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A Recreational Paddle will offer you a quality racket at an inexpensive price. It will also help simplify the buying process as the rubber is already assembled to the paddle by the manufacturer. Our selection of pre-assembled Rec Paddles are ideal for beginner to intermediate recreational players, or a great inexpensive paddle for the kids.

One thing to keep in mind with a Rec Paddle... the rubber is not meant to be removed from the paddle. So when the rubber needs to be replaced, it's time to toss the old paddle and buy a new one.

COMBO & PRO SPECIAL PADDLES: these custom Paddle Palace paddles feature some of our more popular blades and rubber sheets at discounted prices.

With our COMBO SPECIAL Paddles, the blade is pre-determined, but you are free to choose any 2 rubbers to match your playing style.

With PRO SPECIAL Paddles, the blade and rubber combinations have been predetermined, taking the guesswork out of the equation. We have a wide variety of options to suit many different styles of play.

Unlike Rec Paddles, the rubber on the COMBO and PRO SPECIAL Paddles can easily be removed and replaced. This is a great option for players who would like to improve their game, and play in leagues and tournament competitions.

Our Paddle Palace Staff are happy to help you choose the right paddle to best suit your budget and playing style.

The game of table tennis is very much a game of feel and each wood type has its own unique feel that is inherent to the wood. The all-wood blade is classic table tennis, still used by many top players today.

Carbon fiber layers will add more speed to a paddle and it will also increase the size of the sweet-spot, making the paddle more consistent. Carbon also acts as a reinforcing layer which will strengthen the blade. Due to this, most Carbon blades have a ‘hard’ feel which are ideal for hitters and power play.

Much of the overall speed of your racket is determined by your blade. The rubber - while contributing to the speed of your paddle - will primarily function as your source for spin.

All rubbers can be grouped into five different categories...

• Smooth / Inverted: able to generate tremendous spin due to their tacky surface. Great for all styles of play from the all-out attacker to the most defensive minded chopper. Inverted is the most versatile rubber type.
• Short Pips: rubbers are an inverted sheet of rubber turned upside down. The space between the pimples will help to take some of your opponents spin off of the ball. This will allow you to aggressively attack your opponents shots regardless of the oncoming spin. Short pips are great for hitting, blocking and returning serves. However, they are unable to produce as much spin as an inverted sheet of rubber.
• Long Pips rubbers are generally used by players who rely on their opponents to make mistakes. The composition of long pip rubbers is similar to short pip rubbers, but the pips are taller. When your opponents ball contacts this surface, the taller pips are easily bent, REVERSING the oncoming spin. This will keep your opponent guessing as to what type of spin is on the ball.
• Anti-Spin rubber is an inverted sheet of rubber featuring a very slick top sheet with a “dead” sponge layer. The resulting effect is a rubber sheet that is excellent for blocking, returning serves and great for changing the pace. For those that rarely use both sides of the racket during play, anti-spin rubber would be ideal for the backside. Your opponent will generally find himself confronted with a ball with little rotation, or a ‘knuckle’ ball. This generally will lead to a ball that you can easily attack. A great addition to your arsenal.
• Hardbat or No sponge (OX) rubber features a short pips top sheet with the absence of sponge. Still adept at nullifying spin, no sponge rubber will produce sharp, crisp strokes with significantly less spin and at a much slower pace.

Most table tennis rubbers offer multiple sponge thicknesses. The sponge layer - the area between the topsheet and the wood - acts as a trampoline. Thinner sponge will be less “springy” and have a hard feel, as the ball will generally sink to the wood surface, producing less spin and speed. Thicker sponge will have a soft feel and will be faster and provide more spin as the ball will sink deep into the sponge layer catapulting it outward with tremendous velocity and increased spin.

High Tension rubbers are the latest technology of table tennis rubbers and have tension built in to the sponge and top-sheet. This helps reduce the amount of energy lost at the point of impact. In essence, it turns the speed of your opponent’s shot into additional power for you. In short, High Tension rubbers are fast, VERY FAST. Most table tennis brands today offer high tension rubbers.

A rubbers performance will deteriorate as time and the elements take their toll. The rubber will produce less spin than it once did and will not feel as lively. The life expectancy of your rubber sheet will vary depending on how often you play, but a good rule of thumb is:
[# of days played/week] = [# of times to change/year]

Yes. Visit our YouTube channel to follow the easy steps on how to remove and assemble your own rubber sheets.

Absolutely! To get the most out of your rubber, it is recommended that you clean it after each use and store it properly.

Our Paddle Palace Rubber Cleaner is specifically designed for table tennis use. It is an environmentally friendly cleaner that will help rejuvenate the rubber surface to its natural tacky state. Ideally, store your paddle in a case, best in a climate-controlled space and avoid extreme temperatures for extended periods of time.

No, for orders shipped to USA, there are no charges for sales tax. 

For orders shipped outside of USA, the customer is solely responsible for paying any duty or tax imposed by your government. Paddle Palace does not collect from you or pay on your behalf, international taxes.

YES, WE GUARANTEE YOU THE BEST PRICES! Paddle Palace is happy to match competitors’ current published/posted prices! 

Paddle Palace is well-known for how quickly we ship out packages. Most packages are shipped the same day (especially if we receive your order by 12:00 noon PT), or the following business day from when you place your order.

Items returned for refund or exchange must be new and unused, and in the original packaging. Returns and exchanges must be made within thirty days of purchase. 

Send returns to: Paddle Palace, 12230 SW Main St., Portland, OR 97223, USA. On a note inside the package include your name, address, phone number and contact info, reason for the return, original invoice#, and action expected of Paddle Palace.

No, we cannot accept returns for Custom-Made Paddles. When Paddle Palace cuts and applies rubber, the blade and rubber are not eligible for a return or exchange.

We do not accept a return or exchange for shoes or clothing which show any evidence of wear. 

If you need a different size of your unused apparel, please contact us within the 30-day return period to arrange for an exchange.

We provide FREE Standard Shipping to USA for orders over $75. For orders under $75, there is a $7.95 shipping/handling charge. FedEx 2-day One Rate, FedEx Ground & USPS Priority Airmail or are the usual standard shipping methods. FedEx Overnight and FedEx 2-day are available for an extra charge. Tables are shipped by FedEx Freight.

Paddle Palace makes the carrier decision based on factors such as package weight, transit time, package value and contents.We offer discounted rates for UPS 2nd-Day Air, UPS 3-Day-Select, and UPS Next Day Air. Your cost for these methods depends on your location and the weight of the package. Click on the link in your shopping basket for the shipping options and cost for your order.

Free shipping to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, APO addresses, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands is by USPS Priority Airmail. The cost and availability of other shipping methods depends on your location and the weight of the package. Click on the link in your shopping basket for the shipping options and cost for your order. Free shipping does not apply to all Newgy items. (See Table Shipping and Robot Shipping). In all cases, the Product Description page indicates any item that has a product-specific shipping charge.

CANADA: Shipping to Canada is a $12 charge by USPS First Class Package International for under .5 pounds weight. Packages over .5 pounds are sent by DHL Express Worldwide. See shopping cart for additional weights and costs. Other available shipping methods are calculated by your location and package weight.

The customer is solely responsible for any sales tax and duty imposed by the Canadian government, which is collected in Canada.

INTERNATIONAL: For orders shipping outside of USA and Canada, Paddle Palace will email you with your shipping options and costs for your approval before we ship the package.

Paddle Palace ships all products except tables and some robots from our warehouse in Portland, Oregon, zip code 97223. Click here for a USPS Priority Mail Delivery Map for transit times to your location. USPS Priority Airmail transit times is 1 to 3 business days.

FedEx 2-Day and FedEx Ground ranges from 1 to 5 business days depending on your location. FedEx does not include Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays when calculating transit times. USPS does include Saturdays. For example, a FedEx package shipped on Monday by a 2-day transit time will be delivered on Wednesday. A FedEx package shipped on Friday by a 2-day transit time will be delivered Tuesday. A USPS package shipped on a Friday by a 2-day transit time will be delivered Monday. USPS Priority Airmail and FedEx do not guaranteed the delivery dates.

The table prices include free shipping to USA for most tables. If there is a shipping charge, it is indicated on the table's Product Description page and will also show on the Checkout page.

Freight charges are higher to some areas for some tables (such as Alaska, Hawaii and some remote areas.) In that case, Paddle Palace will contact you before the order is processed to receive your acceptance of any extra freight charges.

Curbside delivery requires you to be present when the table is delivered and assist the driver in removing the table from the truck. Should you not be able to assist the driver in removing the table, additional services are available from the freight company for an extra charge. Freight companies will not assist in transporting tables indoors or up or down steps, and they will not help in assembling the table. The delivery company will contact you prior to delivery to arrange a day with you for delivery.

A table order cannot be cancelled after it has been shipped from the warehouse, even if the table is not yet delivered. If the customer must cancel a table order, the customer is responsible for all shipping charges to and from the warehouse, and any restocking fees charged by the manufacturer/warehouse.

If a table arrives with visible damage, refuse delivery and contact Paddle Palace. If a table arrives with damaged packaging but the table appears to be ok, accept delivery but have the driver note the damaged packaging on the paperwork. After delivery, if you should notice the table is damaged, contact the freight company immediately, then contact Paddle Palace. Damage must be reported within one week.

Paddle Palace brand robots have free UPS Ground shipping to contiguous USA. Newgy Robots and products may have a shipping charge as indicated in each Product Description page.