In table tennis, faster is not essentially better. If the paddle is extremely fast, you might have the difficulty to control it. Professional table tennis players at the top of the skills ladder can release massive power, so it is crucial that they have a fast table tennis paddle. On the other hand, if you are a beginner and belong to the lower-level of players, you might want to get yourself a paddle that you can control. It is better to choose a fast rubber on a slow-speed blade.