Best table tennis racquets according to redditors
We found 37 Reddit comments discussing the best table tennis racquets. We ranked the 25 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 37 Reddit comments discussing the best table tennis racquets. We ranked the 25 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Killerspin is not the generally recommended brand. While they do makes OK tables, their rackets are not very popular.
I've personally used JET800 and am very disappointed by it. I like my $30 setup from aliexpress a lot better.
If you like them and want to buy from them sure, but please note that you can get a professional setup for the price you're about to play to Killerspin.
While you may feel tempted to buy a premade just to get it done, you should probably go custom because you will be getting much better stuff at a cheaper price, and note that if you buy both rubbers and the blade from the same shop they will assemble it for you.
If you don't want to overthink it, here is what this reddit recommends:
(1) If you really insist on buying a premade, check out Palio Master. You'll be getting a premade with a real quality rubber on it.
(2) If you are in the US check Colestt. Any combo on the page is good.
(3) If you are in the US,prefer European brands, and really want to spend some $, check this combo
(4) Otherwise, see other big retailers such as Megaspin or tabletennis11.
I would definitely recommend this instead:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Case/dp/B00ECDLPP0/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1541365897&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=palio+expert+2&psc=1
We got everyone at work killerspin jet700 paddles as a christmas gift this year because we all love to play so much. This is our current table situation http://i.imgur.com/ZpKAnq3.jpg. As you can see, we're still in the middle of moving, but the table has priority.
Two really popular, cheap, beginnerish rackets:
If you want something a little more premium, although not necessarily better, pick one of these blades:
And combine with one of these rubbers:
Megaspin also has a Sweeden Extra with Mark V combo for $95. Megaspin (and other vendors) will usually have the option to assemble the racket for you if you don't want to build it yourself.
Jumping from a very basic paddle like the Killerspin Jet200 to a custom made one probably isn't worth it; especially a custom defensive one which you may not like.
Try out a beginner's setup first like this Palio 2 star racket: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32855593263.html
Same product on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B016BQTCFU
This is my personal favorite in fact I used it just last night on my little girl.
[This works] (https://www.amazon.com/EastPoint-Sports-Table-Tennis-Paddle/dp/B00CV874RG) if you want something less stingy.
This is just a bit above your budget, but it's a very good allround bat that can be used for defensive play:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Case/dp/B016BQTCFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487089359&sr=8-1&keywords=palio+expert+2
It will be hard to find something better at that price (or less) unless you look for deals on blade/rubber and assemble it yourself.
https://www.amazon.com/MAPOL-Professional-Paddle-Advanced-Training/dp/B01IMPAKEA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505365638&sr=8-5&keywords=table+tennis+paddle
Unless you have an expensive offensive set up then you can play defender style with any bat. Start learning to chop and see if it fits, the equipment won't help in the beginning, although if you're desperate then this is the only premade long pips bat I know of: DHS X4003
For someone who plays "seriously", as in willing to join a club, take lessons, enter competitions, etc. you really need a custom setup and will cost at least about $50 per racket + rubbers. For someone who just wants to play casually with friends or in the office something like this and this is totally fine. I saw some rackets that were even cheaper but they weren't inverted rubbers, which is probably the kind you want. You can tell it's inverted because the outside of the rubber is smooth and you can press into it a little bit because of the sponge separating the rubber and the wood.
thoughts on this paddle for beginner? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K2PYM0Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Amazon says they’re the same weight
https://www.amazon.com/Palio-Legend-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B07V2LDDBS
https://www.amazon.com/Palio-Legend-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B016BRJ7HW/ref=asc_df_B016BRJ7HW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167134282234&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10989664581600093455&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031955&hvtargid=pla-315051023641&psc=1
It's this paddle
I have $25 in Amazon Gift card and I am planning to buy my first racket.
I am a beginner and hobby player. I tend to play defensively using chops but could also practice to be an all-around player.
Does this look okay?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K2PYM0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_pMKLBbKGY8W3R
If there was anyway you could stretch to the Palio Expert 2 at $39.95 it would make a huge difference to someone learning the game. It's basically the cheapest "proper" bat available on amazon. Plus the rubbers are incredibly hard wearing so will last for ages and can take a beating.
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But if it's for a school club I would reach out to some of the well known shops and see if they can cut you a deal/give you some stuff for free. Megaspin might be worth a shot. I'm in the UK, so not much help on that side of things.
hello, I'm a beginner. I want to buy a new racket from Ebay, Amazon or aliexpress (Free shipping to Israel). I need a lot of control and my budget is 25$.
I thought about this racket:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZEWZGE/ref=as_at?creativeASIN=B002GJY338&linkCode=w61&imprToken=7W7.v.fBBAwwLaWaXHhVIQ&slotNum=6&tag=bpptrpaddle-20&th=1
What do you think?
Hey guys, my wife is starting to play and we were looking for a good beginner paddle to her, she plays penhold and looking in the internet we found this one, does someone know about this paddle? Also, is ok to handle this paddle as a penhold?
Read some good reviews on it but never saw this brand before, or if you have some other suggestion, something with good control would be good as she is starting to learning the basics.
Any tips is appreciated, thank you!
I'd recommend the Palio three star premade paddle in that case. It is an affordable premade from Palio.
That paddle is more than enough to learn the game with.
This is an affordable beginner paddle. I've used all 3 Palio precedes and I think the Master is the best choice. The expert is too slow and the legend is a bit fast for beginners and the rubber is harder than most would like starting out.
Palio Master 2 Table Tennis Racket & Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016BR89J4/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_oe9eAbSZPWZQW
I'm a little confused as to whether it has 2 carbon layers myself, although it states it's an all wood blade if you look at the picture from the amazon site I bought it on, you can see the black layers. If not carbon, what are they? The paddle they sent me also has a mauve/purple sponge on the black rubber and a slightly thinner (guessing 2mm) thick yellow sponge on the slower red rubber side. Not shown or mentioned in the sales blurb.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Case/dp/B016BQTCFU/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XGJ087KB5DM05YESQF0M
Have you ever played with one? Or maybe you got taken-in like me, by its sales/marketing pitch. I've played over 500hrs with it over the space of around 30mnths, tried many other paddles and I can truthfully say it is definitely not a beginner bat.
Perhaps you can explain to me what the Palio Expert properties are and what it has that makes this bat a slow controllable beginner bat, maybe comparing its weight, number of plies, characteristics of blade ie, types and thickness of its plywood or anything that can be relied upon to make (comparable to a budget fast blade) it one of the slowest blades available.
Same with its CJ8000 rubbers, which incidentally come in 3 different thicknesses I believe, with even more variations of sponge thickness and hardness. Can you tell me with absolute certainty that with these rubbers on that blade, will give a beginner a realistic chance to have good control? because it won't.
Palio Expert 2 is usually cited as one of the better 'premades':
https://www.amazon.ca/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B016BQTCFU
Cheap and cheerful :)
I happen to play a close-to-the-table pips hitting game myself, and I'm currently using this blade: https://www.amazon.com/YINHE-Table-Tennis-Blade-Handle-Flared/dp/B00ZBA2PMK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1539897555&sr=8-2&keywords=yinhe
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The Stiga Clipper (and its cousins), Avalox P700, and most other 7-ply stiff blades are also traditionally popular among pips-hitters.
A premade Stiga paddle
https://www.amazon.com/Stiga-Reactive-Table-Tennis-Paddle/dp/B00WCPRW9I
Yup! I actually found the one I use. I pasted the link below. It has good control so it's good for beginners
Butterfly 501 Table Tennis Racket Set - 1 Professional Ping Pong Paddle - 1 Ping Pong Paddle Case - Gift Box - ITTF Approved https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AECH3SG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_Sm7uCb7APD3GA
https://www.experttabletennis.com/best-table-tennis-bat-for-beginners/ "Cornilleau Tacteo Bats" a bit more expencive ~ $20.
https://www.amazon.com/Killerspin-JETSET-Table-Tennis-Paddle/dp/B0046H8IF2/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1505411991&sr=8-2&keywords=killerspin+jet+set
These, absolutely for the price. We have 'em at work and people are almost as good with 'em as they are with their custom paddles. I'd rate them allplay, with medium speed, medium spin, medium-high control. Average weight. They play really well.
Under $50 if you have prime
STIGA Evolution Performance-Level Table Tennis Racket Made with Approved Rubber for Tournament Play https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EFY9F1C/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.8bVBb453Y9P3