The STIGA Aspire ping pong paddle is USATT approved and made from tough materials for recreational play that will keep your family playing for years. Created for beginners looking to build their table tennis skills, the sturdy Aspire combines smooth inverted rubber, a flared handle, and 5-ply blade with a thinner 1.5mm sponge—an ideal table tennis racket for recreational play. Performance ratings of Speed: 37, Spin: 35, and Control: 52.