choosing a racket
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Deneil Unknown Asked 14 years ago
in choosing a racket , would higher price mean good quality ?
not really for endorsement but , what racket is suitable for an amateur player. (competitions inside and outside the school)
Alois Rosario Answered 14 years ago
Hi Deneil,
Higher price doesn't always mean better quality but it is generally a reasonable guide.
The racket that we recommend for an amateur is the Stiga Carbotech Table Tennis Bat. This is a good bat as it allows you to generate some spin and also gives you good control.
Good luck with your table tennis.
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Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago
Hi coach
I watched your video on choosing a racket and it taught me alot. I have the racket that u stated could be found at any sports store. The rubber is worn after only 3 weeks. I think i am a farly good player and want to get a new racket. I dont know if i should go up to a high level pre made racket or a costom maid racket. If you could please give me your opinion. And also please give me an example of a racket you would suggest and if u think i should go custom. What type of rubber to use along with thickness of padding. Thank you gery much for all your help in this situation. P.s. Just thought u should know that i am a penhold player if that makes a difference.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
Hi Matthew,
I would go for a lower level custom made bat. Use Mark V rubber and use a 2mm thickness. As far as a blade choose a blade that is rated as all round. This will give you a good balance to learn the game.
Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago
Ok thank you one more thing what type of glue should i buy so i can glue it and how much should this cost. And it should last for about a year right? Thank you for all your help
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
Use a Table Tennis glue. The one I use is Yasaka water based glue but any of the water based glues are OK. It should cost about $10 to $15 for a small container. That will last a lot of bats. When you glue it on, it should last for 6 to 12 months, depending if you hit it on the table often and peel it off.
Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago
Ok thank you and how much do you think for the paddle and rubber. Im hoping not over $80.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
Mark V rubber costs about $40 per side so you will be up for more than $80 in total. If that is your budget, then go for a higher end Premade racket. We usually have the PingSkills Rook Bat which would be ideal. They are out of stock at the moment it’ll about June (2015).
Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago
I play penhold so do i have to do botg sides or is that a stupid question
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
Ah... you only need to do one side so that will be a bit cheaper. If you only do one side you can’t use the other side for hitting but that might be OK for now. Later when you want to start learning the reverse penhold backhand you will need a sheet of rubber on the other side.
Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago
Ok thank you and one more thing would it be a good strategy to put a different rubber on the back side hopefully cheaper. And if so what kind would you suggest
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago
You could just put a cheap control rubber. Something like the Lion 5 Star rubber.
Matthew Fossay Posted 9 years ago
Ok thank you for all your help i really appreciate it