Comparison Donic Top Team 700 vs Donic Waldner 700

The style of play the racquet is designed for. For each of the playing styles, the optimal indicators of speed, rotation and control (see below); the specific values of these characteristics may be different, but the general trend in models of the same style, usually, is clearly visible.

— Attacker. The attacking style of play involves high speed — it is this indicator, usually, that dominates the characteristics of rackets of this style.

— Protective. When playing in a defensive style, the speed of the ball is relatively low, which is compensated by the abundance of technical elements such as twists and undercuts. Accordingly, "defensive" rackets focus mainly on control (and partly on spin), and also have a design designed to dampen the high speed of the ball (in case the opponent prefers an attacking style).

— Universal. A style of play that combines attacking and defensive elements. Usually, universal rackets have approximately equal indicators of speed and control.

Within each style there are specializations. For example, attacking racquets can be designed for top speed—or a combination of slightly slower speed with increased control; in universal models, the ratio between speed and rotation depends on which direction the emphasis is shifted in the design of the product — to attack or to protect; etc.

Also note t...hat not only ready-made rackets, but also blades can belong to a certain style (see "Type").

Table tennis rackets have 3 main practical characteristics: speed, spin and control. The general class of the product, the style of play (see above), the available techniques, the requirements for the player's skills, etc. depend on their values and ratio. One of the most popular designation options is on a hundred-point scale; This scale is also used in our catalogue.

The speed indicator describes how fast the ball will move after contact with the racquet. High speed values are extremely important for an attacking style of play.

Table tennis rackets have 3 main practical characteristics: speed, spin and control. The general class of the product, the style of play (see above), available techniques, requirements for player skills, etc. depend on their values and ratio. One of the most popular designation options is on a hundred-point scale; This scale is also used in our catalogue.

The higher the spin number, the more the ball will spin with the corresponding hit and the better the racquet is suitable for various twisting techniques.

Sponge is the bottom layer of the lining, located under the outer coating (rubber is most often used for such a coating). The thickness of the sponge determines the characteristics of the impulse that the racquet transmits to the ball, and, accordingly, the characteristics of the flight of the ball after the impact; in other words, this indicator affects all three practical characteristics of the racquet - speed, rotation, control. Accordingly, models for different playing styles (see above) also differ in sponge thickness.

So, a small thickness - up to 1.5 mm - is typical for protective style products, which are distinguished by low speed and good control. All-purpose rackets use sponges of the order of 1.5 – 1.8 mm, which provides a balance between speed and control. And thick sponges - from 2 mm - are installed in rackets for an attacking game, and the greater the thickness, the higher the speed and rotation, and the worse the control.

The ability to change the overall balance of the racquet by moving the balance point (centre of gravity) closer to or further from the end of the handle. In this way, you can adjust the product to your own preferences and playing style, and even quickly reconfigure the racquet depending on the situation — many models allow you to change settings within a couple of minutes. Adjustment, usually, is carried out by rearranging the ballast placed in the handle. There is also an adjustment of the balance point of high-class rackets 4 * and 5 * (see "Class").