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Table
tennis rackets - choosing a blade and rubbers
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If you've decided to choose a custom racket, there are 2
pieces of equipment to decide on; the blade and the rubbers.
Below is an easy to follow, informative section designed for you the
player as a helpful guide. It's well worth reading both the 'Choosing a Blade'
and 'Choosing a rubber' sections, and then look at some of the suggested
solutions at the bottom. You may not find a solution that fits you (or your
budget) but you're learn a lot about that works and what are the factors to
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Choosing a table tennis
blade - which one is best for you? |
Choosing a
BLADE – which is the best table tennis blade for you?
It's real important to analyse
you game a little first. Perhaps you can play a few matches, and let a friend
make some notes on how often you play the different type of strokes, and where
you win or lose the points. This will help you decide whether you need a mostly
control, spin or speed oriented blade. Note that most people tend to identify
their best shot as their most important one. However when they analyse their
game, they may realise they rarely ever get the opportunity to play that shot!
So it's important to think about all aspects of you game. Note also that the
choice of rubber will make the biggest impact on how the bat plays.
Continue to:
Table
tennis Blade Types
A description of the main characteristics and important
features of a table tennis blade.
Table
tennis Blade Ratings
A description of the meaning of the rating given to a
blade by the manufacturer.
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Choosing a table tennis
rubber - which one is best for you? |
Choosing a
RUBBER – which ones are right for you?
Again use the same analysis to
determine the type of rubber you require. When you've already mastered the
basics you may well have developed a certain style of play, and may well have
different requirement for backhand and forehand. Notes on the back of rubber
packet or company information is often not that useful or accurate, so read as
many reviews on the rubbers you're interested in as possible, to help you make a
decision.
Note that there is no perfect
rubber out there, it's all about compromises. As your game develops you may well
require a different rubber to complement your new style. Have a go with friends
bats and rubber to see how you like them, that's the cheapest way to get a real
feel of what it's like. No description or review can describe how YOU will
experience the rubber.
Continue to:
Table
tennis rubber
Types
A description of the main characteristics and important
features of a table tennis rubber.
Table
tennis Rubber Ratings
A description of the meaning of the rating
given to a rubber by the manufacturer.
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Suggested blade and
rubber combinations: |
TSP, Donic and JUIC bat combinations
In the One of a Kind Online shop, we have a series of
blade and rubber combinations of the TSP, Donic and JUIC brands. In the
descriptions you'll find details on both the blade and rubbers, and a
description of why the rubbers work well for the particular blade, and
also the style of play that it suits. These combinations are restricted to
using the same brand of both rubber and blade. There is of course no need to have
them the same brand, unless you have a good reason for doing this...You may
already find some combinations there, that sound like they suit your style
exactly, but if not you can pick up a lot of tips on why these
combinations work, and find a suitable combination yourself (at possible a
lower price at well).
TSP
Solutions
Donic
Solutions
JUIC
solutions
Hopefully this guide has given you enough information to
make an informed choice on your new table tennis racket. If you're still
having trouble you can always ask for assistance from the retailer... just
make sure they actually know something about table tennis and the
equipment, heh heh!
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