JOOLA Smash Recreational Table Tennis Racket
This sport-grade table tennis racket from industry leader JOOLA is a stage four-rated racket combining numerous proprietary JOOLA features, including an ERGO grip, Power-grip System, PULS System, and DAV technology. Smooth pips-in rubber over sponge creates dramatic spin and speed characteristics for smart, tough-to-return shots.FeaturesERGO Grip:New generation grip with rounded, ergonomic designSelect Plywood:Specially-glued veneers offer improved feel and speedPower-grip System:Special sponge in the grip absorbs oscillations and dampens vibrationsPULS System:Middle veneers create larger sweet spot, as well as improved feelDAV System:Double anti-vibration elements at the end and inside the handle increase controlSpecificationsSmooth rubberFlared handleFive-ply veneer85 speed85 control90 spin0.4-pound weightAbout JOOLAFounded in 1954, after the sports department of the department store "Jooss inLandau" was involved with production of the first table tennis table in 1952, JOOLA creates some of the highest-end table tennis equipment in the world. Offering an extensive line of tables, rackets, rubbers, and balls, JOOLA is the sponsored choice of many professional table tennis players. The company is consistently selected as the official supplier for competitive world events, and was the official table for the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996, Sydney in 2000, and Athens in 2004.Domestically, JOOLA supports many of the largest competitions in the United States through a relationship with North American Table Tennis. The JOOLA North American Tour, which features competitions across the US, has been taking place since 2000, and JOOLA also supports the JOOLA North American Teams Championships -- the single largest tournament in the world. Held annually in Baltimore, Maryland over Thanksgiving weekend, it attracts the best players from around the world, as well as any recreational players interested in seeing how they stack up against the game's best.