Stiga Clipper

≈ 89 grams ≈ 1331 Hz

Blade description:

The Stiga Clipper is a classic 7-ply all-wood table tennis blade renowned for its versatility and excellent performance, particularly suited for offensive players who favor looping and blocking styles. Crafted primarily from high-quality wood, the Clipper strikes a balance between speed and control, making it an appealing option for both intermediate and advanced players. With an impressive speed rating of 99, it delivers powerful shots, while maintaining decent control at a rating of 68, allowing players to execute precise placements with confidence.

Weighing approximately 95 grams, the Clipper is on the heavier side but offers a well-balanced feel, reducing head heaviness even when paired with heavy rubbers. The blade’s thickness contributes to its stiffness, rated at 5.9, while its hardness (5.7) provides a notable touch when executing shots. This combination makes the Clipper particularly effective for close-to-the-table play, where quick blocks and counterattacks are essential. Despite its considerable weight, many players appreciate the crisp feedback and dwell time it offers, enhancing their ability to impart spin.

In terms of flexibility, the Clipper exhibits slight flex, aiding in loop drives, but remains predominantly stiff, offering a stable platform for aggressive attacks. For those interested in alternatives, the Clipper can be compared to blades like the Stiga Offensive series or modern carbon blades, which may provide different benefits in speed and control dynamics. Overall, the Stiga Clipper remains a beloved choice among table tennis enthusiasts seeking a reliable, powerful blade that complements a variety of playing styles.

Recent Reviews

#1 — 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.

#2 — 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.

#3 — January 2022

I had this blade ten years ago, after using a Sardius and Korbel, and I really liked it. It had much more control than the Sardius, with enough power and better looping. It offered the same control as the Korbel but with more power in attacks, making it perfect for blocking. This was all before the arrival of tensors, when I used Seriver G2 and Bryce rubbers and was happy with the results. I tried it again recently, on its 40th anniversary, and I can say it’s still a great blade. ALC blades are now taking over for looping and far from table attacks without losing control in blocking. So, if you’re playing serious competitions, go for ALC. But if you’re still not competent in basic techniques, use Clipper until you’re confident enough. It’s very easy to change to ALC after that. I’m going to try SP rubber on it for FH now, as this is the famous combination of Liu Giuliang.