Optimum Sync (Stiga)

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.

STIGA is well aware of the need to synchronize speed and control in today’s modern game. STIGA surveyed over 30,000 experienced players to determine the ideal mixture of speed and control that today’s players need. Using this information, they have created a new blade that is perfect for every player who realizes the need to balance offense with defense.

For over sixty years, STIGA has been the leader in developing table tennis blades that deliver speed and control. Today STIGA is proud to add to their rich history with the Optimum SYNC blade.

The STIGA Optimum SYNC—the optimum blade for today’s player.

Playing style: OFF. Speed: 94/142. Control: 75/92. Weight: 81±5 g. Plies: 5.

• User reviews

Average user rating from: 4 users

Overall rating		3.4
Speed (4 ratings)		4.0
Control (4 ratings)		4.5
Hardness (4 ratings)		3.3
Stiffness (1 rating)		3.0
Weight (4 ratings)		2.8
Build quality (4 ratings)		2.9
Value for money (4 ratings)		2.8

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful

Monday, 24 May 2010

Written by Anonymous

Overall rating		3.2
Speed		4.0
Control		4.5
Hardness		3.0
Stiffness		3.0
Weight		3.5
Build quality		3.0
Value for money		2.0

Medium fast, lightweight, control blade.

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Saturday, 28 February 2009

Written by elmo51 - Top 5 reviewer - View all my reviews

Overall rating		3.7
Speed		4.0
Control		4.5
Hardness		3.0
Weight		2.5
Build quality		3.0
Value for money		3.5

the stiga optimum sync is a 3 plie blade and is a relatively light blade weighing about 80 grams and available in 32dif handles, stiga calls their handles different from other companies just for your info, FL is legend, ST is peter and AN is winner,the sync is a quite fast blade in the allround to offensive range, the control part is really nice to good, topspin is ok but it may lack some power, so is hitting, blocking is ok, the best part is that it is a very good blade for a controllable allround game,

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Friday, 27 February 2009

Written by Anonymous

Overall rating		3.3
Speed		4.0
Control		4.0
Hardness		4.0
Weight		4.0
Build quality		3.0
Value for money		3.0

I have been using this blade for about 3 months now with PenH grip. With Palio Macro Era for FH and Palio Macro Pro BH.
In my opinion this blade is great for close quaters quick attacks. Control with this blade is really good to an extent forgiving, with quite a large area of sweet spot.
One thing for sure, before you glue your rubber to it, try hitting the ball with this blade and compare it to your previous blades.
It gives you the feeling that its a very hard blade, just adds confident or the illusion that your shots will come thru very fast and furious.
Overall, I am happy to have this blade in my collection. Just bought the Hybrid Wood NCT and will like to see how it fairs with this.

Just a note, according to my own exp with this blade, the Palio Macro Pro rubber seems to be a better match with this blade with an all round fast attack and looping experience.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

Wednesday, 01 October 2008

Written by t3h anarchist - #1 reviewer - View all my reviews

Overall rating		3.3
Speed		4.0
Control		5.0
Hardness		3.0
Weight		1.0
Build quality		2.5
Value for money		2.5

Optimum SYNC is a REALLY LIGHTWEIGHT BLADE!!!! Be careful before you buy, as it is really thin (only 3 layers i think) and extremely light, so it is terrible for attacking. It has nice control though, if you are a defensive player, this might be the blade for you. Its misleading how Stiga lists this blade as an OFF blades, because it is definitely not an offensive type. The wood is not terribly durable, so make sure to seal well. The shots are pretty fast, but contain little force. In my opinion, not really worth the money.

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