Endorsed by the world number 6 dima ovtcharov the schildkrot ovtcharov 700 table tennis bat combines great speed and spin with good control qualities its 5 ply blade features the vari slick reversed rubber which has been approved by ittf international table tennis federation the thicker 2mm sponge increases ball speeds yet still feels controllable the handle is anatomic and flared and there is a useful anti vibration system as well as a protective edging tape