You should base your choice of ping pong paddle on your experience and style. Failure to choose the right kind of bat for you can lead to serious problems when trying to develop your game.
In this article, we review 5 of the best Stiga ping pong paddles that are pre-made. Stiga is a trusted table tennis manufacturer, so you have peace of mind when purchasing their equipment. We will now proceed to do a Stiga paddles comparison, discuss the benefits and limitations, and what skill level each paddle is most suited to. Which is best for you?
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The Best Stiga Ping Pong Paddles Reviews [Pre-made Only]
#1. Stiga Pro Carbon Table Tennis Paddle โ Best Stiga Paddle Pre-Made
Specifications:
- 2mm S5 rubbers
- 7-ply extra light carbon blade
- Shock Dispersion Tube technology in the handle
- WRB weight balance
- Crystal Hardening Technology
- Flared handle
- ITTF approved
The Pro Carbon gives you a wide sweet spot and is suitable for smashing and looping due to its forgiving nature. The rigid carbon layer helps players to generate more power and spin. It is a good quality paddle for the price and is an excellent alternative to a custom racket.
Out of the best pre-made Stiga paddles, the Pro Carbon leads in performance. The paddle’s other benefits include its lightweight, tough sensitivity, high recovery rate, crystal technology, WRB Weight Balance, and balsa technology. But, it does not perform quite as well in creating backspin.
It is easy to see why the Pro Carbon is of the most popular premade bats on the market, as it takes the guesswork out of choosing your own rubbers and blade while providing great spin, speed, and control. We feel that it is a great choice for intermediate players who are not yet ready to tackle the faster and spinnier rubbers and blades. If on the other hand, you feel that you are ready for advanced gear, check out the likes of the Stiga Clipper Classic and Stiga Mantra M. Two pieces of equipment we love!
Read our full review on this paddle here.
#2. Stiga Evolution Table Tennis Paddle
Specifications:
- 2mm rubbers
- 6-ply extra light carbon blade
- Shock Dispersion Tube technology in the handle
- WRB weight balance
- Crystal Hardening Technology
- Flared handle
- ITTF approved
In terms of performance, the Evolution is second after the Pro Carbon. Complete with 2mm thick premium rubbers the Stiga Evolution caters to players who sport an attacking style. However, do not expect blistering speeds, it is fast, but falls far short of the top rubbers in terms of speed. The 6-ply paddle has Shock Dispersion Tube technology much like the Pro Carbon does. This helps transfer energy out of the handle.ย
Stiga Evolution’s appearance is pretty much the same as the Pro Carbon, and both are similarly light. However, this paddle doesn’t feel as balanced as the Pro Carbon.
Once again, we feel this pre-made bat is most suitable for players in the intermediate category.
Read our full review on this paddle here.
#3. Stiga Apex Table Tennis Paddle
Specifications:
- 2mm rubbers
- 5-ply extra light carbon blade
- Italian composite handle with WRB system
- Crystal Hardening Technology
- Flared handle
- ITTF approved
The Stiga Apex is a decent yet cheap paddle for beginners and recreational players. The paddle’s WRB technology improves the balance of the blade and helps speed up your recovery rate. It features a concave handle that feels comfortable in your hand and prevents you from losing yourgrip.ย The Apex continues Stiga’s trend of lightweight blades in their pre-made bats. Perfect for players who are just getting started in the sport, as it can take a little time to get used to heavier bats.ย
Among the top five pre-assembled rackets made by Stiga, the Apex is the lowest offering in terms of performance and speed. Since it is the lowest, it is also the cheapest among the five rackets, so you can save a bit of money if you choose to go with this model. Due to its limitations, we only recommend this bat for beginners, yet you still may want to try a slightly more offensive bat even if you are new to the sport. But don’t get too carried away. More controlled bats are essential while you master the basics of the game.
Read our full review on this paddle here.
#4. STIGA Titan Table Tennis Paddle
Specifications:
- 2mm rubbers
- 5-ply extra light carbon blade
- Crystal Hardening Technology
- Italian composite handle with WRB system
- Flared handle
- ITTF approved
This is a cheap, pre-made, and beginner-level paddle that offers excellent control. Its inverted 2mm thick
The crystal technology of the blade makes the surface hard and adds a little additional pace. However, its spin is also considerable as well, only slightly less than its speed. You can improve the performance of the blade by purchasing custom high-quality Stiga rubbers. But be aware of the weight distribution of the bat. As the blade is so light, custom rubbers could make the setup too top-heavy.
All in all, the Stiga Titan is a decent choice for casual players looking to improve their table tennis skills. It is also rather inexpensive when compared with other table tennis equipment, so you get good value for money when you buy it.
Read our full review on this paddle here.
#5. STIGA Supreme Table Tennis Paddle
Specifications:
- Future 2mm rubbers
- 6-ply extra light carbon blade
- Crystal Hardening and Tube Technology
- Italian composite handle with WRB system
- Anatomic handle
- ITTF approved
The Supreme Stiga table tennis racket has great control making it an excellent Stiga ping pong paddle for beginners. The 6-ply blade uses Crystal Technology, making it fast for its light weight. Its Future inverted rubbers offer excellent spin and control. In fact, it’s the only bat on this list that Stiga specifies as having more spin than speed. So if you favor playing tricky spinny shots as opposed to overwhelming your opponent with pace, this could be the bat for you.
In terms of offensiveness, this bat ranks third in between the Evolution and Titan. It matches the Evolution with 6 plies but lacks Shock Dispersion Tube technology in the handle. Instead, it has its own Tube technology. Its middle ply has milled microchannels that are filled with various materials to enhance the performance of the blade.
Its handle also differs from the rest of the bats on this list. It uses an anatomic shape which means it is slightly wider in the middle of the handle where you hold it. However, despite Stiga stating its anatomic, it is more flared in our eyes. We can’t see a bulge in the middle of the handle at all. Perhaps this is just an error on their part.
Nevertheless, the Stiga Supreme is a solid offensive bat for beginners and uses a lot of revolutionary Stiga technologies.
Read our full review on this paddle here.
Conclusion
Stiga ping pong paddles are known for their quality, excellent performance, and advanced technology. We are confident that each of these paddles have the prospect of enhancing your abilities depending on your skill. And we feel that of all the Stiga paddles reviewed, the Pro Carbon and Evolution are the best Stiga ping pong paddles for intermediate players seeking to take their game to the next level. When comparing these two Stiga bats, there really isn’t much in it. Both feature adequate spin and speed to tackle some of the more advanced shots in the game.
However, if you are still at a beginner level, the Supreme, Apex, and Titan are more suitable choices. They are more muted and offer you superior control as you learn the fundamentals of the game. They also provide you with a major competitive advantage over opponents using cheap poor-quality bats. As these lack the ability to produce adequate power and spin.
We hope these Stiga paddle reviews was interesting and you gained some useful information. We understand it isn’t suitable for everyone. But don’t worry, we have an alternative post on the best ping pong paddles that feature more offensive bats โ perfect for you advanced players that perhaps felt a little left out.
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