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Before we get started, let’s acknowledge that there are a ton of names for a ping pong paddle, which can get a bit confusing, like paddle, racket, bat or racquet. Table tennis is regulated by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). The official ITTF handbook (/) calls it a table tennis racket. We use a bunch of terms in this guide, but don’t worry, they all refer to the same thing!In this guide, we’re going to explain everything you need to know about buying a ping pong paddle, and how to select the right one for your playing style. Check the table of contents below if you want to skip the science and head straight to the paddle recommendations. Quick navigation.What is a ping pong paddle made of?While you’re pondering over ping pong paddles, it’s helpful to first know what one is and the components that go into it. Sure, it’s not the most riveting part of the purchasing process, but by learning the different parts of a ping pong racquet, you’ll be able to select the right one for your skill level and playing style.

Blade Different table tennis blades. Most come with an attached handle. Handy!The blade is the main part of a paddle. It is usually made of wood, but official regulations from the ITTF allow it to also contain a small percentage of other fibrous material, like carbon fiber or compressed paper.

To be competition standard, a table tennis blade must be at least 85% wood, and additional materials must be less than 7.5% of the total thickness or 0.35mm, whichever is smaller.You might be surprised to learn that a ping pong paddle can be any size, and shape or any weight, as long as the blade is flat and rigid.Blades usually comprise of 5 or more thin layers of wood or other material. 5-ply and 7-ply blades are most commonly found on the market, and the mixture of soft and hard woods and composite materials help to create a paddle’s performance. Carbon vs WoodThe main difference between carbon and wood is predictability.

Wood is a natural material as is therefore non-uniform in nature. Simply put, a blade made from wood will be a little bit unique, but over time and with practice, you will learn its quirks and get used to it. Spewer.

From its humble beginnings as a “parlor game,” open to anyone with access to a table, paddle, and ball, the game of Ping Pong began in the 1880s, when lawn tennis players adapted their game to play indoors during the winter. For over a century now, people have been playing this beautiful sport but only one company wants to help you experience it the right way. PRO Shop World, design high quality equipment that is engineered to satisfy the spectrum of player types, making it easier for players to focus on their game, not their equipment purchase.

With their obsessive enthusiasm for precision-crafted equipment and personalized service, PRO shop world set out to create some of the best ping pong paddles in the market and this culminated with their PRO Power paddle. Designed for the more offensive player, the paddle is designed from 5-layer pro-grade balsa wood, 2-layers of high quality carbon and premium high tension 2mm PRO XP-1 rubber that exudes quality. Aesthetically, the paddle embodies quality craftsmanship and it even looks fast, if that is possible.

The paddle is most suited to those players who play back from the table giving the player the opportunity to give the ball more power from the swing. This flagship product was created for those that need to add some curve and rotation to your top-spin while generating tremendous amounts of power which is aided largely by the dual layer carbon construction.

With an all black or black and red style motif, everything from the packaging to the paddle itself has a stealthy look that would intimidate any would be opponent and while we are not table tennis experts ourselves, we did have some fun trying out these rockets on unsuspecting players in our office.

So, if you are serious about the sport and are looking for a paddle that adds more speed and power to your game, then look no further than PRO Shop world’s PRO power paddle.

Get yours at http://www.proshopworld.com