Blades are denoted in the following
fashion according to their speed:
- Defensive Blades: Slow blades with maximum control; best
suited for primarily defensive players e.g. choppers, and beginners.
- All-round Blades: An all-around blade for an all-around
player who mixes offense and defense in equal amounts.
- Offensive Blades: The fastest blades available, many
trade control for speed; not recommended for beginning players.
Blades can be made from a variety of materials, but the rules
stipulate wood must be the majority material in any one blade. Carbon,
arylate, and other materials can be used as a thin layer in the middle
layers of the blade. Fiberglass is becoming a popular choice for table
tennis because it renders stability to the racket and is lighter in
weight.
