Stiga Intense CCF Table Tennis Blade

The STIGA Intense CCF Table Tennis Blade is an offensive blade that combines a walnut outer veneer with a 5+2 inner-fibre construction. Inspired by the Intensity NCT, it develops the walnut blade concept further by introducing fibre reinforcement close to the core. The result is a blade designed for players seeking clear feedback, confident topspin play, and additional stability during powerful attacks.

The walnut outer veneer is central to the blade’s character. It provides a crisp contact sensation that suits active strokes, helping players feel the ball during drives, opening loops, and topspin exchanges. This makes Intense CCF an appealing option for offensive players who appreciate the distinctive response of walnut and want to combine it with the support of a composite construction.

At the heart of the blade is CCF—Close Core Fibre technology. The two fibre layers sit directly beside the central wood core, beneath the outer wood layers. This inner placement is designed to preserve a pronounced wood feel while adding reinforcement when the player accelerates. It offers a useful balance for players who value touch during controlled strokes and need greater support during stronger attacks.

The lightweight, soft fibre material contributes to stability across the hitting area. Its role is to support a consistent response while complementing the surrounding wood layers. During continuous offensive play, this combination helps players move between controlled topspin and more forceful strokes without relying exclusively on a hard, immediate rebound.

Intense CCF is particularly suited to loop-driven attacking play. Players can use active acceleration to open against backspin, follow with stronger topspin, and build pressure through successive attacks. The combination of walnut contact and inner reinforcement makes it a practical choice for players who want to retain clear feedback as they increase the intensity of their strokes.

For drives, blocks, and counters, the blade’s composite construction provides additional support against incoming pace. Active blocks and compact counters fit naturally into its offensive role, allowing players to stay involved in fast exchanges close to the table. Players who alternate between topspin and direct hitting can make use of both the wood response and the reinforced structure.

The blade also offers an option for players moving from five-ply all-wood equipment to an inner-fibre blade. Its connection to the Intensity NCT makes it especially relevant to players who enjoy the walnut blade concept but want a different level of reinforcement. Adapting to its response will still depend on rubber selection, stroke technique, and the individual blade.

Made in Sweden, STIGA Intense CCF is available in FL shakehand and CS Chinese penhold versions. It suits offensive players who build their game around active strokes, continuous topspin, and controlled acceleration, with enough versatility to combine looping, countering, and direct attack.

🔍 Key Features & Play Characteristics

✅ Walnut Outer Veneer – Provides crisp contact and clear feedback for active offensive strokes.

✅ 5+2 Composite Construction – Combines five wood layers with two reinforcing fibre layers.

✅ CCF Inner-Fibre Technology – Positions the fibre layers beside the core to balance wood feel and composite support.

✅ Topspin-Oriented Performance – Suits opening loops, continuous topspin, and forceful attacking strokes.

✅ Stable Offensive Response – Supports active blocks, counters, drives, and transitions into stronger attacks.

✅ Swedish-Made Construction – Available in FL shakehand and CS Chinese penhold versions.

👤 Who Should Use STIGA Intense CCF?

✔️ Offensive players who favor loop-based attacking play

✔️ Players who enjoy the contact sensation of walnut outer veneers

✔️ All-wood users exploring an inner-fibre construction

✔️ Players seeking a balance of feedback and attacking stability

✔️ Active blockers and counterattackers who also use topspin

✔️ Shakehand or penhold players who value controlled acceleration