Stiga Clipper

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.

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.

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.

I learned my basics using the Stiga Clipper, and the side spins were awesome. I have owned Andro Timber 7 Off/S and others like Avalox P 900. I still love the Stiga Legend (FL) handle; it’s really nice. I tried playing with a hard FH rubber on the Clipper Wood for 4 hours. I loved it; the loops were faster, more linear, and quicker.

The blade has a thick, plywood construction that gives it a tight feel. However, it is also quite heavy.

90g. Soft feeling. If you feel PG7 is too hard, then try this. Better for control. The price is still on the middle side, not cheap. For built quality, Stratus Power Wood is better, cheaper, and provides more wood feel. Overall, it’s still a good blade that you should give a try to learn something.

Nice feeling, awesome dwell time, comfortable straight handle.

Craftsmanship is medium or even low, but the quality of wood is exceptional.

This is for a month of playing.

Immensely popular and classic among attackers back in the days of small ball and speed glue, this blade lost steam in the era of bigger ball and water-based glue. Many now prefer carbon blades, but Hirano Miu has sparked a renewed interest in this classic option.

Classic 7-ply wood blade. Recently produced blades are better with a weight lower than 85 grams. This is a universal blade that works well with many different rubbers.

FH Rubber: Donic Bluefire JP 02 Max (Black) BH Rubber: Butterfly Solcion 1.9 (Red)

Compared to the Ebenholz V, I believe this blade requires minimal adjustments to play effectively, particularly for players with a looping game. The Clipper is slightly stiffer yet softer, offering excellent performance in looping. Smash and touch play remain exceptional.

(Edit November 2015) After using the blade for over four months, I maintain my initial assessment that it is suitable for smashers and power loop drivers. I have since discontinued its use in favor of 5-ply blades primarily due to control concerns in looping and touch play. Additionally, I find its thickness and weight excessive for my playing style and setup.

The Clipper is an exceptional choice for players seeking a balanced blend of control and offensive capabilities. The exceptional control it offers enhances shot precision, while its unique sound adds an element of satisfaction to the playing experience. Notably, this blade enjoys widespread popularity within the Chinese table tennis community, catering to both all-round and offensive playstyles. Overall, the Clipper stands as a truly impressive blade.

Truly a classic blade and one of my favorite blades in my collection. Clipper is powerful and fast with excellent feel and control. I think it works best for loopers and blockers who like standing close to the table.

It has good spin due to the soft wood and good control because of the stiffness.

For a low priced blade, the Clipper offers good quality. It is a good choice for players who want a powerful and fast blade with good control.

One of the best blades in the world. Control is awesome!!! Perfect for aggressive players who play close to the table.

With the advent of the 40mm ball, this blade is a solid OFF class, not OFF+. It is a joy to hold and is best suited for close/mid attackers who vary drives with loops.

There is a slight flex when looping, but it is strongest with blocks and counterattacks. The FL handle was rough and required sanding. Overall, the balance is excellent, with a nice feeling thicker than the average FL handle.

This is a great blade from Stiga for mid-level and advanced players. I have changed to a thick-feeling ST grip, which provides less hand fatigue during long playing sessions and facilitates BH transitions. Other manufacturers should take note. The Clipper ST is the model for what an ST grip should be.

Used by top players around the world, it has won many titles. Classic perfection.

Great blade. The hardness and power are amazing, though it sacrifices a bit of control. Nevertheless, it’s incredibly high-quality for a very low price. Thanks, Stiga.

Straight handle. Mark V 1,8 on both sides.

This blade is very good. Not as fast as one could expect from an off+ blade. It’s very slow in the short game. When I try to topspin or loop the ball, it’s still slow compared to flexier blades.

I am not very good in looping. But that’s one of the reasons why I bought this blade. I feel more confident in looping because this blade needs you to work more for the power.

Normally I play with BT555 and cj8000 36-38 2.0 both sides.

For passive play the ball goes medium-low. In the beginning, I had problems getting the balls to the other side of the net. But when I started to put in more power, the ball went over. Like the high throw from the rubbers starts to kick in when playing more offensive. Again, this blade needs one to put in own strength to get out the power.

I don’t find Clipper much better for smashing than BT555. But it’s definitely much better for blocking.

BT555 has more dwell time and is better for generating spin.

Clipper has a big sweet spot.

I think Clipper has better control for forehand looping. And BT555 is better for backhand looping.

I actually think that low-level players can’t go wrong with this one.

The biggest reason why I bought this blade is the handle. I think Clipper and Stiga straight handles in general are the best there is.

Clipper is pretty heavy. But not head-heavy. It gives a good balance for heavy rubbers. Only making it a little head-heavy compared to lighter blades.

This is a good all-wood classic blade. It works best with medium-soft to medium rubbers. I use Nittaku Fastarc on both sides, and it performs well for all shots, especially looping.

The weight balance is not as good as some modern blades, so it’s recommended to use light rubbers on at least one side. Overall, it’s still a good blade that fits well in my collection. However, the blade throw is slightly lower than other blades I have tested with the same rubbers.

I use a Stiga Clipper (non CC, nor WRB) along with a Donic Bluefire M1(FH) and a Donic Bluefire M3(BH). This blade shines in controlled game circumstances, and it can pretty much do everything. However, since it does a bit of everything, this blade has no substantial strengths, such as 3rd ball attacking or flicking. It’s possible to improve your game by using extreme performance rubbers, like T64 for speed rallies, T05 for spinnier 3rd balls, or Chinese-style rubbers for attacking everything close to the table.

This blade is one of the best options for those who are looking for a good and stable learning process in table tennis!

Powerful, fast blade with excellent feel and control. Using Boost Tx Max and short pips Clippa on Stiga Clipper Classic, aka wood, is a perfect combination. Clipper Classic joins my two other Swedish wood c-pen blades: Hybrid Wood and Avalox BT 777. It is a quality and well-priced blade. Still amazing—a true classic indeed.

Fast, hardness is medium. My blade weight is 83g. The first time I tried it, when I had been playing tennis for 1 year, it seemed too fast and very difficult to control. Only very slow (speed<=6) rubbers make it good for beginners. But now (2 years of playing tennis) I like it, control seems good for me. I use it with short pips (BH) and Stiga Mendo (FH).

(-) Very weak surface, pieces of top layer break off when taking off rubber. (+) Very good handle, super comfortable.

This is a great blade for loopers and blockers.

The blade is great close to the table because it has good spin due to the soft wood and good control because of the stiffness.

Loops to kill are powerful, that’s why controlled loopers (like me) may like this blade.

Block is great.

The blade is almost stiff. You can still feel a bit of flex but much less than the Stiga Offensive series.

I suggest heavy versions of this blade (92 grams and more) because otherwise, you may lack the power to finish the point against dead balls if your rubber is not very fast (no problem with M2, or coppa x1, or aurus, but serious problems with vega pro).

Great blade with medium to softer rubber. For my taste, it is a little thick, but it’s a great all wood blade at a very reasonable price. Highly recommended.

Not the fastest blade (most likely due to the medium-soft wood) but has good control.

One of the best woods that Stiga has ever produced long before.

Good blade for Chinese rubber.

This blade is a good choice for players who use Chinese rubber. It provides good control and spin, while still being relatively fast. The blade is also relatively light, making it easy to maneuver.

Here are some of the pros and cons of this blade:

Pros:

- Good control and spin — Relatively fast — Relatively light

Cons:

- May be too fast for some players — May not be durable enough for some players

Great blade.

It is light, speed is great and the control too.

The elasticity is nearly stiff so it is a little bit flex.

Nice feeling, impressive dwell time for an Off+ blade.

A bit heavy and too thick.

FL master handle is comfortable and best suitable for topspin strokes.

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.