Light or Heavy Table Tennis Blade – Which One Is Right for You?

[Andrea Jiang]

Hello everyone in TTD, this is Andrea, how are you? 🙋‍♂️

In the past, some of our fans asked me “I hear some professional atheles say you should chosse the heavy blades in your game, what do you think of it?”

I have asked our designers and get some great answers below:

Choosing the right table tennis blade weight can significantly impact your performance on the table. Whether you’re a beginner or a competitive player, understanding the difference between a light blade and a heavy blade can help you unlock your full potential.

Light Blades – Speed and Agility
Light blades, typically under 85g, offer fast reaction speed and superior maneuverability. They’re perfect for close-to-the-table players who rely on quick attacks, fast blocks, and flicks.

✅ Advantages:
Faster swing speed

Easier wrist action

Ideal for fast-paced rallies and close-table control

⚠️ Things to Consider:
May lack power for long-distance rallies

Less stable against heavy topspin shots

Recommended Light Blade:
Engineered for lightning-fast speed and agility, the Feather Carbon blade is a top choice for players who value quick response and easy control.


Heavy Blades – Power and Stability
Heavy blades, typically over 90g, provide more mass behind your shots, resulting in greater power and stability, especially in mid-to-long-distance play.

✅ Advantages:
More powerful shots due to added inertia

Stable and consistent during rallies

Helps develop full-arm swing techniques

⚠️ Things to Consider:
Slower recovery time

May cause fatigue in long matches if you lack strength


🏓 Final Thoughts

Choosing the right weight isn’t just about numbers – it’s about finding the blade that feels like an extension of your arm.

Need help? Contact SANWEI SPORT and let us help you find your perfect match.

 

[lodro]

Another beautifully worded advertising for Sanwei blades 😁

 

[tzifos]

Nittaku Goriki Dansi, 105~110gr -----> OR How to become Verses:

 

[ToH]

Great! Next one you can do handle size How important it is that the handle gives you a good grip, and that a blade should have several different handles (size) to choose from. You will earn more money!

 

[damszelfly]

Nittaku Goriki Dansi, 105~110gr -----> OR How to become Verses:

Sanwei already implemented a gargantuan chopping blade (Sanwei Defence Alpha 40+), approx. 166x157 mm, weight 118~120 g. It is quite demanding to wield it physically even with thin/no sponge long pips, but you will become (like literally) the great wall of China with it 😁 (I played it against a few colleagues, they were driven nuts)

 

[Tony's Table Tennis]

so the rest of us mortals, find blades that are in between, so 86~89g

 

[Jslick89]

so the rest of us mortals, find blades that are in between, so 86~89g

Both of my viscaria weigh 87g lol. Heavy rubbers though.

 

[Andrea Jiang]

Sanwei already implemented a gargantuan chopping blade (Sanwei Defence Alpha 40+), approx. 166x157 mm, weight 118~120 g. It is quite demanding to wield it physically even with thin/no sponge long pips, but you will become (like literally) the great wall of China with it 😁 (I played it against a few colleagues, they were driven nuts)

Yes, it is a nemesis for me. I played against my colleague who used Defence Alpha with DZ OX rubber and drove me crazy every time.

 

[lightspin]

The legendary hard hitting table tennis star Heavyspin went from 2100ish to 2400ish by switching to a heavy bat. Maybe he will comment on this thread about how it helped him improve.

 

[damszelfly]

On the other hand, there is Fextra 5 and V5 Pro - those are usually pretty lightweight ones (78-83 g with FL handle), but because of Koto and Ash outer layers, there is a good hitting feeling. I already made a racket based on V5 Pro for a female player. She liked it very much.

 

[piligrim]

What difference between 75 ALC, red ALC, 75 Par and Vita ALC?