Stiga Clipper CR (WRB)

It is a hard blade, feels light, and has good pop.

I’ve been using this blade for about 3 months and I’ve had many pros and cons.

Pros: — Fast — Durable — Lots of control — Consistent

Cons: — Heavy — Stains easily — Changes color.

Turkish:

Rakza 7, R74 ve Airoc Astro M ile oynadım. Blade çok kontrollü ve hız yeterli.

Sıkma: R47 > Rakza 7 > Airoc M

Hız: Astro M = Rakza 7 > R47

Kontrol: Astro M > Rakza 7 = R47

Toplam: Rakza 7 > R47 > Astro M.

English:

I played with Rakza 7, R74, and Airoc Astro M. Blade is very controlled, and speed is sufficient.

Spin: R47 > Rakza 7 > Airoc M

Speed: Astro M = Rakza 7 > R47

Control: Astro M > Rakza 7 = R47

Overall: Rakza 7 > R47 > Astro M.

I am lucky to have a blade that is 87 grams. For me, the control is more than 8.3. It is really easy to play with, especially at the point of contact. It also provides a lot of power when needed.

Top 5 Blades 1. Butterfly Zhang Jike ZLC A classic that has been updated from Clipper, it is very fast but with good feeling.

2. Nittaku Violin Another Nittaku blade, it is a classic defensive blade that provides excellent control and feeling.

3. Stiga Clipper Wood A Stiga blade that is fast and dynamic, it is a good choice for all-around players.

4. TSP Curl P1 A TSP blade, it is a fast and powerful blade that is well-suited for offensive players.

5. Nittaku Acoustic Yet another Nittaku blade, it is a unique blade with a soft feel and good control.

I’ve been playing with this blade for three years. The setup is Yasaka Rakza 7 on the forehand and Xiom rubber on the backhand. It’s definitely a good setup, but I agree that the control is slightly lower than the speed rating, by about a notch.

This is a great blade for practicing your offensive game. It’s fast, but you’ll have to struggle a bit on fast rallies to put the ball in. However, once the ball hits the table, the opponent will have difficulty taking it.

After some time, it will teach you better placement of the ball in fast-paced rallies. It’s definitely a good blade to start your table tennis career. You can progress to other better-controlled blades later on.

It’s not a big deal if you decide to stay with this blade, but you’ll find that with a better control blade, you’ll be able to sigh a big relief. The time you spent mastering this blade will improve your game with a better blade by leaps and bounds.

This review is for the non-WRB version of the blade.

I had been using a Clipper clone for a while and couldn’t resist when I saw this on offer on tabletennis11.com. I got a full setup with DHS Neo TG2 on both sides for SGD$99 (a WRB version with TG2 on both sides would cost about SGD$155).

Weight-wise, this blade is incredibly heavy. I definitely wouldn’t suggest training with it after lifting weights. However, the balance is good due to the heavier handle.

It might be due to the new rubber, but my loops were all extremely spinny. A friend who was using short pips had problems blocking my loops, compared to when I was using other setups. The speed was great with this bat as well, definitely faster than normal clippers.

Overall, this was a great buy. I will be looking to try the WRB version if I can get my hands on one.

I play penhold style. When I first bought this blade with Stiga Carbo Sound and Royal at BH, it was so fast that I couldn’t control it. Then I bought another blade, Joola Flame Fast, which was fast but also controllable.

Then, I tried this blade again with a new setup: T05 FH and T80 on BH. It was a killer at both wings, smashing great at overwhelming speed. The vibration was felt (due to all wood) and it has an oversized head.

Rating: Smashes: 9.4/10 Close to the table: 8.7/10 Loop: 9/10 Control: 8.8/10 Weight (due to 2 Tenergys): It is heavy.

This is a review of the Stiga CR Classic (non-WRB). I had ordered a straight handle Stiga Clipper, and my local supplier gave me this for the same price - I couldn’t resist a bargain. Anyway, I couldn’t use it. It was too fast with no control. The Resin on it - hence the name CR - makes the blade stiff and essentially makes it a difficult blade to use. I would recommend the standard Clipper over it any day.

I had a rare one with a solid ST handle, and it only weighed 88 grams. The blade was thick, and I wasn’t prepared to spend the effort and time getting to know it. Some of the Clipper players tried it and didn’t like it at all. They felt it had great potential in the right hands.

Review of Stiga Clipper CR WRB Table Tennis Blade**

This is an attack blade with good control, even for chopping. It’s fast, not the fastest but still fast.

I had Mambo H 2.2 on the forehand and Dawei Inspirit Quattro Allaround 1.8 on the backhand (using old glue). On the backhand I could execute every stroke: block, spin, short play, power, control, even a defensive chop.

Then I switched to new glue, which is not even 50% as effective as the old one.

I played Clipper CR No-WRB blade, and it exhibited both stiffness and speed. Despite these characteristics, it offered a crisp feel, providing good touch and control.

This blade is highly suitable for short pips. Ideal rubbers for the forehand include medium-high throw angles, such as Acuda S1 or Stiga Calibra. Minor adjustments to phrasing may be necessary.

A good 7-ply blade that is very fast, making it ideal for attacking play. It is also well-suited for short pips and anti-rubber setups, as it can enhance the attacking capabilities of these rubbers. Slight adjustments to the phrasing may be necessary.

Combined with classic h3 and now neo h3 on the forehand and soft Japanese rubber on the backhand, I like the feel of the blade with the Chinese rubber. It is fast, provides good feedback, and offers great touch for the short game (not so bouncy). It is also flexible and not as hard as advertised.

The power comes from the 7 plies as well as the WRB, which makes your swings a little more powerful. Dwell time is good, and the throw is low, so I suggest using it with a high-throw rubber.

Having switched from different composite blades and 5-ply woods, I find the CR a great balance of power, control, and feel. It is highly recommended.

I’ve come across two types of Clipper CR WRBs: thick (~7mm) and thin (~6mm).

The thick Clipper CR is good for countering and smashing. They are stiff and have a medium feel with lots of response. Looping is harder with a thick clipper since it’s stiff; thick clippers usually at or above 88 grams.

Thin Clipper CRs are good for the same reasons as a thick Clipper but loop better (because the blade can flex since they’re thin). The Blade still has a medium feel, lots of feedback, looping is strong, is lighter (low 80's).

Played with this blade for a while. It has a very nice feel to it. I have to agree with Stiga marketing here; this can be a speedy blade but has great touch in the short game.

Loops and flips very well but just lacks just a bit on the flat smashes and blocks in my opinion, but I tend to like the really stiff and fast blades.