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TSP Practice Wheel £74.99 useful device for practicing spin variation with speedometer

£115.99

Stiga Multiball Gavin Rumgay 9 x Scottish Stand National Champion. £49.99 Scottish Senior Collapsable No.1, Commonwealth and World Team withChampionship wheels Player. Uses Stiga equipment on contract.

Score board £29.99 Gewo Umpire Table £69.99 in strong Andrew Baggaley (www.andrewbaggaley.com) wood includes carry Olympian and 3 times National Champion.

Leading bag medallist of all times at Commonwealth Games.

Tin-Tin Ho 15 year old English Senior No.3, TSP mobile collection net £119.99 current Junior No.1 and Silver Medallist in the Large catch net on wheels - ideal for Commonwealth Games. Sponsored by Stiga, multiball training and service practice.

TinTin is really happy and successful using Stiga equipment on a long term contract.

Uses Stiga Boost TS and Royal.

Jamie Liu 10 year old rising star. National Under-12 runner-up.

Selected to represent England in the Eurominis is very happy and successful using Stiga Offensive NCT with Calibra Tour rubbers.

Alex Ramsden Current Under £29.99 Table Cover 14 National Champion following fits all tables up his 3 previous National Championships at 11, 12 TSP board £149.50 and 13.return Alex has a long-term Innovative to aid in coaching contract withidea Stiga. sessions. Adjustable gradient to return the ball in different ways.

Amir Hussain 11 year old rising star and National 11 Year Old Champion. Is very happy and successful using Stiga equipment.

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Legendary Names of Hans Alser, Stellan Bengtsson and Kjell Johansson, all World champions, proudly wore the STIGA shirt and used the company’s first class products

Number one in the world. Stellan Bengtsson, the first ever Swedish men’s singles world champion at 19 years old.

Production with tradition. Making table tennis blades during the 1950s.

Synonymous with Quality, Respected Worldwide, Ever Seeking New Horizons STIGA Official Sponsor and Supplier for Forthcoming World Team Cups High Quality

MATS BANDSTIGEN, STIGA SPORTS PRESIDENT & CEO SAID:

“STIGA is very happy and proud to become the Official Table Supplier of the World Team Cup 2013 and 2015. This important STIGA sponsorship is the latest of many efforts by STIGA to support table tennis world-wide. Outstanding table tennis products and strong partners around the world have earned STIGA its reputation as the powerhouse brand in international table tennis.”

Over the years STIGA developed the reputation of producing the best wood products for our sport, the STIGA tables and STIGA blades have become synonymous with top quality table tennis products”, said Adham Sharara, ITTF President. “The ITTF is very happy to have STIGA come on board as a sponsor and official supplier for the prestigious World Team Cup in 2013 and 2015; this new partnership is hopefully just the beginning of a long and positive relationship between STIGA and the ITTF

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China &

The World’s Finest Teams select the World’s Finest Blades

Quality you can depend on – over 60 years’ experience

Liu Guoliang

the Chinese Head Coach Olympic Champion Singles Olympic Champion Doubles World Champion Singles World Champion Doubles World Champion Mixed World Champion Club Team The only player in the history of table tennis to win all Olympic and World titles. Liu Guoliang is very happy to be sponsored by Stiga.

He says: “I trust Stiga material 100% They offer the best equipment.”

Strong ties. National men’s coach Liu Guoliang and STIGA Sport’s CEO, Mats Bandstigen, during the training camp that China chose to hold in Eskilstuna, Sweden.

Stiga made its first table tennis bat in Sweden in 1944

Quality was given top priority

World famous, Stiga products are sold in over 110 countries.

Products are developed, manufactured and quality controlled by personnel with long experience with the company.

This experience combined with close collaboration with world class players has made it possible for Stiga to continually lead the development of table tennis products. Aims of players vary, but all want quality and value which is why Stiga wins every time.

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General Blade Information We show you the value of speed and spin to indicate the nature of the blade or rubber. The control factor is only a guide; relative to each player’s feel.

Usually one of the first questions a player will ask is, “How much control does this rubber or blade have?” A good question! Because, who wants to hit a ball uncontrolled? But, this question cannot be answered objectively. Control cannot be measured. It is an expression of the individual ball feeling of each player. A rubber that gives you optimum control can be uncontrollable for your doubles partner… why?

Each player has different ball feeling since everybody has different sense of touch. The more sensors a hand’s skin has, the more sensitive it is and the better it feels the ball when it is hit. This capability to feel the ball increases naturally the more you practice. A professional player who practices 30 hours a week has quite a different ball feeling than a hobby player who trains one hour a week.

Every player has different technique. One makes much use of his wrist to hit a ball (the so-called man with the “golden hand”), the other plays almost without any wrist movement. One plays topspin with a short arm swing, the other a long swing, etc., etc.

Everyone holds his racket in a different way. This is not about shakehand or penhold grip but about the different way you can hold the bat. Both grips have numerous varieties which influence the feeling of the ball and have advantages and disadvantages depending on the strokes you play.

Each player defines control differently. For one, control means ball placement in a short chop stroke; for the other a safe topspin stroke means a correct return of a service.

WEIGHT: The weight of blades ranges between 60g and 100g with 85g being the most popular.

GRIP: The style of handle is an individual choice, It is advisable to try out the different styles. There are several important aspects to consider when choosing the handle - e.g. the length width and size of the handle needs to be matched to the size of the hand.

A good grip should be adopted at the outset this will assist in developing a sound playing technique You can choose from the following shapes BLADE: The blade must be at least 85% wood. The rest of the material could be carbon, glass fibre, kevlar etc but the thickness of these man made materials should not normally exceed 0.35mm.

BALSA: Particularly lightweight soft wood, used on the inner structure of the blade, with a hard outer surface making a fast lightweight blade.

KEVLAR: Man made material is high in durability, low in weight and strengthens the blade. As with other man made fibres it enlarges the sweet spot increasing control.

GLASSFIBRE: High quality man-made material, giving a similar performance to carbon fibre, enlarging the sweet spot, producing good control.

CARBON: Carbon fibre man-made material strengthens the blade with a layer of carbon, usually between the top and second layers of ply on either side of the blade, enlarging the ‘sweet spot’ and increasing ball control.

CONTROL: cannot be measured but to help you to make a decision, we recommend you to remember: The higher speed and spin values are, the more difficult it is for you to control the ball in placement, adjustment of speed and spin, and the flying height of returns.

Your ability to control fast and spinny rubbers will increase, of course, in proportion to the quantity of your training and matches.

1 Penholder

This explains why top players can still control the ball with an OFF+ blade and speedglued offensive rubbers of maximum sponge thickness.

Concave, wide

SPIN: It is important to play the ball on the most effective part of the blade, which is the outer area, to achieve maximum spin. The ply should be medium to soft. It is more difficult to spin the ball with a hard ply.

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Conic, short and wide

2 Winner Anatomic

3 Legend 4 Master

Concave, narrow

5 Peter Straight

Please use this blade table as guidance for you to make the right choice of Stiga blades.

This information scale is not transferable for comparison with other brands.

Stiga Blades Rating Chart

The following characteristics decide the table below: the hardness of the veneers, the blade’s total weight, the thickness of the blade and the different effects of the unique Stiga blade technologies (WRB, CR etc.).

Please note that this blade table only compares the Stiga blades related to each other

BLADE

SPEED

CONTROL VENEERS

TYPE

WEIGHT

CC 7 White (Crystal Carbo)

142

45

7

off+

90

Ebenholz NCT VII

141

46

7

off+

95

Rosewood NCT VII

139

49

7

off+

90

Maplewood NCT VII

137

49

7

off+

95

Hybrid Wood NCT

129

52

9

off+

95

Intensity NCT Carbon

124

60

5+2

off

90

Sense 7.6

122

60

7+6

off

7+6

Carbo 7.6 WRB

121

60

7+6

off

95

CC 5 White (Crystal Carbo)

120

61

5

off

85

Clipper CC

118

62

7+6

off

90

Rosewood XO

118

62

5

off

85

Emerald V

117

63

5

off

90

Titanium 5.4 WRB

116

62

5+4

off

80

Ebenholz NCT V

115

62

5

off

90

Titanium 5.4

114

63

5+4

off

85

Rosewood NCT V

113

63

5

off

85

Clipper CR - with WRB

112

64

7

off

90

Maplewood NCT V

110

66

5

off

85

Infinity V

100

70

5

off

85

Optimum CARBO

108

66

5+4

off

90

Clipper WRB

106

66

7

off

90

Intensity NCT

105

65

5

off

85

Clipper Wood

101

68

7

off

90

Optimum PLUS

94

75

5

off-

85

Optimum SYNC

92

76

5

off-

85

Offensive Classic Carbon

92

76

5+2

off-

85

Offensive Wood NCT

90

76

5

off-

85

Offensive CR - with WRB

80

73

5

all+

80

Offensive CR

79

74

5

all+

80

Energy Wood WRB

78

74

5

all+

85

Offensive Classic WRB

77

75

5

all+

80

Offensive Classic

73

76

5

all+

85

Allround Classic Carbon

73

78

5+2

all+

85

Allround Evolution

72

77

5

all

80

HyperTech CR 35/45 - WRB

71

78

5

all

80

Allround Classic WRB

63

78

5

all

75

Allround Classic

62

75

5

all

80

Defensive Wood NCT

61

77

5

def

75

TUBE Defensive - with WRB

57

92

5

def

80

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Allround Classic

THE LEGEND “probably the world’s most popular blade”

The STIGA Allround Classic blade was first introduced in Sweden in 1967. For over three decades, it has been the measuring stick of quality and workmanship by serious tournament players.

Numerous players have won World and International titles using an Allround Classic blade and it recently broke the one million sales mark. We believe these numbers make the Allround Classic blade the world’s most popular blade ever made.

To become a legend, use a Legend.

SEE RATINGS ON PAGE 7 Allround Classic WRB £37.99 Allround Classic £34.99

Do the same as 11 times National Champion Desmond Douglas (formerly one of the world’s best players), and Marie Svensson, former European Ladies’ Champion, play with Allround Classic, the world’s best selling competition blade. A perfect balance between speed, weight and feel lies behind Allround Classic’s enormous popularity among competitive players, who demand high quality. 85g P8 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Desmond Douglas

11 times National Champion, European Top 12 winner, Highest World Ranking 7.

WRB blades The WRB system accelerates the blade face for faster returns, more power and extra sensitivity of touch

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Stiga Active A/R £24.99 A finely balanced blade with comfortable grip for young players. Developed for excellent touch and control. Ideal for the improving allround player.

Available in fl, an, st.

Allround Evolution £35.99 Perfect for the modern, allround player who exploits every variation of speed and spin.

The blade of Evolution is based on the STIGA Allround Classic, but is faster. 85g Offensive Classic £39.99 Offensive Classic WRB £42.99 After the worldwide success of the STIGA Allround Classic (introduced in 1967), STIGA decided to create a blade specifically designed for the more aggressive player.

STIGA’s research and development team tackled this new challenge head-on and, in 1976, introduced its second winning blade: the STIGA Offensive Classic. Used by members of the world champion Swedish National Team, the STIGA Offensive Classic became the choice of the attacking player.

Its winning design blends optimum speed, weight, and feel.

Energy Wood WRB £39.99 A technologically advanced design using Stiga blade technology based on the legendary Allround Classic blade but with extra speed due to the harder middle veneer. The unique combination of veneer and the special drying process that Stiga use creates a very light blade that offers a perfect mix between speed and control that is unique to Stiga. This combination creates optimum feel that all players desire. 77g Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P9

SPEED The front part of the blade is UV-finished, in order to generate maximum speed.

TOUCH Untreated surface to preserve the genuine “STIGA-touch”.

STIGA has now managed to combine speed and touch in the same blade. The CR-system is a revolution in blade technology.

The front part of the blade is UV-finished, which yields a reasonably increased speed to the ball (at least 21% faster than a conventional blade).

The WRB-handle is very light and the division by weight is moved forward.

Together with the CR-system it becomes an unbeatable combination.

STIGA’s CR-blades are UV-finished hightechnologically

Stiga blades – quality you can depend on Stiga made its first bat in Sweden over 50 years ago. Then, as now, quality was given priority. As the years passed it has become world famous. Stiga table tennis products are sold world-wide in over 110 countries.

Increased speed with Kristian Karlsson maintained “Stiga touch Swedish National Team Player

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Clipper CR Famous throughout the world for its speed and appreciated particularly by players who want extra power behind their stroke.

Clipper Wood is used by many Asian world class players.

Fl, an, st £59.99

Used by Chinese Coach Liu Guoliang Allround CR Increased speed with maintained STIGA touch because of the CR system. Fl, an, st £39.99

HyperTech CR 35/45 One side of the blade is UVfinished with 45° hardness (=very high speed) and the other side is UV- finished with 35° hardness (=very good control). This is the future for the player who wants good speed on the forehand and good control on the backhand.

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World’s finest blades Allround Classic Carbon £49.99 STIGA Allround Classic Carbon advances the modern allround game to a new level! The world famous Allround Classic is updated with two carbon layers, resulting in extra stability when attacking and more speed. Allround Classic Carbon has the classic STIGA design, but gives the allround player an extra edge for the new era of table tennis. Take your allround game to the highest level!

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Offensive Classic Carbon £59.99 STIGA Offensive Classic Carbon is an update of the world famous Offensive Classic. We have added two carbon layers, giving extra power and stability for the modern offensive player. Designed in the classic STIGA design, the Offensive Classic Carbon retains the famous outstanding feel and balance, but provides an additional carbon dimension to your offensive arsenal.

For an offensive game with feeling!

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STIGA Sense 7.6 £74.99 The beautiful STIGA Sense 7.6 is built with a special outer veneer produced through a very long drying process. The result is a fast offensive blade with fantastic feeling and sound that helps the offensive players to retain the upper hand in fast rallies. Sense 7.6, with 7 wood and 6 carbon layers, is based on the very popular and world-famous offensive blade, STIGA Carbo 7.6.

Handle ST FL AN Jens Lundquist (Swedish Champion, 2012 Olympian) Now uses 7.6 and Boost TX

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STIGA Carbo 7.6 WRB £69.99 On demand from players wanting a very fast blade with maintained maximum touch and feel, STIGA is now launching the STIGA Carbo 7.6 blade, a blade with a completely new construction technology. The total numbers of layers is 13 (7 wood and 6 carbon), the microscopic carbon layers have been placed between each veneer. (See Carbo Oversize) The STIGA technicians have in this way evaded “the natural laws”.

Thanks to the innovative construction of Carbo 7.6, the speed is increased without allowing the carbon to stop the natural movement and resilience of the veneer layers. The benefits are increased power with extra touch and feel.

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Fan Zhendong Fan Zhendong, has signed a long term agreement with STIGA! The 16 year old super talent won the 2012 Junior World Championship titles in Delhi for Boys’ Singles, Boys’ Teams and Mixed doubles and finished second in the Doubles competition.

“I CHOOSE INFINITY VPS V FOR ITS PRECISION.”

re s e e sctoo n r a h c 7 e g pa Infinity VPS V £59.99 The Infinity VPS V (OFF) with the brand new VPS technology (Veneer Precision System) is built with two hand-selected middle veneers that are treated with a unique and exact heating and cooling process with precisely measured time and temperature. The Diamond Touch technology gives the outer veneers extra hardness and the surface an incredibly smooth finish and combined with the VPS technology the result is an offensive lightweight blade with outstanding solid touch and feeling.

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OPTIMUM Optimum SYNC

£49.99

Many players choose the fastest blade on the market with the idea that it will improve their offense.

However, experienced players realize that not only must you be able to produce lethal attacking shots, but you must also be able to defend and counter the loops and smashes of your opponent.

At STIGA, we are well aware of the need to synchronize speed and control in today’s modern game. We have created a new blade that is perfect for every player that realizes the need to balance offense with defense.

Offensive lightweight 5-ply blade ●

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Emerald V

New green Ebenholz outer veneers with extra hardness Special temperature treated middle veneers (VPS) gives great stability Surface with extra hardness and smooth finish thanks to the Diamond Touch technology

£125.00

The Emerald VPS V - with Diamond Touch is a lightweight 5-ply offensive blade built around two handselected middle veneers that are special temperature treated (VPS-technology). This gives the blade a unique stability and combined with the new, beautiful green Ebenholz outer veneers, the Emerald VPS V offers a sensational feeling, ideal for offensive players who demands good speed combined with control. The final finish by the Diamond Touch technology gives the outer surface extra hardness and an incredibly smooth finish.

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Used by World and Olympic Champion GUE YUE

Speed glue has been banned, but the Power Shot hasn’t!

At STIGA, we are staying on the cutting edge of blade technology to ensure precision, power, and most of all, enjoyment when you head out to the table.

Since the speed glue ban, STIGA technicians have worked day and night to find blade solutions and optimal designs to accommodate the rule change. We now proudly present Ebenholz NCT V and Ebenholz NCT VII blades, specially developed to give you a longer trajectory on all your power shots without sacrificing control.

FL, An, St

Ebenholz NCT V £125 A speed elastic blade like Ebenholz NCT V is suitable for all playing strategies of modern table tennis. The high quality and unique combination of the best wood plies in Ebenholz NCT V guarantees ambitious players maximum control even with many variations of speed and strokes.

Ebenholz NCT V is a well-balanced state of the art blade that enables players of all abilities to play to their full potential.

Ebenholz NCT VII

£139

Once again STIGA’s technicians have shown their expert skills and workmanship in creating this 7-ply masterpiece, the Ebenholz NCT VII.

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Special hand selected high quality wood plies of different hardness are combined, along with a secret ingredient--all to ensure precision, power, control, and most of all, enjoyment when you head out to the table. Because of its extreme speed and stiffness, this Ebenholz NCT VII is the answer for players who want to achieve optimum acceleration without speed glue.

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Guo Yue’s tenth title at the Worlds!

The STIGA-contracted Chinese won the doubles finals at the World Championships in Paris teaming Li Xiaoxia. They beat Ding Ning and Liu Shiwen, also China, in the finals 4-1 to capture their third World Champion title in a row.

Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia were quite superior to their opponents in Paris.

Three set they dropped on their way to their third title. The hardest battle was in the semi finals against Feng Tianwei and Yu Mengyu from Singapore, where the Chinese champions won 4-2.

In the Finals the first game looked a little tensioned from Guo Yue and Li Xiaoxia, who lost it 5-11.

Then they showed their Chinese comrades no mercy: 11-5, 11-7, 11-5, 11-7.

“We played good and know each other extremely well”, Guo Yue explained the victory afterwards. “We have been playing together for ten years now, and we also come from the same town in China, Anshan in Liaoning province. This fact gives us confidence in the game.”

But one more thing could have been decisive for winning the third title.

“We stayed up late, ‘til one o clock, last night.

So late?

“Yes we were watching videos. We analyzed our game and the game of Liu Shiwen and Ding Ning. This was important for our performance. We felt we had done everything we could do in our preparation.”

This was the tenth time Guo Yue became World Champion. Ten titles is one of the highest scores in the Worlds table tennis history. Besides the three doubles titles with Li Xiaoxia, Guo Yue also has won the Worlds team title four times (2004, 2006, 2008 and 2012) the mixed title twice (2005, 2007), and in 2007 Guo Yue also won the biggest title, the Singles title.

Guo Yue’s blade during all the championship titles: Ebenholz NCT V Three out of the four finalists used Ebenholz NCT V Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P17

Pure Power CC series (Crystal Carbo)

10 CRYSTAL CARBO SERIES

The very unique CC blades are developed in close cooperation with Liu Guoliang, Xu Xin and other members of the Chinese National Team.

The Chinese team is always talking about how important the trajectory of the ball is. With a longer trajectory you can push your opponent away from the table and take control of rallies and the game. Long trajectory and power were the primary demands of the Chinese National Team, so in combination with STIGA’s know-how in blade manufacturing, the CC5 and CC7 were developed to meet those demands.

Both the CC5 and CC7 have carbon layers inside, along with STIGA’s famous NCT and Crystal treatment on the surface.

LIu GuOLIAnG

head coach for the chinese national men’s team

CRYSTAL CARBO SERIES ALL STIGA BLADES ARE HANDMADE IN SWEDEN

Liu Guoliang Chinese Coach

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CC5 £109 The CC5 blade is a very unique blade. When designing this blade, STIGA looked to balance control with long trajectory and power. This blade is for the control minded player who still wants to have power when striking the ball. Handle FL, AN, ST, P. CC7 £119 The CC7 blade is a more powerful blade than the CC5. This blade is recommended for highly skilled attackers with excellent technique. The CC7 blade is outstanding when you are playing back off the table and getting into topspin rallies. With this blade you can feel the long trajectory in your topspin strokes and gain control over the game. If you like to play topspin against topspin, then this is the blade for you.

Handle FL, AN, ST, P.

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BLADE INTENSITY NCT £89.99 Intensity NCT is the 21st century light weight weapon! The Intensity has fantastic trajectory and good speed, while the light weight enhances the performance in all the best ways. If you are a controlled attacker you will like the outstanding balance between trajectory and control.

BLADE MAPLEWOOD NCT V £99.99 The Maplewood NCT V is a 5-ply blade that is exceptional for playing an aggressive game with control. An outstanding long trajectory when hitting spinny balls is a great strength of this blade, while extra touch makes execution of your shots a dream come true. The NCT (Nano Composite Technology), the special Maple wood, and the most recent advances in blade technology combine for the creation of this remarkably versatile offensive blade!

BLADE INTENSITY CARBON £109 The light weight, speed, and fantastic trajectory of the Intensity NCT are enhanced by adding two carbon layers.

This adds superb power and speed to all of your strokes. Competitors who play an intense offensive game will take advantage of the extra touch and speed of the Intensity Carbon to rise to their highest level.

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BLADE MAPLEWOOD NCT VII £122 The Maplewood NCT VII is a 7-ply blade with inherent offensive potential that is very well suited to highly skilled players.

Maplewood NCT VII has an outstanding long trajectory when hitting spinny balls.

The NCT (Nano Composite Technology), the special Maple wood, and the most recent advances in blade technology combine for the creation of this excellent blade for the advanced offensive player!

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STIGA ROSEWOOD BLADES WHERE SCIENCE MEETS NATURE!

Xu Xin 23 year old world doubles mens’ champion, world mixed doubles champion, Chinese open champion, current World number 1, World Team Champion January 2013 He plays with Rosewood NCT 5 and Calibra LT The Rosewood NCT 5 and Rosewood NCT 7 blades balance speed, weight, flexibility and trajectory for an unbeatable formula. These are developed in close cooperation with our top players and the Chinese National Team to meet their demands for the best highperformance blades. Each ply of Rosewood is carefully handpicked to ensure the very best wood grain and quality. Rosewood is a little softer than the Ebenholz wood but it is still a hard wood. The high-quality wood used in the Rosewood NCT blades is very hard to find, so producing these blades is a time-consuming and labour-intensive process. The results are worth it!

The completely new mixture of special and unique Rosewood, enhanced with STIGA’s scientific engineering and NCT (Nano Composite Technology) results in the Rosewood NCT 5 and Rosewood NCT 7 blades that will be most in demand for 2014!

Rosewood NCT 5

£125

Rosewood NCT 5 is designed for the modern attacking game. It is ideal for aggressive players who depend on fast racket speed with long trajectory to gain the upper hand. This 5-ply blade offers an exceptional balance of speed, weight, control and trajectory. The hand-picked Rosewood combined with STIGA’s scientific engineering and NCT technology brings together the very best of Science and Nature!

Handle FL, AN, ST, P.

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World’s finest blades Rosewood XO

£129

STIGA Rosewood XO is built with exclusive Rosewood outer veneers that have been aged and seasoned since the first introduction of Rosewood NCT blades in 2008. The extraordinary high quality wood with its beautiful pattern and excellent construction provides outstanding feeling and touch with a smooth sound, for a performance that is equal to its great beauty. Rosewood XO provides extra speed and feeling compared to the Rosewood NCT V. Rosewood XO: For the attack player with finesse!

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Rosewood NCT 7

£139

Rosewood NCT 7 is the blade for players who demand high speed, but won’t tolerate a loss of feeling, control and trajectory. Built with the a unique combination of 7 plies of high-quality Rosewood, this distinctive blend of technology and craftsmanship dramatically increases the sweet spot and trajectory and maximizes the power of the blade. With Rosewood NCT 7 a player gains maximum control when executing many variations of speed and strokes.

Rosewood NCT 7 -- where Science meets Nature! Handle FL, AN, ST, P. Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P21

World’s finest blades Clipper Wood £49.99 Clipper Wood WRB £56.99 Famous throughout the world for its speed and appreciated particularly by players who want extra power behind their stroke.

Those who like aggressive, attacking play feel an unbeatable pleasure at playing with Clipper Wood 85g.

Used by Peter Karlsson, former World and European Champion.

Clipper CC £89.99 The Clipper CC is a very unique and powerful weapon created by combining the 21st century technique, Crystal Carbo, with a new secret -carbon powder!

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In this 7-ply blade we have put carbon powder between all the layers, for a total of 6 carbon powder layers. This makes this blade very powerful. The Clipper CC also has the unique Crystal surface that gives you extra zip on all your shots.

World’s finest blades Tube Offensive £44.99 The micro-channels are filled with an extremely hard wood.

A blade that we have always strived to produce; incredible speed and wonderful feeling in the same blade.

Fl, St, P, An Tube Defensive £44.99 The STIGA Tube Defensive blade will help to reduce the impact of the strongest oncoming attacks. By filling micro-channels with a secret softening agent our research team has produced a speedy defensive blade with enhanced control. This blade is ideal for the off-the-table players who want to attack weak balls at will. Fl, An, P, St Kevlar £49.99 The STIGA Kevlar Blade balances speed, weight, and flexibility to produce an unbeatable formula.

Players will feel exceptional control without sacrificing elasticity due to their choice of woods and supple hi-tech Kevlar material. This lightweight combination will provide the ultimate performance against all your opponents.

This blade is ideal for aggressive players who depend on fast racket speed to gain the upper hand. St

Tube Aluminium Fl, An, P, St £49.99 The micro-channels are filled with aluminium alloys. The result is a blade for speed demons looking for the fastest blade, without sacrificing on the “STIGA feeling”.

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World’s finest blades BLADE Defensive Wood NCT

£49.99

The Defensive wood NCT is a powerful blade for the strong defensive player. You can play a very controlled game and also a powerful attacking game as a defender.

This blade includes the unique STIGA NCT to ensure that you have the most versatile and advanced Defensive blade in your hand, developed for the new modern defensive game.

Allround Wood NCT

£39.99

Lightweight 5-ply allround blade with outstanding feeling and control Perfect balance between speed, weight and control The NCT allows you to hit the ball harder without sacrificing any control

Offensive NCT £46.99 Based on the lightweight offensive classic blade, Stiga have developed the NCT wood using their latest nano technology. A blade designed for a fast technical came but with excellent control.

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Extra 7 £37.99 A 7 ply construction including two blue harder veneers give additional power and speed. With Extra 7 Yasaka offers a powerful blade with medium weight and of course extraordinary ball touch.

ST, AN, FL.

Extra £33.99 The optimum combination between power and feeling. A well-built 5 ply blade considered among top players to give the best feeling. The secret is the harder inner veneers and a very precise cut and a special medium soft surface veneer.

ST, AN, FL.

Ma Lin Carbon £49.99 After many years of successful play with Yasaka Extra, Ma Lin asked for a faster blade, but still with the feeling he needs for the blocking and backhand topspin.

Ma Lin Carbon corresponds to the demands of the top players. ST, AN, FL.

Blade

weight speed control

Yasaka Extra

85g

8-

7+

Yasaka Extra 7

90

9

8+

Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon

85g

10-

7+

Yasaka Max Wood

90

9

6+

Max Wood £39.99 A very powerful blade for maximum speed in attack and blocking. Max Wood is a 7 ply combination including two harder inner veneers, attached with a special gluing method, giving a maximum power to the blade. ST, AN, FL.

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Joola Precision £36.99 Normally balsa core blades lack the ‘feel’ of a conventional wood blade, but this has been overcome with the clever use of anegree and samba plys around a balsa core. Fl, St, An.

Eagle Medium £33.99 To complete their allround family, JOOLA have produced a lightweight, controlled allround blade. A classic 5 ply construction of sapele, kiri and samba blue construction ensures solid touch in all situations. Suits both established League players or youngsters who require a light blade. Fl, St, An.

Eagle Fast £36.99 Many players have asked for a lightweight blade offering faster than allround pace, but with good feeling. The Eagle Fast only weighs 70g, and the fineline red, sapele and balsa construction offers good touch, controlled pace and all at an exceptional price. Fl, St, An.

Eagle Speed £38.99 5 ply wood blade constructed from sapele, kiri and fineline which provides the perfect balance between speed, weight and feel. The Eagle Speed is built to suit fast technical players, who play a controlled attacking game. Ideal for controlled looping and aggressive play at the net, but still giving true consistency in play. Combined with great styling and the superb price the EAGLE SPEED is a true Eagle Carbon £46.99 Great quality, great winner. Fl, St, An. price. An eye catching anthracite coloured Blade weight speed control design, signals the drop-dead carbon Joola Precision 68 7 8 philosophy of the blade. The hard twin Eagle Fast 70 7.5 7.5 carbon core is veneered with soft kiri wood Eagle Carbon 85 9.5 6.5 to offer feel. Combined with the enlarged carbon sweet spot this is a blade designed Eagle Medium 75 5.5 8 for a strong power looping game. Fl, St, An. Eagle Speed 85 8 7.5 P26 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

All only

£49.99 Fibreglass layer Fibreglass layer

Outer layer

Balsa core Outer layer

Its large “deformation of the surface” effect produces a substantial sweet spot which in turn provides excellent feeling and control in relation to the speed of the blade

The TSP-Balsa/fibreglass system

The feature of the TSP-Balsa range is the fact that the speed of the blade can be varied by adjusting the thickness of the middle (Balsa) core.

The Balsa range consists of: TSP-Balsa 3.5 (defensive)

A slow defensive blade with precision control

TSP-Balsa 4.5 (allround)

An ideal blade for the allround player

TSP-Balsa 5.5 (allround+)

An allround blade providing speed with excellent control

TSP-Balsa 6.5 (offensive)

An offensive blade combining high speed with control

TSP-Balsa 8.5 (top speed)

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Butterfly Korbel SK7 £75.99 7 ply attacking blade offers a soft control feeling even at high speed.

Exercise control while not sacrificing spin. ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Viscaria Light £149.99 Lightweight version of the popular Viscaria blade. Sensitive veneers with arylate carbon provides excellent handling for the attacking player. ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Defence III £89.99 Classic defence with new improved veneer. New 3 ply structure guarantees outstanding precision and control.

ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Photino Light £179.99 Popular Photino blade now 10g lighter. Offers the same soft feel of the original Photino blade with plenty of power. ST, AN, FL.

Blade weight speed control Korbel Sk7 95 8.5 8 Viscaria Light 85 9 8.75 Zhang Jike 90 9 8.5 Defence III 95 4.5 9.25 Photino Light 75 9.25 8.5 Maze T-Tec 80 8.75 8.5 Balsa Allround + 65 7 8.25 Timber Feel Offensive 85 8 7 Balsa Offensive 70 9 8 Timber Touch Allround 80 7.75 9 Finewood Off85 8.75 9

Butterfly Zhang Jike Offensive £139.99 A mixture of arylate and carbon. Personal model of the current world champion.

ST, AN, FL.

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Butterfly Maze T-Tec £69.99 Powerfull hard blade incorporating T-Tec technology.

Very light, burnt wood inner ply and Hinoki outer ply for controlled attack. ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Balsa Allround + £44.99 Ultra light blade offering consistency for topspin and more power for the allround player. ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Timber Feel Offensive

Butterfly Balsa Offensive £44.99 Light balsa blade offers a unique soft feel for attacking player who needs better touch.

ST, AN, FL.

£59.99

Offers similar speed and control to the Primorac Offensive due to the medium hard outer layer and sensitive core. ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Timber Touch Allround

£44.99

Perfect balance between topspin play whilst maintaining excellent ball control.

ST, AN, FL.

Butterfly Finewood Off- £64.99 Well balanced blade with a hard walnut outer layer for all offensive player.

Perfect balance and excellent rebound.

ST, AN, FL.

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Boll Spirit £129.99 7 ply attacking blade which combines strength of Carbon and Arylate. Carbon for high speed and Arylate for good elasticity. Suitable for heavy spin and speed. Used by Timo Boll.

Michael Maze OFF £119.99 The blade used by Michael Maze offers better touch and more feeling.

This 7 ply carbon blade is ideal for hard hitters requiring excellent ball touch.

Blade

weight speed control

Tim Boll

90

8.5

8

Balsa Carbo

70

8

8+

Primorac Off

85

8

7

Boll Spirit

95

9.5

8

Maze Offensive

85

8.5

8.5

TIM Boll Forte Off £42.99 New design. An offensive blade incorporating the latest technology; the solid balance core system. This unique system is designed to provide extra control and balance in an attacking blade.

Primorac Offensive £37.99 Most popular and successful blade in the offensive section. Personal model of World Cup winner Primorac. The solid balance core system makes the blade warp free, a consistent sweet spot with excellent feel and stability. FL, AN, ST P30 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Balsa Carbo X5 £59.99 3+2 plys with Balsa wood and Carbon layers. Off+. Lightweight offensive blade with great feeling.

Andrei Grubba £35.99 Personal model of the late Andrei Grubba combines speed with A/R control. FL, AN, ST Timo Boll W 7 ply £107.99 For allround offensive play. This 7 ply blade balances attack and control. It is the only plywood model in the Timo Boll range, and ultimate 7 ply. Speed 8+, control 8+. Handle Fl, An, St.

Grubba Pro £35.99 Popular blade for defence and attack used by England’s Matthew Syed.

ALC Innerforce £162.49 Timo Boll's personal model.

Ideal for those who used the Boll Spirit. Arylate Carbon for heavy attacking spin and control. Handle Fl, An, St. Blade

Grubba Carbon £56.99 An all round carbon attacking blade with an enlarged sweetspot. FL, AN, ST

weight speed control

A Grubba

85

7

8

Grubba Carbon

85

8

9

Grubba Pro

80

6

8

Innerforce ALC

90

9

8.5

Timo Boll 7 Ply

85

9

8.5

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Ovtcharov carbo speed £62.99 Very fast carbon blade with great stiffness almost impossible to break.

For all-out attackers.

Burn Offensive £41.99 Stiff blade 85-90g (relatively light).

Outstanding sweet spot, very fast.

FARBEN: A=

1-farbig schwarz/auf Untergrund weiß oder farbig

B=

1-farbig blau

Waldner Legend Carbon £62.99 Fast and offensive blade, larger sweet spot. Hinoki outer ply with carbon layers and a soft inner ply for good control.

£41.99 Burn Offensive PANTONE -286 5002 feel Ultramarinblau More control,RAL better than the above.

HP Ultramarine More elastic.AVERY 85g752 superb sweet Blue spot.

27-09-06 WCC

REFERENZ:

AVERY 4528 TF Reflex Blue

IGEPA ProfiPlot 741 Marineblau CMYK

100C-65M-0Y-4K

Burn Allround+ £41.99 Softer outer ply offers great control. Ideal for a spinny game with harder rubbers. A fast dynamic blade.

Blade

weight speed control

Persson 7 £41.99 7 ply Limba-Ayous combination. For dynamic top-spinners. A soft feel when striking the ball.

Blade

weight speed control

Burn Off

87

10

6+

Ovtcharov

85

10+

6

Burn Off-

85

9

7+

Waldner Legend

85

10+

6+

Burn Allround+

80

8

8+

Persson 7

90

9

7+

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Waldner Senso Carbon V1 £58.99 Another ideal addition to the Donic Senso series. This blade combines classic Swedish construction, Senso technology,and two carbon layers to give the ideal combination of speed and control blade for offensive and aggressive allround players. V1 = Optimum control. Control 8+, Speed 8+, 85g. St, An, Fl.

Waldner Ultra Carbon £58.99 The ideal weapon for aggressive attack players. A hyper-fast powerblade which is soft to the ball and sensitive for ease of control. Fl, St, An Control 8; Speed 9, 80g

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ight or r left nded ha

FARBEN: A= B=

1-farbig schwarz/auf Untergrund weiß oder farbig 1-farbig blau REFERENZ:

Persson Dotec Off £62.99 Hinoki wood with balsa and koto plys make this an excellent offensive blade for players of all abilities. Top speed and fantastic feel. Speed 9, Control 7+

Persson Powerplay £34.99 Ex world champion’s 7 ply allround controlled attack blade; good feel in all situations. FL, AN, ST.

PANTONE 286

RAL 5002 Ultramarinblau Waldner Dotec All Round AVERY 752 HP Ultramarine Blue £57.99 A combination of balsa, AVERY 4528 TF Reflex Blue Limba and Dotec gives this blade IGEPA ProfiPlot 741 Marineblau excellent speed and control; also good CMYKtopspin 100C-65M-0Y-4K for quick and smashes. Top Donic blade for control. Speed 8+, Control 8

Waldner Senso V1 £37.99 A classic Swedish construction, provides speed and fantastic control, hollow space handle reduces weight and increases sensitivity. Personal model of ex-World/Olympic Champion. FL, AN, ST.

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General Rubber Information Remember control is relative to a player’s feel. This can be improved with practice and experience of match play.

It is difficult to measure control as individual factors can change respective estimates. Control is dependent of speed of blade and rubber.

Also hardness and thickness of sponge. Generally the thicker the sponge the lower the degree of ball control.

Advice service: if you would like to discuss the effect and performance of any specific blade or rubber you can rely on our judgement and advice. You can also be confident that whatever we recommend represents the best. We are only at the other end of the telephone.

ball received and also on the angle of the bat when playing the ball. The effect will produce an unpredictable return with irregular flight paths making it difficult for the attacking opponent. This type of rubber needs a great deal of training time if you wish to be successful and obtain maximum effect.

Long pimples are ideal for combination bat players who will have a grippy pimple-in rubber on one side of the bat and long pimple-out on the other – introducing a guessing game for the opponent.

1.1 - 1.3mm for defensive (DEF) to passively all-round players (ALL-)

Rubber care: Inverted rubber needs regular cleaning and protection from light, particularly UV light, also humidity and extreme temperatures.

1.5 - 1.7mm for actively all-round players (ALL/ALL+)

Deterioration: Rubbers need to be replaced before grippiness and elasticity are lost through deterioration, resulting in the loss of speed and in particular, spin. To be effective in training and competition it is important that the rubber is always in pristine condition.

1.9 - 2.1mm - max for offensive players with all variations of speed and spin (OFF-, OFF, OFF+)

Rubber cleaner: It is advisable to use waterbased or alcohol based sprays to remove dirt and grime. This will prolong the life span of the rubber. Dirt particles have an effect on the ball contact and amount of grip on the playing surface of the rubber.

Anti spin: Pimple in rubber. The playing surface has very little grip and is very slow with little or no elasticity in the sponge - e.g. Toni Hold (Austria) this is used as a combination rubber with a disruptive effect when playing away from the table and is less effective when blocking or counter hitting. The classic anti spin characteristics are little or no sponge, elasticity, energy absorbent sponge producing minimum amount of spin.

However such as Stiga Energy Absorber have faster sponges causing problems to opponents Medium pimple: Pimples 1 .2mm - 1 .6mm long. Less of a threat and not so training intensive as long pimples. The disruptive effect is relatively small. Gives good control with a low trajectory return, but with minimum spin.

Long pimples: These are suitable for defensive and allround players. The long pimples are between 1.6mm and 1.8mm. in length and can be with or without sponge. The thin flexible pimples are the most effective, but are inclined to break off if they are not played face on! The pimples will give unpredictable playing qualities. These will be dependent to a great extent upon the amount of spin and speed on the

Pimples out: Short pimples approx 1.0mm long give a very direct ball rebound with a short ball contact time producing a minimal amount of spin. This is an ideal rubber for players who block and counter hit. It is also good for controlling the opponent’s spin. This rubber is frequently used on the backhand side of the bat.

Pimples no sponge: Short (approx. 1.0mm long) pimple out – without sponge. The playing characteristics are a passive rubber – with very good ball control but low speed and spin possible making it difficult to give variation in stroke play.

Pimples in: Is the most versatile rubber giving the largest variation in speed and spin - from the high grippy and speed reduction of the defensive rubber to the high elasticity, spin dynamic offensive rubber covering the whole spectrum in modern table tennis.

The characteristics for the pimples in rubber are achieved through various rubber mixtures -e.g. different Indian rubber types and processing – i.e. varying temperatures, supplementary materials etc, making pimples in rubber the most effective available.

Thickness: The types and thickness of sponge are specifically designed for different types of games and their selection is an important factor. The sponge thickness ranges from 0.5mm to 2.5mm. Speed and spin increases with the thickness of the sponge, but the control decreases. Sponge thicknesses of 1.9mm - 2.5mm require increased training to maintain good control. Soft sponge enhances control and helps increase spin.

Speed glue: The effect of speed glue is to increase both spin and speed without losing too much control. When using glue it is important to use a blade sealant (varnish) to protect it from splintering and prevent the glue seeping into the blade.

The glue is applied to both blade and sponge before play, with at least two coats on the sponge, more coats can be applied, but this is an individual choice. The more coats applied, the higher the performance. The effect of the glue is to expand the sponge increasing its elasticity but reducing control.

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Model

Choose the right STIGA rubber...

Guo Yue World & Olympic Champion Now introducing a new rubber table. Please observe that this rubber table only compares the Stiga rubbers related to each other.

The following characteristics decide the table mentioned right.

The hardness and elasticity of the sponge, the friction and elasticity of the surface rubber and the different effects of the unique Stiga rubber technologies (MP, ACS etc‌).

Please use this rubber table as guidance for you to make the right choice of Stiga rubbers.

This information scale is not transferable for comparison with other brands. * cannot be measured ** Synergy Tech. You can expect the same sound and effect that you enjoy today from speed glue

Speed Spin Control Sponge

Thickness

Airoc M

149

129

80

Medium

1.7, 1.9, 2.1

Calibra Tour H

150

127

80

Hard

1,9/max

Calibra Tour M

149

127

80

Medium

1,9/max

Calibra LT Plus

148

125

80

Hard

1,8/2,0/max

Calibra LT

147

125

81

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Magna TXII

145

126

83

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Boost TX

143

125

85

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Airoc S

141

128

86

Soft

1.7, 1.9, 2.1

Calibra Tour S

140

127

86

Soft

1,9/max

Calibra LT Spin

136

126

87

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Calibra LT Sound

135

125

89

Soft

1,8/2,0/max

Magna TCII

134

126

90

Soft

1,8/2,0/max

Boost TC

133

125

93

Soft

1,8/2,0/max

Magna TSII

130

126

95

Very soft

1,8/2,0/max

Boost TP

129

125

96

Hard

1,8/2,0/max

Boost TS

128

125

97

Very soft

1,8/2,0/max

Power LT

126

124

98

Medium Soft

1.8, 2.0, Max

Innova

115

124

116

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Magna

114

126

117

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Radical (short pimples)

111

112

122

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Innova Ultra Light

110

123

123

Very soft

1,8/2,0/max

Mendo

108

122

125

Medium

1,5/1,8/2,0 / max

Royal

105

80

80

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Neos Sound

105

123

128

Soft

1,8/2,0/max

Mendo Energy

101

122

132

Soft

1,8/2,0/max

Neos Tacky

94

127

139

Medium

1,8/2,0/max

Carbo MC

87

85

97

Soft

1,8/2,1

Chop & Drive

82

125

143

Very soft

1,5/1,8/2,0

Cobra 2000

80

118

144

Medium

1,5/1,8/2,0

Evo

79

118

145

Medium

1.8 2.0

Energy Absorber (antiloop)

65

-

149

Soft

1,6/2,0 black

Destroyer (long pimples)

60

-

135

Soft

ox/1,0/1,5

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Rubbers Mendo £34.99 Mendo is the new generation rubber. It is the world’s foremost rubber for attacking players.

Its spin and speed is unsurpassable. Its extremely resilient sponge projects the ball with dynamic speed. It is ideally suited for the offensive player. The 4 times World Champion and European Champion, Peter Karlsson and the Olympic Champion / World Champion Liu Guoliang comments: “To remain at the top of world class table tennis requires total dedication. We trust Stiga Mendo 100% to provide you with the best material available on the world market.”

Chop & Drive £32.99 The Stiga laboratory has produced an excellent rubber. It allows the player a high level of spin and speed and produces excessive back spin when required. Chop & Drive offers unsurpassed ball control. Its unique sponge absorbs the ball and increases the contact time the ball is on the bat.

This creates a marvellous feel for the player.

Many world champions have built up their playing technique over the years with the aid of Stiga Rubbers

Destroyer £26.99 A revolutionary long pimple that has been developed by the world’s leading combination players. Stiga Destroyer has exceptionally unique L. P. characteristics that are soft and specially shaped to get a maximum response from individual technique.

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EVO £22.99 An exceptional allround rubber for players wanting to develop their game.

EVO guarantees ease in learning all modern offensive strokes. EVO is suited for a powerful attacking style of play with a focus on control.

Rubber Type

Speed Spin

Control

Sponge thickness

Mendo

9+

9.5

8

1.5, 1.8, 2.0 max

Mendo Energy

9.0

9+

8

1.8, 2.0 max

Chop/Drive

6+

9+

9+

1.1, 1.5, 1.8

Energy Absorber

5

-

10

1.6, 2.0

Destroyer

5

-

9

ox, 1.0, 1.5

Evo

8

8

9+

1.8, 2.0, 2.2

Cobra 2000

7

7.5

10

1.5, 2.0

Carbo MC

8

8+

9+

1.8, 2.1

Choose the right Stiga Rubber This table provides information about the playing characteristics of Stiga rubbers. Rubber types are graded from 1-10. The table is based on laboratory measurements and test games with, among others, the world champions Stellan Bengtsson, Kjell Johansson and Peter Karlsson.

Cobra 2000 £27.99 Perhaps the most popular all-round rubber ever sold.

Many players throughout the world have developed together with the famous Cobra Ultra rubber.

Cobra Ultra has a mixed rubber consistency, with natural rubber as a base.

It provides masses of variation opportunities in your spin, which is so necessary for the successful all-round player.

Mendo Energy £34.99 The Stiga research laboratory and the World’s leading players have together developed Power-SoftRubber: Mendo Energy. The touch and feeling is sensational. The new innovation in the sponge creates maximum friction on the ball.

Energy absorber £27.99 The new anti-spin rubber developed in Stiga’s rubber laboratory is unique in its playing qualities. The rubber surface controls the fiercest of spins and the sponge absorbs the most powerful strokes. The rubber is ideally suited for defensive players and can force the opponent into errors. Absolutely unique; the sponge allows the player to block and also block and counter hit.

Carbo MC £29.99 CARBO MC is designed for club and tournament players looking for a spinny rubber that has more control.

CARBO MC is perfect for players who want to win points using aggressive spin and by keeping the ball on the table.

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Air Capsule System Innova Ultra Light £34.99 With the ACS-technology you will be able to deliver the ultimate spin, speed and power. Approximately 10% lighter than a regular rubber.

The soft sponge in combination with the ACS-technology gives a fantastic feeling. 1.8, 2.0.

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Neos Sound £34.99 This rubber is sending shock waves throughout the entire table tennis community. Players will be amazed by its explosive catapult effect and thunderous sound. This is the first rubber of its kind to deliver maximum speed with softer sponge. 1.8, 2.0, 2.3. Ultra light, extra speed approx 10% lighter than regular rubber sheets.

Neos Tacky £34.99 The perfect rubber for European style players who want the benefits or heavy spin normally found in traditional Chinese rubber without the additional weight. Neos tacky makes over the table strokes much easier because of the incredible grip from the top sheet.

The first rubber to successfully merge Eastern and Western offensive style philosophies. 1.8, 2.0, 2.3. Ultra light extra speed. Approx 15% lighter than a regular rubber sheet.

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INCREASED SPEED, SPIN & CONTROL THANKS TO THE COMBINATION OF NEW NATURAL RUBBER COATING TECHNOLOGY AND ACS SPONGE!

Power LT

£38.99

Power LT opens totally new perspectives: it is more sensitive, generates noticeably greater spin - and it’s fast. Power LT has a medium soft sponge, suitable for the highly skilled player with excellent technique. If you want to advance your game, this is the rubber for you! Perfect for celluloid or the advent of the plastic ball. 1.8, 2.0, Max Magna - the ultimate rubber £36.99 Thanks to the Natural Rubber Coating Technology, players will now experience the maximum "grip" on the rubber surface, while at the same time they will be able to achieve fantastic speed and control due to the ACS-sponge. This technology will allow the player to achieve more spin in serves & service returns, dominate topspin against topspin rallies, and to better use and control his spin in all situations.

The unique combination of the Natural Rubber Coating rubber surface and the ACS sponge make MAGNA the ideal rubber sheet for non-gluers.

RADICAL £34.99 the spinny pimple out rubber

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STIGA’s new “Radical” pips out rubber sheet combines the shock absorption of ACS sponge for control play and the extra ACS power for smashes and attacks. It was specifically designed for the new playing characteristics needed for the 40mm ball. For passive blocking, it absorbs the energy so the ball becomes easier to control.

RED/BLACK 1.8, 2.0, max

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Stiga Boost the Game Stiga has achieved the ultimate answer for the non-glue era and created

Boost TP ÂŁ42.99 Boost TP is for the top players who demand the ultimate spin and speed combined with a sensitive touch. Red/Black. 2.0mm, Max. Thanks to the trans tension sponge and the new exciting material, we have found a new formula that will revolutionise and generate maximum tension and sponge power. We gave you ACS sponge, mega Tension, Carbon Fibre Sponge, Synergy Tec sponge and now the Trans Tension Sponge. It will transform your game and bring out the special characteristics of each individual player.

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Boost TC ÂŁ42.99 Boost TC offers a soft sponge. This creates a truly sensational touch and feel for the player. It gives crisp clear sound on striking the ball. Red/Black.

2.0mm, Max

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Enormous For stats e potential s3e5e pag for speed and topspin players!

Boost TS ÂŁ43.99 Boost TS is the outstanding choice for offensive players of almost all playing levels who like soft sponge. Boost TS has soft sponge that gives a crisp clear sound when striking the ball. Even though the sponge is soft the rubber generates very good speed. The sponge on Boost TS rubber is softer than the sponge of Boost TC. The sound and feeling of Boost TS is unsurpassed! Boost TS enables offensive players of all abilities to play to their full potential.

Red/Black 1.8, 2.0, max.

Boost TS and Boost TX are new members of the Boost series. The Boost series is now increased to 4 rubbers: Boost TS, Boost TC, Boost TX and Boost TP. Each Boost rubber has special characteristics to suit your game and your expectations for a rubber. All Boost rubbers have built-in speed glue effect and generate tremendous power and spin.

The trajectory is phenomenal and the feeling is like playing with speed glue.

Boost TX ÂŁ43.99 Boost TX is the answer for the player who wants to achieve optimum acceleration without speed glue, because of its outstanding combination of speed and spin. Trans Tension Sponge generates maximum tension, and it provides high acceleration returns for a fast spin and speed game.

The sponge hardness of Boost TX rubber is between Boost TC and Boost TP. Boost TX is recommended for highly trained attackers with good technical know-how.

Red/Black 1.8, 2.0, max.

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Tension Clic & Tension Sound Stiga has achieved the ultimate answer for the non-glue era and created The success of the Tension Clic and Tension Sound sponges is enormous with our Boost rubbers.

We have developed a new version of these sponges and combined them with our very popular Magna top sheet.

Magna TC II £44.99 Magna TC II opens totally new perspectives: it is more dynamic, more sensitive, generates noticeably greater spin – and it is very fast. You get a crisp, clear sound from the Magna TC II when striking the ball.

With the Magna TC II you can attack your opponent’s shots with confidence and take control of rallies.

Recommended for highly skilled attackers with excellent technique. Red/Black 2.0, 2.2

Magna TS II £44.99 Magna TS II is the outstanding choice for offensive players of almost all playing levels who like soft sponges with an amazing sound when striking the ball. Magna TS II gives you excellent control of all your strokes, thanks to the unique Magna surface, while the specially developed TS II sponge gives you the speed you are searching for when attacking the ball. Magna TS II is made in Japan.

Red/Black 2.0, 2.2

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Xu Xin

Calibra LT £46.99 Calibra LT has a medium hard sponge, suitable for the highly skilled player with excellent technique. Calibra LT is for advanced players who demand tremendous spin and speed, combined with a sensitive touch. If you want to advance your game, this is the rubber for you! Red/Black 2.0, 2.2

23 year old world doubles mens’ champion, world mixed doubles champion, Chinese open champion, current World Number 1, World Team Champion.

Calibra LT Sound £46.99 Calibra LT Sound has a soft sponge, making this rubber suitable for all types of players that like the attacking game. With the softer sponge you get more control, especially for blocks and receiving serves, but you are still able to make lethal strokes to finish your opponent.

The soft sponge on the Calibra LT Sound will also give you a crisp clear sound when striking the ball. This is the closest you will get to the feeling and sound of speed glue! Red/Black 2.0, 2.2

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Calibra LT (LT = Long Trajectory)

With the Calibra series we have created a totally new dimension to the game.

We focused on creating a longer trajectory on the ball, as a long trajectory in today’s game is more and more important.

The combination of spin, speed and long trajectory is unique to this rubber series; you have never felt this level of play before.

With the Calibra LT rubbers you will be able to perform strokes and shots never before possible. You will still have control for all the small shots and service return, but when you are attacking you will be in a totally new world.

CALIBRA LT Spin £46.99 Calibra LT Spin has a medium soft sponge recommended for highly trained attackers and loopers who emphasize tactical spin. You will have outstanding control for touch shots and service return, but when you are attacking you will experience new levels of possibility. Red/Black 2.0, 2.2

The Calibra LT series will take your game to another level.

ts For sta e g a s ee p 5 3 CALIBRA LT plus £46.99 Calibra LT Plus has an extra hard sponge that ensures tremendous power when hitting. This is an excellent choice for the highly skilled player who demands a professional combination of spin, speed, power and long trajectory.

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Calibra Tours ÂŁ48.99 Calibra Tour S has a soft sponge. Equipped with the brand new APS-technology, it provides very high speed and the fantastic possibility to shape your shots with the increased spin features. The APS technology (Advanced Pimple Structure) with straight shaped pimples makes the rubber adapt to the ball like never before and provides an explosive and spinny rubber that is reliable in every situation.

Calibra Tour S is suitable for players with lower hitting power who need a rubber that helps generate extra speed with the exceptionally lovely sound of built-in speed glue effect.

Calibra Tour H has a hard sponge.

Equipped with the brand new APS-technology, it provides very high speed and the fantastic possibility to shape your shots with the increased spin features. The APS technology (Advanced Pimple Structure) with straight shaped pimples makes the rubber adapt to the ball like never before and provides an explosive and spinny rubber that is reliable in every situation.

Calibra Tour H is suitable for players with strong hitting power who need a rubber with built-in speed glue effect that is reliable in all situations.

Calibra Tour M has a medium-hard sponge.

Equipped with the brand new APS-technology, it provides very high speed and the fantastic possibility to shape your shots with the increased spin features. The APS technology (Advanced Pimple Structure) with straight shaped pimples makes the rubber adapt to the ball like never before and provides an explosive and spinny rubber that is reliable in every situation Calibra Tour M is suitable for players with medium strong hitting power who need a rubber that helps generate a bit more speed with the lovely feeling of built-in speed glue effect.

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Research shows the new ITTF tolerances of poly ball impact the ability to create and maintain spin.

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Creating a rubber sheet to provide this dynamic range of play is made possible thanks to STIGA’s new OCS sponge technology (Oxygen Capsule System), increasing the catapult effect without changing the spin ratio.

- We have formulated the air pockets within the sponge to withstand the strongest attacks while providing enough spring to go offensive on demand.

AIROC S £49.99 - STIGA Airoc S is designed to expand shot selection and feel for control players.

-For the ability to control the tempo and to have multiple ways to score then STIGA Airoc S is your perfect choice. Red/Black 1.7, 1.9, 2.1 mm

- The key to this evolutionary advancement is the delicate balance between the size of the air pockets within the sponge and the elasticity of the top sheet. STIGA’s engineers tested many different pip designs and tensions to achieve the perfect rubber for the attacking player.

AIROC M £49.99 - STIGA Airoc M was created to combat the potential loss of power from the new poly ball.

-STIGA Airoc M utilizes our newest OCS sponge technology (Oxygen Capsule System) to increase catapult effect without changing the spin ratio. This allows aggressive players to maintain the same spin/speed proportions they have always enjoyed. Red/Black 1.7, 1.9, 2.1 mm

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Enjoy the ultimate Precision-shot-making experience

Xu Xin Current team world champion, mixed doubles world champion and World Number 1 With the advent of the plastic ball, Xu Xin now chooses Airoc M for extra spin

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“Made in Germany” for excellence and unsurpassed technical perfection.

With over 50 years of rubber development, Gewo know the essential need for perfection, precise detail, and top-class manufacturing.

Gewo NanoFlex series - a pure masterpiece in a class of its own. A product of new technologies synthesised to produce perfect harmony between the spong and rubber surfaces.

NanoFlex FT40 Offensive - £46.99 Flexible and soft rubber, excellent feeling with control in all match situations.

Enormous sound on playing top spin strokes gives you an idea of the power of this rubber. Very tacky surface with a soft and dynamic sponge, perfect for the plastic or cellulose ball.

NanoFlex FT45 Offensive £46.99 A rubber with medium+ sponge. Has the elastic middle of the NanoFlex series.

FT45 offers much more precision and pressure with all strokes. Ideal for top spin players with main focus on spin and power.

NanoFlex FT48 Offensive + £46.99 The hardest and fastest version developed for top level players for aggressive attacking. Cancel your opponent’s top spin with hard and dangerous counter-spins. Despite the tremendous catapult, NanoFlex FT48 offers great control - an explosive weapon.

Rubber NanoFlex 40 NanoFlex 45 NanoFlex 48

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Speed Spin Control Thickness 10 10 9.5 1.9, 2.1 10+ 10+ 9 1.9, 2.1 10++ 10+ 8.5 1.9, 2.1

Reflex Sound £39.99 The softer version of Reflexx gives a great touch and feel even on passive strokes.

Counter balls can be played with slight counter spin in order to gain the upper hand in the match. A rubber for players who prefer the modern and controlled offense play.

Reflex Soft £39.99 The special Gewo Reflexx surface, combined with the soft special sponge of Power Tension Boost Technology, provides a wide range of possibilities for your topspin play. It is ideal for all league players who enjoy the feel of play provided by soft rubber but without the usual loss of speed. Enjoy!

Flexxon FX £43.99 The softer version of the GEWO Flexxon is more elastic and therefore gives breathtaking control. The innovative micro-structure of the surface gives an unsurpassed touch and feel on hitting the ball. The high tech sponge is a perfect base for a good balance between speed, spin and control. For top professional players.

Flexxon £43.99 The new star of the GEWO range is the Flexxon OF+! It has the most progressive technology ever produced by GEWO. The new high-tension, dynamic sponge provides the player with great tension- a perfect balance between speed, elasticity and control. Flexxon is the fastest of the GEWO rubbers.

Rubber Reflex Sound Reflex Soft

Speed Spin Control Thickness 9 9 9 2.0, Max 9 9.5 9.5 2.0, Max

Rubber Flexxon Flexxon FX

Speed Spin Control Thickness 10 9 8 2.0, Max 9.5 9.5 9 2.0, Max

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Return Chop £32.99 For defensive and control players. A soft, tacky rubber which readily absorbs spin. The very soft responsive surface gives great feel and control. Also well-controlled receipt of serve, accurate ballplacement during rallies and well-controlled offensive shots. Plays like Tacky C.

Target Air Tec FX £32.99 This rubber is 10% lighter than the Gewo Target air TEC L. This provides the player with the great advantage of both spin and speed but with excellent control. A versatile Target rubber, enabling players to experience great feeling with a wide range of possible spin variations. Similar to Sriver FX Rubber Return C Return D

Speed Spin Control Thickness 6.9 9.5 9.5 1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9 8.5 9.5 8 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, Max

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Return Drive AR £32.99 This is a versatile rubber with a high degree of elasticity. Tacky and highly elastic rubber surface. Elastic soft sponge provides excellent feel with topspin chops and blocks.

Plays like Tacky D.

Target Air Tec L £32.99 The Gewo Target air TEC L offers a great variety of speed and well balanced playing characteristics for block and counter-hit players. This rubber is suitable for controlled topspin play with the emphasis on attack.

Rubber, speed, tackiness and durability are perfectly united in this excellent rubber. Similar to Sriver L. Rubber Target FX Airtec L

Speed Spin Control Thickness 9 9.5 9.4 1.9, 2.1, Max 9.5 9 9 1.9, 2.1, Max

Thunderball 2 £26.99 GEWO THUNDERBALL² is the result of a development of Chinese material experts and the GEWO team. The outcome is a high quality rubber adjusted to the European playing style - high control and extreme spin.

The special sponge mediates a first class feeling.

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Megaflex Control £29.99 A high capacity rubber for all round strategies Megaflex Control gives you a superb ball feeling due to long ball contact. It absorbs the opposing spin and develops its own spin with controlled power. Megaflex control is developed especially for controlled, allround players. 1.3, 1.6, 1.8.

PROTON XP 385 SOUND Bei Premium Tension mit CPI-System (Clean Power Inside) ist der Frischklebe-effekt nicht nur kurzzeitig sondern permanent im Belag eingebaut. Hinter GEWO® Premium Tension 08 verbirgt sich noch einmal ein technologischer Sprung dieser weltweit führenden Belags-Technologie MADE IN GERMANY. Nutzen Sie diese neuste High-Tech Technologie für Ihr Spiel und steigen Sie um auf GEWO® Proton XP (Xtra Power)!

GEWO® PROTON XP 385 sound

Bei dieser Version wurden das Spielgefühl und das kontrollierte Tempo in den Vordergrund gestellt. Beste Werte bei Geschwindigkeit, Dynamik und Spinelastizität. Die Tempowerte vermitteln dem Spieler eine unglaubliche Variabilität für seine jeweilige Spielstrategie.

Der Proton XP 385 sound ist weich und sehr gefühlvoll und hat den Sound für eine faszinierende Spielfreude. Sein Tempograd ist bestens geeignet für aufstrebende Jugendspieler und Spieler im mittleren Leistungsspektrum.

Jetzt noch mehr Tempo durch die neue CPITechnologie. Der Frischklebeeffekt ist durch das CPI-System bereits dauerhaft eingebaut. Für alle Spieler, die gerne aus der kontrollierten Offensive agieren.

Farben: rot/schwarz Schwamm: 1,8/2,0/Max. mm Schwammhärte: 38,5°

Premium Tension with CPI (Clean Power Inside) means that the speed glue effect is permanently built-in. It is a rubber which is dynamic, durable and exciting in its performance. GEWO® Premium Tension offers a further improved version of this worldwide leading rubber technology being made in Germany. Switch from your old rubber today to GEWO® Proton XP (Xtra Power) and use the latest state-of-the-art technology in your play.

GEWO® PROTON XP 385 sound

This rubber is focused on good feeling with controlled speed. Top scores for speed, dynamics and spin elasticity. Proton XP 385 is soft and gives superb touch and feel. The sound offers enjoyable play. The level of speed is suitable for improving youth players and for all medium level players. Now with more speed due to the permanently built in glue effect CPI-system. Suitable for controlled offensive players.

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Stratos V2 Energy £37.99 This power rubber with EMStechnology is for medium/top players. Each ball is propelled with an unbelievable acceleration. You feel the explosive power on all of your strokes.

The powerful EMS-technology will provide a massive increase of spin, speed, control and sound.

Proton XP 385 Sound £35.99 Proton XP 385 Sound has a built in 'Power Booster' that replaces speedglueing completely. Enjoy the sound and power of the built-in boost effect. The EMS-technology provides more spin and more speed combined with an unsurpassed precision. This rubber is for high technical level players.

Rubber Thunderball2 Megaflex

Rubber Stratos Proton XP

Speed Spin Control Thickness 8.5 9 9 1.8, 2.0 7 7+ 8 1.3, 1.6, 1.8

Speed Spin Control Thickness 10 9.5 9.5 2.0, Max 9.5 9.5 9.5 2.0, Max

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Factory tuned rubbers

No need for speed glue; this is history. Giant Dragon’s newly developed durable tension conforms with the rules of the new technology. Durable tension technology means the rubber undergoes special compression treatment for durability and flexibility. Special treatment of the rubber surface gives the rubber better grip and throw on the ball. A specially developed sponge with improved internal technology generates better elasticity and rebound effect.

Superspin G3 Hard £22.99 The G3 Hard rubber is slightly tacky, light in weight, and fast. It’s easy to loop with, and overall a good rubber.

This would be a good FH rubber, as the G3 soft would probably be better for the BH.

Top Energy Hard £22.99 A heavy, tacky powerful rubber. Unlike some other very tacky rubbers, this one is not slow at all; the sponge gives it nice power. Also pretty good for hitting at the table while being able to consistently power-loop from mid-distance.

Superspin G3 Soft £22.99 This rubber is very lightly tacky. This is the fastest and spinniest Chinese soft rubber on the market. It’s a *GREAT* back hand rubber.

It’s got lots of catapult effect and a lot of spin.

Very very nice rubber for advanced players with unparalleled feeling for a Chinese rubber. For lesser players this rubber is much too fast.

Top Energy Soft £22.99 Its primary asset is its ability to spin the ball at speed which is not easy with most tacky rubbers. It’s good whether close to or away from the table, producing heavy spins at speed. Control aspect is very good, blocking and counter looping is remarkably easy. Being a tacky rubber it produces great spin services & touch play.

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Allround £16.99 Excellent rubber for allround players. Unsurpassable feeling of ball control. This rubber creates strong spin and speed as well as good control backspin.

Submarine £19.99 Strong defensive rubber.

Chopping is easy; the soft rubber absorbs the power of the opponent. When chopping, it creates vicious backspin and excellent ball control.

Guard £19.99 Super Anti defence, superb against backspin.

Thin sponge brings perfect control.

Dragon Talon £19.99 Long pimple with trampoline tension technology, with softer than usual pimples, Talon produces sensational backspin. black/red,

Cropcircle £19.99 Is both offensive and defensive long pimple. It creates unexpected spin and wobble, destroying an opponent’s rhythm. On defense it is bewildering, has excellent feeling with very good control of the ball.

£19.99

Rubber G3 Hard G3 Soft Top Energy H Top Energy S Submarine

speed 9 8.5 9.5 8 6.5

spin control thickness 8.5 8 2.0, Max 9 8.5 2.0, Max 9.5 8 2.0, Max 9.5 8.5 2.0, Max 8 9.5 1.0, 1.5, 1.8

Rubber Allround Guard Talon Cropcircles Snowflake

Snowflake Special

Long pimple rubber created with trampoline tension technology, which makes the pips elastic and more effective.

Pimple ration at the very limit of ITTF regulations, provides strong defense and dangerous reversals. speed 7.5 5.7 4.5 5.5 5.2

spin control thickness 8.5 9 1.5, 2.0 3 8 0.4, 0.8 8 7.5 OX, 0.9, 1.5 6.5 8 OX, 1.2 7.8 8 OX, 0.5

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Vega Europe £36.99 Equipped with a softer version of Carbo Sponge.

This unique sponge gives soft and exciting feel and provides the same level of energy efficiency as the VEGA PRO with a softer feel. 1.8mm, 2.0, Max. Speed 9.0, Spin 9.2, Control 9.2.

Vega Pro £36.99 A professional player’s rubber of the new era. Extreme topspin performance which is indispensable for top players is realized by the mixture of two high technologies - Hyper Elasto and Carbo Sponge.

1.8mm, 2.0, Max. Speed 9.3, Spin 9.4, Control 8.5.

Sigma Euro £48.99 Very good rubber, amazing speed, easy to respond to spin & loop. It can generate top spin, fast spin, loop drive very spinny. 2.0mm, Max. Speed 9.5, Spin 9.6, Control 9.

Vega Japan £39.99 Designed for the professional tour player.

Hyper-elasto carbo sponge.

Super dynamics, brilliant control. Suitable for neartable play as well as middistance. 2.0, Max. Speed 9.5, Spin 9.5, Control 8.5.

Sigma Pro £48.99 Very hard on touch but feels soft with great spin sensation; the best alternative for tenergy 05. 2.0mm, Max. Speed 9.7, Spin 9.0, Control 8.5.

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IV Asia £46.99 Very high spin sufficient speed for an all-in attacker, suitable for near to table play but can serve well at mid distance as well.

Allows a bit more control.

For dynamic powerspin attackers. 2.0mm, Max. Speed 8.5, Spin 8.5, Control 8.5.

IV Pro £46.99 Designed for Tour players.

Quite a hard top sheet.

Consistency is great with good control and good speed. Spin is good; good window effect. Cheaper than Tenergy, suitable as a substitute for tenergy.

2.0mm, Max. Speed 9.5, Spin 9.5, Control 8.5.

IV Euro £46.99 For technical style.

Keen on balanced aggression. Deeper and longer ball dragging at the surface.

Very good rubber. Hardness similar to Tenergy 64. Nice feeling and control.

Spin and Speed only a little bit under the Tenergys. 1.8mm, 2.0, Max. Speed 9.2, Spin 9.3, Control 8.5.

Omega Five Tour £49.99 Power dynamics for tour professionals. Hypercharged power and spin.

Very good rubber. Hardness similar to Tenergy 64. Spin and speed similar to the Tenergies. 2.0, Max. Speed 10, Spin 9.5. Control 8

IV Elite £46.99 Designed for modern allround pros; longer ball drag at contact with softer feel. Balanced towards “speed glue” feel. Topsheet upgraded to match soft Carbo sponge. Offers amazing performance. 1.8mm, 2.0, Max. Speed 8.5, Spin 9.5, Control 8.5.

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Slice 40 £36.99 BlueFire JP01 £46.99 Excellent control with Extremely grippy, taut, good offense top spin for though elastic top surface counter-attacks. rubber.

BlueFire JP02 £46.99 A medium-hard open-pored sponge. Very spinny.

Desto Big Slam £36.99 For players who value sound and outstanding ball control.

Baracuda Big Slam

£40.99

BlueFire M2 £46.99 Medium sponge, perfect balance for speed and spin.

Sonex JP Gold £36.99 For ambitious attackers who want a well-balanced rubber.

Alligator £33.99 Long pimple rubber for defenders and controlled all-rounders.

BlueFire M3 £46.99 Soft sponge, excellent spin and distinctive sound.

In-built speed glue effect produces fantastic spin.

Rubber Alligator Baracuda Big Slam Desto Big Slam

speed 3 9 8+

spin 2.9+ 9.5 9.5

control 7+ 7 7+

thickness OX, 0.5, 1.0 2.0, max 1.8, 2.0, 2.2

Slice 40 Blue Fire M2 Blue Fire M3 Sonex JP Gold

9.5 9+ 9 9

5 10+ 10+ 9+

9.5 7 7+ 6

1.2, 1.5 2.0, max 1.8, 2.0, max 2.0, 2.2

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Rubber Bluefire M1 Turbo Bluefire JP01 Turbo Desto Coppa Gold Coppa Platin Acuda Bluefire JP01 Bluefire JP02

speed 10++ 10+ 8+ 10+ 10 10 10+ 10

spin 10+++ 10+++ 8+ 10+ 10+ 10 10++ 10++

control 6 6+ 7 5+ 6 6 6+ 7-

thickness 1.8, 2.0 max 1.8, 2.0 max 2.1 max 2.0 max 2.0 max 2.0 max 1.8, 2.0, max 1.8, 2.0, max

Acuda £45.99 Spin focussed high precision fast rubber. Player’s style aggressive, first ball attack, close to the table. Red/black

Acuda S1 Turbo £45.99 New superfast Spinny rubber from Donic

Coppa Gold / Platin £43.99 are definitely the fastest and spinniest rubbers in Donic's range of incorporated glue effect. Extreme dynamics. The sound and speed are in a class of their own.

Bluefire JP01 Turbo £49.99 Control Sponge: medium + ● Top surface: spin-elastic ● superior version of JP 01 ● open-pored sponge ● increased dynamics that are easily controlled.

Bluefire M1 Turbo £49.99 Sponge: medium++ ● Top surface: spinelastic ● top surface rubber offers extra spin ● superior version of M1 rubber For aggressive attacking players.

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Badman £42.99 A fast long pimple with close to the table blocking.

Attacking and disturbing playing styles.

Rhyzm-P £52.99 Perfect for the attacking looper. Great spin and sound.

Octopus £37.99 Chen Weixing relies on Octopus to weave his magic defence.

energy energy X-tra

37,5°

42,5°

Energy Green Power Energy X-Tra £43.99 £43.99 The rubber suits For players who play controlled attacking games. attacking players.

MAXXX -P £52.99 New fast offensive rubber for 2014.

MAXXX 450 £48.99 MAXXX 400 £48.99 Medium Sponge. Optimum Perfect for League and mix of power, spin and ball tournament players 40° sponge is the softest in the response - ideal for spinoriented attackers.

MAXXX series.

MAXXX 500 £48.99 The fastest and most dynamic rubber of the MAXXX series; incorporating a hard 50° sponge.

Rubber Maxxx 400 Maxxx 450 Maxxx 500 Energy x-tra Energy

Speed Spin Control Thickness 8.5 9 9 1.8, 2.0, max 9 9 8 1.8, 2.0, max 9.5 9 7.5 2.0, max 9 8 7+ 2.0, max 8+ 8+ 7 2.0, max

Rubber Badman Reloaded Octopus Maxxx -P Rhyzm -P

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Speed Spin Control Thickness 6 7 7 OX, 1.3 4 10

7 9

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OX, 0.5, 1.0 2.0, Max 2.0, Max

FRIENDSHIP 729 FX

£12.99

Very popular Chinese tacky rubber. Hard sponge. Ideal attacking allround rubber.

729FX SuperSoft £14.99 Fantastic soft Chinese sponge. Thinner topsheet, reduced weight and very spinny.

729 Dr Evil…only £12.99 Short pimpled rubber with anti effect. Disrupts traditional spin of the ball. Very good on service returns. You can chop and hit nearly any ball.

RITC 2000 TACK SPEED £12.99 Tacky harder sponge, gives more power.

Good spin and control.

One of the fastest Chinese rubbers.

Twister £36.99 Developed by the Chinese team. Designed to create unpredictable topspins.

Bottom layer is much thinner to give maximum flexability and surface of pimples are very rough to increase spin power. Very hard for opponent to play against.

Geo Spin Tacky

£14.99

Light weight, powerful aircell sponge (42˚) super elastic surface for fantastic powerspins, white sponge. Perfect for Chinese quick attack or European loop drive.

Rubber Friendship 729 FX Doctor Evil Attack 3 Twister 729 FX SuperSoft RITC 2000 Geo Spin Tacky

Spin 9 4 7+ 7+ 9 8 9+

Attack 3 £32.99 For fast attack close to the table, Chinese style, pimple out rubber slightly higher than a normal ordinary pimpled sheet. Very easy to create a loop ball and hit a chopped ball.

Speed Control Thickness 5.5 8.5 1.0, 1.5, 2.0 4 9 OX 5 6+ 1.5, 2.0 7 7 OX, 1.0, 1.5 6 9.5 1.5, 2.0, Max 9 8 1.5, 2.0 9 8 1.5, 2.0, Max

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Yasaka Mark VM2 £37.99 World class players give it high rating. Uprated spin factor offering maximum power.

1993 World Champion Gatiens Rubber £34.99 The rubber offers supreme spin and speed, with reasonable ball control.

HPS £47.99 Yasaka have developed a high tension rubber with exact balance between spin and speed.

GPS £34.99 has softer sponge, more control, a touch less speed, same spin.

Rakza 7 and Rakza 7 Soft £44.99 Using mainly natural rubber, top sheet and power sponge work in perfect synergy. Red/black 1.8, 2.0, max, Rubber Yasaka Rakza 7 Yasaka Rakza 9 Yasaka Mark V Yasaka Mark V HPS Yasaka Mark V VM2 Yasaka Mark V GPS

Spin Speed Control Thickness 10 10++ 6- 1.8, 2.0, Max 10+ 10++ 6- 1.8, 2.0, Max 9 9 6 1.8, 2.0, Max 8+ 9+ 8+ 1.8, 2,0, Max 9+ 9 5 1.8, 2.0, Max 8+ 8 7 1.8, 2.0, Max

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Rakza 9 £48.99 The surface rubber of Rakza 9 has a newly developed formula/rubber combination. In addition the new sponge is made of a more homogenous material and has larger pores. Rakza 9 is the fastest of Yasaka’s Hybrid Energy rubbers and is suitable for technical offensive players using both high speed and spin to win the point.

Spin Spiel £31.99 Very soft sponge and a very grippy surface. High spin and speed while maintaining constant feel and control.

SUPER DEFENCE 40 £36.99 Rubber specially for defensive players - thin surface with special sponge.

Rubber Spin Spiel Neo Anti 999 Elite Super Def 40 Grass Ultra Grass DTecs Nimbus

Spin 9+ 0 9 9.5 6.5 7 9.5

999 Elite £33.99 Incorporates the latest 'tacky' topsheet together with the best Japanese sponge. Light rubber with forceful spin attack.

Nimbus £38.99 Original version 45% sponge with power and speedglue effect.

Speed Control Thickness 8+ 8 1.5, 2.0 4.5 8 1.5, 2.0 8.5 8 1.5, 2.0 4.5 9.5 0.5, 0.9, 1.3. 1.6 5.5 5.5 OX, 0.5 5 6 OX, 1.2 9.5 7 2.0, Max

NEO ANTI £32.99 Chop, float or hit. This new elastic antispin kills your opponents spin yet allows you to deliver a fast controlled return.

Grass D.TecS £37.99 Highly effective long pimple.

Very flexible creates skidding effect.

Grass Ultra £36.99 Extremely long and soft pimple. Easy to control.

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Meteorite £19.99 Unbelievably effective Chinese long pimple for defending or attacking.

Curl P-H £38.99 Long wide pimples for former frictionless pimple players.

Curl P1R £36.99 Dangerous pimple with soft rubber. Ideal for defence.

PF4 £12.99 Popular Chinese tacky rubber. Semi hard sponge, good spin, speed and control.

Mirage £27.99 New Magic super slow sponge. Anti-loop causes disturbance when pushing and blocking.

Phoenix £27.99 Friction long pimple for players who stay close to the table and block topspin.

Half Long £22.99 Medium pimple rubber gives the effect of a long pimple when blocking.

Rubber PF4 Curl P-H Curl P1R Meteorite Mirage

Attack New Anti

£34.99

New Chopper £29.99.

Very thin rubber increases effect of its soft sponge and gives extra slow kick.

Antispin rubber/soft sponge. Normal strokes can be played yet give antispin effect.

Spin Speed Control Thickness 7 8 8 1.5, 2.0 6 4 6 OX, 0.5, 1.0 7 4 6 OX, 0.5, 1.0 7 4 7 OX, 0.5, 1.0 4 5 10 1.0, 2.0

Rubber Phoenix Half Long Attack New Anti New Chopper

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Spin Speed Control Thickness 4.5 7.5 9 1.0, 2.0, OX 5 8 8.5 1.5 0 5 9 1.5, 2.0 9

6

9

1.5

Desperado £34.99 Defensive rubber. Ball bounces very low and even bounces back towards the net.

Fighter £29.99 Offers good attacking possibilities as well as good defence.

Terminator £34.99 Produces a disruptive float ball while blocking, bounces very low and “dies” when aggressive blocking.

Kokutaku 868 JAPANESE SPONGE

Kokutaku 007 JAPANESE SPONGE

Kokataku 868 Tokyo rubber with Special Soft 35° High Grade Japanese Sponge.

Attacking players can easily force the play with real confidence due to the excellent soft 35° sponge and grippy surface. Slightly quicker than the normal 868 Tokyo.

Kokataku 007 Tokyo rubber with Special Soft 35° High Grade Japanese Sponge. Our highest recommendation for this high spin sticky rubber with a soft power sponge.

It’s so versatile because of its great control high speed and spin.

Kokutaku 007 £18.99 A tacky rubber on a medium/hard Chinese sponge. Is an excellent choice for allround player.

£19.99

£19.99

Rubber Fighter PO Kokutaku 868 Kokutaku 007 China 868 China 007 Desperado Terminator

Spin

Speed

Control

0 10 9 9 9 8 8

6 9 9 8 7+ 5 8.5

8.5 8.5 9 8 9 8 7.5

Thickness OX, 1.2 1.5, 2.0 1.5, 2.0 1.5, 2.0 1.5, 2.0 OX, 0.6, 1.0 OX

Kokutaku 868 £18.99 A tacky rubber with soft sponge, very spinny and excellent for control in allround play.

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Tackiness Chop £35.99 For good controlled spin defence. Very tacky, soft sponge, very spinny.

Tackiness Drive 35.99 For good controlled spin attack. Tacky surface, very spinny.

Tackiness Chop-II £39.99 The Tacky surface and a new, more dynamic sponge.

Tenergy 05-fx £64.99 NEW Tenergy 05 £64.99 Springy sponge - new sponge Softer and lighter version era high tension technology, of Tenergy flexible, tacky rubber.

Tenergy 80 and Tenergy 80fx £64.99 The latest in the Tenergy series of attacking rubbers.

Tenergy 25 £64.99 Innovative “Spring Sponge” with high tension technology.

Tenergy 64 £64.99 Fast attacking rubber.

Thinner pimple diameter provides a softer feel.

Sriver G3 £50.99 Fastest version of Sriver.

Great dynamics, high speed and spin.

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Flarestorm £48.99 A Short Tacky High Tension Rubber. High Level of Spin and Speed with Good Control

Spinart £63.99 High tension spring sponge. Hardness 48°

Challenger Attack £35.99 Soft pimples and a very thin base give outstanding control.

Relatively good spin for your attacking strokes. A very elastic sponge produces fast speed.

Bryce Speed £62.99 Japanese technology creates an explosive rubber with dynamic speed and spin.

Rubber Sriver

speed spin control 8 8 6

Sriver G3 Sriver G3 FX Tenergy 05 Tenergy 05 fx Tenergy 25 Tenergy 64 Tackiness C

9 8+ 9.75 8.5 9.75 10 3

8+ 8+ 9.5 9 9 8+ 9

6 7+ 8.5 9 7.5 7.5 9

thickness 1.5, 1.7, 1.9, 2.1, max 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1 1.5. 1.7, 1.9

Tackiness CII

5

7

9.5

1.5. 1.7, 1.9

Tackifire Drive £36.99 The grippy alternative for the spin-orientated and controlled offensive player

Bryce Speed FX £62.99 Softer version of Bryce Speed whose main emphasis is imparting spin on the ball.

Rubber speed spin control Tackiness D 6 8 9 Tackifire Drive 7 9.5 8.5 Challenger 8 6.5 6.5 Attack Flarestorm 8.5 8 7.5 Spinart 8 9 8.5 Bryce Speed 9.75 9 7.75 Bryce Speed 9.5 9.5 8.25 FX

thickness 1.7, 1.9, 2.1 1.7, 1.9, 2.1 1.7, 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1, Max 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1 1.9, 2.1

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Challenge £4.99 Reversed rubber with sponge, straight handle with latest ErgoGrip handle shape. Bat for beginners with very high ball control and reasonable spin and speed.

2 Star £2.99 3 Star £3.99 Ideal for beginners

d

pprove

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Atemi 400 1 star £5.99 5 ply Nordic plywood 1.5mm sponge.

Speed 5, Spin 5, Control 9 Hobby £9.99 2 bats & 3 balls, Good quality beginner bats. Ergo grip. Straight handles. High control. Ideal for 2 players for hobby or home.

Advanced £9.99 An allround bat and case. Ideal for beginners. Flared handle. Ergo grip technology. High control.

Giant Dragon 2 x good quality 3 star bats £14.99 ITTF approved rubber, comes with flared handles, 3 balls and an attractive wallet with carry handle. Perfect for the improving players learning to spin and control a ball.

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Timo Boll Gold £29.99 Strong 5-ply blade. Good spin and speed

Timo Boll Platin £39.99 Strong 5-ply blade. Ideal for the improving player.

Blade handle flared.

Timo Boll Black £49.99 5-ply blade. Ideal for the young player starting League competition play.

Sunflex Trophy £20.99 Nearly a competition bat, for ambitious hobby players and beginner club players.

Concave handle with latest ErgoGrip handle shape. FoamCore technology for extreme ball control and highest precision. Shogun rubber with very high speed and high spin.

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Flow Spin £14.99 Flow Spin has a softer surface than the Flow bat. The 25 degree hardness surface allows you to have more spin in your game; the speed will also increase and boost your game to new levels. Flow Spin is durable and long-lasting, designed to perform well in both indoor and extreme outdoor conditions.

• Water resistant

Flow £14.99 Flow is specially developed and designed to be weather and shock resistant. Flow is a very durable bat that can be used inside as well as outside and you will enjoy that the playing characteristics that is very good and it will help you to improve your game. The 30 degree hard surface will ensure you that you will have good control with good spin in your game.

Flow Set

£29.99

• Cold resistant • Heat resistant • Ideal for longevity in school activities and coaching.

BAT Flow Flow Spin Flow Set

speed 45 50 45

spin control 45 9 60 8 45 9

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BATS Hobby Stormer Bounce Superior Supreme Synergy

speed spin control 30 20 100 57 40 80 70 50 80 85 70 63 95 86 47 99 100+ 37

Hobby Touch £9.99 Is developed for the player who requires a high quality recreational bat with excellent control.

1 Star Stormer £14.99 Suits the controlled attacker who wants touch and power in all their shots.

Bounce Advance £39.99 Gives the feel of absolute control under pressure which is required for a successful speed orientated attacking game.

3 Star Superior £59.99 For the offense player who wants unrivalled levels of power and feeling in their game. ACS technology allows high speed combined with maximum springiness/ elasticity/control.

4 Star Supreme £84.99 Serious players experience much greater speed and spin in their game without sacrificing control thanks to nanocomposite technology using the 4 Star Supreme.

5 Star Synergy £115.00 For the power player wanting power, high speed and feeling in their game. ACS technology allows very high speed to be combined with maximum springiness/ elasticity/control.

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Custom-made special offers Active Allround Blade (fl) £24.99 Two sheets of Evo rubbers (£39.98) Perfect for the young improving player. For good control and feel during development.

Total retail £64.97 Special Offer price £39.99

Kevlar Wood Blade (st, an) £49.99 Two sheets of Cobra rubber (£59.98) Perfect for league players. Great spin, good control.

Total retail £103.97 Special Offer price £49.99

Tube Offensive Blade (fl, an, st) (£44.99) Two sheets of Mendo rubber (£67.98) Fast attacking rubber, great spin.

Perfect for the attacking player whilst still retaining feel.

Total retail £112.97 Special Offer price £69.99

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Custom-made special offers Tube Aluminium Blade (st, an, fl) (£49.99) Two sheets of Neos Sound rubber (£69.98) Soft sponge, very spinny. Perfect for the attacking player whilst still retaining feel.

Total retail £119.97 Special Offer price £74.99

Maplewood NCT V Blade (st, an, fl) (£99.99) Two sheets of Boost TS rubber (£87.98) Offensive blade. Great spin, very fast. Ideal for all-out attackers and top players. Tremendous value.

Total retail £187.97 Special Offer price £115

Maplewood NCT VII Blade (fl, an, st) (£121.99) Two sheets of Calibra LT rubber (£93.98) All-out attack, no compromise.

Unbelievable speed and spin. Only for Top attacking players. Fantastic value.

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Mini Key Ring

Glue Applicator

£1.25

£9.99

Mirror Bat

£4.99

Magnifying glass

Bat with Rubber

£4.99

£14.99

Umpire kit Twin Midi Bat Set with The Stiga Umpire Kit Rubbers and Balls includes a net measure for £9.99 measuring height of net and thickness of rubber. It has 2 red cards, 2 yellow cards, and 2 white cards. Clear plastic re-closable case holds all items £8.99 Ball holder + 3 Stiga Balls 500ml Table cleaner £9.99 The special formulation cleans the tops of table tennis tables as it keeps them in like-new condition. It also provides a barrier against dust.

£7.99

Stiga Water Bottle 1 litre £5.99 Freezer cool drinks bottle Comes with a detachable gel insert which can be put in the freezer to enable your drink to stay cool. £6.99

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Rubber Protection

Stiga rubber protectors £1.99 a pair

Rubber

Wiper

£2.99

Imperial bioclean 250ml £5.99 100ml £3.99 Revitalises tired rubber, restores friction and elasticity.

Imperial Leather cleaner £2.99

Energy cleaner with sponge

£3.99

1.

2.

1. Gewo VOC-free spray 6.99 2. Gewo Rubber Cleaner with Sponge £3.99

Stiga Energy foam cleaner

£5.99

Contra Carbo Cleaner VOCfree £6.99

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TSP racket coat £7.99 Only one coat is necessary as the water based varnish seeps deep into the surface, ready to use in 20 mins

Surfazer 25mm £6.99 VOC free blade lacquer.

Protects blade when removing rubber

Normal Glue £1.99 For easy peeling

STIGA Attitude Edgetape One bat, 8/10/12mm £1.99 each 9mm tape 10 bats £2.99 12mm tape 10 bats £3.99 9mm tape 100 bats £10.99 12mm tape 100 bats £14.99 180ml Normal Glue £12.99 700ml Normal Glue £24.99

Spinny Top Speed Glue 1 Litre Can £27.99

Not appro ved in ITT F/ ETTA tour nament p lay

These glues contain solvents, if used for making bats up which might be tested at ETTA events, are liable to fail. Not available for individual use, are ideal for coaches who regularly make up bats. Great for long-term adherence, easy to remove rubber and unlikely to cause damage to blade surfaces.

Glues are highly flammable and harmful, and should be used in wellventilated areas. These glues will be sent by carriers, not Post Office.

Not appro ved in ITT F/ ETTA tour nament p lay

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1 Litre Klebstuff £27.99 250ml Klebstuff £12.99 normal glue with brush - the best glue for long term easy to remove rubber later

Attach Power Glue Solves the glue buildup problem!

Attach Power Glue 50ml £10.99 100ml £19.99

VOC free, non-toxic, and environmentally friendly Stiga's new Attach Power Glue will put victory within your reach.

Fully in accord with the new ITTF regulations, this innovative glue is specially formulated to eliminate glue buildup!

Instructions: Apply a thin layer to the blade and sponge. The adhesive is white.

When it goes clear, adhere rubber to blade. Approx time 10-15 minutes.

In addition, it is very adhesive, so one application is all that is needed to attach new rubber to a blade. For greater speed-glue effect, combine it with Stiga's new Extreme Booster to achieve your maximum performance!

TT rubber glue ZERO V Special glue for TT rubbers. Does not contain any harmful substances; made on basis of water only. The rubber can be taken of the blade easily again. Water based ITTF approved completely free from organic solvents.

37ml 1 clip 5 sponges £8.99 90 ml 1 clip 15 sponges £14.50 500ml refill bottle £24.99

Applicator refils available P72

Stiga Optimizer Glue 25ml £6.99 150ml £19.99 The revolutionary STIGA Optimizer Glue is the safest way of attaching rubbers to your blade. The VOCfree and thin water-based glue is unlike other glues on the market easy to peel off thanks to the Bond Technology and causes no damage to the wood. Changing rubbers is no longer a problem. Comes with a brush.

Instructions: Put the sponge pads in the clamp and apply the glue evenly on both the rubber and the blade. After only 5 minutes drying time you can stick the rubber on the blade.

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Stiga Optimum The Professional Ball A Perfect Sphere Sheer Perfection The optimum ball for every player. Our new manufacturing process has produced balls of unparalleled consistency. These balls are pre-tested to ensure professional quality roundness, weight and stability. Every ball in every box is perfectly round with a true bounce and no soft spots to allow you to take your game and enjoyment to the highest level. Approved by the ITTF also ETTA approved.

Only top grade celluloid material is used in the Stiga 3 Star optimum ball. Our harder ball for your strongest shots.

Selected for the

Ball Bag Force Hold 200 balls. £8.99

Commonwealth Games

Stiga Ball Collection Net

£12.99

Stiga Cup Select Perfect for schools, youth clubs and TT club practice. Plays like a 3 star.

Stiga Optimum Box of 72 £89.99 The optimum ball for every player. Our manufacturing process has produced balls of unparalleled consistency. These balls are pre-tested to ensure professional quality roundness, weight and stability. Every ball in every box is perfectly round with a true bounce and no soft spots to allow you to take your game and enjoyment to the highest level. Approved by the ITTF. P76 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

40mm ball

s

40+ Polyball £4.99

Optimum

A competition ball of the highest quality. Hand selected and Pre-tested.

Approved by the ITTF

Ball

3

12

£3.99

£14.99

£64.99

£115.99

Stiga Competition

£4.50

£16.99

£74.99

£129.00

Stiga Optimum

£5.50

£19.99

£89.99

£169.00

Nittaku Premium (Japan)

£6.99

£23.99

£135.00

£249.00

Nittaku Premium (Japan) Plastic

£6.99

£23.99

£135.00

£249.00

Gewo Ultra

72

144

ITTF appro

ved

Stiga Cup training 72 for £22.99 144 for £39.99 Stiga Club Select Box of 100 for £36.99 Gewo Double Star Box of 120 £39.99 Stiga Club Select £36.99 The Stiga select is a practice ball with playing characteristics and quality similar to many competition balls.

Using the Select is a good choice for young players in development and for the advance leisure player. Stiga Select balls are packed in a practical sturdy cardboard box, 100 balls in a box

Gewo Ultra 3 star £3.99 Top hard German ball. Plays like TSP. Perfect for fast attacking players.

Gewo Double Star £39.99 Top German hard training ball. Great for multi-ball and robots. Boxed in 120’s

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Stiga TT Pro

£49.99

Special offer £29.99 Sizes 6-11

Stiga Master

£49.99

Special offer £29.99 Sizes 3½-12

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STABILITY AND COMFORT IN ONE

Stiga ProSwede 3½-5 £49.99 6-12 £54.99 The ProSwedes’ front design provides perfect grip in both length and sideways movement. Thanks to the extra high outer sole, your feet get extra support even when making the fastest movements, without sacrificing the flexibility and feeling.

Air mesh parts allow the feet to breathe and evacuate moisture. Why choose either stability or comfort when you can get both in the new STIGA ProSwede?

SIZES AVAILABLE: 3½ - 12 Stiga Head Band

£2.99

Blue

Stiga Towel Comfort 38 x 78cm Black

Stiga Wrist Bands

£2.99

Black, Red, Blue

£12.99

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fashion

Stiga Court Shoe Sizes 5-11 £69.99

As table tennis becomes faster every year, footwear must accommodate the need for increased quickness and speed. The importance of reacting and accelerating more quickly than the opposition is more important than ever. Centre Court is very flexible and was designed to adapt to the foot’s motion, providing firm contact to the floor and enabling you to instantly change direction.

Centre Court is the shoe to make it happen!

Socks Line (semi-high)

£4.50

Made in a breathable material and special designed for table tennis. 76% cotton, 22% polyamide, 2% lycra

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Socks Line (high) £4.99 Made in a breathable material and special designed for table tennis. 76% cotton, 22% polyamide, 2% lycra

fashion

STIGA Shoe Instinct Sizes 3½ to 5 £58.32 Sizes 5½ to 11 £69.99

Developed to withstand the tough and intense movement patterns used in table tennis. Stiga Instinct offers you extreme flexibility with a feeling like no shoe before it.

With its natural balance and speed, you can focus entirely on your game. The instinct sole gives you a perfect grip on every surface and the ability to move quickly. Why chose any other shoe when you can go with your “instinct”

Active Stiga Towel Red or Blue £10.99

Shoebag Supreme black/grey £8.99

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Mizuno Wave Twister 3 (Mens’) 5½ to 11

£49.99

Low profile CMEVA midsole provides essential cushioning Extension of the wave plate technology into the mid foot to enhance support Airmesh and synthetic upper offers breathability and support Non-marking gum rubber outsole to provide essential on court grip generating good floor feeling.

Mizuno Wave Twister 3 (Womens’) 4-5

£41.65

5½ to 7½

£49.99

Mizuno Wave Rally 5 (Mens’) 5½ to 11

£59.99

Zigzag Mizuno Wave® Technology uniformly disperses shock throughout the sole, providing excellent cushioning and enhanced stability.

Air Mesh® and synthetic upper offers breathability, support and comfort.

Midsole ventilation system reduces heat and humidity build-up inside the shoe during performance.

Full-length EVA midsole provides excellent shock absorption and cushioning.

Mizuno Wave Rally 5 (Womens’) 4-5

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£49.99

5½ to 7½

£59.99

Mizuno Bolt 3 (Womens’) Purple passion, white, lime punch 4-5

£66.69

5½ to 7½

£79.99

Lightweight court performance. Parallel Wave Plate offers dynamic cushioning and agility.

Specifically designed modular gum rubber outsole for maximum flexibility and superior traction. Removable sockliner built in to offer increased cushioning and durability.

Mizuno Bolt 3 (Mens’) Gun metal, white, lime punch 5½ to 11

£79.99

Mizuno Wave Tornado 9 (Mens’) Expertly engineered outsole and midsole combine to offer unrivalled cushioning and “spring” under foot for Elite level performance.Features a combination of two Mizuno Wave technologies - Infinity Wave and Radialshaped Wave.

Blue depth, white, Chinese red 5½ to 11

£109.99

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Lezoline Shoes 3-5 £66.66 5½-12

£79.99

A lightweight and flexible shoe designed to meet the demands of the modern table tennis player at an affordable price.

One spare pair of laces included.

Weight 270g (size 7).

Available in Blue, Green, White or Pink (please note pink is only available in size 3-7).

Butterfly Towel Timo Boll

£11.99

Butterfly Wings Towel P84 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

£10.99

Cassio II Double Wallet

£19.99

Blue or Red Cassio II Single Wallet

£14.99

Blue or Red

Cassio II Sports Bag

£44.99 Large holdall with outside pockets 60 x 32 x 32cm

Cassio II Midi Bag

£39.99

Medium sized holdall ideal for the training hall.

Blue or Red. 50 x 24 x 31cm

Cassio II Ruck Sack

£39.99

Attractive Ruck Sack Blue or Red. 40 x 28 x 12cm

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fashion Stiga Elegant Double Wallet Black/Red/White

Marmor Luxury bat case £27.99 Holds 3 balls, Bat, Net measure

£13.99

Stiga Elegant Bat Case £7.99 Holds 3 balls Black/Red/White

Stiga Trollybag Traveller £69.99 High class trolly bag Black/red

Bag Elegant £44.99 Black/Red/White 55 x 34 x 31cm

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fashion Double Batwallet Saive Catalogue £12.99

Aluminium Deluxe Case £29.99 An elegant and exclusive designed batwallet in aluminium for a racket and 3 balls.

Image Single Wallet

£12.99

Image Double Wallet

£15.99

Line wristband Catalogue £2.99

Image Bag

£44.99

58 x 30 x 30cm

Linebag £39.99 63 x 44 x 31cm

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fashion

Shirt Intense

Shorts Victory

100% micropolyester dry fit

100% micropolyester dry fit

Black/Yellow/white

Black/Yellow/white

£32.49 Sizes S to XXXL £38.99

Sizes XXS/XXS

Sizes XXS/XXS

Sizes S to XXXL

£22.49 £26.99

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fashion

Tracksuit Challenge 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red/White Black/Yellow/White Sizes XXS/XXS Sizes S to XXXL

ÂŁ74.99 ÂŁ89.99

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fashion

Shirt Intense 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red/White Red/Black/White Black/Yellow/White Yellow/Black/White

£32.49 Sizes S to XXXL £38.99 Sizes XXS/XXS

Shorts Victory 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red/White Black/Yellow/white Navy/Sky/White Sizes XXS/XXS Sizes S to XXXL

P90 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

£22.49 £26.99

fashion

Shirt Intense

Shirt Performance 100% micropolyester dry fit Navy/Sky Sky/Navy Sizes XXS/XXS

ÂŁ32.49

Sizes S to XXXL

ÂŁ38.99

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Tracksuit Empire

fashion

100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Sky Black/Red Sizes XXS/XS

£74.99 £89.99

Sizes S to XXXL

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fashion

Shirt Conquer 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Sky/White Black/Red/White Navy/Red/White Red/Navy/White Green/Black/White Sizes XXS/XS

£29.15 £34.99

Sizes S to XXXL Shorts Triumph 100% micropolyester dry fit Black or Blue Sizes XXS/XS

£22.49

Sizes S to XXXL

£26.99

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fashion Shirt Victorious 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red Navy/Sky Sizes XXS/XS

£16.65

Sizes S to XXXL

£19.99

Shirt Xercise 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red Sky/Navy Sizes XXS/XS

£16.65

Sizes S to XXXL

£19.99

Shirt Capture 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red Black/Sky Sizes XXS/XS

£22.50

Sizes S to XXXL

£26.99

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fashion Jacket Premium Polyester woven TPU fleece Black Sizes XXS/XS

£50.32 £69.99

Sizes S to XXXL

Elegant Winter Jacket 100% micropolyester with padding dry fit Blue/Red Sizes XXS/XS £66.65 Sizes S to XXXL

£79.99

Hoodshirt Feeling 100% micropolyester dry fit Black/Red Sizes XXS/XS

£49.99 Sizes S to XXXL £59.99

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Butterfly Hino Jacket Casual jacket, lightweight material. Knitted collar with side pockets Navy/Red/ White, White/Red/Navy Sizes XS

£58.33 £69.99

Sizes S to XXXL

Butterfly Kano Tracksuit Navy Blue, Red/Navy. Lightweight micro-fibre Sizes XXXS/XS

£74.99 £89.99

Sizes S to XXXL

Butterfly Kuji Tracksuit Comfortable simple elegance.

French terry; 51% cotton 49% polyester Blue/Red, Red/ Blue Sizes XXXS/XS

£91.65

Sizes S to XXXL

£109.99

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Butterfly Kano 100% micropolyester dry fit Blue, Anthracite, Red Sizes XXS/XS

£33.33

Sizes S to XXXL

£39.99

Butterfly Toyo 100% micropolyester dry fit Blue, Black, Red Sizes XXS/XS

£33.33

Sizes S to XXXL

£39.99

Butterfly Socius 100% micropolyester dry fit Blue, Red, Yellow Sizes XXS/XS

£41.66

Sizes S to XXXL

£49.99

Butterfly Kuji 100% micropolyester dry fit Navy, Red Sizes XXS/XS

Butterfly Teshio Shorts Double pocket drawstring 100% micropolyester dry fit

£37.49

Red or Blue trim

Sizes S to XXXL

Sizes XXS/XS

£44.99

£24.49

Sizes S to XXXL

£29.99

Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P97

New dimensions in robot training – the complete know-how of 25 years of table tennis robot production is built in this top machine.

A clever remote control computer and a specially developed double head-system offer training perspectives which fill every table tennis professional with enthusiasm – German manufactured. Further details www.ttmatic.

TTmatic 505

Professional Robot

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£2199

Topspin, backspin, 360° sidespin, powerspin, topspin+, stop, go, remote control, swing radius = 2 x 4 steps, automatic more/less spin, automatic short/long balls, random programme feeds up to 100 balls a minute power and spin can be adjusted independently, solid quality, German design, 2 years warranty, includes 100 free balls.

TTmatic 404 £1399 The natural flight of the balls, the minimum time for setting up the machine, and the easy handling contribute to the fact that this robot will soon become an indispensable assistant to every trainer. Through the electronic remote control board you can programme innumerable variations of table tennis stroke techniques. With one turn you can change the rotating-head from chopped balls to sidespin or topspin balls. The large net together with the perfect automatic ball returner guarantee an uninterrupted training.

100 balls per minute. 2 years warranty.

Free delivery & free gross balls.

TTmatic 303 303C £999

A stable training robot with automatic ball returner. The thoroughly solid TTmatic construction guarantees an uninterrupted training even with this simple electronic remote control system. Movable with automatic ball returner. 90 balls per minute. 2 years warranty.

Free delivery & free gross balls P98 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

The oscillator Throws the balls in all directions. Built in oscillation unit selectively sweeps in eight different ranges from corner to corner, enabling backhand and forehand returns.

Catalogue Price £849 Free Delivery, Free 100 Quality Practice Balls, Takes 40mm/38mm balls

Robot carry bag £49.99

The Robot head Throws up to 90 balls per minute with a ball speed of 20 to 120km per hour. Adjustable for topspin, back-spin or side spin.

Joola Ball collection net system £59.99 Easy to set up, the collection net sits on the end of the table and both sides, allows balls to fall into a bucket or container.

Newgy Robo-Pong 2050 Ideal training partner. Practice, footwork, stroke play, build speed, stamina, and accuracy. 12 months guarantee. Lightweight, safe and easy to use!

Ball collection net system Net goes up in just seconds. Retrieves 95% of all the balls and returns them to the loading chamber for continuous action.

Buddy Robot

£159.99

Easy to set up, straightforward to use, the robot sits on one end of the table with three different spin variations, with remote control

Buddy Pro Robot

£199.99

An upgraded version, adjustable speed and oscillation to suit the user’s needs.

Buddy+Net+144 Balls £209 Buddy Pro+Net+144 Balls £254.99

Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P99

Table Tennis tables

Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Largest Table Manufacturer

Established since 1953, manufacturing tables in Germany, their tables are sold worldwide with other leading brand names upon them such as Stiga, Butterfly, Andro, TSP, etc.

For over 50 years now table tennis tables and table tennis accessories have been produced

by Sponeta in Schlotheim/ Thuringia, Germany.

Know how and extremely high standards of quality guarantee table tennis tables which are perfect in price and performance.

Table tennis tables made by Sponeta are used in leisure time, in schools and at national and international competitions all over the world at present in more than 90 countries.

Thorntons are proud to be their UK distributor.

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

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Experience and innovations have made Sponeta a technology centre for table tennis tables

Sponeta Table Tennis

Competition Recreational Schools Indoor Outdoor

As the largest manufacturer of table tennis tables in Europe, Sponeta produces high quality tables for many different brands.

Table tennis tables made in Germany are successfully used in the field of recreation, training and competition worldwide.

Safety All models manufactured by Sponeta are subject to continuous quality control on the basis of integrated quality management. All tables conform and pass the standard of European standard EN 14468-1 requirement for safety.

Warranty. All tables carry a 2 year guarantee against product defection.

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S7-12i an excellent table, easy to erect, I can highly recommend for school use, strong, versatile great value and brilliant service John Mansfield School Coach

Championline a perfect table for school safety Formby TTC Dave Graham

Spares. All table parts are fully replaceable; we have a dedicated spares team.

Value. Our tables represent excellent value for money without promotion margins inbuilt. The table prices include a free net set and delivery. In the case of multiple table orders a free quotation can be arranged.

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S6-12i and S7-12i have been selected by numerous schools, leisure centres, table tennis centres and many football clubs such as Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers, Arsenal etc.

S7-12i - Excellent service and value, top quality Plymouth lifecentre Mike Naylor

For more information please visit our website.

www.sponeta.de

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Quality Indoor Tables HobbyLine Spacesaver Indoor S1-52i £229 Perfect for beginners or home practice ● 16mm top ● Tubular profile 25mm black coated ● 2 wheels each side for vertical movement ● Net set included ● Wt 57kg ● Assembly instructions included ● Includes 2 bats and 3 balls ● Ready to play FREE 2 MAN Delivery.

2 man delivery All tables available in Green or Blue

HobbyLine Playback Indoor S1-12i £299 A top selling budget home table with a 19mm chipboard top ● available in green or blue. ● It incorporates a playback facility on a stable undercarriage with an automatic fold and wheelaway system ● The 4 double wheels ensure ease of movement when storing ● It comes complete with ● holder for bats and balls ● 2 bats and 3 balls net and postset and assembly instructions FREE 2 MAN Delivery.

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2 man delivery

P102 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Quality Indoor Tables Hobbyline Club Indoor S1-26i £325 A top home selling table ● Perfect for beginners, improvers and home practice ● Available in green or blue ● Tabletop is chipboard with 36mm metal frame for extra strength and stability ● 4 durable double 125mm wheels, 2 of which are manoeuvrable ● Playback facility for solo practice ● Bat and ball holders on each side of the table ● It comes with assembly instructions, a netset, 2 bats and 3 ball. FREE 2 MAN Delivery

All tables available in Green or Blue All tables 2 year warranty SportLine Playback Indoor S3-46i £399 19mm top ● Green or Blue ● Frame profile 36mm ● Automatic undercarriage with square tube profile 25x25mm, plastic coated ● moveable with 4 double wheels 125mm ● All wheels manoeuvrable ● Comes with net set and assembly instructions ● Includes 2 bats & 3 balls. Wt 73kg. FREE 2 MAN Delivery

2 man delivery

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

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Quality Indoor Tables

22mm tops

ExpertLine Compact Playback Indoor S4-72i £499 For ambitious players ● 19mm top ● 50mm metal frame ● Square profile 30 x 30mm ● Safety locking mechanism ● 4 wheels with rubber treads ● Height adjustment on the legs ● Compact storage position ● Netset included ● Ball holder for 4 balls on each side of the table ● Wt 87kg.

FREE 2 MAN Deliver

2 man delivery All tables available in Green or Blue All tables 2 year warranty SchooLine 22 Compact Indoor S5-72i £549 For sports in schools and clubs ● playback for solo training ● 22mm chipboard top ● more stability with a 50mm metal frame ● Square profile 50 x 30mm powder coated metal ● Safety locking system ● 4 wheels with rubber treads; 2 lockable ● Ball holder both sides of the table for 4 balls each ● Compact storage ● Comes with netset ● Highly recommended table ● Wt 100kg FREE 2 MAN Delivery

Non-skid surface

2 man delivery

P104 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Quality Indoor Tables Match 22 Indoor S6-12i £599 22mm, specially coated chipboard, frame profile A 40x45 ● ready assembled ● semiautomatic ● undercarriage with square tube profile 30x30/40x40cm ● Plastic coated with moveable four wheels 80mm each side ● All wheels manoeuvrable with two arrestable ● Available in blue or green colour, inclusive of assembly inst. & quality net and post set ● Wt 93kg FREE 2 MAN Delivery.

All tables 2 year warranty 2 man delivery All tables available in Green or Blue

Non-skid surface

Incorporates playback facility

ProfiLine Compact Indoor S7-22 £699 25mm coated with special colour ● frame profile A 50x20mm ● Ready assembled standard undercarriage with rectangular tube profile 60x40mm, plastic coated ● available in blue or green ● Complete with quality steel net and post set ● Wt 105Kg FREE 2 MAN Delivery

Non-skid surface

2 man delivery Incorporates playback facility Special Quotes for Volume Orders or Sports Grants

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P105

Quality Indoor Tables

25mm tops

ProfiLine "automatic compact" Indoor S7-62i £749 25mm chipboard ● green (blue) coated with special colour ● frame profile A 60mm ● ready assembled ● safety bar ● automatic-undercarriage with rectangle-tube-/squaretube-profile 60 x 40 mm/40 x 40mm, plastic-coated ● moveable with 4 wheels 100mm, all of them manoeuvrable, two of them arrestable ● including net set and assembly instructions.

FREE 2 MAN Delivery

All tables 2 year warranty

Non-skid surface

ITTF approved

Incorporates playback facility

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Storage facility

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Quality Indoor Tables ProfiLine Master Compact Indoor S7-12 £749 25mm specially coated chipboard ● Frame profile A 50x20 ● ready assembled ● semi automatic undercarriage with rectangular tube profile 60x40mm plastic coated ● movable with 4 wheels 80mm each side ● All wheels manoeuvrable, 2 of them arrestable, complete with assembly instructions ● available in blue or green ● includes quality steel net & post set ● ITTF approved ● Wt 114Kg+ FREE 2 MAN Delivery.

25mm tops

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2 man delivery All tables available in Green or Blue

ITTF approved

All tables 2 year warranty

7-12 Playback 7-12 Storage Special Quotes for Volume Orders or Sports Grants

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P107

Quality Indoor Tables

25mm tops

● ITTF Approved ChampionLine Super Compact Spacesaver 25mm Indoor S8-36 £949 ● Perfect for School 25mm top ● frame profile A 50x20mm ● Comes Safety ready assembled ● ready to play ● Fully automatic ● Selected for World undercarriage with rectangular tube profile 60x40mm, plastic coated ● movable with 4 wheels Islands’ Games all manoeuvrable ● Playing surface offers a superb ● Selected for World fast responsive bounce ● Used in many national Veterans tournaments and international tournaments ● ● available in green or blue comes complete with All tables 2 year warranty quality steel net & post set ● Wt 118kg Non-skid surface FREE 2 MAN Delivery

2 man delivery ITTF approved

Available in standard or fully wheelchair-compliant versions

Selected by Sue Gilroy - Former World No.1 and double gold commonwealth wheelchair champion.

comes ready assembled ● gas compression springs for weight neutralisation protection plates on top for net sets ● height adjusters on feet ● storage size L 5’ H5’4” W 22” ● top quality product

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Incorporates playback facility

Comes fully assembled

P108 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Space-saving mechanism

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Quality Outdoor Tables HobbyLine Outdoor Weatherproof Spacesaver Outdoor S 1-12e £349 4mm melamine resin board, green ● frame profile 36mm ● ready assembled ● safety bar with holder for balls and bats ● automatic-undercarriage with tubular profile 25mm, plastic-coated ● moveable with double wheels, two of them manoeuvrable, net set, assembly instruction ● Wt 60kg ● Storage dimensions 6'3" high x 5' wide x 2'4" deep ● Playback facility ● fold and rollaway ● comes with 2 bats and 3 balls FREE 2 MAN Delivery

2 man delivery SportLine Outdoor S3-46e £499 Quality 5mm Melamine resin board ● frame profile A 35mm ● Ready assembled ● automatic undercarriage with square-tube profile 30 x 30mm plastic coated ● movable with 4 double wheels, 125mm with rubber tyres ● all wheels manoeuvrable ● comes complete with net set ● playback facility available ● Includes assembly instructions ● Wt 70kg ● comes with 2 bats and 3 balls FREE 2 MAN Delivery

2 man delivery All guaranteed fully weatherproof All tables available in Green or Blue

Active Line Outdoor S6-66e £899 Top quality 10mm melamine resin board ● green or blue, galvanised and plastic coated ready assembled ● Undercarriage with square tube profile, 40 x 40 plastic coated ● Net set steel galvanised and plastic coated ● includes assembly instructions ● Heavy duty for intensive use ● Ideal for campsites, swimming pools and outdoor recreation areas ● can be bolted to the floor. Wt 99kg.

FREE 2 MAN Delivery.

ITTF approved

2 man delivery

All tables available in Green or Blue

Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P109

Commonwealth Games Chose Stiga Optimum 30mm £799 The STIGA Optimum 30mm table raises the bar for table tennis tables.

Correct steel undercarriage for the extra weight (142kg)

Free carriage

Non-skid surface

Special Quotes for Volume Orders

30mm top

ITTF approved

Compact Storage System The table halves are stored folded into each other, thus reducing drastically the space required.

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The height of the table is only 155 cm.

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Each table leaf has it’s own wheeled base, which means the table is easier to handle.

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Packaged in double cartons wt 142kgs

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The Optimum 30 is the first table with a 30 mm thick top. As a consequence, the evenness and consistency of the ball rebound is unparalleled. The top is pre-treated multiple times and then coated with a special varnish to give just the right amount of gloss and the ideal frictional coefficient. The result is the truest possible bounce, even when balls are spun at the highest level.

The white lines are carefully printed on using silk screening for an even result.

The Optimum 30 features a new metal undercarriage that has been specially developed to guarantee the most consistent ball rebound. Even though

the 30 mm top is heavier than thinner tops, computer-aided design of the undercarriage and supporting legs has neutralized the extra weight, so the table is easy to set up or put away.

When the table is set up for playing, patented connectors join the two halves to ensure perfect alignment.

With its 30 mm top, special varnish, silk-screened lines, computer-aided design of its undercarriage, and patented connectors, the Optimum 30 is the clear choice for anyone. For forty years, STIGA has been the world leader in table tennis table development. The Optimum 30 extends this lead.

P110 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Stiga Expert VM 30mm £749 Top class competition table with 30mm blue fibre board coated top. Frame profile A 60mm readyassembled. Leg profile 100 x 60mm. Two wheels for vertical transportation. Standard undercarriage black.

European standard Class A. Comes complete with net inclusive of delivery. ITTF approved. 144kg

Score board £39.99 Strong vinyl folds flat.

PVC numbers 0-30

Stiga Umpire Table £79.99 Blue or Green 2m x 70cm

Stiga Towel Box £16.99 Blue or Green 2m x 70cm

Stiga Surround £34.99 Blue or Green 2m x 70cm

Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608 | P111

Quality Indoor Table

18mm tops

Altur Level £699 Indoor table with 18mm tops, ideal for schools, clubs and sports centres ● Very robust and easy to handle and store thanks to its 8 wheels ● Adaptable to different stages of childrens’ growth thanks to its 3 regulation heights.

Adjusts to 76cm, 68cm and 64cm height for different age groups

Adjustable competition table - ideal for Schools & Clubs Easy compact storage 18mm MDF ● Frame 40 x 20mm ● External legs 40 x 40mm ● Comes complete with net set and wheels with brakes ● Weight 98kg ● Wheelchair-friendly ● Adjusts to 76cm, 68cm and 64cm height

P112 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

Sponeta online: www.sponeta.de

Butterfly Junior Table B4-14 ÂŁ169 Three quarter size table tennis table designed for use both in the home and Primary Schools.

Two wheels on each half allowing the table to be easily moved. Strong metal protective rim. Each half weight 17.5kg.

Free with every table is a Butterfly Clip Net and Post set, the ideal size for teaching youngsters to improve their game.

Parents an older children can have great fun too.

Delivered ready for play - assembly needed. Dimensions for storage: 3ft 6in high x 3ft 9in wide x 3in deep (107 x 115 x 8cm). FREE DELIVERY

For Home, plus Schools, plus Coaches 116cm

58cm

3 levels: 58cm 66cm 76cm

Enebe Mini Pong

ÂŁ99.50

Perfect way to have your favourite sport always with you. 2 bats and balls included together with carry-bag.

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GEWO World Cup Net Set £49.99 Stable steel post with large, easily used screw knobs for adjustment and fastening.

Rubber pads protect the table surface.

Meets the rules of DTTB and ITTF. Top competition set represents top value for money. Net Set £44.99 Replacement net only £8.99

GEWO Champion Net Set £52.99 Unmatched in quality and durability. Holders are manufactured in one piece aluminium diecasting. Special plastic printing plates protect your table tennis table. A Very sturdy design with wide clamps and simple, stable height adjustment at set screws. Cotton net

GEWO Easy Clip £34.99 Competition net set. Adjustable cotton net with stretching chain. Easy height adjustment, rubber pads protect table surface. Extra strong clamp. Ideal for clubs, schools, leisure centres and league play. Net Set £29.99 Replacement net only £8.99

Contra Europa £44.99 Strong Steel clamp with easy adjustable height mechanism.

Durable pads protect table top. Competition net set used in German Bundesliga. ITTF specification. Perfect for all levels of play.

Net Set £39.99 Replacement net only £8.99

Contra Master League Net Set £34.99 Robust post with strong clamp and screw adjustment. Clamps have rubber protectors to avoid table damage. Cotton net with easy to adjust string tension. Ideal for clubs, schools, leisure centres etc. Net Set £29.99 Replacement net only £8.99

Clip Deluxe & Carry Case £29.99 Strong metal post with clip on fixing system.

Clamps are covered with rubber front protector to avoid damage to the centre of the table.

Adjustable post with solid strong height adjuster.

Net with pull through string for easy adjustment.

Complete with carrybag and net measure. Net Set £24.99 Replacement net only £8.99

P114 | Thorntons www.thorntonstabletennis.co.uk 0161 761 6608

TSP Practice Wheel £74.99 useful device for practicing spin variation with speedometer

£115.99

Stiga Multiball Stand

£49.99

Collapsable with wheels

Score board £29.99 Gewo Umpire Table £69.99 in strong wood includes carry bag

TSP mobile collection net £119.99 Large catch net on wheels - ideal for multiball training and service practice.

Table Cover £29.99 fits all tables TSP return board £149.50 Innovative idea to aid in coaching sessions. Adjustable gradient to return the ball in different ways.

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