Table tennis regulations approved by the (ITTF) allow different surfaces on each side of the paddle for various amounts of spin (including nullifying it) or speed. For example, a player may have a spin-heavy rubber on one side of his paddle, and no spin on the other side. The player can flip the racket in play for different types of returns. To help a player distinguish between different types of rubber used by his opponent, regulations specify that one side of a paddle must be red while the other must be black, allowing a player to see what side of a paddle hits the ball mid-play. The player has the right to inspect his opponent's racket before a match to see the type and color. Current rules state that, unless damaged in play, the paddle cannot be exchanged for another at any time during a match.When you first start playing Ping-Pong, any paddle will do. But once you get good enough to worry about things like backspin and drop shots (and, you know, winning), those hard-plastic paddles that came with your table will need to be upgraded. A paddle has two components: the blade (the wood base of the paddle) and the rubber that’s secured to it. Competitive players typically have specific rubber styles for both the front and back of the blade, depending on their play style (e.g., fast, all-around, aggressive, defensive). O’Neill says there are over 1,000 types of rubber to choose from. “No other sport has this level of customization.https://pingponglive.livejournal.com/568.html