When you go into a sporting goods store, there are a lot of retailers who will try to talk you into buying all kinds of different "essential equipment" that they say you need so you can properly play ping-pong. They will even go so far as to let you pick out your own paddle or blade that you desire, and the rubber that you want and put it together right there for you.
It's all good except for the fact that most people don't have any idea which ping-pong blade and rubber is going to help them out.
The general rule for ping-pong paddles is that it needs to have a rubber that is black on one side and a rubber that is red on the other. You also need to remember that the ball should be orange or white and new ITTA rules suggest that the official ball should be 40mm in size.
When making a decision on a blade and a rubber, you need to know that different rubbers will create different spins on the ball. You also need to know that different types of rubbers will affect the speed of your paddle. You can try customizing your paddle by trying out one type of rubber on one side of your paddle and another type of rubber on the other side. Try to remember though that the paddle needs to have a black side and a red side.
Blades are also built in different ways. Try to remember that you need to know about the weight, speed, and the handle shape. The flared handle is best for most people with a medium weight as this gives you a balance of speed and mass. The rule of thumb is, try to find the heaviest paddle possible that will not affect the speed of your swing.
Probably the most popular type of handle is the flared style. It is used by loopers and all around players. An anatomic handle or a conic handle is going to be your best choice if you like looping or driving.
People who are proficient at smashing or who have a really powerful backhand prefer a straight handle. If you use Chinese and Japanese grips, then the penhold handle is your choice.
When you're looking for the right ping-pong equipment, these are just some of the things that you need to look for. With this information in hand, you will be able to find the right ping-pong paddle for your playing style. So now don't go believing the hype about those high dollar paddles being the best paddles that you can get. Try to find the perfect paddle that suits the way you play and your performance abilities.
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