| In table tennis you can choose between one of two | | | | beginning player new to the sport, but if you are a |
| bat choices. You can either choose a pre made bat | | | | more experienced player then you may want to |
| which is already assembled with a blade, a forehand | | | | consider acquiring a custom bat which we will discuss |
| and backhand rubber or the custom made option | | | | in the next section. |
| where you have the flexibility to choose your own | | | | Custom Table Tennis Bats |
| rubbers and blade. In this article I will discuss both | | | | Custom made table tennis bats are generally |
| options so that you can decide the best type of bat | | | | assembled by players who buy a blade of their choice |
| that would suit your needs. | | | | and then buy two rubbers (one black and one red) to |
| Pre Made Table Tennis Bats | | | | glue onto the forehand and backhand side of the new |
| As I mentioned above, pre made bats are factory | | | | bat. A custom bat is popular with more experienced |
| assembled which basically means they can be | | | | players as they are aware what strengths they have |
| obtained relatively easily without too much problem. It | | | | and therefore know what they need as far as |
| also means that you do not have to worry about what | | | | choosing the best and most appropriate rubbers to |
| type of rubbers or blade to use. Another advantage | | | | compliment their personal playing style. This is the main |
| with using a pre made bat is they are often cheaper | | | | advantage of playing with a custom bat. |
| than custom bats due to them being mass produced | | | | However, it needs to be mentioned that the blade and |
| and being preassembled and supplied to retail suppliers | | | | rubbers that make up a custom bat which are |
| direct from the factory. | | | | purchased separately can often be very costly. |
| Overall, I would recommend pre made bats for the | | | | |