Cybershape Carbon table tennis blade

Cybershape – a completely 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. Not only does it boast a unique and impressive shape, it also has an optimised hitting area. Our studies have shown that, for the majority of players, the optimal hitting area lies on the top half of the blade. That’s why we’ve optimised 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. Since the majority of strokes of a professional player (both backhand and forehand) are made on the top half of the racket, it is precisely here that 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 is a 5+2-ply blade based on CCF (Close Core Fibre) technology, which means that the carbon layer sits directly on top of the wood core. The result is more control and speed in your game. By means of the lightweight and technologically advanced, German-made carbon fibre composite, we were able to offset its weight, so although Cyberspace has a larger surface area than a regular blade, it is not heavier. 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.

In collaboration with KTH Royal Institute of Technology, we also tested the vibration properties of Cybershape, i.e. how the blade responds when it meets the ball. The tests showed that Cybershape has a larger sweet spot that lies further out on the blade when compared with a regular-shaped blade. The frequency response is also more linear, which means that the vibrations are transported differently to the handle and hand. For the player, this means a completely new and unique feel during play compared with a traditional blade.

The Cybershape Carbon blade is available in two different variants. The difference between these variants is that they come: WITH or WITHOUT Custom Weight Technology (STIGA CWT).

What does this mean? At STIGA, we want you to feel completely confident in your choice of equipment. We understand that you want to test, feel and play with the blade before you decide. That's why we now offer the exclusive opportunity to test our blades for 30 days. If you like the blades, keep them! If not, return them to us and get your money back.

How does it work?

1. Choose your blades: Add up to two blades to your basket and complete your order.

2. Test play: Once you've received your blades, we recommend gluing on your favourite rubbers and testing them properly, as it takes some time at the table to get a feel for the playing characteristics of a new racket. (Please note that only STIGA glue may be used. If any other glue is used during test play, we reserve the right to refuse a return).

3. Make up your mind: If you like the blades, keep them! If not, peel off your rubbers and return the frames to us within 30 days from the date of order.

4. Easy returns: If you decide to return, make sure the blades are in acceptable condition and return them to us. Please note that an administration fee of 20 € will be added and deducted from the refund.

Read the full terms and conditions and get answers to frequently asked questions by clicking here.

If you choose to buy via STIGA's showroom/store at Götgatan 105, Södermalm Stockholm, you have the opportunity to return the racket and get your money back against a receipt.

Enjoy free shipping within the EU and UK for orders over €/£ 100.00.*

*Applies to orders under 20kg. Bulky products, including table tennis tables, will incur additional shipping charges based on their weight and size. More details are available at checkout.

For further information, please refer to our articles on Shipment & Returns policy.

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