Brand | STIGA |
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Sport | Table Tennis |
Material | Rubber |
Skill Level | All |
Frame Material | Carbon,Carbon Fiber,Rubber |
Shaft Material | Carbon Fiber |
Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Product Dimensions | 11"L x 6.5"W |
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 10.43 x 6.1 x 1.65 inches |
Package Weight | 0.21 Kilograms |
Brand Name | STIGA |
Warranty Description | 90 Day Limited |
Model Name | Raptor |
Manufacturer | STIGA |
Part Number | T1291 |
Style | Ping Pong Paddle |
Included Components | Table Tennis Racket |
Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
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STIGA Raptor Performance Ping Pong Paddle - 7-ply Carbon Fiber Blade - 2mm Premiere Sponge for a Larger Sweet Spot - Flared Handle for Increased Control - Performance Table Tennis Racket
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Brand | STIGA |
Sport | Table Tennis |
Material | Rubber |
Skill Level | All |
Frame Material | Carbon,Carbon Fiber,Rubber |
Shaft Material | Carbon Fiber |
Item Weight | 0.01 Ounces |
Age Range (Description) | Adult |
Product Dimensions | 11"L x 6.5"W |
About this item
- STIGA – Since 1944, STIGA has been the innovative leader in table tennis equipment. STIGA combines superior craftsmanship with exceptional performance in every product. The highest quality equipment for all, from amateur to pro. That’s the STIGA heritage
- BUILT FOR COMPETITION – Nano Composite and ACS Technologies form stronger and tighter bonds in the ITTF approved smooth inverted S5 rubber for high speed and spin with maximum elasticity and outstanding control—the perfect racket for tournament play
- SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGY – This racket unites STIGA's Crystal and WRB Technologies for a hardened, light blade with faster returns, more power, and extra sensitivity of touch
- PRECISION BLADE – The 7-ply blade boasts 5 layers of light-weight balsa wood and 2 layers of high-performance, integrated carbon carbon fiber that combine with a 2mm sponge for a larger sweet spot and cleaner hits
- PERFORMANCE RATINGS – Speed: 99, Spin: 100, Control: 80
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STIGA Raptor Performance Ping Pong Paddle
The STIGA Raptor table tennis racket expertly unites cutting-edge technologies with perfected materials. Used by top players around the world, the Raptor puts extreme power and spin into the palm of your hand. Built for competition, the Raptor seamlessly fuses STIGA's Nano Composite Technology—which forms stronger and tighter bonds in the rubber—with ACS Technology—which combines microscopic air capsules in an ultra-light rubber—delivering high speed with maximum elasticity and outstanding control. STIGA's Crystal Technology hardens the blade for increased speed and its WRB Technology increases blade balance, recovery rate, and ball sensitivity. The Raptor boasts an integrated carbon fiber blade and performance ratings of Speed: 99, Spin: 100, and Control: 80.
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BUILT FOR COMPETITIONSTIGA's Nano Composite and ACS Technologies form stronger and tighter bonds in the ITTF approved smooth inverted S5 rubber for high speed and spin with maximum elasticity and outstanding control—the perfect racket for tournament play. |
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGYThis racket unites STIGA's Crystal and WRB Technologies for a hardened, light blade with faster returns, more power, and extra sensitivity of touch. |
PRECISION BLADEThe 7-ply blade boasts 5 layers of light-weight balsa wood and 2 layers of high-performance, integrated carbon fiber that combine with a 2mm sponge for a larger sweet spot and cleaner hits. |
PERFORMANCE RATINGS
- SPEED: 99
- SPIN: 100
- CONTROL: 80
PERFORMANCE LEVEL
Performance, 7-ply extra light blade
Carbon: improves rigidity and response, which results in increased speed and power.
WRB: lightens the blade for faster returns, more power, and extra sensitivity of touch.
NCT: creates stronger and tighter bonds in the rubber to increase speed and spin.
ACS: allows high speed to be combined with maximum elasticity and outstanding control.
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ASIN | B07Y5HMMHR |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #49,202 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #36 in Table Tennis Racquets |
Date First Available | June 12, 2019 |
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Customers like the quality, spin and speed of the tennis racket. They mention that it's a great racke with incredible spin. They also appreciate the speed, saying that it is quick when you hit the ball flat. Customers also like the control, and difficulty level. However, some customers have different opinions on value, and weight.
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Customers like the quality of the sport racket. They mention it's a great racke, top notch, and an excellent product. They also appreciate the paddle and blade. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Played my first game and felt very happy with the return feedback, speed and spin it gave meBest part is I got this less than 50$ !..." Read more
"Such a great paddle. Soft light and good speed and spin control. Love it." Read more
"...This set is top notch...." Read more
"Great product!" Read more
Customers like the spin of the tennis racket. They say it has incredible spin, while maintaining a decent amount of power. They also say the rubber is amazing, giving the ball huge spin. Customers say the racke is very responsive and has good speed. However, some customers feel the rubber can be slick, resulting in less control and spin.
"Such a great paddle. Soft light and good speed and spin control. Love it." Read more
"...All in all I still love the paddle and you can get some amazing spin, this paddle is not the quality I would expect for $100...." Read more
"This racket provides good spin and power and you don't have to hit the ball hard." Read more
"...I whooped my boys butt with this panel. My spins where too fast my cuts where too precise, I had him running all over the place...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the sport racket. They say it has good control and speed, and is fast when you hit the ball flat. Some customers also mention that the paddle is light weight and a good choice for beginners. However, some customers feel the performance is better with the Stiga Raptor.
"...Played my first game and felt very happy with the return feedback, speed and spin it gave meBest part is I got this less than 50$ !..." Read more
"Such a great paddle. Soft light and good speed and spin control. Love it." Read more
"...it's a very stiff blade, it has a large sweet spot, is fast when you hit the ball flat, and is quite good for pushing and playing close to the table...." Read more
"...It's a powerful racket that hits the ball very flat and very fast, so it's good for the more advanced casual players whose playing style involves..." Read more
Customers like the difficulty level of the sport racket. They say it's good for beginners, advanced casual players, and experts. They also say it is easy to handle and transition.
"The blade is light weight (good). Very friendly to use for beginners...." Read more
"...Good for beginners and intermediate players." Read more
"Good for beginners. Not fast, control is not too great" Read more
"Was super lite and quick and a good paddle for beginners! Also comes with Carbon fiber build into the wood which makes it that much better." Read more
Customers like the control of the sport racket.
"...same performance from this bat because S5 rubber actually provides a great deal of control but not that much speed compared to a custom-made racket...." Read more
"Light weight. Good speed and response. Control is average." Read more
"Good for beginners. Not fast, control is not too great" Read more
"...Well balanced, easy to hold, good response and control.I can feel improvement in my play.You only can judge by comparison though...." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the tennis racket. They mention that the contour fits and feels great in their hands.
"...Now that I'm used to the weight, the paddle feels pretty comfortable in my hand...." Read more
"the heaver weight feels better than other ping pong paddles I have used" Read more
"...This paddle feels amazing and provides excellent ball control...." Read more
"...However it's internal material is too soft, I have very "empty feeling and sound" when you hit ball hard. Rubber is ok not very sticky." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the racket. Some mention it's good value for money, while others say it'll not buy again. The price dropped significantly only a couple weeks after they bought it, and some customers feel the handle feels much cheaper.
"I liked the blade but it is a bit overpriced." Read more
"This was my first racket and it did a pretty good job. Not bad value for a pre-made racket...." Read more
"Performance is okay but not worthy to the price" Read more
"...Raptor outperform Killerspin + DHS.Priced appropriately." Read more
Customers are mixed about the weight of the racket. Some mention it's very light, while others say it'll be too heavy for their liking.
"...The first thing I noticed is it’s light weight than my previous racket..." Read more
"...The weight of the blade is balanced on the front and it's a bit on the heavy side but once you get used to it then you won't notice it and it will..." Read more
"Such a great paddle. Soft light and good speed and spin control. Love it." Read more
"The blade is light weight (good). Very friendly to use for beginners...." Read more
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The first thing I noticed is it’s light weight than my previous racket
Played my first game and felt very happy with the return feedback, speed and spin it gave me
Best part is I got this less than 50$ !
Overall , very happy with the purchase
This set is top notch. I've personally used them during my ping-poing games and I've been impressed by the grip of the paddles... definitely see why there's different "tiers" of paddles when it comes to ping-pong/tennis.
I do however wish it came with a case or some portable/mobile container the paddle could be stored in.
4/5 only because there's no case/container to store the paddle in
So here is what I think after a few months of heavy playing with this racket. If you're a recreational player then you're going to love this bat. The racket has a low throw angle similar to the cheap blades that recreational players usually use which will make it easy to transition. Since it's a very stiff blade, it has a large sweet spot, is fast when you hit the ball flat, and is quite good for pushing and playing close to the table. Passive blocking can work but only if the other player is hitting the ball hard since the rubbers don't have a great deal of catapult effect.
If you're an intermediate player then it's not a great bat for you, especially at this price, you can easily get an amazing Chinese clone blade with for example AK47 rubbers. Overall, I paid almost $100 for this racket and it's just not worth it. It's too stiff with zero vibration, you get no feedback at all from the bat. Spin is just ok, the blade is too fast and you have to decide between slow and heavy spin with a nice arc or fast and linear with little safety arc (this makes it easier for your opponent to loop your balls as well since you can't generate a lot of topspin) so if you're not careful then be ready for a lot of unforced errors and shooting the ball off the table. There is also no dwell time at all which makes it difficult to open up heavy backspin pushes and even harder to develop your game in areas that you're lacking. Stay away if you're a serious intermediate player, and instead get something more flexible.
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Update after a month:
So I've been using this racket for a bit over a month, 5 days a week. What I've found is that it's at its best in short to mid-range game. It could be that the rubber has a low throw angle or the catapult effect is not that big, but for long-range, you really need to use a good technique and really brush up the ball to get it to the table.
Looping and counter looping is great but I'm finding it difficult to improve the consistency of my counter topspin to a heavy backspin push. That's a quality shot and I don't have the best technique so since there's almost no dwell time, it makes it harder to consistently land the ball and I've been struggling with those more than ever.
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I've been playing table tennis for a long time and finally decided to get my own paddle and opted for an advanced lvl premade one as it would be cheaper (or I thought).
The bat is not great for beginners and works best for a low to mid intermediate player who knows what he/she's doing and is trying to improve her/his consistency. The weight of the blade is balanced on the front and it's a bit on the heavy side but once you get used to it then you won't notice it and it will help you hit hard as well.
However, if you're an upper intermediate player or even mid, chances are that you've played with a custom-made bat either at a club or have borrowed one from a friend. Do not expect the same performance from this bat because S5 rubber actually provides a great deal of control but not that much speed compared to a custom-made racket. A custom-made bat with decent Chinese rubbers will be a lot faster (will have less control) but will be a bit more expensive as you have to buy a decent blade as well.
The good news is that the blade is decent meaning you can, later on, get yourself some good rubbers, and then you have a proper beast on your hand.