The karakal ktt 100 table tennis bat is for beginner players and has a 1 star standard rating it is light and stiff and made to help new players improve their shot control and defensive play it will also suit more regular players whose style is more focussed on defence the handle is flared and the 7 ply poplar wood blade is 6mm thick and covered with 18mm control and defence rubbers also included is a full protective cover to shield it between uses