This article is translated from a Chinese Post: 乒乓球拍地板重量该如何选？国手告诉你
Wang Liqin: I prefer heavier blades of around 95 grams
Hao Shuai: I like heavier blades of 90-93 grams. It has better hand feel. If I use lighter blades, I may miss the ball sometimes or hit the ball with the edge of the racket.
Fan Zhendong: I like blades of around 90 grams
Yan An: My blade is around 88 grams. Heavier blades are more powerful but I am not outstanding in power, thus I choose a lighter one which allows better speed in attacking. It is also quite powerful at back-court.
Qiu Yike: I prefer it a bit heavier but not too much. Around 96-98 grams. If it is too light, it won’t be powerful enough.
Xu Xin (penhold): My blade is around 86 grams. I have good strength. People with less strength can choose lighter blades. I choose the heavier one because I feel I can handle it. Heavier blades are more powerful and easier to gain points.
Chen Meng: I like lighter ones, around 86 grams. It allows me to be faster in forehand and backhand transition.
Fan Ying (Chopper): I like blades with weights of 86-88 grams. As a chopper, I need to be faster in transition.
I put players’ faces in the same sequence, for your reference.
