If you are buying a table tennis racket for the first time, you may not think about your choice, because all rackets are very similar in appearance and any one is suitable for a beginner player. But gradually your skills will improve and you will reach the level of expensive rackets. In order not to be mistaken when choosing a racket, you must know its characteristics.
Instructions
Step 1
There are three types of rackets: • A racket with two pads of the same type, but with different characteristics. This type is a racket with two smooth pads, but one pad rotates better and the other faster. • Racket with different pad types. These rackets are designed for active play, as they use a smooth rubber and a rubber with spikes. The racket should be turned over when serving • A racket with a rubber that is designed to destroy the opponent's play and a rubber for active play. In most cases, a combination of a smooth overlay and a long studded overlay is used.
Step 2
Overlays.
Smooth pads have a fairly strong grip on the ball, they are very flexible. The sponge layer, which has become an obligatory component of such a pad, increases the ejection force and gives the ball complex rotations.
Bump rubbers are designed for a faster pace of play. When used in conjunction with a smooth rubber, this combination creates additional difficulties for the opponent. Today, rubbers with long pimples have become quite popular because they send the ball in an unusual way. The thicker the rubber, the more spin you can give the ball. … But in this case, the racket will be quite heavy, its balance will be disturbed.
Step 3
BasesPlywood bases are made of various types of wood. They differ from each other in the following characteristics: ball flight speed, "sensitivity" and the ability to "damp" rotation. As standard, the bases are made of wood plywood, but some of the bases are added with graphite or carbon. These rackets have a higher ball speed, but they lose in "sensitivity".
