table tennis paddle![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Paddle used to strike the ball; paddles come in a variety of shapes, sizes and weights.
handle ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Elongated part that the player grips to control the paddle.
face ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Rubber-covered surface used to strike the ball; the paddle has one red and one black face.
blade ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Hard flat portion containing at least 85% natural wood.
covering ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Layer of rubber no more than .25 in thick that covers the faces of the blade.
table tennis ball ![click to hear](/images/speaker.jpg)
Ball made of celluloid or similar material; it is 1.6 in in circumference and weighs 0.09 oz.