Paddle Palace Club's own Christian Lillieroos uses the Stiga Aura Hybrid Carbon Cybershape blade (flared handle), assembled with black Stiga Helix Platinum H (2.2mm) and red DNA Platinum M (2.3mm) rubber.
PLAYING STYLE: Modern Offense
Christian’s Setup: The Cybershape Aura Hybrid Carbon blade is amazing. I can achieve better control with the Wood version. Stiga Helix Platinum Hard sponge gives me good control for blocks and more response when I loop hard. My backhand loop has less acceleration, so I like the DNA Platinum Medium for that.
THE BLADE: Stiga Desitiny Carbon Cybershape is perfect for players who want to move from an all-wood blade to experience carbon fiber, without fear of losing the feel and control offered by wood. The balanced blade and optimized sweet spot mean that you can continue to play with power, control, and precision, whether you’re blocking close to the table or making decisive loop shots from a distance.
With Destiny Carbon, Stiga is taking the next step in developing offensive blades. By combining the finest wood with ultra-thin carbon fiber (64g carbon fiber/m2), you’ll get a blade that delivers explosive speed, predictable ball paths, and unparallelled stability. The unique TeXtreme® Spread Tow Carbon fiber structure, with 90-degree angles, retains feel and control – great for first-time users of carbon-fiber blades. Stiga Destiny Carbon Cybershape has been developed for offensive players who want to gain control over their game in high-speed play, without compromising feel. It combines the best of two worlds: the natural responsiveness of selected wood and the precision of advanced carbon-fiber technology. With this blade, you’ll have all the advantages of the unique Cybershape design, which offers a larger optimized sweet spot higher up on the blade.
BLACK RUBBER: A little more of everything. More speed, more control, and more spin. STIGA Helix Platinum is a world-class table tennis rubber for offensive players who want it all. With a unique sponge construction that delivers up to 11 % more energy return when you make more powerful shots – without exerting more effort. Helix Platinum is built on the Optimized Energy Sponge – a technology that delivers maximal response thanks to the small pores in the sponge. Without losing feel in play. This rubber also gives you a higher arc and more elasticity, ensuring greater confidence in every duel.
The hard sponge (50 degrees) is ideal for those who want maximum performance in play. This is a premium rubber for players who seek to take control in every point. Developed in Sweden, made in Germany, and designed for world-class players.
RED RUBBER: Stiga DNA Platinum M is an advanced table tennis rubber with superior grip and spin that allow for strikes from challenging angles. A sponge hardness of 47.5 degrees offers the perfect balance between control and speed. A thinner top sheet can accommodate a thicker sponge, thus offering more speed and power. It features shorter pimples for greater surface contact between sponge and blade. Power Sponge Cells for increased catapult effect and optimal power. A unique rubber compound with long durability and a clear, crisp sound. Made in Germany and developed in collaboration with the Chinese national team.
