STIGA Pure Color Advance Table Tennis Racket - Performance Level Ping Pong Paddle

So I recently got into ping pong/table tennis at college because it's just something that's fun to play with my friends. However, the paddles that they have available for rent are in terrible condition and put you at a huge disadvantage, especially since I was playing people that had purchased high quality paddles. I bought this paddle because it's inexpensive but has good spin and speed ratings. I've been using it quite a bit for a little over a month, and it's great. It's helped me learn how to use spin, place my shots better, etc. The only complaint I have about this is that it doesn't have the best durability. I have hit it on the table a few times on accident which has caused a few cracks, but nothing that has affected the play of the paddle. Would recommend to all beginner players or players looking to buy their first real ping pong paddle.

this is now one of my favorite paddles. would only be better with a wood handle, I don't like rubber grips, they feel wierd and sweaty.

This seems like a small step up from the beginner paddle. We bought it for our 13 year old son. We used a lower level sponge paddle before, and it's pretty crazy the spin this paddle generates. The ball definitely spins noticeably more with this paddle.

The handle snapped in half when I dropped it but I glued it back with wood glue and it’s good as new. Very lightweight and easy to handle. The material is almost sticky and makes for a good spin, and I love the color.

Hands down the cutest paddle on the market. The rubber is not as thick as comparable paddles...but, the play difference is negligible. For myself, an older female who just plays for fun, its perfect and gets alot of compliments on the color!!

While I'm not very good. I seem to get more spin than with a regular paddle

This "Pure Color Advance" paddle owns the competition. You walk up to the office table tennis table and immediately, you earn a raise. People buy you honey buns at the vending machine to simply teach them your ways. The only downside is that you will never play anyone to their potential due to their sheer fear of the crazy amounts of spin your paddle possesses. STIGA. PURE. GOLD.(Also, at this price point it's great. Fairly solid paddle with a very good amount for grip for the price point. This is perfect for anyone getting into table tennis without wanting to buy the $100 paddles.)

Great quality racket for amateurs not wanting to heavily invest. Immediate improvement in my game compared to the cheap ones at the bar I play at. Lots of control