Only the color is different. The red side and black side of the table tennis racket are just color differences and have little impact on the function.

The International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) technical manual stipulates that the thickness of the rubber must not exceed 4.0mm, and the color of the rubber can only be red and black. It also stipulates that if the rubber on one side of the racket is red, the other side must is black.

At the same time, the use of red and black surfaces in table tennis rackets can increase the viewing quality of the game. Sometimes black and sometimes red can not only increase the attention of opponents and spectators, but also prevent the eyes from getting tired. the role of the other party.

There are no clear regulations on the front and back.

Generally, the front and backhand of a table tennis racket can be distinguished from the label on the handle. The side with the label is the front (the side without the label is the back). There are also some ball boards with printing on the surface, and the side with printing is the front side (the side without printing is the back side). There are also some racquets with printing on the shoulder closer to the handle, usually the model number of the paddle, and this side is the front.

Extended information:

Racket rubber indicators:

Performance indicators of rubber. Positive rubber is also called short-grain rubber. It is characterized by good elasticity, fast speed and good impact. The ball is stable and does not spin. It is suitable for fast breaks close to the table, especially left-pushing and right-hand attacks. It is one of the most commonly used rubber types for straight fast-break players. In the past, Zhuang Zedong, Li Furong, Jiang Jialiang, Xie Saike, Liu Guoliang, etc. A large number of world champions use direct rubber sponge shooting.

If you feel that your wrists are flexible but your arms and waist are not strong enough, it is best to choose a rubber racket that wins with speed. ?

There is also a medium-grained rubber on the international market between short-grained and long-grained rubber, which has a unique effect of non-spin attack, strong draw or backspin from the opponent. , this kind of rubber is not afraid at all. In the past, the ball would not spin and be erratic, making it difficult for the opponent to exert his strength. It is called "magic rubber".

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