Please Help Me Buy The Right Bat!

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   Hi all.
BACKGROUND: I have been playing a lot of TT this summer.  I am by no means a great player yet but I'm getting good at certain things such as hitting a hard forehand loop with decent topspin.  I also have been getting better and increasing the speed of my backhand loops with topspin.  
STYLE OF PLAY: I use the shake hands grip. As mentioned, I like to attack the ball with forehand and backhand loops (this is just topspin right?) as often as possible.  The thing is my opponents do as well so I have to go on a bit of defense and just get the ball back on the table however I can (what is the best stroke for this?).  
CURRENT EQUIPMENT: I'm playing on a decent table at my subdivision clubhouse.  But, next week my Killerspin True Blue (made by same manufacturer as DHS) should arrive and that will be my main table set up in my basement.   My racquet is a pre-made Stiga Tempest that I bought for around $15 new.  It is considered a slower racquet I believe.  (Surface: Inverted, Sponge: 2.0mm, Blade: 5-ply) It has the smooth surface on both sides (rather than the little pieces sticking out everywhere, is this "inverted"?).  I want another racquet that has the smooth surface. 
THE QUESTION:  What racquet will be a nice upgrade from my current one that will be faster (but not so fast that it will make me worse)?  I still want it to have nice control but I feel like my loops are good enough that it's time to speed them up.  
I have no experience making my own and do not wish too at this time.  Should I just get one of the more expensive premade Stiga's?  Do online sites build them for you?  I'm looking to spend about $30 on this of $40 tops (lower is of course better). What racquets do you all suggest for me?  Where can I get them?  
Thanks so much!

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-Legacy- Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08/28/2006 Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Legacy- Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Please Help Me Buy The Right Bat! Posted: 08/30/2006 at 9:22pm
	Hi all. BACKGROUND: I have been playing a lot of TT this summer. I am by no means a great player yet but I'm getting good at certain things such as hitting a hard forehand loop with decent topspin. I also have been getting better and increasing the speed of my backhand loops with topspin. STYLE OF PLAY: I use the shake hands grip. As mentioned, I like to attack the ball with forehand and backhand loops (this is just topspin right?) as often as possible. The thing is my opponents do as well so I have to go on a bit of defense and just get the ball back on the table however I can (what is the best stroke for this?). CURRENT EQUIPMENT: I'm playing on a decent table at my subdivision clubhouse. But, next week my Killerspin True Blue (made by same manufacturer as DHS) should arrive and that will be my main table set up in my basement. My racquet is a pre-made Stiga Tempest that I bought for around $15 new. It is considered a slower racquet I believe. (Surface: Inverted, Sponge: 2.0mm, Blade: 5-ply) It has the smooth surface on both sides (rather than the little pieces sticking out everywhere, is this "inverted"?). I want another racquet that has the smooth surface. THE QUESTION: What racquet will be a nice upgrade from my current one that will be faster (but not so fast that it will make me worse)? I still want it to have nice control but I feel like my loops are good enough that it's time to speed them up. I have no experience making my own and do not wish too at this time. Should I just get one of the more expensive premade Stiga's? Do online sites build them for you? I'm looking to spend about $30 on this of $40 tops (lower is of course better). What racquets do you all suggest for me? Where can I get them? Thanks so much!

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Thaidog Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 01/09/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1661	Post Options Post Reply Quote Thaidog Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 10:12pm
	I would go with butterfly's Grubba: http://www.butterflyonline.com/online_store_productcloseup.asp?page=shakehand_blade1.asp&type=1&ID=2&pg=1&SortBy=&displayNum=5 And Sriver 1.7mm on both sides. http://www.butterflyonline.com/online_store_productcloseup.asp?page=rubber_all.asp&type=3&ID=36&pg=1&SortBy=&displayNum=5&frompg=all_around Inverted is a smooth surface while pips-out is a bumpy surface. The combo above will be slightly faster and spinnier than what you have but is actually a moderate all around combo. It shouldn't take but a few days to get used to.
	Timo ALC FL Tibhar Grip S MAx Tenergy 64 FX National 2.1mm *He never boosts... of course he never had to...*

pingpongkf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Member Joined: 08/25/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 823	Post Options Post Reply Quote pingpongkf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 10:19pm
	$40 tops ??!! hhhmmmm.... that's gonna be hard. are you in US ?? Try www.zeropong.com
	www.speedpong.net TT EQUIPMENTS: Nittaku, Butterfly, Stiga, Yasaka, Galaxy YinHe, DHS, Friendship, Globe.

-Legacy- Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08/28/2006 Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Legacy- Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 10:30pm
	[QUOTE=pingpongkf]$40 tops ??!! hhhmmmm.... that's gonna be hard. are you in US ?? Try www.zeropong.com[/QUOTE] Well, if it takes a little more money I will deal with it. I really don't want to go much over around $50 though. Also, should I get the same rubber type on both sides?

pingpongkf Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Silver Member Joined: 08/25/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 823	Post Options Post Reply Quote pingpongkf Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 10:52pm
	-Legacy- My suggestion to you is not to waste too much of your time here waiting for people's opinions, because you will end up having 50 different recommendations. Though it may help ..... Just contact Zeropong and ask TOM to make you something. Can't go wrong with him. Or if you're willing to spend a bit more money on higher end equipment, go to SpeedPong.
	www.speedpong.net TT EQUIPMENTS: Nittaku, Butterfly, Stiga, Yasaka, Galaxy YinHe, DHS, Friendship, Globe.

SDRamones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 11/12/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1470	Post Options Post Reply Quote SDRamones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 11:00pm
	The budget constraints are gonna be hard. Zeropong's 729 Friendship blades will get you within your guidelines. Or another alternative is buying a used blade. I personally wouldn't get a premade. Unless you go really cheap to get started. But you are beyond that point. As far as same rubber on both side. You don't have to but since you don't really know what you want then you should until you know more about the different rubber sheets. By the wqay, what country or state are you from?
	Sean Ramones - USA 91709 Ebay Feedback For Sale

-Legacy- Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 08/28/2006 Status: Offline Points: 8	Post Options Post Reply Quote -Legacy- Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 11:07pm
	I'm in St. Louis, Missouri (USA). Do I have to assemble those non-premades?

SDRamones Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Gold Member Joined: 11/12/2005 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 1470	Post Options Post Reply Quote SDRamones Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 11:10pm
	Some companies will assemble for you.
	Sean Ramones - USA 91709 Ebay Feedback For Sale

kei123 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 07/27/2006 Status: Offline Points: 175	Post Options Post Reply Quote kei123 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/30/2006 at 11:45pm
	find cole. He has combos about $40. He can give u some advise and do the assemble for u too.

anime_file Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Beginner Joined: 09/12/2005 Status: Offline Points: 62	Post Options Post Reply Quote anime_file Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/31/2006 at 1:05am
	Definately find cole at www.colestt.com hes really cool and nice and will help you find what you need.

leeyong Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Super Member Joined: 03/06/2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 140	Post Options Post Reply Quote leeyong Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 08/31/2006 at 2:55pm
	The only pre-assembled bat that looks good is from presport.com, butterfly primorac attack with two sheets of flextra at 20usd plus 10 shipping. over 60 dollars will get you something better though. I like joyner H (33usd) for top-spin game two sheet of 729 cream (japan sponge) plus shipping is like 65usd. otherwise, for 55 usd at pingpongonline there is the Donic master dicon (or waldner dicon in europe)on sale for 26usd, but I can not recommend any rubber from 729 because there is no price on them (likely to be 10 dollars each) and I have no clue what this donic blade matches well with. You can ask around the forum as I am sure someone used them before
	BTY SC ST BH: Bryce FX 2.1 FH: Sriver L 2.1 Stiga CL cpen FH: Globe 999T on saviga 2.2 BH: Yasaka Mark V soft Others: KTS, Darker speed 90, 30 (10mm) Jpen, Nittaku Septear ST, DHS 032 CS