SnPrada
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I've been playing recreational table tennis for around 7 years and would like to step up my game. Currently I own a Killerspin Jet500 pre-assembled paddle. The people that have been teaching me always criticize this "cheap paddle" and now that I have had it for several years, I think it is time to buy a better quality professional table tennis racket.
I do not want anything too expensive (under $70 for the blade if possible) and since I know very little about blades/rubber I might opt for something that can be assembled for me. One option I considered was the DHS A5002 on Amazon, but reviews said this was a ripoff and not the actual paddle. Another was the STIGA Evolution and STIGA Pro Carbon paddles.
As for my playstyle, I am still experimenting and would describe myself as an all-rounder. I mostly play defensively, but am very aggressive on my backhand side. I would prefer something that allows me to generate a lot of topspin, but is not too heavy/dense (such as my current paddle) so I can have better control. I use the shakehand grip.
Any general recommendations?
I do not want anything too expensive (under $70 for the blade if possible) and since I know very little about blades/rubber I might opt for something that can be assembled for me. One option I considered was the DHS A5002 on Amazon, but reviews said this was a ripoff and not the actual paddle. Another was the STIGA Evolution and STIGA Pro Carbon paddles.
As for my playstyle, I am still experimenting and would describe myself as an all-rounder. I mostly play defensively, but am very aggressive on my backhand side. I would prefer something that allows me to generate a lot of topspin, but is not too heavy/dense (such as my current paddle) so I can have better control. I use the shakehand grip.
Any general recommendations?
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