Table tennis paddle

Abstract

A novel and useful table tennis paddle for use during the play of any racket or paddle sport but preferably table tennis is provided and includes: a blade having a head and a handle extending from the head. The blade comprises a first layer, a second layer coupled to the first layer, a third layer coupled to the second layer, a fourth layer coupled to the third layer, and a fifth layer coupled to the fourth layer. Moreover, the first layer preferably comprises three sub-layers, the second layer preferably comprises one sub-layer, the third layer preferably comprises three sub-layers, the fourth layer preferably comprises one layer, and the fifth layer preferably comprises three sub-layers.

1 . A paddle comprising:
 a blade having:
 a head, and 
 a handle extending from the head, 
   wherein the blade comprises a first layer, a second layer coupled to the first layer, a third layer coupled to the second layer, a fourth layer coupled to the third layer, and a fifth layer coupled to the fourth layer.   
     
     
         2 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the blade comprises a first outer surface on one side of the blade and a second outer surface on the opposing side of the blade. 
     
     
         3 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 2  wherein at least one playing surface is coupled to at least the first outer surface or the second outer surface. 
     
     
         4 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the at least one playing surface is replaceable. 
     
     
         5 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the at least one playing surface is customizable. 
     
     
         6 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the at least one playing surface is constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of: sandpaper, rubber, sponge, carbon fiber, sand, diamond dust, plastic, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         7 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  and further comprising two gripping members coupled to opposing sides of the handle, each gripping member having a proximal end located in close proximity to the head and an opposing distal end. 
     
     
         8 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the proximal end of each gripping member slopes in a direction toward the blade. 
     
     
         9 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first layer comprises three sub-layers, the second layer comprises one sub-layer, the third layer comprises one sub-layer, the fourth layer comprises one sub-layer, and the fifth layer comprises three sub-layers. 
     
     
         10 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first layer comprises three sub-layers, the second layer comprises one sub-layer, the third layer comprises three sub-layers, the fourth layer comprises one sub-layer, and the fifth layer comprises three sub-layers. 
     
     
         11 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first layer, the third layer, and the fifth layer are constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of: wood, plastic, graphite, carbon fiber, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         12 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the second layer and the fourth layer are constructed from a material selected from the group consisting of: plastic, carbon fiber, graphite, and combinations thereof. 
     
     
         13 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  and further comprising a tape coupled along at least a portion of the circumference of the blade. 
     
     
         14 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 13  wherein the tape is replaceable. 
     
     
         15 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 13  wherein the tape is customizable. 
     
     
         16 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the handle comprises an aperture for receiving an insert member. 
     
     
         17 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 16  wherein the insert member is replaceable. 
     
     
         18 . The paddle as claimed in  claim 16  wherein the insert member is customizable. 
     
     
         19 . A paddle comprising:
 a blade having:
 a head, and 
 a handle extending from the head, 
   wherein the blade comprises a first layer, a second layer coupled to the first layer, a third layer coupled to the second layer, a fourth layer coupled to the third layer, and a fifth layer coupled to the fourth layer, and   wherein the first layer comprises three sub-layers, the second layer comprises one sub-layer, the third layer comprises one sub-layer, the fourth layer comprises one sub-layer, and the fifth layer comprises three sub-layers.   
     
     
         20 . A paddle comprising:
 a blade having:
 a head, and 
 a handle extending from the head, 
   wherein the blade comprises a first layer, a second layer coupled to the first layer, a third layer coupled to the second layer, a fourth layer coupled to the third layer, and a fifth layer coupled to the fourth layer, and   wherein the first layer comprises three sub-layers, the second layer comprises one sub-layer, the third layer comprises three sub-layers, the fourth layer comprises one sub-layer, and the fifth layer comprises three sub-layers.