Improve your penhold grip with this lightweight design. Ideal for beginners searching to develop their form. This is a Chinese penhold style table tennis racket with red inverted rubber on one side only, the other side is painted black. Rated for a moderate speed, and exceptional control. A perfect low cost pre-assembled beginners ping pong paddle from Killerspin, is an excellent value for any serious player. Killerspin offers a wide selection so every player might find the best table tennis racket to suit their needs.

• Handle Style:
  • Penhold
  • Shorter than a flare
  • Straight, anatomic handle
• Plies: 5 Wood
• Sponge: 1.5 mm
• Rubber: Red inverted rubber on one side only
• Ratings:
  • Speed: 4.5
  • Spin: 5.0
  • Control: 10
• Weight: 131 grams

Table tennis rackets, also known as ping pong paddles or ping pong bats, are composed of two unique elements. The "blade" and the "rubber". The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) was formed in Berlin in 1926 to set and standardize the rules of this relatively new sport. There are specific requirements concerning the composition of the blade and the rubber and foam covering, but the otherwise the rules state: "The racquet may be of any size, shape, or weight but the blade shall be flat and rigid". The interpretation of these parameters has resulted in unlimited choice of blades and paddles on the market today.

For a beginner, this can be overwhelming. Most professionals recommend that a good all around racket is the best way to start. A new player should find the grip and style of play that is most comfortable for them. Only after one is familiar with the game, should the investigation of specialized rackets and techniques be explored. Killerspin recognizes this dilemma, and has developed a complete line of rackets, blades and rubbers for all levels of player skills.

As the name implies, the Chinese penhold grip is similar to holding a pen for writing. The thumb and index finger hold on to the racket handle, while the other three fingers curl around the back of the racket. There are many variations of this grip and Japanese and Korean penhold styles.