— Racquet. 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 covers, see below). It is often more convenient and cheaper to buy a ready-made racquet than to assemble a sports equipment on your own. This is true primarily for beginner athletes and amateurs; but for professional use, this option is considered less suitable than a self-assembled racquet. However, ready-made rackets of all classes (see below) and price categories are available today.
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Foundation. The base is the part of the racquet that includes the handle and the rigid plate on which the pads are attached. Actually, to turn the base into a full-fledged racquet, it is necessary to install overlays on it. This option is not very convenient for beginners and intermediate players, however, professionals often prefer to choose their own blade and rubber combination, not trusting the selection and assembly of sports equipment manufacturers. Therefore, models of this type, usually, belong to the top class, use advanced materials and are not cheap — to the point that some “bare” blades are more expensive than ready-made rackets with similar blade characteristics.
— Kit. The sets include sets that include, in addition to the finished racquet (see above), also additional
...sports equipment — tennis balls, and sometimes a net. In addition, there can also be several rackets; see below for details on items included. The convenience of this option is obvious: having bought a set, you can immediately get everything you need for a match (except maybe a table). Most of these kits are made for beginners, but there are exceptions — some kits quite reach 5 stars (see "Class").The number of
balls in a set with rackets(see "Type").
This inventory is completed with almost any modern set; and given that the balls are very easily lost due to their small size and “jumping”, there are usually at least two of them. And in the most extensive sets, this number can reach 8.
The presence of a
cover in the scope of delivery of the product. Note that this accessory can be supplied not only as part of a set (see "Type"), but also with a separately sold racquet, but bases for rackets with covers are not sold.
The purpose of the cover is obvious: it facilitates and simplifies the transportation of the racquet, providing protection from unwanted contacts with surrounding objects and other unwanted influences that can damage the working surface of the product. Cases can have a different design and layout: some racquet is placed entirely, others cover only the pads, leaving the handle outside. Theoretically, the cover can be purchased separately or even made independently, but this is associated with unnecessary hassle, while the complete accessory fits optimally with the racquet and does not require any extra effort.
