Stiga Clipper CR

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.

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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.

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.

I have used this blade with Stiga Calibra LT Spin on my forehand and Joola Rhyzm P on my backhand. This blade has good control, balance, and speed. It is good for looping and has a really high feeling vibration. I recommend this blade for players who want to expand their skills. It is a really good blade with high quality.

This is a review for a blade weighing 86g, which is lightweight for a Clipper CR. Nevertheless, it is a 6.2mm thick FL Master blade. It offers exceptional performance, excellent feel, and above-average control, which is actually quite high. The speed is also impressive, falling between off- to off+ or slightly above in between.

Make no mistake, this is a looping blade with a good sweet spot for an all-wood blade. It exhibits good flex when necessary and performs every aspect exceptionally well. It is a classic must-have blade for any collection.

It is noteworthy that with the Stiga Clipper CR or other Clipper models, the weight of the blade significantly impacts its playing characteristics and responsiveness.

Still able to feel slight flex on the blade while looping.

Is widely regarded as one of the very best penhold blades, and is still good and fast enough for the new 40+ balls.

My main blades are Clipper Wood and Clipper Classic. Both blades are very similar and great with pips-out rubber, but the CR is a bit harder and faster. You can’t go wrong choosing either one if you are looking for an all-wood, seven-ply offensive blade.

However, the CR Non-WRB Pen is not easy to get because it is only sold in the Asian market. I got mine from TableTennis11.

Best blade for short pips (soft — medium soft sponge): Haiful Dolphin fh.

I am shifting my review here as it was previously misplaced under the CR WRB version.

This review is for the non-WRB version. 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, as compared to when I was using other setups. Speed was great with this bat as well, definitely faster than normal clippers. Overall, it’s a great buy. I will be looking to try the WRB version if I can get my hands on one.

*Update* I have been using this blade for quite a while now. I haven’t had the chance to change to the WRB version and probably won’t as it will make the blade very head-heavy. My setup has changed slightly — I am now using Tenergy 05 on the backhand side. I definitely notice that the power is there with Tenergy 05. Shots that used to dive into the net now go long, and shots that were usually long just flew right off. Control might be a bit of a problem with this blade, but that’s the same for all fast blades. Speed and looping are all there, so this blade is really decent for all-round and offensive players.

This blade is very good. I rated it:

Speed: 9 / 10 Control: 9 / 10 Stiffness: Stiff Feel: Medium hard

It has power (catapult effect).

Conclusion: This blade is very worth the money. If you like to play with wooden blades, you will not go wrong with this one.

Simply put, the best, with Nittaku H3 Pro Turbo FH and Andro Hexer Pips Force BH.