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Choose blade & rubbers
By : Ionekus
Jul 27 - 2025
How to choose blade & rubbers.
### **How to Choose the Right Table Tennis Rubber and Blade for Your Style**
Selecting the right equipment depends on your **playing style, skill level, and preferences**. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
#### **1. Identify Your Playing Style**
- **Offensive (Attacking) Player**
- Prefers **speed and spin** in rallies.
- Needs a **fast blade with high-throw rubber** (e.g., Tensor rubbers like Tenergy 05, Dignics 09C).
- Blades: **Carbon or composite** (e.g., Butterfly Viscaria, Stiga Carbonado).
- **Defensive (Chopper) Player**
- Focuses on **control and spin reversal**.
- Needs a **flexible, slow blade** with **long-pips or anti-spin rubber** (e.g., Butterfly Feint Long III).
- Blades: **All-wood, slow** (e.g., Joo Se Hyuk, Defence Pro).
- **All-Round Player**
- Balances **attack and defense**.
- Needs a **medium-speed blade** with **versatile rubber** (e.g., Yasaka Mark V, Rakza 7).
- Blades: **5-ply or 7-ply wood** (e.g., Stiga Clipper, Yasaka Sweden Extra).
- **Beginner**
- Needs **control and consistency**.
- Should start with **all-wood blade + medium rubbers** (e.g., Palio Expert, Friendship 729).
#### **2. Choose the Right Rubber**
- **Speed vs. Spin vs. Control**
- **Fast rubbers** (e.g., Tenergy, DHS Hurricane 3) – for aggressive players.
- **Spinny rubbers** (e.g., Tibhar Evolution MX-P, Rakza Z) – for loopers.
- **Control rubbers** (e.g., Yasaka Mark V, Xiom Vega Intro) – for beginners.
- **Sponge Thickness**
- **Thicker sponge (2.0mm+)** → More speed/spin (for attackers).
- **Thinner sponge (1.5-1.8mm)** → More control (for defenders).
- **Rubber Type**
- **Tacky (Chinese-style)** – DHS Hurricane (better for spin).
- **Non-tacky (Euro/Japanese)** – Tenergy, Rakza (better for speed).
#### **3. Select the Right Blade**
- **Material Matters**
- **All-wood (5/7-ply)** – More feeling, good for control (e.g., Stiga Offensive Classic).
- **Carbon/Arylate** – Faster, stiffer, suits aggressive players (e.g., Butterfly Innerforce ALC).
- **Flexible blades** – Better for defenders (e.g., Donic Defplay Senso).
- **Weight & Handle**
- **Heavier blades (90g+)** → More power.
- **Lighter blades (80-85g)** → Better control.
- **Handle types** (Flared, Straight, Anatomic) – Choose based on grip comfort.
#### **4. Test Before Buying**
- Try **borrowing teammates’ rackets** or demoing blades/rubbers.
- Watch reviews (e.g., TableTennisDaily, PingSunday).
#### **5. Recommended Combos by Style**
| **Style** | **Blade** | **Forehand Rubber** | **Backhand Rubber** |
|----------------|-----------------------|--------------------|--------------------------|
| **Offensive** | Butterfly Viscaria | DHS Hurricane 3 | Tenergy 05 |
| **All-Round** | Stiga Clipper CR | Rakza 7 | Yasaka Mark V |
| **Defensive** | Joo Se Hyuk | TSP Curl P1R | Butterfly Feint Long III |
| **Beginner** | Yasaka Sweden Extra | Xiom Vega Intro | Palio CJ8000 |
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### **Final Tips**
✔ **Don’t over-invest early** – Start with control-focused gear.
✔ **Upgrade gradually** as your skills improve.
✔ **Rubber wears out** – Replace every **6-12 months** if used frequently.
Would you like recommendations based on your **current skill level and budget**? Let me know, and I can refine the suggestions further!
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**Happy pingpong** 😊