STIGA Sports AB has produced table tennis equipment in Eskilstuna, Sweden since 1944 and is the largest table tennis brand in Europe by revenue. The company is best known for two things: the Clipper blade, an all-wood 7-ply design that has remained in production since the 1980s and still ranks among the top-selling blades worldwide, and a strong line of premade paddles that dominate the recreational market in North America.

STIGA's premade paddle lineup (the Apex, Performance, and Pro Carbon) sells more units in U.S. sporting goods stores than any competing brand. These paddles use STIGA's Crystal and ACS rubber technologies, which prioritize control and durability over maximum spin. The Pro Carbon adds a carbon layer for players who want more power without assembling a custom setup.

For competitive players, STIGA offers the Carbonado blade series (carbon-composite, offensive) and the Allround Classic (5-ply all-wood, defensive/allround). STIGA rubbers like Mantra and DNA compete in the tensor rubber category against Butterfly's Tenergy line at lower price points. STIGA equipment matches allround and offensive players at every level. The brand's strongest segment is the $25-100 price range where premade paddles and mid-tier blades offer the best value-to-performance ratio in the market.