{ "id": "table-tennis-bat-set", "sku": "table-tennis-bat-set", "title": "Table Tennis Bat Set", "slug": "table-tennis-bat-set", "price": 108.99, "currency": "NZD", "availability": "in_stock", "category": "darts-and-table-games", "category_label": "Darts And Table Games", "tags": [], "colors": [], "materials": [], "dimensions": null, "weight": "396 g", "images": [ "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/main-table-tennis-bat-set.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/table-tennis-bat-set-2.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/table-tennis-bat-set-3.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/table-tennis-bat-set-4.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/table-tennis-bat-set-5.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/table-tennis-bat-set-6.jpg", "https://mygames.co.nz/dropship-images/darts-and-table-games/table-tennis-bat-set/table-tennis-bat-set-7.jpg" ], "description_short": "Two bats, three balls and a carry storage case keep your playing kit together between games.", "description": "A table is only part of the setup\n\nHaving access to a table tennis table does not always mean you have the pieces needed to play. One bat may be missing, the balls may have rolled away, or the equipment may be spread across several cupboards. A matching set gives you a clear starting point.\n\nThis Table Tennis Bat Set contains two bats, three ping pong balls and a carry storage case. It is listed for two adult players and needs no bat assembly. If you already have a table and net, those contents cover the handheld playing equipment for a two-person game.\n\nThe useful question is whether the set fits how you plan to play. Start with the contents, then look at the grip, materials and weight. There is no need to treat a maker's performance language as a substitute for those concrete details.\n\nWhat is included, and what you still need\n\nThe box includes one bat for each of two players. There are also three balls, so you can keep another nearby when a ball leaves the table. The carry storage case gives the pieces a shared place between sessions.\n\nA table and net are not included in the listed contents. That matters if you are buying a present or putting together a playing area from scratch. A ping pong bat set is an accessory kit, not a complete table setup.\n\nFor doubles, you would need another two bats. The supplied player count is two, which matches the number of bats in this box. Buying for a group is easier when you count the equipment each person needs rather than relying on a set name.\n\nUnderstanding the bat construction\n\nThe listed bat materials are engineered wood, rubber and sponge. The supplied description also refers to a layered wood blade and inverted rubber. The blade forms the body of the bat, with sponge and rubber forming the hitting surface.\n\nInverted rubber has its smooth face outward. It is a construction detail worth checking when you compare rubber table tennis bats, but it does not tell you everything about how a bat will feel. Sponge thickness and rubber hardness also matter, and neither is given by the maker.\n\nThere are no numerical speed, spin or control ratings in the maker's description. That leaves a clear limit on comparisons. You can compare the known construction, but you should not read a precise performance score into the description.\n\nIf you already own a bat you enjoy, use its known details as your reference. That is more useful than choosing on broad claims alone.\n\nGrip and weight deserve a closer look\n\nThese are described as shakehand table tennis bats. A shakehand grip is held in a way that resembles shaking someone's hand. If that is your usual grip, the stated style gives you a useful point of comparison.\n\nIndividual bat weight is given as 198 ± 5 g. The listed item weight is 396 g. Those figures should not be treated as a confirmed packed shipping weight, since the maker does not define the weight of the full packaged contents.\n\nWeight is personal. A bat that feels comfortable to one player may feel too heavy or too light to someone else. If you have access to an existing bat, weighing it can help you understand what the stated figure means in your hand.\n\nHandle measurements are not given by the maker. If handle shape or size is a deciding factor for you, that is a detail to confirm before ordering.\n\nMaking sense of the dimensions\n\nThe listed product dimensions are 25.5 × 15 × 1.2 cm. They provide a size reference for the product, but the maker does not separately label case dimensions or packed dimensions.\n\nDo not assume these measurements describe the storage case. That distinction matters if you need the kit to fit into a narrow drawer, a particular bag or a fixed shelf space. Measure your available space, then confirm the relevant measurement if the fit is close.\n\nThe balls have their own stated diameter of 40 mm. Keeping those measurements separate avoids confusing the bat dimensions with the size of the whole kit.\n\nA good buying decision can include unanswered questions. It is better to spot a missing measurement before purchase than to fill it in with a guess.\n\nWho this two-player set may suit\n\nThis set is listed for adults. It may make sense for a pair who want playing equipment for an existing table, or for someone who wants a table tennis practice set without selecting separate blades and rubber sheets.\n\nThe ready-made format keeps the choice focused. You are choosing a supplied bat construction rather than planning a custom build. No bat assembly is required, which also means there is no fitting process to complete before play.\n\nIt may be less suitable if you need a confirmed competition approval, a specific sponge thickness or a certain handle size. Those details are not given by the maker. A player with firm technical preferences should check them before deciding.\n\nThe same care applies when buying for children. The supplied age range is adult, and no child age guidance is given. Do not assume an adult listing establishes suitability for a younger player.\n\nChoosing for casual games or regular practice\n\nFor occasional games, the first checks are practical. Do you have a table and net? Are there usually two players? Do you want the pieces stored together? Those answers help you judge whether this recreational table tennis set covers your needs.\n\nFor regular practice, pay closer attention to the bat specifications. The stated weight and shakehand grip are known. Exact rubber thickness, hardness and formal performance ratings are not.\n\nA table tennis paddle set does not have to answer every technical question to suit a casual game. It does need to answer the questions that matter to you. If you are particular about equipment feel, missing details carry more weight in your choice.\n\nAvoid choosing only by a star label in a maker's set name. Such wording does not, by itself, establish independent approval or a standard performance level.\n\nWhy the balls and case matter\n\nThe three included balls are described as 40 mm ABS. Their star grade and weight are not specified. If you need balls that meet a club or event requirement, compare that requirement with confirmed product information.\n\nFor an informal game, having more than one ball nearby is practical. It lets you keep the session moving while another ball is out of reach. After play, count them back into the case rather than leaving them around the room.\n\nThe table tennis bat storage case is part of the listed contents, but its material and measurements are not stated. Treat it as storage for the supplied equipment, not as a confirmed waterproof or impact-proof container.\n\nKeeping the kit together also makes it easier to check that nothing is missing before you leave for a game.\n\nSimple care between games\n\nA little care helps keep playing equipment tidy. Wipe the bat surfaces gently with a soft, lightly damp cloth when needed. Avoid abrasive cleaners and do not soak the wooden parts.\n\nLet the bats dry before putting them away. A closed case is not a good place for damp equipment. Keep the stored set away from direct heat, prolonged sunlight and damp conditions.\n\nBefore the next session, look over the bats and balls. Check for visible damage or a surface that has started to lift. The maker does not state that the rubber is replaceable, so do not assume it is designed for removal.\n\nWeather resistance is not specified either. If you take the set outside, bring it back into dry storage after use rather than leaving it beside the table.\n\nBuying as a gift\n\nA table tennis gift set makes most sense when the recipient already has access to a table and net. Ask that question first. It prevents a well-meant gift from arriving without the larger equipment needed to use it.\n\nThe adult age listing and individual bat weight are also worth considering. If the recipient already has strong preferences, a ready-made set may not match them as closely as equipment chosen to their own specifications.\n\nGift wrapping is not specified. Keep the original packaging and all included pieces together while the recipient decides whether the set suits them.\n\nFor New Zealand orders, check the delivery information for the address before buying for a particular date.\n\nThe short version\n\nThis is a two-player adult table tennis kit with two bats, three 40 mm ABS balls and a carry storage case. The bats use engineered wood, rubber and sponge, with a shakehand grip described in the maker's details. A table and net are separate.\n\nChoose it by the facts that matter to your game, especially contents, grip and weight. Confirm any missing detail that would change your decision.\n\nReturns are available within 14 days from delivery, provided the item is unused, complete and in its original packaging. Keep those conditions in mind before opening the set for play.", "llm_summary": "This Table Tennis Bat Set is listed for two adult players. It contains two table tennis bats, three ping pong balls and one carry storage case. The bats use engineered wood, rubber and sponge, with a layered wood blade, inverted rubber and a shakehand grip described in the maker's details. The colour is black and red. Listed product dimensions are 25.5 × 15 × 1.2 cm, with a listed item weight of 396 g. Individual bat weight is stated as 198 ± 5 g. The balls are 40 mm ABS. No assembly is required. A table and net are not listed as included.", "returnable": true, "return_policy": "Voluntary 14-day change-of-mind returns in original condition, buyer pays return postage; Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 guarantees for faulty goods. Return postage on faulty goods is ours.", "shipping_profile": "standard", "warranty": null, "brand": "Games Company New Zealand", "gtin": null, "mpn": null, "condition": "new", "url": "https://mygames.co.nz/table-tennis-bat-set/", "canonical_url": "https://mygames.co.nz/table-tennis-bat-set/", "json_url": "https://mygames.co.nz/api/products/table-tennis-bat-set.json", "updated_at": "2026-11-15" }