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  Great for casual players July 6, 2008 Have been using it for 4 months now and it's great for the casual beginner -> intermediate player. Not too heavy but with enough weight so you can really feel the oomph when you smash / loop the ball.
  Feels right February 13, 2008 I am just a rec ping pong player. I think theses paddle are very solid and have a good center of gravity. For the price no way i could beat it.
  Your first real spin racket July 26, 2007 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
In ping pong, each racket has its advantage. This is one of the first rackets that you can generate a lot of spin with. It's for the player that likes using spin. A key point to keep in mind is that spongy rackets not only generate spin but they absorb spin too. Wooden rackets generate little spin and absorb very little spin, these are the rackets that come in a different set and have a rating of 28. If you are a speed and placement player than you should get one of the lower rating rackets. They will absorb little spin from your opponent, and actually return the spin back to them, but you also will be unable to generate spin on the ball. Personally, I think spin rackets are better because you can return a ball that jumps left, right, forward, or backward after hitting the opponents side. Also, spin rackets let you smash the ball regardless of height. Your ball will initially fly above the table as if it is going out but then arc back down on to the opponent's side. That's something you can't do with a more wooden racket. You can notice a big difference between this 42 rated racket and the 28 rated racket in terms of spin. I've played with a 52 and 56 racket as well and although there is a difference it is not as big as the difference between a 28 and 42.
  A Good Value April 25, 2007 This paddle is a bargain here at Amazon. Sports stores would easily sell this for over $20. Having said that, I found it to be slightly heavier and the thicker sponge made it difficult for me to adjust my game. "BUT", I still eliminated many a younger player at our men's retreat. There's nothing better than seeing the face of a 23 year old when a 53 year old kicks his rear! Thanks, Stiga!
  GREAT Racket April 4, 2007 This Stiga T0070 Table Tennis Racket is really NICE. I liked it so well, I also purchased one for a FRIEND. You can't beat it fot the MONEY.
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