Stiga Cybershape Carbon vs Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC
Stiga’s hexagonal Cybershape Carbon against Loki’s inner-carbon attacking blade, on each maker’s published specification, with a dated UK price and no claim that either one is better.
Both are OFF+ blades with five plies of wood and two inner carbon plies, where the carbon sits next to the core rather than under the face. The Cybershape Carbon’s six-cornered head is its own design with no Loki equivalent; the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC uses a conventional head with inner aramid carbon, a Limba face and an ~89g estimate.
Head-to-Head Specification Comparison
Each maker’s own published figures, side by side. Speed, spin and control scales differ between brands, so compare those within a brand, not across.
| Specification | Stiga Cybershape Carbon | Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC |
|---|---|---|
| Category | OFF+ (Stiga label) | OFF+ (Offensive) |
| Construction | 5 wood + 2 inner carbon (Stiga Close Core Fibre) | 5 wood + 2 inner Aramid Carbon |
| Face veneer | Black Koto | Limba |
| Thickness | Not published | 6.0mm (±0.2mm) |
| Head size & weight | Hexagonal Cybershape head (dimensions not published) · 85 ±5g (Stiga) | 157×150mm · ~89g (estimate) |
| UK price | £189.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026) | £79.99 inc. VAT |
| Tournament legality | ITTF legal (natural-wood rule) | ✔ Meets the ITTF 85% natural-wood rule |
Why This Pairing
The reasoning behind matching these two blades.
Stiga builds the Cybershape Carbon with Close Core Fibre, carbon placed directly on the wood core. The W81 Wei Shihao ADC is Loki’s OFF+ blade with the same inner-carbon placement, so it is the closest construction in the Loki range, without the hexagonal head.
Note: Blades are compared against blades here, on construction, thickness and price. No two makers build a blade the same way, so expect real differences even where the category matches. This is our best-informed read on the closest Loki equivalent, not a claim that the two play identically.
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Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC
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German-imported small-pore high-activity sponge non-sticky rubber; strong loops, added power
Common questions
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC as good as the Stiga Cybershape Carbon?
Loki UK doesn’t claim the W81 Wei Shihao ADC is objectively better than the Stiga Cybershape Carbon, and this page isn’t trying to declare a winner. Both are OFF+ blades with five plies of wood and two inner carbon plies, where the carbon sits next to the core rather than under the face. The Cybershape Carbon’s six-cornered head is its own design with no Loki equivalent; the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC uses a conventional head with inner aramid carbon, a Limba face and an ~89g estimate.
What's the difference between the Stiga Cybershape Carbon and the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC?
The Stiga Cybershape Carbon is a 5 wood + 2 inner carbon OFF+ blade with a hexagonal head and a black Koto face. The Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC is a 5 wood + 2 inner aramid carbon OFF+ blade with a conventional 157×150mm head and a Limba face. See the table above for weight and price.
Is the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC legal for ITTF and Table Tennis England tournaments?
Yes. The Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC meets the ITTF rule that a blade is at least 85% natural wood, so it’s legal for British League, county and local league play, the same as the Stiga Cybershape Carbon.
How much does the Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC cost compared to the Stiga Cybershape Carbon?
The Stiga Cybershape Carbon is £189.99 at Tees Sport (inc. VAT, checked 13 Oct 2026). The Loki W81 Wei Shihao ADC costs £79.99 inc. VAT — check the live price above, since it updates automatically, unlike a figure typed into a page.
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Editorial & Compliance Disclosure: Specifications for the Stiga Cybershape Carbon are drawn from the maker’s own product listing; its UK price is from Tees Sport, checked 13 Oct 2026. Loki figures are manufacturer specification from Loki’s 2026 catalogue. This page does not use or cite any third-party community rating site. Loki UK has no business relationship with or endorsement from Stiga. All competitor trademarks belong to their respective owners.