Rackets
Complete table tennis rackets, ready to play out of the box — no gluing and no choosing rubbers.
Two genuinely different things sit here, and it is worth knowing which you are buying. A factory pre-made bat is a single sealed product: the rubbers are part of it and are not intended to be replaced, which is what keeps it simple and affordable. An assembled setup is a real blade with real rubbers glued to it — the same components sold separately, put together for you. The second can be re-rubbered indefinitely and the blade outlives several sets of sheets; the first is a bat you replace whole.
Buy for the player, not the specification sheet. A recreational bat uses a slower sponge and a more forgiving surface, which is exactly what somebody learning to keep the ball on the table needs; a faster bat makes that harder, not easier. Rackets built for competition assume a stroke that is already there.
If you already know which blade and rubbers you want, buy them apart instead — the blades and rubbers collections are where a custom racket starts. For a first table at home, a set that pairs bats, balls and a net is usually better value.
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Butterfly Timo Boll 2000 Shakehand Ping Pong Paddle | Good Speed And Spin With Superb Control | Japan Series | Recommended For Beginning Level Players
The Butterfly Timo Boll 2000 Shakehand Ping Pong Paddle is designed to offer a great foundation for novice level players who are learning the basic strokes. Pan Asia Pan Asia is an entry level rubber and places an emphasis on control but iIt still has enough speed and spin to get the job done. Pan Asia rubber is widely used on many of our recreational rackets for its reliability in all situations. Pan Asia is more entry level rubber due to its emphasis on control.
- Blade Construction: 5-Ply Wood
- Flared - Concave At The centre - The Most Popular Style
- Rubber: Pan Asia - Sponge Thickness (mm): 1.9 & Rubber: Pan Asia Sponge Thickness (mm): 1.9
- Recommended For Beginning Level Players
- International Table Tennis Federation Approved
PLEASE NOTE: Like most recreational rackets, this racket is assembled with a glue that is intended to keep the rubber permanently attached to the wood for the life of the racket. If you prefer to have the ability to upgrade the rubber when it becomes worn, please check out our Pro-Line Series.
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
Butterfly Timo Boll 1000 Shakehand Ping Pong Paddle | Good Speed And Spin With Superb Control | Japan Series | Recommended For Beginning Level Players
The Butterfly Timo Boll 1000 Shakehand Ping Pong Paddle is designed to offer a great foundation for novice level players who are learning the basic strokes. Pan Asia Pan Asia is an entry level rubber and places an emphasis on control but iIt still has enough speed and spin to get the job done. Pan Asia rubber is widely used on many of our recreational rackets for its reliability in all situations. Pan Asia is more entry level rubber due to its emphasis on control.
- Blade Construction: 5-Ply Wood
- Flared - Concave At The centre - The Most Popular Style
- Rubber: Pan Asia - Sponge Thickness (mm): 1.7 & Rubber: Pan Asia Sponge Thickness (mm): 1.7
- Recommended For Beginning Level Players
- International Table Tennis Federation Approved
PLEASE NOTE: Like most recreational rackets, this racket is assembled with a glue that is intended to keep the rubber permanently attached to the wood for the life of the racket. If you prefer to have the ability to upgrade the rubber when it becomes worn, please check out our Pro-Line Series.
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
Martin Kilpatrick Thunder Ping Pong Paddle - 100 Pieces - Sandpaper Surface To Show Your True Grit - Martin Kilpatrick (MK) Racket Series - Recommended For Beginning Level Players
The Martin Kilpatrick Thunder Ping Pong Paddle - 100 Pieces is designed for ping pong family fun and is the first step in the MK Racket Series. The low grit sandpaper surface will impart minimal spin on your serves and during rallies. The abrasive nature of the racket surface does not mix well with the fragile nature of the ping pong ball so be sure to have a good supply of balls at your disposal.
- Blade Construction: 5-Ply Wood
- Handle: Straight Handle - Uniform From Top To Bottom
- Comfortable & Ergonomic Grip
- Surface: Sandpaper & Sandpaper
- The First Step In The MK Series
The Martin Kilpatrick (MK) Racket Series is designed so that each racket is an inexpensive and natural transition to the next racket. From no sponge to sponge and from pips-out to pips-in, the MK Series covers all the bases as you progress. Want to take a greater leap? Check out the Butterfly Recreational Racket Series.
PLEASE NOTE: Like most recreational rackets, this racket is assembled with a glue that is intended to keep the surface permanently attached to the wood for the life of the racket. If you prefer to have the ability to upgrade the surface when it becomes worn, please check out the Butterfly Pro-Line Racket Series.
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
Martin Kilpatrick Thunder Ping Pong Paddle - Sandpaper Surface To Show Your True Grit - Martin Kilpatrick (MK) Racket Series - Recommended For Beginning Level Players
The Martin Kilpatrick Thunder Ping Pong Paddle is designed for ping pong family fun and is the first step in the MK Racket Series. The low grit sandpaper surface will impart minimal spin on your serves and during rallies. The abrasive nature of the racket surface does not mix well with the fragile nature of the ping pong ball so be sure to have a good supply of balls at your disposal.
- Blade Construction: 5-Ply Wood
- Handle: Straight Handle - Uniform From Top To Bottom
- Comfortable & Ergonomic Grip
- Surface: Sandpaper & Sandpaper
- The First Step In The MK Series
The Martin Kilpatrick (MK) Racket Series is designed so that each racket is an inexpensive and natural transition to the next racket. From no sponge to sponge and from pips-out to pips-in, the MK Series covers all the bases as you progress. Want to take a greater leap? Check out the Butterfly Recreational Racket Series.
PLEASE NOTE: Like most recreational rackets, this racket is assembled with a glue that is intended to keep the surface permanently attached to the wood for the life of the racket. If you prefer to have the ability to upgrade the surface when it becomes worn, please check out the Butterfly Pro-Line Racket Series.
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
The TB5 is a medium speed all-wood blade for a balanced and controlled attack. Rozena offers exceptional speed and great spin! Rozena is powered by Butterfly's Spring Sponge technology. Spring Sponge is used in the popular Tenergy rubber series which is used by many world class players. The softer sponge layer is a bit more forgiving on errant shots. Spring Sponge makes it easier to play your shots and the tremendous feel of Spring Sponge must be experienced to believe.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- BLADE: TB5 Alpha | Plies: 5-Ply Wood | Reaction: 11.0 | Vibration: 9.5
- HANDLE: Flared - Concave At The centre - The Most Popular Style
- FOREHAND RUBBER: Rozena | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 83 | Spin: 70 | Arc: 75 | Hardness: 35
- BACKHAND RUBBER: Rozena | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 83 | Spin: 70 | Arc: 75 | Hardness: 35
- APPROVAL: International Table Tennis Federation Approved
- All Pro-Line Rackets Come Fully Assembled
IN DEPTH
- BLADE REACTION & VIBRATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPEED, SPIN, ARC, STABILITY & VARIATION PROPERTIES
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RUBBER SPONGE THICKNESS
PLEASE NOTE: Ultimately, most players find a blade that best suits their own individual and unique style of play and will use that blade for many years. If properly cared for, the blade will last years. However, the rubber will wear out over time and need to be replaced. When that day comes, DO NOT THROW THIS RACKET AWAY! The glue that is used to assemble Butterfly Pro-Line rackets will allow you to easily remove the old rubber. You can have the rubber professionally installed or you can even do it yourself! Replace with the same rubber or upgrade to one that offers more speed, or more spin, or both!
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
The TB5 Alpha will offer excellent feel and control and good speed on your attacking shots. The classic Sriver topsheet with a slightly softer sponge layer. The softer sponge will 'hold' the ball longer offering additional control. Sriver was the dominant rubber for more than 25 years. A great all-round attacking rubber still today!
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- BLADE: TB5 Alpha | Plies: 5-Ply Wood | Reaction: 11 | Vibration: 9.5
- HANDLE: Flared - Concave At The centre - The Most Popular Style
- FOREHAND RUBBER: Sriver EL | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 38 | Spin: 19 | Arc: 19 | Hardness: 35
- BACKHAND RUBBER: Sriver EL | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 38 | Spin: 19 | Arc: 19 | Hardness: 35
- APPROVAL: International Table Tennis Federation Approved
- All Pro-Line Rackets Come Fully Assembled
IN DEPTH
- BLADE REACTION & VIBRATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPEED, SPIN, ARC, STABILITY & VARIATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPONGE THICKNESS
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
The SK7 Classic is a solid, yet flexible blade for all-round attacking play. Rozena offers exceptional speed and great spin! Rozena is powered by Butterfly's Spring Sponge technology. Spring Sponge is used in the popular Tenergy rubber series which is used by many world class players. The backside of the blade is finished with a racket sheet as traditional Chinese penhold rackets are constructed with rubber on only one side of the blade surface.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- BLADE: SK7 Classic | Plies: 7-Ply Wood | Reaction: 11.1 | Vibration: 9.3
- HANDLE: Chinese Penhold - Shorter Handle And Generally Conical In Shape
- FOREHAND RUBBER: Rozena | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 83 | Spin: 70 | Arc: 75 | Hardness: 35
- BACKHAND RUBBER: Racket Sheet
- APPROVAL: International Table Tennis Federation Approved
- All Pro-Line Rackets Come Fully Assembled
IN DEPTH
- BLADE REACTION & VIBRATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPEED, SPIN, ARC, STABILITY & VARIATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPONGE THICKNESS
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.
The Sardius is lightning fast for direct offensive play. The Tamca 5000 (T5000) Carbon fibre plies offer more power, consistency and a larger sweet spot. Impartial XS achieves new speed and spin capabilities in a pips-out rubber. Impartial XB is a touch slower than Impartial XS offering a little more control.
PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS
- BLADE: Sardius | Plies: 3-Ply Wood + 2 T5000 Carbon | Reaction: 12.8 | Vibration: 14.4
- HANDLE: Flared - Concave At The centre - The Most Popular Style
- FOREHAND RUBBER: Impartial XS | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 70 | Spin: 70 | Arc: 70 | Hardness: 30
- BACKHAND RUBBER: Impartial XB | Sponge Thickness (mm): 2.1 | Speed: 58 | Spin: 47 | Arc: 48 | Hardness: 30
- APPROVAL: International Table Tennis Federation Approved
- All Pro-Line Rackets Come Fully Assembled
IN DEPTH
- BLADE REACTION & VIBRATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPEED, SPIN, ARC, STABILITY & VARIATION PROPERTIES
- RUBBER SPONGE THICKNESS
Did You Know?
More World Class Players Trust Butterfly Than Any Other Brand - At the 2019 World Table Tennis Championships, 99.8% of the participants were surveyed regarding their individual blade and rubber usage. Of those surveyed, Butterfly blades were used by 56.6% of the participants while the other 43.4% consisted of 11 different brands. Butterfly rubbers were used by 53.2% of the participants while the other 46.8% consisted of 11 different brands.