Stiga Cybershape Carbon Penhold w/ Stiga DNA Platinum XH (#198)

This Paddle Palace Custom Paddle features the Stiga Cybershape Carbon penhold blade, assembled with red & black Stiga DNA Platinum XH (2.3mm) rubber.

THE BLADE: Stiga Cybershape – a new type of blade with a unique shape and larger hitting area! Cybershape is a table tennis blade that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

Studies have shown that, for the majority of players, the optimal hitting area lies on the top half of the blade. That’s why Stiga optimized the hitting area to be 11% larger for the shakehand grip and 9% larger for the penhold grip compared to a traditional blade. One of the special features of Cybershape is that, during returns, the hitting area is as much as 6.5 cm closer to the table compared with 2.5 cm for a round blade.

The top half of the paddle is precisely where Cybershape excels. The larger hitting area provides an improved sweet spot, thus making it easier for the player to control their short serves and returns, for example. As the hitting area on the top part has been expanded, the bottom part has been reduced by 2% in order to not make the blade too heavy and cause an imbalance.

Cybershape’s unique shape also makes it easier for the player to see the hitting area when serving. Thanks to its different angles, the player has six corners to choose from, depending on the type and amount of spin they want. An offensive table tennis blade with a revolutionary, patent pending and design-protected shape that provides an optimized hitting area.

RED & BLACK RUBBER: Stiga DNA Platinum is an upgraded addition to STIGA's original DNA series that features a new generation of table tennis rubbers from Germany. The unique rubber composition provides an excellent grip, allowing the player to strike the ball from really challenging angles. The short pimples together with the thin top sheet means that DNA Platinum can accommodate a thicker sponge (up to 2.3 mm), which gives you additional speed and power in the game. Thanks to the PSC (Power Sponge Cell) technology, you get a longer ball trajectory with more power in your stroke and an aggressive arc in loop play. The sponge pores also enhance the contact between the rubber and the blade, which means that you get that sought-after, crisp sound in your stroke. The extra hard sponge has been developed for players seeking the highest possible speed. The rubber provides the power and speed required to complete duels in a very quick and efficient way.

• Advanced table tennis rubber with superior grip and spin that allow for strikes from challenging angles.
• A sponge hardness of 52.5 degrees is ideal if you seek a rubber that offers the highest possible 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.