{"title":"STAFF Pro Special Paddles","description":"\u003cp\u003eSTAFF PRO SPECIALS are the exact blade and rubber combinations used by our Paddle Palace staff and are well-suited to a wide range of playing styles! We are players who are passionate about the sport. \u003cbr\u003eOur expert knowledge on table tennis equipment can help you advance in the sport with just the right recommendations for your playing style.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"staff-special-stiga-pure-cybershape-cwt-w-stiga-dna-helix-platinum-h","title":"STAFF SPECIAL: Stiga Pure Cybershape CWT w\/ Helix Platinum H","description":"\u003cp\u003ePaddle Palace's own Sean O'Neill currently plays with the \u003cb\u003eStiga Pure Cybershape CWT\u003c\/b\u003e blade (flared handle), assembled with black \u0026amp; red \u003cb\u003eStiga Helix Platinum H\u003c\/b\u003e (2.3mm sponge) rubber. Step into the realm of champions with this exclusive Staff Pro Special, personally curated by table tennis legend Sean O'Neill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePLAYING STYLE:\u003c\/b\u003eOffensive Spin\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSean's Setup:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Pure Cybershape CWT brings the legendary STIGA feel I've trusted my entire career into a modern, balanced design. The Custom Weight Technology allows me to fine-tune my setup for perfect stability and touch. I pair it with DNA Helix Platinum H on both sides for explosive third-ball attacks and a crisp, direct feel in every rally.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e The Stiga Pure Cybershape CWT blade offers the best of offensive strategy and complete control ' the optimal combination for players eager to drive the tempo of the game. Pure matches power and precision in a completely new way. It's designed specifically for players who want the best possible performance. The blade is constructed with seven layers of carefully selected wood, which results in explosive power and consistent results in play. This construction improves the balance of speed and control, so you can make powerful shots with exceptional precision. With a well-designed weight distribution, this blade offers fantastic control, making it ideal for rapid exchanges and dynamic play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to the unique Cybershape design, the Pure Cybershape CWT gives you a larger optimized impact surface in the upper half of the blade compared to traditional blades. The increased sweet spot, located higher up on the blade, offers optimal impact and stability. With STIGA Custom Weight Technology, you can adapt the weight and balance of your bat with 3-, 6-, and 9-gram weights that easily attach to a magnet in the bottom of the grip. This makes it possible for you to personalize your bat and find the perfect characteristics for your playing needs. Stiga Pure's minimalistic, Scandinavian design is free from printing and dyed materials, which also makes this blade a little easier on the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK \u0026amp; RED RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHelix 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 extra-hard sponge (55 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. 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The Fastarc G-1 lets me attack with confidence, while the Ellen Anti breaks the tempo and forces my opponent to rethink their next shot. It's the perfect mix for a combo player who likes to change pace and keep opponents guessing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e The Tibhar Samsonov Pure Wood is a 5-ply Allround blade, maintaining the playing characteristics that Vladimir Samsonov is renowned for after two decades as a world table tennis leader. The blade offers extraordinary playing sensation, great control and perfect placement in block and topspin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTibhar Pure Wood produces an unlimited range of spins, and of course the necessary speed that makes the required acceleration possible. 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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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiga Aura Hybrid Carbon offers a combination of speed and control unlike anything you’ve experienced before. This blade has been developed for offensive players who want to control the game with explosive action in every shot. The innovative hybrid construction in carbon fiber and green-coloured, vibration-reducing fiber results in a fast blade with unparallelled feel in play; it also means stability without compromising on speed. The blade is designed with CCF (Close Core Fiber) technology, which means that the carbon fiber layer sits directly on top of the wood core. The result is more control and speed in your game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe location of the lightweight hybrid material close to the blade’s core ensures that you can achieve both precise ball placement and the power you need for offensive play. The synergy between the carbon fiber and the wood delivers the speed you need, but also gives you control in a flexible, responsive blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003e 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. 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My long pip game is nasty as ever, now that I am using Desperado Reloaded with no sponge. Paired with the Donic Bluegrip J2, my setup is capable of achieving balance any situation – perfect for an allrounder like myself.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiga Destiny 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStiga 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003e Donic BlueGrip J2 is very dynamic and catapult-strong, extremely spin-friendly, guaranteeing high precision in ball placement. Recommended for modern, offensively oriented players. The new component in the Donic BlueGrip-J series combines the strengths of two rubbers. Under the direction of new Donic partner Zhang Jike, a symbiosis of the BlueStar A and BlueGrip C series was created. The topsheet compound of the BlueStar A provided the basis for this mix, while the sponge structure and geometry of the topsheet correspond to those of the BlueGrip C. The result is a rubber that meets the highest demands: very dynamic and extremely spin-friendly, powerful yet sensitive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChina's superstar Zhang Jike personally spent countless hours testing during the development process, fine-tuning the details to perfection. The result is an impressive blend of the positive properties of two proven rubber series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLUE RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003eDr. Neubauer Desperado Reloaded sets a new standard for long pips. This rubber reaches new heights in terms of versatility and efficacy. 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Generating an incredible amount of velocity requires a very dense rubber such as Nittaku Hurricane Turbo Orange in order to withstand and cope with the energy transferred to the ball. This equipment allows me to make full use of my advanced technique while maintaining the control and feeling required to play with finesse when needed.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e Nittaku Gyo-En, representing Dawn Flame, is from the new Irodori Series of Nittaku blades. Straight trajectory born from high repulsion. By placing the new material KVC3 on the outer layer, while achieving both grasp and flying distance, Nittaku has created a blade that produces higher repulsion. Overwhelm your opponent with a straight trajectory that penetrates deeply into the table while maintaining a sense of stability in delicate tabletop processing. The wide grip shape makes it easy to exert power at impact and creates a powerful ball.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003e Collaboration of Japanese and Chinese technology has produced the Nittaku Hurricane Pro III Turbo Orange rubber! The tacky\/sticky topsheet made in China is combined with a dense hard, high-quality, high elasticity sponge made in Japan. Also includes Nittaku's active charge (AC) technology which improves speed performance. Compared to the Nittaku Hurricane Pro 3 Turbo Orange, this rubber has a harder sponge and gives extra power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRED RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003eThe Nittaku Genextion V2C employs the perfect blend of micro-adhesiveness to ensure the right contact time between the ball and the rubber. It is less susceptible to the opponent's strong spin, making it easier to control, especially in tabletop techniques. In addition, it firmly grips the ball, even when swinging horizontally with the paddle face covering it, allowing for high-quality counterattacks at an early impact point. The trajectory of the ball sinks sharply after hitting the table, toying with the opponent. For players who use high-quality tabletop techniques and counterattacks as weapons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy maximizing grip and enabling horizontal swings, you can hit the ball deep into the court and overwhelm your opponent. 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Hunter Flame, with its Balsa characteristics, enhances blocking while keeping everything lightweight. Dr. Neubauer Defence Master rubber is very direct and linear, allowing me to easily place the ball while retaining good feeling for spin. I continue to choose Tibhar Grass D.techs in OX because it is simply the best weapon for a disruptive blocking game near the table.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e The Hunter Flame is an extremely light blade with balsa core and Ayous and Koto outer layers. Fantastic lightness and versatility for the allround game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003e Dr. Neubauer Defence Master is the key to a highly effective defensive game thanks to its very grippy, even slightly tacky rubber surface. The rubber produces maximum rotation and offers excellent control while chopping. Fast topspin shots can be returned easily, with a flat trajectory. Its high level of control also allows for great spin variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rubber is particularly effective for players using pips or Anti-Spin rubbers on the other side. Defence Master can also be used for occasional attacking through looping or hitting to change the rhythm of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRED RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003eTibhar Grass D.TecS is a best selling long pips rubber! With the integrated D.TecS effect in Tibhar's classical long pimples rubber, the player will experience new variations to cut the ball and to counter the opponent's destabilizing strokes. Thanks to the integrated tension in the pimples and the sponge, the pimples get softer, which enables the player to cut the ball in a sensational way. 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The Apex AC provides excellent power while retaining a comfortable solid feeling for touch shots. The DNA Dragon Grip provides extreme spin for forehand serves and opening loops while the Donic Bluestar A2 provides precise placement with reserve power for the backhand.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTHE BLADE:\u003c\/b\u003e The Hunter Apex AC blade is a tour-de-force for players that like to step back and let it RIP! Utilizing revolutionary AC carbon fiber directly under spin friendly outer plies, this blade will provide you with flexibility and touch on your shots from every distance and allow for heavy topspin strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBLACK RUBBER:\u003c\/b\u003e Stiga DNA Dragon Grip ' a sticky rubber for maximum control. A rubber with unique properties and an extra hard, 55-degree sponge. 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