How to choose a ping pong paddle: A brief guide

Table tennis is a game of inches and adjustments. The best players adapt to the style and spin of their opponents. Even beginners quicklylearn to adapt their positioning and style to counter their opponent's favorite shots. As we develop as players, we settle on preferred grips, play-style, favorite serves and types of shots to play. There is an endless variety and every player, even at the very top level of ping pong, is unique in style.It would make sense, then, that table tennis equipment is highly customizable. Once you get beyond the classic "hard paddle" of rec rooms and basements, there is an almost endless variety of paddles to optimized your game. Most players will change paddles a few times as they progress in the sport, learning what suits their game best, or what paddle helps them learn best while they practice.When it comes time for you to choose your own customized paddle, all of the choices between blade, grip, and rubber can feel a little overwhelming. We're here to hel...