— Racket. This type includes classic table tennis rackets, supplied fully assembled and ready to play out of the box. They are sold one at a time and are not equipped with additional equipment such as a net or balls (however, they can be supplemented with cases, see below). Buying a ready-made racket is often more convenient and cheaper than assembling sports equipment yourself. This is especially true for novice athletes and amateurs, but for professional use, this option is considered less suitable than a self-assembled racket. However, rackets of all classes (see below) and price categories are available today in ready-made form.
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Base. The base is the part of the racket that includes the handle and the rigid plate on which the pads are attached. Actually, to turn the base into a full-fledged racket, you need to install pads on it. This option is not very convenient for beginners and intermediate-level players, however, professionals often prefer to choose the combination of base and pads themselves, not trusting the selection and assembly of sports equipment manufacturers. Therefore, models of this type, as a rule, belong to the top class, use advanced materials and are expensive - to the point that some “bare” bases are more expensive than ready-made rackets with similar base characteristics.
- Kit. Kits include sets that include, in addition to a finished racket (see above), also additional sports equipment - te
...nnis balls, and sometimes a net. In addition, there can also be several rackets; See below for details on the items included. The convenience of this option is obvious: by purchasing a kit, you can immediately acquire everything you need for a match (except perhaps the table). Most of these kits are made with beginners in mind, but there are exceptions - some kits even reach 5 stars (see “Class”).The number of
balls in a kit(see "Product type").
This inventory is completed with almost any modern kit, and given that the balls are very easily lost due to their small size, there are usually at least two of them. And in the most extensive sets, this number can reach 8.
The presence of a
case. Note that this accessory can be supplied not only as part of a set (see "Product type"), but also with a separately sold racket, but bases for rackets with cases are not sold.
The purpose of the case is obvious: it facilitates and simplifies the transportation of the racket, protecting it from unwanted contact with surrounding objects and other undesirable influences that can damage the working surface of the product. Cases can have a different design and layout: some racket is placed entirely, while others cover only the pads, leaving the handle outside. The case can be purchased separately or even made independently, but this is associated with unnecessary hassle. At the same time, the complete accessory fits optimally with the racket and does not require any extra effort.
