Description Stiga Helix Platinum M

Technical Specifications

• Type: Offensive rubber, ITTF approved.
• Topsheet: Elastic surface with enhanced grip, ensuring greater spin potential while maintaining playing feel.
• Sponge: Optimized Energy Sponge technology with small pores, medium hardness (47.5° Japanese scale, ~52–54° ESN/German scale), providing maximum rebound and elasticity without loss of control.
• Thickness Options: 2.2 mm (Max).
• Weight: Approximately 48–50 g uncut (2.2 mm), ~40–42 g cut on a standard 157x150 mm blade.
• Colors: Black, Red; orange sponge.
• Production: Developed in Sweden, manufactured in Germany, eco-friendly with low-VOC composition.

“Helix Platinum M – a premium rubber for players who want to take control in every point. Developed in Sweden, manufactured in Germany, and designed for world-class players. This rubber is available in four variants: Helix Platinum M, Helix Platinum H, Helix Platinum XH, and Helix Platinum 55.

Helix Platinum is based on Optimized Energy Sponge technology – a sponge with small pores that ensures maximum rebound while maintaining the playing feel. This rubber also provides a higher arc and more elasticity, ensuring greater confidence in every duel.

The medium-hard sponge (47.5 degrees) provides an excellent balance of speed and control, making it perfect for players who like to vary the pace. The elastic surface provides more spin and grip without sacrificing the playing feel.”

Performance Characteristics

• Speed: OFF+ class – explosive rebound for quick counters and mid-distance topspin shots, improved compared to previous Platinum series rubbers.
• Spin: High arc (~40–45°) and elastic surface ensure strong grip for heavy topspin shots and serves, less sensitive to incoming spin.
• Control: 47.5° hardness sponge provides excellent balance between speed and control, forgiving in short game, blocks, and flicks.
• Feel: Clear, resonant hitting sound with linear rebound, maintaining natural ball feel on wood or composite blades.

Ideal Player Profile

Designed for advanced and professional players focused on offense: two-winged loopers, counter-attackers, and all-round attackers playing near the table or at mid-distance. Less suitable for beginners or pure defenders due to high speed and arc.

Pairing Recommendations

• Blades: Suitable for OFF or OFF+ blades, e.g., Stiga DNA Allwood NCT V, Clipper CR, or composites (e.g., Stiga Carbonado), to balance power.
• Forehand: Ideal for heavy topspin shots and direct drives.
• Backhand: Effective for quick blocks and counters on softer blades.
• Accessories: Recommended to use Stiga DNA water-based glue for clean adhesion.

Stiga Helix Platinum M

Stiga Helix Platinum M

Stiga Helix Platinum M