Stiga 3K 2 Cybershape
7.4padell.io scoreSpecs only- Shape
- Hybrid
- Weight
- 360 g
- Balance
- Slightly head-heavy
- Core
- Hypersoft Foam
The Stiga 3K 2 Cybershape is a hybrid-shaped racket with a soft Hypersoft Foam core and a 3K carbon face, listed at 360 g. Stiga calls it Advanced and offensive, yet on paper power is low and comfort high. No review exists yet, so read it as a soft, controlling racket until players show otherwise.
RBy Ruud Caris · facts checked 9 October 2026Choose it if
- you want a soft, forgiving racket and still play at an advanced level
- you win points by placing the ball and building the rally, not by hitting through it
- your arm dislikes stiff rackets and you want a carbon face that stays gentle
Skip it if
- you want raw power from the racket itself, in which case the Siux Fenix Go 4 reads High on power
- you need a published head size and thickness before you buy, because Stiga lists neither
- you want a higher balance and less softness, as on the Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort at 270 mm
How it plays
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On paper this is a soft, controlling hybrid, and the offensive label is the part to question.
- Control Medium, helped by the soft core, the hybrid shape and a balance that is neither extreme.
- Power Low, because the Hypersoft Foam core absorbs more of the ball than it returns.
- Comfort High, thanks to the soft core and the carbon-soft 3K face.
- Handling Medium, since the balance sits between a nimble racket and a head-heavy one.
- Forgiveness Medium, with the soft core as the only spec pushing it up.
Specifications
Not published by the brand: thickness, head size
Specs from the brand's own site · checked 25 September 2026 · Spotted a wrong spec? Report it →
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The 3K 2 Cybershape is one of three Cybershape rackets listed here. The labels differ, and nothing marks a measured change between them. The 1.3K Hard has a 1.3K Carbon Fusion face, Performance Foam and an Intermediate level. The 18K Hard Adam Axelsson Edition has an 18K Carbon Duplex face, Performance Foam, a High balance label and a Professional level. All three are 360 g hybrids. If you want the softest core, look at this 3K 2. If you want a higher balance and a professional-level racket, the Axelsson Edition is the one to check. The 1.3K Hard is the entry point of the line.
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Stiga sells the 3K 2 Cybershape to advanced players with an offensive profile. Yet on paper its soft foam core and carbon face read as a gentle, low-power build. That gap is the whole story of this page. No review exists yet, so everything here comes from the specs and from what Stiga says about the racket.
Offensive on the label, Low on the power meter
Stiga lists the level as Advanced and the player profile as offensive. The meters on this page tell a different tale: power Low, comfort High, and control, maneuverability and sweet spot all Medium. The two readings do not contradict each other as much as they seem to. An offensive player who builds points with timing and placement may want a racket that does not fight back. A soft racket asks you to bring the speed yourself.
That is the catch. If you expect the racket to add pace to a short swing, the specs say it will not. Not a weapon, but a tool that rewards a full swing.
Hypersoft Foam under 3K carbon
The core is Hypersoft Foam. The face is 3K carbon, and the frame is what Stiga calls the 360 Carbon Frame. The soft core is the main reason comfort reads High and power reads Low. It raises control and sweet spot too, but it lowers power. The face is rated carbon-soft, which adds to the comfort reading.
The surface is listed as rough. That points to some grip on the ball for spin, though nobody has tested it yet.
A larger sweet spot, says the product page
Stiga claims the Cybershape design gives a larger sweet spot, higher and further out than traditional padel rackets. Separately, the product page describes a hexagonal design as giving a larger sweet spot, higher up, than traditional round rackets. It also describes the racket as having the right speed when you need it, and as stiff with good acceleration. Treat all of that as marketing. The sweet spot meter here reads Medium, and only the soft core pushes it up. Stiga does not publish the head area, so you cannot check the size claim yourself.
The product page also says the racket suits all playing styles, with a lean towards defensive play that turns points around. That sits oddly next to the offensive label. Stiga is making two different pitches for one racket.
360 g, 265 mm and a Medium/High label
Stiga lists the weight as 360 g, with no range. The balance is 265 mm according to a retailer, while Stiga's own label says Medium/High. Those two fit together: a balance that leans towards the head without being extreme.
On court that should mean a racket you can still move quickly at the net, with some mass behind the ball on overheads. Stiga also mentions a longer handle. How that changes two-handed shots is not stated, so do not assume anything there.
The weight system is not published. Nothing says whether Stiga makes other weights or adjustable weights.
One hybrid shape, three levels
The Cybershape line has two siblings. The Stiga 1.3K Hard Cybershape is listed for intermediate players, with a 1.3K Carbon Fusion face and Performance Foam. It is also 360 g with a Medium-high balance. The Cybershape 18K Hard Adam Axelsson Edition is a professional-level racket, with an 18K Carbon Duplex face, Performance Foam and a High balance label.
So the 3K 2 sits in the middle on face grade and level. It is also the only one of the three with Hypersoft Foam. If you want a softer core than either sibling, that is the difference to look at.
A different kind of alternative is the Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort. It is also listed as Advanced and hybrid. Its balance is 270 mm. It reads Medium on power and comfort, with Low maneuverability and sweet spot. It moves the racket towards power and away from forgiveness.
No review, no head size, no thickness
No independent review, video or player report is available for this racket yet. Head area, thickness and weight system are not published either. That leaves real gaps: you cannot judge how stiff the frame feels, how big the hitting area is or how it behaves on off-centre hits. Stiga itself recommends testing a racket properly, since it takes time on court to learn its character. For this one, that advice is not just polite. If you can try it before buying, do.
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Questions before you buy
Is the Stiga 3K 2 Cybershape an offensive racket?
Stiga lists it that way. On paper the soft Hypersoft Foam core gives Low power and High comfort. It suits an attacker who brings the speed, not one who wants the racket to add it.
What is the difference between the 3K 2 and the 1.3K Hard Cybershape?
The 1.3K Hard is listed for intermediate players, with a 1.3K Carbon Fusion face and Performance Foam. The 3K 2 has a 3K carbon face, Hypersoft Foam and an Advanced label. Both weigh 360 g.
Is it a good choice for a sensitive arm?
On paper, yes. The soft core and carbon-soft face push the comfort reading to High. No reviewer has confirmed it, though, so try it first if arm pain is a concern.
How does it compare with the Bullpadel Xplo 02 Comfort?
The Xplo 02 Comfort has a higher balance at 270 mm and reads Medium on power and comfort. The Stiga reads Low on power, High on comfort and Medium on maneuverability, so it is the softer and handier of the two.
What is the closest alternative?
The Babolat Counter Veron 2025 plays most alike. Differences: comfort -2.0, power +1.0.
Compare side by side →Who should not buy it?
Skip it if you want easy power for smashes (power 5.0/10), or if you are still learning: it is not very forgiving (5.5/10).
How heavy is it really?
The brand gives 360 g. That counts as medium. Each racket can differ within that range.
Why a range? →