Whether you call it a table tennis blade, a bat, a ping pong paddle, or a table tennis racket, it is important to find the Butterfly table tennis racket that is right for you.
A table tennis paddle designed for recreational use will has the table tennis blade and table tennis rubber sheets glued together. Customized or professional style ping pong paddles will usually be purchased by component allowing more advanced players to create their own ping pong paddle.
When you are selecting a table tennis paddle, start by choosing the type of handle (straight table tennis paddles, flared table tennis paddles, anatomic table tennis paddles, etc.) that is most comfortable for you. The handle should feel natural and comfortable in your hand.
The next component is the table tennis blade. Blades are composed of several thin sheets of wood pressed together. Sometimes, other elements such as carbon or titanium may be added, but the blade must have a composition of at least 85% wood.
The ping pong blades are fitted with table tennis rubber sheets on both sides. There are literally over three hundred types of surfaces to apply to the ping pong blades, and rules allow for different surfaces to be glued on either side of the paddle. This will allow for more versatility in your game. |  |
Also consider which brand of table tennis racket you buy. If you are serious about finding the right starter paddle or building your own ideal Stiga ultra table tennis racket, it is a good idea to look into some major brands of table tennis paddles. These include Kettler table tennis, Butterfly table tennis, and STIGA table tennis. All make paddles approved by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF), and offer a wide variety of styles for all skill levels and types of players.
