Killerspin Jet400 Smash N2 Ping Pong Paddle, Table Tennis Racket, Table Tennis Equipment for Intermediates/Advanced, Table Tennis Paddle with 5-Ply Wood Blade, Black/Red

First off, I consider myself as someone just entering the intermediate level of table tennis play. I found I could not play with generic rackets, but when I played with some friends' cheap Stiga rackets I was able to improve my game to intermediate. My personal play style uses lots of spin. I am inconsistent with my forehand slams, but have control with my backhand.I purchased this Killerspin because of the high speed/spin/control ratings, the review ratings, and the relatively inexpensive price tag in order to improve my game over the cheap rackets we were using, and here is what I found.The following comments are based on my experience. Keep in mind they are in regard to my personal play style and I hope that you are able to use the review to accurately gauge how you can use the racket: I have had this racket for two to three months.1) This racket has a ton SPIN on it. It takes getting used to for the person using it, as well as the opponent. With very little movement, there is a great amount of spin placed on it. I find I can get many more points off of a well spun/placed serve, and can throw people off with the exaggerated spin in different directions while in play. (I use a lot of spin in my normal play, so I can control spin pretty well).2) This racket has a ton of SPEED on it. So much speed that I have to re-learn how to slam it with my forehand. My backhand slam still works pretty well, but I can't keep it on the table with my forehand anymore. Prior to using this racket, I could return a slam from my opponent by stationary blocking, but now when they slam it, if I do that, it bounces back over the table completely. You would need to pull the paddle back as you blocked to try to reduce the return bounce, unless you can control the slam back, or change the angle of return appropriately.3) The CONTROL on this racket is okay, but not great. Because of my difficulty with the speed, particularly when slamming, my control of the ball has shot down. I will require a lot more practice to gain the necessary control.My opponents: I play a two to three times a week for about 30-60 minutes. Prior to using Killerspin, my opponents often beat me overall, though sometimes I would win the majority of games. After using this racket, and getting some practice, and allowing my opponents to get used to it, I am hard to beat (they are at an intermediate level as well).You should know that I do not feel like I am any better at the game (in fact I feel as though I've lost skill). Adapting to this racket is difficult, and since I've lost so much control I don't slam as much. Without a doubt, though, it gives the ability to go from intermediate to pro if you can master the speed and control with the racket. The spin is very good, and I've enjoyed using it so far. I need a lot more practice in order to master it, but it's a very good racket.As a potential alternative, my friends bought an intermediate Stiga (I think the Supreme). I enjoyed using that one as well. It has less spin potential, and a lot less speed, but the control gain is very nice, in my opinion. I do not know which I prefer.I hope this helps!

This is a great upgrade from my old college racket. I purchased a ~$20 Stiga racket ages ago and have been continuing to use it much to my dismay. Slipper rubbers? Yikes. With the help of some generous family this past holiday season, I was able to purchase this racket without impacting the wallet. I have only a couple things to say about this product, all of them shining compliments.Fantastic spin, speed, and control (when I strike the ball correctly). Although I am not by any means a competition quality player, this racket has improved my game dramatically in a few short sessions. I am no longer fighting a racket that produces lousy spin or unpredictable sponge response. Balance is fantastic for me. The mass center appears to be near the lower 1/3rd of the racket face, giving it a nice feel either defensively or offensively. Though Killerspin's website ranks this racket a 7, it appears to be plenty of speed at this point in my ability.Pros: The racket has a seemingly great build with spinny, controlled response.Cons: I can no longer blame my racket for my play being bad.

Very good paddle! I read every comments before buy it, and the really is (after 4 months using it): The hit of the racket with the ball has a slightly unpleasant sound but does not affect your style of play at all!It has a lot of spin, really impressive compared to my previous racket !!! and you have to get used to having more control of the poddle.but without doubt if you use a lower quality racquet than this one, you will notice the difference! but you will get used to using it and you will feel how your style of play improves. I recommend it 100%. Getting used to it will be the same every time you buy a new paddle, so you just have to take the risk and play with it, to feel how can it help you to improve your playing style!!!

I hadn't played ping pong in many years, then joined the local senior center just to play.. I didn't realize that it was full of retired ringers.. so, someone there suggested this paddle, or the one down from this.. but I "thought" I would quickly go back to being an average player.. I always played on sandpaper or the nubby paddles, never anything like this.. This is very fast, and the ball does not slip on it at all.. So, straight and controlled shots only for me. I would actually prefer the old sandpaper paddles to this, but nobody uses them any more.

I was excited when I first used the paddle. I liked the weight and the handle was a good fit; but I was left disappointed over durability. Both rubbers, particularly the black, chipped around the edges after a short time, and grippiness on both sides was short-lived.