The Butterfly Addoy Table Tennis Racket is a great quality ping pong paddle that is made with wood and Addoy rubber giving beginners the edge with more speed than spin, which offers more control. This Butterfly table tennis paddle offers a superior inverted Addoy rubber, that offers a good speed and control that is ideal for beginners. The rubbers are red and black making it ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) approved for tournaments. The thick sponge layer supplies a spring motion to add speed when striking the ping pong ball. The blade, or wooden part of the racket, provides more consistent attacks. The handle has a flared design, which is narrower at top and wider at bottom. It offers superior grip. The shakehand style racket is stylish and an ergonomic table tennis paddle. The flared handle design has been the preferred choice of players around the world. The 1000, 2000, and 3000 models differ by handle color designs and shape. The shapes are the squared, flared design for 1000 and 3000 models. The 2000 model is a rounded, flared design. Butterfly table tennis rackets are also the most preferred rackets by professionals around the world due to the exceptional quality and performance. The Addoy ping pong paddles are highly recommended for recreational use