Stiga Infinity VPS V vs Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon: Which Should You Buy?
| Stiga Infinity VPS V | Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8.6/10 | 8.4/10 |
| feel | stiff thin outer (Diamond Touch), medium-hard | medium-hard carbon, controllable, excellent value |
| handle | FL/ST/AN | FL |
| plies | 5W (all wood) | 5 ply wood + 2 ply Carbon (limba/ayous with a carbon layer) |
| speed | OFF | OFF- |
| thickness_mm | 5.8 | 6 |
| weight_g | 88 | 88 |
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Both weigh around 88 grams but build their game differently. The Stiga Infinity VPS V is a stiff, thin-outer all-wood 5-ply at OFF, with many gears, flex and dwell that reward heavy brush looping and strong stability; it carries the higher 8.6 rating to the Yasaka’s 8.4. The Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon adds a carbon layer at OFF-minus, with a large forgiving sweet spot and a stiff kick on strong contact, at outstanding value.
Pick the Infinity VPS V if you are a dynamic, spin-first looper who wants more gears and all-wood control for a heavy brush-looping game. Pick the Ma Lin Carbon if you are an improving intermediate or penholder who wants a forgiving, controllable carbon blade on a tight budget and a kick on smashes.
The Ma Lin is not fast at light impact and can be picky about rubbers, with variable handle and unit weight. The Infinity ships fairly raw and wants sealing.
FAQ
Which blade is better for heavy looping?
The Infinity VPS V. Its flex, dwell and many gears reward heavy brush looping with a medium arc, making it the more spin-first, all-wood choice.
Which is the better value?
The Ma Lin Carbon is famous for value, sometimes near 20 to 55 USD, though the Infinity is still reasonably priced for a high-quality offensive blade.
Which is more forgiving on off-center contact?
The Ma Lin Carbon. It is praised for a large, forgiving sweet spot, while the Infinity is a control-first OFF blade rather than the most forgiving option.