STIGA Titan Performance Ping Pong Paddle - 5-ply Ultra-Light Blade - 2mm Premium Sponge - Flared Handle for Premium Grip - Performance Table Tennis Racket for Advanced Play

Before buying this paddle, I wasn't really sure if it really would be worth it or if I would notice any difference but, after using it for a few minutes, the difference was HUGE. I am by no means a professional or even good ping pong player, but after a really short adaptation period (I didn't need more than a few days to get used to it), I really felt I had improved a lot!The paddle is very light and comfortable to handle. I think for its price range it is a very good quality product, and I'm really happy to have bought it.I don't know yet about its durability, but it looks sturdy.The only con I could tell is that there is no case sold with it, but it's very cheap to buy one from elsewhere, so not really a con. I actually do recommend buying one, because the material seems to easily attract dust.

I wouldn't spend this much on a paddle for a beginner player, but is perfect for anyone who plays often and is looking for a paddle that offers better control or wants a good paddle for putting spins on the ball. I play at least two to three times (3-5 games each) per week and so far no damage or issues with this paddle. Good control and light weight. But I only play for fun, occasionally tournaments with friends who also play a lot so I can only speak for its quality for players who aren't playing competitively or training to as I don't know what someone who is would want in a paddle. But for adults who are better than or at least average ability who play often, these are great paddles. Worth the price increase when compared to the cheapest beginner paddles for sure.

I recently bought this paddle to upgrade from the generic paddles that one typically gets with a home table. Since I am a casual home player, I can't compare this to other paddles from Stiga, Killerspin, or others. But I suspect a lot of people looking at this paddle are like me--casual players who want a step up from junk paddles and want to improve their game, but see the $50 higher-end paddles and think that's rather steep for a hobby.By that standard my paddle has been fantastic. It has improved my game and allowed me to feel a bit more serious without squeezing the grocery budget. The quality is very good, durability good so far early in its lifespan, and it feels fantastic.Casual players will need to remember that the tacky rubber needs to be cleaned, because it picks up quite a bit of dust. Experienced, competitive players already know this, of course, but probably stopped reading this review a long time ago.UPDATE: It's spring 2016 and I'm still kicking with this thing. I'm starting to consider an upgrade to a higher quality paddle, but this does everything I need it to, even a year later. Yeah, it's lost some of the edge off of its tackiness, but it's consistent and it has provided the quality I need to grow as a player.

Generally, this paddle has high quality of rubber and baseboard, but decent quality about the sponge. It is worthy the price.It gives the player excellent control and spin, but awful speed. It may be more suitable for recreation and family play.For me, I am an intermediate player with aggressive style, and have played ping pong for many years. All my perviouspaddles have fast speed but lack adequate control. However, this paddle totally changes my playing style. I would like to chopthe ball other than to smash it with this paddle...Pros.The 5 layer baseboard provides player excellent hitting feeling. It is also light and you can grip it without slipping.The nubber is not sticky, but you can achieve spin easily.The decent sponge and the pure wood absorb the dynamical energy of the ball, so you can get enough time to controlthe ball. With this reason, this paddle provides excellent control but poor speed. So this paddle may suit defensive player.Cons.The sponge is lack of elasticity. You can find this feature from various aspects. For example, after hitting the ball, thesurface is marked with a hole! It is terrible and greatly influences the speed. Another example is that my paddle hadindentation in the middle of the top area when it arrived. This is caused by package, shipping and the decent sponge, whichhas generated irreversible deformation on the sponge.

Me & my wife bought this paddle & the Stiga Alpha which feels very similar. We tried the Stiga Raptor as well but we both didn't like that paddle. The Raptor seems like a nice paddle but to thick & above my skill level. I like to feel feedback when I hit the ball so a 5ply is better for me instead of the 7ply Raptor. I'm a good casual basement player.

I am doing a ten week course at a University and did not enjoy playing with the paddles provided at this place. At the same time, I did not want to spend a lot of money and buy a very good paddle as I have my own paddle back home. The Sitga Titan is the perfect compromise.What it does well: It is very good to play a chop game and holds its own when you are trying to play long rallies. The spin on the racket is pretty decent. It is light-weight so it is pretty good for a fast counter game, subject to the limitations given below.What it does not do very well: The light weight and the slow rubber response means that you will probably need to push a little on your smash blocks and will need to place your attacking strokes more. Also, for me the light weight means that it I cannot get top spin on low balls consistently.Overall: It is a great compromise racket. It will not do everything you are used to if you use a better (more specialized) racket but will serve you beautifully if you adjust your game a little. Cannot ask for more at the price of 30 Bucks!