Which table tennis racket is right for me? The Racket Advisor

Which table tennis racket is right for you? Answer seven questions about your game, and Trainoro’s Racket Advisor shows you which blade and rubber setup fits. The quiz runs on your phone, with no AI and no sign-up.

Updated 7 November 2026

Racket Match Quiz

Most players buy the racket a clubmate uses, or the fastest one on the shelf. The quiz asks about you instead:

You then see your best match with a percentage, plus a second type that is also worth a look. Save the match as your racket.

Ten player types

The quiz matches you to one of ten player types, from a first racket to a defensive specialist. The full setup for each type is in the app.

The ten player types in the Racket Match Quiz
Player typeSuits
Beginner ControlNew to the game, or coming back to it: you want the ball on the table while the basic strokes settle.
All-round DeveloperImproving players who attack and defend in equal measure and want one racket for all of it.
Controlled Spin AttackerIntermediate players building an attacking game around the topspin loop.
Direct Speed AttackerFirst-strike players who drive early and punish weak returns, with the technique to control pace.
Two-Winged Power LooperAdvanced players who loop and counter-loop from both wings at mid distance.
Close-Table Counter & BlockerPlayers who live at the table: blocks, punches and quick counters off the bounce.
Modern DefenderDefenders who chop, disrupt the rhythm and attack when the chance comes.
Classic ChopperPatient defenders who chop from far behind the table, with the footwork to match.
Penhold AttackerPenhold players who attack over the table with the wrist: serves, flicks, forehand.
Flat-Hit Power HitterPlayers who take the ball early and end points with flat hits instead of spin rallies.

AI Racket Review

Already have a racket? Enter the blade, the handle and both rubbers: rubber type, sponge thickness, hardness. The AI Equipment Expert then tells you what that setup does well and where it fights you, separately for beginner, intermediate and advanced players, and closes with a bottom line for your level and playing hand.

The app shows the small cost before anything is sent. The review is saved with the racket, so you pay for it once.

AI Shop Finder

The AI Shop Finder looks for real blades and rubbers that match your setup: two or three suggestions each for the blade, the forehand and the backhand rubber, with links to shops in your area, prices in your currency and, if you like, within your budget.

Rubber log: when to change your rubbers

Rubbers lose grip and pace over time, and most players only notice when the ball stops landing. Enter when you glued each rubber on, how many hours a week you play and after how many hours you want to change it (30 to 150). The app estimates the hours played and shows “Due for a change” once you reach your limit.

Without the hours a week, it counts the days you played at the table in the app: drills, matches, scorecard games, serve practice. Video analyses don’t count.

Free and full version

Plans and prices are on the home page.

Limits

The quiz and the player types describe characteristics (blade speed, rubber type, sponge thickness), not brands. The products in the AI Shop Finder are the AI’s suggestions; check price and stock at the shop. Trainoro sells no equipment and earns nothing from the links. Every AI reply has a report button for when something is off.

Find your racket

Get Trainoro, answer seven questions and see which player type you are.

Scan a code with your phone's camera, or tap the link.