Stiga Clipper
Blade description:
The Stiga Clipper is a classic all-wood, 7-ply offensive blade renowned for its versatility and reliability. It is characterized by a stiff construction that provides a solid, direct feel with minimal vibration, making it highly effective for players who prioritize precise placement, blocking, and aggressive play close to the table.
Performance and Feel
- Speed and Power: While categorized as an offensive blade, its speed is linear and requires the player to generate their own power through active strokes. It offers sufficient speed for smashes and power loops without being uncontrollably fast.
- Control and Dwell: Despite its stiffness, the blade offers a soft, crisp feel at contact and a large sweet spot. It provides excellent dwell time for looping, allowing for good spin generation. It is particularly noted for being highly stable during blocking and counter-attacking exchanges.
- Stiffness and Flex: It is nearly stiff, exhibiting only a slight amount of flex. This construction favors a controlled, consistent game, making it a popular choice for learning fundamental techniques or transitioning into higher-level competition.
Physical Characteristics
- Composition: This is an all-wood blade (7-ply construction).
- Weight and Balance: The blade is generally considered to have a substantial, solid feel. While weights vary, it is often paired with lighter rubbers to manage the overall setup weight. It is not typically head-heavy, offering a balanced feel that accommodates various rubber combinations, including hard Chinese-style rubbers or modern European tensors.
- Handle and Build: Stiga handles—particularly the Legend (FL) and Straight (ST) versions—are frequently cited as a highlight for their comfort and ergonomic design. The blade is thicker than many modern alternatives, which contributes to its distinct, solid feedback.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — March 2024
Impressionnant, si vous lancez le corps et le bras en top… Vraiment le sentiment de contrôler la vitesse de la balle en fonction de votre engagement. Bloc très croustillant, rien à envier aux lames carbones. Je jouais avec le Ma Long 3, il me manquait un peu de contrôle, donc j’ai voulu essayer le Clipper et j’ai très bien fait car hormis le contrôle bien plus présent, j’ai augmenté la puissance et la vitesse car je retiens beaucoup moins mes coups car moins de risque de sortir la balle de la table. Tibhar MK en 2 coup droit, Nittaku C1 en revers, super compo et pas lourd. Pour pas vraiment cher, c’est idéal pour retrouver le plaisir de mettre la balle sur la table.
#2 — February 2023
Control is good, speed is alright. There are quality issues in the newer batch of Stiga Clipper. It is a blade for offensive players who win points with placement and feeling.
#3 — December 2022
I have a Clipper Wood (Legend handle, non WRB). I use it with 2x unboosted DHS Hurricane Neo (commercial orange sponge) 39 degree Chinese hardness (Medium), which is super hard compared to European/Japanese rubbers. The blade itself is pretty heavy and suits these rubbers quite well. The blade has little vibration and has quite a large sweet spot.
After using it for some time, I would probably prefer a thinner handle – the Master instead of the Legend. Overall, it’s a very good offensive blade with a good weight to it. However, I need to try it with different, bouncier rubbers.
The lack of or low vibration makes it suitable for more advanced players.
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