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 the top and wider at the bottom. It offers a superior grip. The shake-hand style racket is stylish and has an ergonomic table tennis paddle. The flared handle design has been the preferred choice of players around the world. 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 their exceptional quality and performance. The Addy ping pong paddles are highly recommended for recreational use.