I believe it's been 10+ years (don't really remember for sure) since I actually played table tennis on a regular basis...maybe played twice during the last 10 years. Locally they play twice a week so thought I'd start trying to play again on a consistent basis. I'm not sure how rubbers/blades have changed during that time so I'm hoping you can give me some guidance.
A little about me and my playing style back then (forgive me if I ramble): I prefer a shakehand blade and I believe I used a flare handle; smooth rubber; most of the time I played close to the table using my opponents spin/speed against them by blocking it back with a little added spin; but there were times when I stepped back and used big swings to play offensively; I seemed to like "grippy/sticky" rubber; my backhand was better than my forehand; I found some information and here are the paddles I see that I used: Nittaku KVL Defensive blade with Nittaku Spiral rubber and a Tibhar IV-L blade with Vari Spin D. TecS rubber. To be honest I don't think I had a clue what I was doing or looking for when I ordered/bought them so they may be the complete opposite of what I need for my game.
So, based on the random information I've given you, what type of paddle should I be looking for: blade and rubber? Until I decide I'm going to be playing again on a consistent basis I don't want to put a huge amount of money into a new paddle - any quality paddles (either already assembled or that can be assembled together) that should fit my game for under $100 (US)?
I appreciate any and all advice you can give!
TripleB
A little about me and my playing style back then (forgive me if I ramble): I prefer a shakehand blade and I believe I used a flare handle; smooth rubber; most of the time I played close to the table using my opponents spin/speed against them by blocking it back with a little added spin; but there were times when I stepped back and used big swings to play offensively; I seemed to like "grippy/sticky" rubber; my backhand was better than my forehand; I found some information and here are the paddles I see that I used: Nittaku KVL Defensive blade with Nittaku Spiral rubber and a Tibhar IV-L blade with Vari Spin D. TecS rubber. To be honest I don't think I had a clue what I was doing or looking for when I ordered/bought them so they may be the complete opposite of what I need for my game.
So, based on the random information I've given you, what type of paddle should I be looking for: blade and rubber? Until I decide I'm going to be playing again on a consistent basis I don't want to put a huge amount of money into a new paddle - any quality paddles (either already assembled or that can be assembled together) that should fit my game for under $100 (US)?
I appreciate any and all advice you can give!
TripleB
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