Stiga Clipper CR
Blade description:
This is an all-wood 7-ply offensive blade featuring an ayous core and limba outer plies. Known for its distinct “CR” (Crystal) treatment, the blade surface is lacquered to increase hardness, enhance ball speed, and enlarge the sweet spot while facilitating easier rubber removal. It is characterized by a medium-hard feel, high vibration feedback, and a noticeable catapult effect, making it highly capable of generating significant power and spin.
Playing Characteristics
- Performance: Classified as an offensive (OFF to OFF+) blade, it maintains a strong reputation for aggressive looping from mid-distance and fast-paced driving.
- Flex and Feel: Despite being a stiff blade, it retains enough flex to assist with spin production during loops. It provides a crisp, high-vibration feel that allows for excellent touch despite its high speed.
- Versatility: The blade is particularly well-regarded for its compatibility with short pips and aggressive looping rubbers. It offers a balanced experience for all-out attackers who still require a degree of security and control in their short game and passive blocking.
- Weight and Balance: Users often report significant weight in the non-WRB version. While the balance is generally considered good due to the handle weight, the overall mass can be substantial, which influences how the blade responds during high-intensity training or play.
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Recent Reviews
#1 — March 2024
Simply put, the best, with Nittaku H3 Pro Turbo FH and Andro Hexer Pips Force BH.
#2 — March 2022
I think the Stiga clipper non WRB blade is perfect for beginners as well as advanced players because it has great control and balanced speed. I highly recommend this blade for beginners.
Versi bahasa Indonesia
Menurut saya, blade Stiga clipper non WRB sangat cocok untuk pemula maupun pemain tingkat lanjut, karena memiliki kontrol yang dahsyat dan kecepatan yang seimbang. Blade ini sangat saya rekomendasikan bagi yang pemula.
#3 — November 2019
Clipper is one of the popular 7-ply blades in the market since the early 80s. Its 5-ply ayous core and limba outer are a good combination which led to outstanding play performances during their day. Since then, Stiga came with variations in handle and surface, such as the WRB system, CR system, Oversized, Combi system, and Crystal Tech.
I have experience using this blade on the 38mm ball ages. It’s quite fast, suits for all-out attackers, and was used by many Chinese players with power loop and fast drive style. After 75 years, Clipper is still around in the market with new successors. Most of them still kept the 5-ply ayous core with a variety of outer plies.
Clipper CR with the lacquered surface increased the hardness, speed, sweet spot, and rubber peel-off friendliness. However, it doesn’t make significant changes from the regular version. During the 40+ ball era, it is rated as off from off+. Combined with the right rubber, I can still loop with monstrous spin from mid-distance. Generating fast drives, active, and passive blocks from close to the table are still dangerous, with the ball landing on the safe area.
I recommend this blade for intermediate players who are making their way to being full attackers but still need security.
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