Do Blades have ITTF certifications

Rick August Asked 3 months ago

Do Blades have ITTF certifications like rubbers?

Alois Rosario Answered 3 months ago

Hi Rick,

Blades do not have ITTF certifications. Only rubbers need to be ITTF-approved for use in sanctioned competitions. This is why rubbers carry the ITTF logo and an approval number on the surface.

For blades:

• There are no ITTF regulations requiring approval or branding.

• The main blade requirements in the Laws of Table Tennis are:

  • The blade must be flat and rigid.

  • At least 85% of the blade by thickness must be natural wood.

  • If other materials are used (carbon, glass fiber, etc.), they can only be a thin layer (max 7.5% of thickness or 0.35 mm, whichever is smaller).

Players can use any brand or even custom-made blades as long as they meet these rules.