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STIGA uses TeXtreme spread tow in table tennis bats

03 Dec '14

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STIGA, a producer of table tennis related world class products is now using TeXtreme Spread Tow carbon fibre reinforcements to get maximum performance on their bats.

“The partnership with TeXtreme is a major step for us in the constant search for bringing the most innovative products in the sport,” says Mats Bandstigen, CEO of STIGA Sports AB.

He adds, “We are happy to have found such a renowned supplier in Sweden that matches our high demands for carbon fibre materials.”

Henrik Blycker, CEO of Oxeon AB states, “We are thrilled to have entered this partnership with STIGA and to move into another area where the unique benefits of TeXtreme Technology come to use.”

“With our knowledge and flexibility in producing the best possible carbon fibre reinforcements and STIGA’s expertise of table tennis, we have set up a fruitful cooperation,” he observes.

TeXtreme is the next generation of carbon fibre material in the sporting goods industry and is based on using Spread Tows instead of yarns to achieve ultra light weight and high-performance products.

“Companies utilizing the TeXtreme Technology achieve better properties on weight, stiffness, strength, etc, compared to those using other carbon fibre materials,” TeXtreme notes.

Mats Bandstigen continues, “The combination of the finest wood, high-end TeXtreme® material and craftsmanship make STIGA’s blades the best that nature and science can offer.”

According to the carbon fibre producer, many sports have seen the use of TeXtreme, make an immediate and dominant impact on performance.

These includes, it adds, Formula 1 racing, Americas Cup, advanced aerospace, bicycles and in addition, over 400 NHL players uses sticks reinforced by this carbon fibre technology.

The retail launch of the new STIGA table tennis bats is set for beginning of 2015. (AR)

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