To create a truly top custom bat it is important to decide what type of rubbers (forehand and backhand) you want to glue to your newly acquired blade. For example, if a player has a strong forehand they may choose to have a fast forehand rubber.
These days, choosing the right table tennis equipment requires a lot of thought and your particular playing style will therefore dictate how you apply the customisation process for your bat. It is also important to remember that not all rubbers and blades are the same, for example some rubbers are designed to suit an offensive attacking player, while others are defensive. There are also heavy and lighter style rubbers that some players prefer to use that may suit their style of play.
If you are looking for a new rubber it can be daunting and confusing when you are faced with an array of different styles and designs that are now available for players to choose from. Generally, you are able to find out what a rubbers particular specifications are by reading the information on the outside of the packaging which it is sold in.
If you find that one of your friends or a fellow player has a new rubber that you are thinking of buying, an excellent way of finding out how the rubber you have your eye on performs is to simply ask if you can try out your friend’s blade with the rubber in practice. By doing so you will get a good idea on whether it is has the qualities such as spin, speed and touch that will suit your style of play.
New rubbers can also be very expensive so carry out some research by talking to fellow players or try looking at how rubbers are assessed online through reviews and opinions that players who may have used them provide.
So take your time when selecting rubbers for your bat because having effective good quality rubbers will give you the confidence to play your best table tennis.