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.
However, the problem with this is by knowing which rubber or blade to get in order for you to increase your performance when playing ping pong.
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. The balls that you buy should be either orange or white, and according to the new rules an official ball should be 40 mm 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. Another thing you need to know is that the type of rubber you have can also affect the speed of your paddle. In order to figure out what rubber is best for you, you can try experimenting by placing different types of rubbers on either side of your paddle. Try to remember though that the paddle needs to have a black side and a red side.
The blades can also be variably different. 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. What you really want to look for is the heaviest paddle possible that isn’t going to get in the way of the speed of your swing.
For the handles, the flared handle is by far the most popular. It is used by loopers and all around players. If you really like looping or driving, then you are going to want to look at getting an anatomic handle or a conic handle.
The straight handle is for people who are good at smashing and is favored by ping pong players who have a powerful backhand. 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.