Table Tennis Blade Types

The purpose of the following article is to illustrate the different types of table tennis blades that exist and what is their classification according to their properties.

Currently, table tennis blades are classified into three main categories:

Table tennis blades designed for players with a speed-based playing style. They are usually fast, dense with little flexibility. In this type of blades, the ball usually has a reduced contact time. They are commonly made in 5, 7 and 9 layers.

Table tennis blades (OFF+) are those that offer a very high speed in each stroke. They are usually wood reinforced with synthetic, mineral or vegetable fibers in an external position. They tend to be very dense with very little flexibility Its weight is around 88 to 95 grams.

Table tennis blades (OFF) are those that offer high speed in each shot and moderate control. They are usually blade reinforced with synthetic, mineral or vegetable fibers in exterior or interior position. They tend to be dense and are a little more flexible than the OFF+ Their weight is around 85 to 90 grams.

Table tennis blades (OFF-) are those that offer a good speed in each shot and a higher control than in the previous models. They are usually wood reinforced with synthetic, mineral or vegetable fibers in an interior position. They tend to be less dense and are more flexible. Its weight is around 80 to 85 grams.

Blades designed for players with a style of play based on control and spin. They are usually less fast blades than the offensive ones, light and with greater flexibility. On these types of blades, the ball usually has a moderate to long contact time. They are typically made in 5-ply but with a softer, more flexible core wood than offensive blades.

Table tennis blades (ALL+) are in many cases very similar to (OFF- ). They propose a good speed in the attack and a high control in the defensive blows. They are usually 100% wood and in some cases reinforced with synthetic, mineral or vegetable fibers in an interior position. They tend to be light and flexible. Its weight is between 75 to 85 grams.

Table tennis blades (ALL) are possibly the most common on the market. They propose a moderate speed in the attack and a very high control in the defensive blows. They are usually 100% wood. They tend to be light, soft and flexible. Its weight is around 70 to 80 grams.

Table tennis blades (ALL-) are very slow blades that offer very high control over shots. According to their properties, they are usually used by beginners. They are usually made of wood. They tend to be light, soft and flexible. Its weight is around 70 to 80 grams.

Blades designed for players with a control-based style of play. They are usually slow, light blades with excellent flexibility. In this type of blades, the ball usually has a very high contact time, which is why they are ideal for playing defense with a high dose of spin. They are normally made in 3 and 5 layers, 100% wood with a soft and flexible heart.