STIGA Mantra Pro H is an ITTF-approved table tennis rubber, designed in Sweden and manufactured in Japan, specifically developed for aggressive offensive (OFF) style players seeking maximum power, spin, and precision. This rubber, part of the Stiga Mantra product line, was created in collaboration with top Chinese players to ensure the highest quality standards.

The standard topsheet with shorter pimples and unique geometry, combined with a special blend of natural and synthetic rubber, provides excellent grip enabling very high spin generation (~16.9/20) and an aggressive ball trajectory (8.9/10). The hard 50° sponge, reinforced with Oxygen Capsule System (OCS) technology, delivers a strong catapult effect, high speed (~19.0/20) and good control (~8.5/20), making it suitable for fast topspin shots, counter-topspin strokes, and quick rally finishing.

A thinner topsheet allows for a 2.1mm sponge that enhances speed and power while maintaining accuracy. Mantra Pro H is optimized for ABS balls, with high durability due to its special rubber composition. Available in ITTF-approved red and black colors with 2.1mm sponge thickness, ideal for modern offensive playing styles.

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), Mantra Pro H offers slightly lower speed and spin but similar control. Player testimonials highlight that the rubber "delivers explosive power in topspin shots," "enables intense spin generation," and "provides clear shot feedback," making it perfect for aggressive players seeking game dominance.

Key Features:

• Rubber Type: Inverted (Smooth), standard topsheet

• Sponge Hardness: Hard (~50°)

• Sponge Thickness: 2.1 mm

• Speed: 152/100 (~19.0/20 on general scale)

• Control: ~85/100 (~8.5/20 on general scale)

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

• Trajectory Height: 8.9/10

• Topsheet Properties: Standard, optimized for grip and spin

• Technologies: Oxygen Capsule System (OCS)

• Color: Red, black

• Country of Origin: Japan (designed in Sweden)

• Certifications: ITTF-approved

• Playing Style Suitability: Offensive play, topspin strokes, counter-topspin shots, backspin play, fast close-to-table and mid-distance play

• Player Level: Advanced, professional (Advanced/Professional)

Unique Characteristics & Playing Performance:

STIGA Mantra Pro H is a high-quality rubber designed for aggressive offensive players seeking high speed (~19.0/20), very high spin (~16.9/20), and good control (~8.5/20). Its standard topsheet with shorter pimples and unique geometry enhances surface contact between sponge and blade, generating intense spin and a high ball trajectory (8.9/10) ideal for topspin shots, powerful serves, and shots from difficult angles.

The hard 50° sponge, enhanced with Oxygen Capsule System (OCS) technology, creates a strong catapult effect that provides explosive power for quick and efficient rally finishing at the table or from mid-distance. OCS technology, developed with top Chinese players, optimizes the sponge's pore structure for longer ball trajectory and a more aggressive topspin arc, along with a crisp, distinctive impact sound that enhances feedback.

Particularly suited for players relying on fast topspin shots, counter-topspin strokes, and aggressive play to dominate opponents. Player reviews emphasize the rubber's "explosive power in topspin shots," "ability to generate intense spin in challenging situations," and "clear shot feel," making it ideal for advanced and professional players.

Topsheet Composition:

Mantra Pro H features a standard topsheet optimized for superior grip and spin, with shorter inverted pimples that increase surface contact between sponge and blade. The special natural/synthetic rubber blend ensures very high spin (~16.9/20), especially during topspin shots, powerful serves, and shots from difficult angles.

A thinner topsheet accommodates the 2.1mm sponge to boost speed and power. Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), Mantra Pro H offers slightly lower speed and spin but similar control. Versus Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), it provides significantly higher speed and spin with slightly better control.

The topsheet guarantees excellent grip for intense spin generation even in challenging situations like counter-topspin exchanges or heavy backspin play. Players note it's "highly effective for spin generation in topspin shots," "stable when executing shots from difficult angles," and "offers superb grip," perfect for power and spin-oriented players.

Less sensitive to opponent's spin than tacky rubbers, it simplifies serve reception and short game. High durability maintains grip integrity during intensive use when properly maintained.

Sponge:

Mantra Pro H uses a hard sponge (~50°) that balances high speed (~19.0/20), very high spin (~16.9/20), and good control (~8.5/20), delivering a "powerful yet controlled feel."

Oxygen Capsule System (OCS) technology optimizes the sponge's pore structure for strong catapult effect and direct feedback, while expanded sponge pores enhance rubber-blade contact for a crisp, distinctive impact sound.

The 2.1mm sponge thickness offers balanced speed-power synergy for aggressive offensive styles. Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum XH (~52.5°, ~21.0/20 speed, ~7.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), Mantra Pro H has lower speed but better control and slightly less spin. Versus Tibhar Evolution MX-P (~15.0/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~15.0/20 spin), it provides significantly higher speed and spin with slightly better control.

Players highlight the sponge's "explosive catapult effect" and "ability to generate powerful topspin shots," especially during close-to-table and mid-distance play.

Spin & Trajectory:

Mantra Pro H excels in very high spin potential (~16.9/20), particularly in topspin shots, powerful serves, and shots from difficult angles.

The standard topsheet with shorter pimples and hard sponge prolongs dwell time, creating disruptive spin during topspin and counter-topspin exchanges.

The rubber's trajectory (8.9/10), optimized with OCS technology, is high and arched, ensuring stable ball flight ideal for topspin shots, counterattacks, and backspin play. Players note it's "excellent for spin generation in topspin shots," "stable on angled shots," and "has an aggressive trajectory," suiting power/spin-focused players.

Compared to Donic Bluefire M1 (~15.0/20 spin), Mantra Pro H offers significantly higher spin.

Control:

Mantra Pro H delivers good control (~8.5/20) in its category, especially during topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks.

The hard sponge (~50°) provides stability for powerful shots but requires precise technique compared to softer rubbers like Stiga Mantra Control (~9.7/20 control).

Versus Stiga DNA Platinum M (~8.8/20 control), it offers slightly lower control but similar speed/spin. Compared to Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~8.0/20 control), it provides better control.

Players emphasize its "controllability in topspin shots" and "precise ball placement," particularly during backspin play and counter-topspin exchanges.

Technical Ratings:

• Speed (152/100, ~19.0/20): High speed for topspin shots, counter-topspin shots, and backspin play. Significantly faster than Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed).

• Control (~85/100, ~8.5/20): Good control for topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks. Lower than Stiga DNA Platinum S (~9.2/20 control).

• Spin (135/100, ~16.9/20): Very high spin potential for topspin shots, powerful serves, and angled shots. Slightly exceeds Butterfly Dignics 09C (~16.5/20 spin).

Playing Aspects:

• Topspin Shots: 9.6/10 – Extremely effective topspin shots, especially forehand, with very high spin and speed.

• Backspin Shots: 8.7/10 – Effective chops with heavy backspin, requiring precise technique.

• Blocking: 8.5/10 – Stable against topspin shots due to standard topsheet and hard sponge.

• Push Shots: 8.9/10 – Precise pushes in short game with disruptive spin.

• Chopping: 8.3/10 – Effective backspin shots for offensive play with defensive elements.

• Counter-Hitting: 9.3/10 – Stable counter-attacks with excellent speed-spin balance.

• Smashing: 9.2/10 – Effective offensive shots, especially with 2.1mm sponge.

• Serves & Receive: 9.0/10 – Effective serve reception/spin generation requiring precise technique.

• Flick Shots: 8.9/10 – Stable banana flicks in short game with good spin/control.

Blade Compatibility:

Mantra Pro H pairs optimally with offensive blades complementing its speed, spin, and control:

• Stiga Carbonado 190 (~15.0/20 speed, OFF): Enhances speed for aggressive attacks.

• Butterfly Viscaria (~12.5/20 speed, OFF): Complements spin for topspin play.

• Donic Ovtcharov No.1 Senso (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Balances speed and spin.

• Tibhar Samsonov Force Pro (~13.0/20 speed, OFF): Boosts speed for topspin shots.

• Yasaka Ma Lin Carbon (~12.0/20 speed, OFF): Combines topspin with counterattacks.

For maximum speed/spin, use on offensive blades (e.g., Stiga Carbonado 190). For slightly more control, pair with balanced blades (e.g., Butterfly Viscaria).

Additional Information:

Mantra Pro H is a premium rubber for aggressive offensive players combining high speed (~19.0/20), very high spin (~16.9/20), and good control (~8.5/20).

Compared to Stiga DNA Platinum M (~20.0/20 speed, ~8.8/20 control, ~17.5/20 spin), it offers slightly lower speed/spin but similar control. Versus Butterfly Tenergy 05 (~14.5/20 speed, ~8.0/20 control, ~14.5/20 spin), it delivers significantly higher speed/spin with slightly better control.

Player feedback highlights its "explosive topspin power," "intense spin generation," and "clear shot feel," especially with 2.1mm sponge. OCS technology enhances speed, spin, control, and durability.

Slightly heavier than softer rubbers (~48.0g with 2.1mm sponge), it suits players preferring powerful setups. The distinctive impact sound and feedback from OCS technology provide psychological advantage for shot depth perception.

Maintain with specialized cleaners (e.g., Stiga Rubber Cleaner) and protective film. Its standard topsheet, high speed, and price-performance ratio make Mantra Pro H an outstanding choice for advanced/professional players refining offensive techniques!

Ideal For:

• Advanced/professional players (3-10 years experience): Seeking high speed, very high spin, and good control.

• Offensive players: Relying on fast topspin shots, counter-topspin strokes, backspin play, and quick counterattacks.

• Power/spin-oriented players: Aiming for maximum spin and shot pressure.

• Forehand side: Excellent for forehand due to high speed/spin.

• Close-to-table/mid-distance play: Optimized for powerful topspin shots and counterattacks.

Advantages:

• Speed (19.0/20): High speed for topspin shots, counter-topspin shots, and backspin play.

• Control (8.5/20): Good control for topspin shots, serves, backspin play, and blocks.

• Spin (16.9/20): Very high spin potential for topspin shots, powerful serves, and angled shots.

• Trajectory (8.9/10): High and arched for stability and precision.

• Hard sponge: Delivers strong catapult effect and powerful shot feel.

• Standard topsheet: Maximizes grip and spin.

• Unique feedback: Provides deep shot feel and crisp sound from OCS technology.

• Lower sensitivity to opponent's spin: Simplifies serve reception and short game.

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

• Price-performance: Excellent value for professional-level performance.

• Quality: ITTF-approved for competitions.

STIGA Mantra Pro H is a premium rubber combining high speed, very high spin, and good control, enhanced by Oxygen Capsule System technology, empowering offensive players to maximize power and spin potential. Its hard sponge, standard topsheet, and unique feedback make it ideal for aggressive attackers seeking game dominance!

Mantra Pro H

Mantra Pro H

Mantra Pro H