers, sound is very different.

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External Review for Stiga Airoc Astro S on November 1, 2015

This rubber has so much spin, control
You can add more speed with the strength of your arm

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