Table Tennis Blades
Do you say ping pong is not rocket science? We beg to differ! Quality table tennis equipment demands research and the best table tennis blades are made through trial and error. There is a good reason why the range of core table tennis products is so huge – let’s now explore what makes a good table tennis blade and how to choose it according to the player’s style, technique, and demands!
What is a table tennis blade?
A table tennis blade is a base of a ping pong paddle – the part that is later covered with a rubber pad. Table tennis blades can be made from three materials:
all wood – very thin and flexible blades, particularly suitable for beginners;
carbon – hard and stiff blades suit advanced players with a close-to-table hitting style;
composition materials (layers of carbon, fiberglass, wood, etc.) – very popular among both amateurs and professionals.
A table tennis blade is a key element that links the ball and the player. A good blade ensures a special “ball feeling” sensation that tells the player the direction of the stroke.
Two Grips, Two Types of Blades
Bear in mind that for a true “ball feeling” you’ll need to find not only a perfect blade but also an appropriate grip. There are two grips in table tennis:
shakehand or European;
penhold or Asian.
Penhold table tennis blades are more difficult to handle, but they come with lots of advantages: more power, free wrist movement, better forehand strokes. However, penhold ping pong blades are mostly suitable for attacking style and demand higher force and endurance from the player.
Shakehand blades are more diverse – there are straight, flared, and anatomic/double flared models. That’s why they are more suitable for different techniques and can be used by both beginners and advanced players.
Hardness and Stiffness
While similar in name, these parameters aren’t identical. Hardness is the feeling of the outer surface and stiffness is the thickness of the blade. The stiffer the blade, the less flexible it is and vice versa. Too hard and stiff blades can be uncomfortable for beginners and intermediate players, so keep this in mind when choosing new table tennis blades.
Check out the range of table tennis blades on pingpongshop.eu and find quality blades that will match your playing style!
Andro CS 5 Off
Modern, powerful, excellent feeling – three attributes that describe the andro® CS 5 OFF perfectly. ..
33.15€
Andro Gauzy BL 5 ALL
The all-wood Gauzy BL 5 ALL was created for maximum control. The 5-ply, Swedish made blade is recomm..
39.95€
Andro Gauzy BL 7 OFF
The all-wood Gauzy BL 7 OFF was created for maximum control when on the offensive. The 7-ply, Swedis..
39.95€
Andro Gauzy HL CO OFF
The carbon Gauzy HL CO OFF blade was created with incredible control. The 2 by 5-ply, Swedish made b..
69.95€
Andro Gauzy SL OFF
The carbon Gauzy SL OFF was created for controlled speed. The 2 by 5-ply, Swedish made blade has bea..
129.95€
Andro Kanter CO OFF
This balsa-carbon blade will allow its user to execute a variable offensive game close to the table ..
79.94€
Andro Kanter FO OFF
This balsa-carbon blade is notably suitable for players who prefer a fast and powerful game at high ..
69.95€
Andro Novacell ALL/S
The Novacell ALL/S reduces vibration and offers a clear feeling. This version of NOVACELL is particu..
49.94€
Andro Novacell OFF
The Novacell OFF reduces vibration and offers a clear feeling. The most versatile andro NOVACELL. Fi..
49.94€
Andro Novacell OFF/S
The Novacell OFF/S reduces vibration and offers a clear feeling. Due to a harder and thicker core ve..
49.94€
Andro Timber 5 ALL/S
The TIMBER Line relies on the pure performance of natural wood and ply structures. The TIMBER 5 has ..
44.95€
Andro Timber 5 DEF
The TIMBER Line relies on the pure performance of natural wood and ply structures. The TIMBER 5 has ..
54.95€
Andro Timber 5 OFF
The TIMBER Line relies on the pure performance of natural wood and ply structures. The TIMBER 5 has ..
44.95€
Andro Timber 7 OFF
The TIMBER Line relies on the pure performance of natural wood and ply structures. TIMBER 7 blades a..
49.94€
Andro Timber 7 OFF/S
The TIMBER Line relies on the pure performance of natural wood and ply structures. TIMBER 7 blades a..
44.95€ 49.94€
Andro TP_Ligna ALL
TP_LIGNA blades are made with exceptionally comfortable handles. This ALL model is an extremely thin..
99.95€
Andro TP_Ligna CI OFF
TP_LIGNA blades are made with exceptionally comfortable handles. This CI OFF model has carbon layers..
139.94€
Andro TP_Ligna CO OFF
TP_LIGNA blades are made with exceptionally comfortable handles. This CO OFF model has a carbon laye..
139.94€
Andro TP_Ligna OFF
TP_LIGNA blades are made with exceptionally comfortable handles. This OFF model is for topspin playe..
129.95€
Andro TP_Ligna OFF/S
TP_LIGNA blades are made with exceptionally comfortable handles. This OFF/S model is for players loo..
129.95€
Andro Treiber Cl OFF
The Treiber Cl OFF is a quick blade that combines harder outer layers with carbon materials next to ..
89.95€
Andro Treiber CO OFF/S
The Treiber CO OFF/S is a quick blade that combines harder outer layers with carbon materials undern..
89.95€
Andro Treiber Fl OFF
The Treiber Fl OFF is a powerful blade that combines hinoki outer layers with carbon materials next ..
84.95€
Andro Treiber FO OFF/S
The Treiber FO OFF/S is a powerful blade that combines hinoki outer layers with carbon materials und..
84.95€
Andro Wanokiwami AO Off
The Wanokiwami AO convinces you right from the moment you take it into your hand for the first time...
129.00€