Joola Set Duo - A table tennis set with a good price-performance ratio!
Joola is a well-known German company and also produces table tennis goods. These include, for example, rackets, balls, shoes, and textiles. The company exhibits a long-lasting history and can truly rely on this and the experience gained. One market, which is particularly served by Joola, is related to hobby and leisure. Of course, this market also includes table tennis sets, such as the Joola Duo Set.
The Joola Duo Set is, as the name already suggests, suitable for the hobby and recreational game in pairs. No matter if playing at home or at an event, game and fun are guaranteed! And the best aspect is: This set is really inexpensive and suitable for the smaller purse!
Joola Set Duo - The scope of delivery includes ...
What do we see first? Right, the packaging. This Joola table tennis set has a very practical case. All balls and bats can be placed in this case in a convenient way. This makes it easier when transporting/carrying the set and protects the content from dirt and/or moisture. In this regard, the zipper is particularly helpful. A handle is helpful when carrying or hanging up this table tennis set from Joola. One side of the set is made of transparent snynthetics so you can always check its content (e.g., are there all balls still available?).
The Joola Set Duo comprises 2 table tennis rackets: The Joola Match and the Joola Top. These rackets are completely assembled, meaning that the rubbers are glued and the edge tape is present. Hence, you can start playing right away. The rubbers used (Joola Tramp rubbers, which are even ITTF-approved) have their pimples in. This means that the smooth surface is directed out, toward the ball. The sponge thickness is 1.7 mm and together with the topsheet, a good control, feedback, and feeling are mediated.
However, the sponge thickness also causes a special phenomenon called the catapult effect: In contrast to thinner sponges, the ball can penetrate deeper into the sponge material. Of course, when leaving the rubber, the ball is pushed away from the sponge, like a catapult effect. This effect is more pronounced when doing harder strokes. Hence, this rubber also allows more offensive moves.
It is this mix between controlled, sensitive, and slower strokes and faster, harder strokes which characterizes so called allround rubbers (like this one). Such rubbers are very suitable for hobby and recreational players: Some of them prefer a slower game, some of them prefer a faster game. Also, these preferences change over time. Hence, allround rubbers provide the optimal basis for all these considerations, and the Joola Set Duo optimally supports this.
But not only the rubber plays a role. The "leisure-friendly" properties mentioned above are further supported by the properties stemming from the heart of each table tennis bat: The blade! The blade is made of 5 layers. These are quite neutral, they are medium-soft. This also allows slower (defensive) but also faster (offensive) moves. Of course, the racket from this Joola table tennis set does not take over your work while playing, you have to play the ball over the net yourself ;-)
Another mention worthy fact is the handle of this racket. It is flared on the Joola Match, and anatomical on the Joola Top. Almost all players do really well with these handle types. The racket lies comfortably in your hand, which supported by the Ergo handles.
What else is part of the set? Exactly, the balls! These are 3 Joola Select balls made of plastic (no celluloid), with a diameter of 40 mm. Strictly speaking, the diameter is slightly larger, which is reflected in its synonymous name 40+ poly balls. The Joola Set Duo contains 2 white and 1 orange-colored ball.
Brief summary on the Joola Set Duo
In case you are searching for table tennis fun in pairs in your free time, the Joola Set Duo is worth a real recommendation. This set promises a good price-performance ratio. TT-Shop wishes you a lot of fun!