Understand the composition of a bat

Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic

   Hi,

I would like to understand better the various components of a ping pong racquet. 

Q1. In the components that constitute a racquet, what is the % of each component that contribute to the overall performance? For example: could that be 33% blade, 33% sponge, 33% top sheet and 1% glue? 

Q2. The red and black rubber. Are the rubber properties identical or are they different per color? And BTW why only black and red? And not other colors like navy / yellow?

Q3. I've read in the rules that 85% of the blade must be wood. What is the reason?

Q4. I assume that the quality of a bat is very important. How important could that be? Example: could an average user with a very good bat play better than a very player with an average bat?

Q5. What is the official term? Racquet, Bat or Paddle?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
FireAndForget Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 12/28/2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4	Post Options Post Reply Quote FireAndForget Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Understand the composition of a bat Posted: 12/28/2008 at 11:45pm
	Hi, I would like to understand better the various components of a ping pong racquet. Q1. In the components that constitute a racquet, what is the % of each component that contribute to the overall performance? For example: could that be 33% blade, 33% sponge, 33% top sheet and 1% glue? Q2. The red and black rubber. Are the rubber properties identical or are they different per color? And BTW why only black and red? And not other colors like navy / yellow? Q3. I've read in the rules that 85% of the blade must be wood. What is the reason? Q4. I assume that the quality of a bat is very important. How important could that be? Example: could an average user with a very good bat play better than a very player with an average bat? Q5. What is the official term? Racquet, Bat or Paddle? Thanks in advance for any help.

Sponsored Links