Upgrading My Racket

Table Tennis Equipment

Last updated 15 years ago

Kyle Unknown

Kyle Unknown Asked 15 years ago

I currently use a recreational racket, probably cost 15 dollars. Will upgrading to a new more expensive bat/rubber improve my game?

Alois Rosario

Alois Rosario Answered 15 years ago

Hi Kyle,

It may do.  You don't need to get anything too expensive but maybe upgrade to a better Premade bat.  Look at spending no more than $90 or so.

Improvement I think more depends on your ability  to improve your own technique.


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Jeff Plumb

Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 15 years ago

Hi Kyle,

The key to a good bat is to be able to generate some spin. The rubber must be grippy in order to do this. For people starting out, a pre-made bat is a good option as long as it is from a reputable Table Tennis brand.

Once you start to improve, we recommend getting a custom made bat as your second bat.

And as Alois said, the most important thing to concentrate on is your skills. So get yourself a decent bat that allows you to spin the ball and then focus entirely on improving your game.

Hope that helps.



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