Press release, January 2025
Reigning Swedish Padel Champion Douglas Rutgersson Signs Three-Year Deal with STIGA Sports
24-year-old Douglas Rutgersson from Höganäs, currently ranked 6th in Sweden (as of January 2025), is joining the growing list of international top players choosing to compete with STIGA Sports’ Cybershape racket. From 2025, and for at least the next three years, Douglas will officially represent STIGA and can title himself a STIGA-player. Douglas, who spends most of his time in the padel capital of Madrid, shared his thoughts on the brand-new partnership:
"I’m really excited to work even closer with STIGA Sports. Their passion for innovation and performance has always been inspiring to me as a player. STIGA’s Cybershape racket helps me bring out my best game in every rally, every set, and every match."
Mattias Westerberg, Commercial Director at STIGA Sports, commented:
"Having one of the country’s top players choose to partner with STIGA Sports is, of course, yet another testament to the quality of our padel rackets. Douglas Rutgersson perfectly embodies everything our brand stands for: quality, innovation, and success. It will be incredibly exciting to follow Douglas’ progress over the coming years."
Douglas Rutgersson’s Key Achievements:
Current Swedish Champion (with Daniel Appelgren)
Winner of a FIP tournament (November 2024, partnering with Albin Olsson)
SPT (Swedish Padel Tour) Master Final Champion
Represented Sweden at both the European- and World Championships
Current World Ranking: 272
Current Swedish Ranking: 6
For more information, please contact:
Josefine Brøgger, Press Officer, STIGA Sports
Tel: +46 708 84 3508, E-mail: Josefine.brogger@stigasports.se
STIGA Sports
STIGA Sports is a renowned Swedish brand with a strong focus on racket sports – from table tennis and padel to tennis, badminton, and pickleball. Through innovation, functional design, and Swedish engineering, STIGA Sports develops products that give players of all skill levels concrete advantages on the court and at the table.
STIGA Sports began making table tennis products in 1944. Today, the brand is well-established as one of the world's largest and most respected brands in table tennis.
One clear expression of STIGA Sports' focus on innovation is the unique Cybershape design – a hexagonal racket shape that delivers a larger sweet spot and improved control. STIGA is also the brand behind such classics as the iconic Snowracer, a favourite of generations for winter activity and fun.
STIGA Sports is headquartered in Eskilstuna, Sweden, and is represented in more than 100 countries.
STIGA Players
STIGA Sports collaborates with some of the world’s most prominent players and coaches in racket sports. Our products are developed and tested together with players at the highest level, ensuring world-class precision, feel, and performance.
