Which racket to buy

Table Tennis Equipment

Last updated 15 years ago

Abhinav Raje

Abhinav Raje Asked 15 years ago

I am planning to buy a new racket. In the shops there are various rackets available with 2mm or 1.5 mm thick rubber. Which racket should i buy?

Also various percentage of spin & power is mentioned for each racket. Please inform does the weight of the racket make any difference in your game.


Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Abhinav,

When buying a racket you need to consider the speed and spin of the rubber and the blade (wood part).

You need to get something that will suit your standard and your game.  I think it is better to err on the side of slow until you really develop your game.  So I would go for the 1.5 mm rubber initially.

The weight is a personal preference.  Some people like a heavier racket and others like a lighter racket.  Hold them both and see which feels more comfortable.

How much are you looking to spend is another factor.

At PingSkills we have sourced 3 bats that we consider to be good mid range bats.  Have a look at them in the Pingskills online store and see if there is something that would suit you. 


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