Product DescriptionThe JOOLA Cobra Beginner/Intermediate Table Tennis Bat is the perfect ping-pong paddle for players looking to master the basics with a high-end recreational racquet. The racket utilizes JOOLA technology, such as an Ergo Grip and a flared handle that fuses to your hand for ultimate control. Additionally, the JOOLA Cobra Racket features JOOLA's Control System Technology for weight reduction through vertical milling in the grip, and provides more power and ball control, without the vibration. You are ensured to have increased speed and spin from the ITTF approved pips-in (smooth surface) rubber. Start playing like a champion with equipment developed for champions! JOOLA is a proud sponsor of the US National Team.Amazon.comThe JOOLA Cobra is a learner-grade (stage two) table tennis racket, using Peking rubber over a responsive sponge to create aggressive spin and speed. JOOLA's Control System uses cross milling in the wood to eliminate vibrations and provide a truer ball response. Approved by the ITTF, the Cobra features a flared handle with ERGO Grip technology. This new generation grip is rounded for a more ergonomic form that immediately adapts to your hand.SpecificationsPeking rubber Flared handle Five-ply veneer 40 speed 44 spin 92 control 0.3-pound weight About JOOLA Founded in 1954, after the sports department of the department store "Jooss in Landau" was involved with production of the first table tennis table in 1952, JOOLA creates some of the highest-end table tennis equipment in the world. Offering an extensive line of tables, rackets, rubbers, and balls, JOOLA is the sponsored choice of many professional table tennis players. The company is consistently selected as the official supplier for competitive world events, and was the official table for the Olympic Games in Atlanta in 1996, Sydney in 2000, and Athens in 2004.Domestically, JOOLA supports many of the largest competitions in the United States through a relationship with North American Table Tennis. The JOOLA North American Tour, which features competitions across the US, has been taking place since 2000, and JOOLA also supports the JOOLA North American Teams Championships -- the single largest tournament in the world. Held annually in Baltimore, Maryland over Thanksgiving weekend, it attracts the best players from around the world, as well as any recreational players interested in seeing how they stack up against the game's best.