Gear and sizes
Get the size right before worrying about brands. Size rules come from governing bodies and official brand charts; the models listed are common choices, not paid picks.
Table tennis blade / racket
Blade (wood) to which rubbers are glued, or a pre-assembled racket for beginners.
Table tennis rubbers
Rubber sheets for each side of the blade; competition rubbers must be ITTF-authorised.
Table tennis balls
40 mm plastic balls; training balls and star-rated competition balls.
Kids outgrow gear fast, so it doesn't have to be new: used and sports gear stores across Canada · gear swaps
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