STIGA Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershape, is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, developed in Sweden and manufactured in Japan, designed for aggressive offensive (OFF) style players seeking an optimal balance of speed, spin, and control. This rubber, part of the Stiga Mantra product line, comes in a two-pack set (one red and one black), specifically adapted for Cybershape rackets, which feature a unique hexagonal shape that ensures a larger sweet spot and improved shot feedback.

The standard topsheet with shorter pimples and unique geometry, combined with a special blend of natural and synthetic rubber, provides excellent grip, enabling the generation of extremely high spin (~16.9/20) and a balanced ball trajectory (8.7/10). The medium-hard 47.5° sponge, reinforced with Oxygen Capsule System (OCS) technology, delivers a strong catapult effect, high speed (~18.5/20), and excellent control (~9.0/20), making it suitable for both safe play with heavy spin and aggressive third-ball attacks.

The thinner topsheet allows for a 2.1 mm sponge, which enhances speed and power while maintaining precision. Mantra Pro M is optimized for ABS balls, and its durability is high due to the special rubber composition. Developed in collaboration with top Chinese players, this rubber meets the highest quality standards and is manufactured with Japanese precision.

Compared to the Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M offers slightly lower speed but higher control and similar spin. Player reviews highlight that the rubber "provides an excellent balance of speed and control," "allows for intense spin generation in topspin shots," and "has clear shot feedback," making it suitable for a wide range of players—from young talents to professionals.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Smooth), standard topsheet, adapted for Cybershape rackets

• Sponge Hardness: Medium-hard (~47.5°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.1 mm

• Speed: 148/100 (~18.5/20 on the general scale)

• Control: ~90/100 (~9.0/20 on the general scale)

• Spin: 135/100 (~16.9/20 on the general scale)

• Trajectory Height: 8.7/10

• Topsheet Properties: Standard, optimized for grip and spin

• Technologies: Oxygen Capsule System (OCS)

• Color: Red, Black (2-pack set)

• Country of Origin: Japan (designed in Sweden)

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Suitability: Offensive play, topspin strokes, counter-topspin strokes, play against backspin, safe spin-oriented play, fast close-to-table and mid-distance play

• Player Level: Advanced/Professional

Unique Characteristics & Playing Style:

The STIGA Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershape, is a high-quality rubber designed for aggressive offensive players seeking balanced speed (~18.5/20), extremely high spin (~16.9/20), and excellent control (~9.0/20). Its standard topsheet with shorter pimples and unique geometry, adapted for Cybershape rackets, ensures a larger sweet spot and better shot feel, allowing for intense spin generation and a controlled ball trajectory (8.7/10), ideal for topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles.

The medium-hard 47.5° sponge, enhanced with OCS technology, creates a strong catapult effect, giving shots a powerful impulse, enabling both safe play with heavy spin and aggressive third-ball finishes. OCS technology, developed in collaboration with leading Chinese players, optimizes the sponge’s pore structure, providing a longer ball trajectory and a more aggressive topspin arc, along with a crisp, clear sound that enhances shot feedback.

This rubber suits various players—from young talents refining their technique to professionals seeking world-class quality. The Cybershape design increases racket surface area, offering more opportunities for precise ball control and spin generation, especially in topspin shots and serves. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber "delivers an outstanding speed-control balance," "allows for intense spin in topspin shots," and "has clear shot feedback," making it ideal for modern offensive play close to the table and at mid-distance.

Topsheet Composition:

The Mantra Pro M features a standard topsheet optimized for excellent grip and spin, with shorter pimples (inverted) that increase surface contact between the sponge and blade. A special blend of natural and synthetic rubber ensures very high spin (~16.9/20), particularly in topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles. The thinner topsheet allows for a 2.1 mm sponge, enhancing speed and power while maintaining accuracy.

Compared to the Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M offers slightly lower speed but higher control and similar spin. Compared to the Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M has significantly higher speed and spin but better control.

The topsheet ensures excellent grip, allowing for intense spin generation even in challenging situations, such as counter-topspin strokes or play against heavy backspin. The Cybershape design increases contact surface area, providing more opportunities for spin generation and ball control. Player reviews highlight that the topsheet is "highly effective in generating spin on topspin shots," "stable when executing shots from difficult angles," and "has excellent grip," making it suitable for players who value power, spin, and control.

The topsheet is less sensitive to opponent’s spin compared to sticky rubbers, making serve reception and short play easier. Its durability is high, maintaining grip even under intensive use if properly maintained.

Sponge:

The Mantra Pro M uses a medium-hard sponge (~47.5°), balancing high speed (~18.5/20), very high spin (~16.9/20), and excellent control (~9.0/20), delivering a "powerful yet controlled feel." The Oxygen Capsule System (OCS) technology optimizes the sponge’s pore structure, ensuring a strong catapult effect and direct shot feedback, while expanded pores enhance contact between the rubber and blade, producing a crisp, clear sound.

The 2.1 mm sponge thickness offers a balanced combination of speed, power, and control, suitable for aggressive offensive styles as well as safer spin-oriented play. Compared to the Stiga DNA Platinum M (~47.5°, ~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M provides slightly lower speed but higher control and similar spin. Compared to the Tibhar Evolution MX-P (~15.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~15.0/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M has significantly higher speed and spin but better control.

Player reviews emphasize that the sponge "provides a strong catapult effect" and "helps generate powerful topspin shots," especially in close-to-table and mid-distance play. The Cybershape design enhances the sponge’s efficiency, ensuring a larger sweet spot and better shot feel.

Spin & Trajectory:

The Mantra Pro M boasts very high spin potential (~16.9/20), particularly in topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles. The standard topsheet with shorter pimples and medium-hard sponge prolongs ball contact time, enabling intense spin generation that disrupts opponents, especially in topspin and counter-topspin exchanges.

The rubber’s trajectory (8.7/10), optimized by OCS technology, is balanced and slightly arched, ensuring stable ball flight, ideal for topspin shots, counterattacks, play against backspin, and short play. The Cybershape design enhances trajectory stability, providing more opportunities for precise ball control.

Player reviews highlight that the rubber is "excellent for generating spin in topspin shots," "stable when executing shots from difficult angles," and "has a balanced trajectory," making it suitable for players who rely on power, spin, and control. Compared to the Donic Bluefire M1 (~15.0/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M offers significantly higher spin.

Control:

The Mantra Pro M provides excellent control (~9.0/20) in its category, particularly in topspin shots, serves, pushes against backspin, and blocks. The medium-hard sponge (~47.5°) offers stability and forgiveness on off-center hits compared to harder rubbers like the Stiga DNA Platinum XH (~7.8/20 control).

Compared to the Stiga DNA Platinum M (~8.8/20 control), the Mantra Pro M offers higher control but slightly lower speed. Compared to the Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~8.0/20 control), it provides better control.

The Cybershape design enhances control by increasing the sweet spot, facilitating precise shots even from difficult positions. Player reviews emphasize that the rubber is "highly controllable in topspin shots" and "allows for precise ball placement," especially in pushes against backspin, serves, and short play.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (148/100, ~18.5/20): High speed, suitable for topspin shots, counter-topspin shots, play against backspin, and fast rallies. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed), the Mantra Pro M is significantly faster.

• Control (~90/100, ~9.0/20): Excellent control, especially in topspin shots, serves, pushes against backspin, and blocks. Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum S (~9.2/20 control), the Mantra Pro M offers slightly lower control.

• Spin (135/100, ~16.9/20): Extremely high spin potential, ideal for topspin shots, aggressive serves, and shots from difficult angles. Compared to Butterfly Dignics 09C (~16.5/20 spin), the Mantra Pro M provides slightly higher spin.

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots: 9.4/10 – Effective topspin shots, especially on forehand and backhand, with very high spin and speed.

• Backspin Shots: 8.8/10 – Effective chops with heavy backspin, easy to control.

• Blocking: 8.7/10 – Stable when blocking topspin shots, thanks to the standard topsheet and medium-hard sponge.

• Push Shots: 9.0/10 – Precise short pushes with disruptive spin.

• Chopping: 8.5/10 – Effective backspin shots, suitable for offensive play with defensive elements.

• Counter-Hitting: 9.2/10 – Stable counter-attacking shots with good speed-control balance.

• Smashing: 9.0/10 – Effective attacking shots, suitable for quick point finishes.

• Serves & Receive: 9.1/10 – Effective serve reception and spin generation, easy to control.

• Flick Shots: 9.0/10 – Stable banana flicks in short play, with good spin and control.

Blade Compatibility:

The Mantra Pro M, adapted for Cybershape rackets, pairs well with offensive blades that complement its speed, spin, and control, particularly Stiga Cybershape series blades:

• Stiga Cybershape Carbon (~14.5/20 speed, OFF): Enhances speed and spin, ideal for Cybershape rubber geometry.

• Stiga Carbonado 145 (~14.0/20 speed, OFF): Complements spin and suits topspin play.

• Butterfly Viscaria (~12.5/20 speed, OFF): Suitable for players seeking a balance between speed and spin.

• Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances speed and suits topspin shots.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Suitable for players combining topspin shots with counterattacks.

It is recommended to use the Mantra Pro M on a Cybershape blade (e.g., Stiga Cybershape Carbon) for maximum speed, spin, and sweet spot, or on a balanced blade (e.g., Butterfly Viscaria) for more control.

Additional Information:

The Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershape, is a high-quality rubber that combines high speed (~18.5/20), extremely high spin (~16.9/20), and excellent control (~9.0/20), reinforced with OCS technology and adapted for Cybershape rackets, allowing players to maximize offensive potential.

Its medium-hard sponge, standard topsheet, unique shot feel, and Cybershape design make it an ideal choice for aggressive offensive players looking to dominate matches and refine their technique.

Who Should Use the Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershape?

This rubber is designed for offensive players:

• Advanced & Professional Players (2–8 years of experience): Seeking high speed, extreme spin, and excellent control.

• Offensive Style Players: Relying on fast topspin shots, counter-topspin, play against backspin, and quick counterattacks.

• Power, Spin & Control-Oriented Players: Ideal for generating maximum spin and pressure while maintaining control.

• Forehand & Backhand Use: A great choice for both sides due to balanced speed and control.

• Cybershape Racket Users: Optimized for Stiga Cybershape rackets to maximize hexagonal shape advantages.

• Close-to-Table & Mid-Distance Players: Optimized for powerful topspin shots and counterattacks from various positions.

Advantages of Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershape:

• Speed (18.5/20): High speed, ideal for topspin shots, counter-topspin, play against backspin, and fast rallies.

• Control (9.0/20): Excellent control in topspin shots, serves, pushes, and blocks.

• Spin (16.9/20): Extremely high spin potential for topspin shots, aggressive serves, and difficult-angle shots.

• Trajectory (8.7/10): Balanced and slightly arched for stability and precision.

• Medium-Hard Sponge: Provides strong catapult effect and controlled shot feel.

• Standard Topsheet: Maximizes grip and spin.

• Cybershape Adaptation: Enhances sweet spot and shot feedback, optimized for Stiga Cybershape rackets.

• Unique Playing Feel: Delivers deep shot feedback and crisp sound, enhanced by OCS technology.

• Lower Sensitivity to Opponent’s Spin: Easier serve receive and short play compared to sticky rubbers.

• Durability: High-quality construction, long lifespan with proper care.

• Price-to-Performance Ratio: Excellent value for professional-level performance.

• High Quality: ITTF-approved, suitable for competitions.

STIGA Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershape is a premium rubber that combines high speed, extreme spin, and excellent control, enhanced by Oxygen Capsule System technology and adapted for Cybershape rackets, giving players the ability to maximize offensive potential. Its medium-hard sponge, standard topsheet, unique shot feel, and Cybershape design make it the ideal choice for aggressive offensive players looking to dominate the game and refine their technique!

Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershaped

Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershaped

Mantra Pro M, 2-pack Cybershaped