A non-planar table tennis racket includes a racket blade and a racket handle connected together according to an offset angle. The linear configuration of the handle connected directly to the planar racket blade creates a non-planar racket body that is asymmetrical and unbalanced, capable of imparting ultrahigh spin to a table tennis ball.

A sports equipment assembly includes a sports equipment device and a ball. The sports equipment device has a barrel and a shaft. The barrel has a padding, a cover surrounding the padding, a lower end, an upper end, a contact surface extending between the lower end and the upper end, and a ball receiving depression on the upper end. The shaft has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion extends from the lower end of the barrel and defines a handle. The upper portion extends through the barrel, with an uppermost end of the shaft being vertically spaced a distance below the upper end of the barrel. The ball has a spherical shape and is positioned in the ball receiving depression of the barrel that conforms to the spherical shape of the ball.

A sports equipment assembly includes a sports equipment device and a ball. The sports equipment device has a barrel and a shaft. The barrel has a padding, a cover surrounding the padding, a lower end, an upper end, a contact surface extending between the lower end and the upper end, and a ball receiving depression on the upper end. The shaft has a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion extends from the lower end of the barrel and defines a handle. The upper portion extends through the barrel, with an uppermost end of the shaft being vertically spaced a distance below the upper end of the barrel. The ball has a spherical shape and is positioned in the ball receiving depression of the barrel that conforms to the spherical shape of the ball.

A sports training device attached to the shaft of a swinging sports apparatus, such as a golf club, tennis racket, baseball bat, hockey stick, or other sports apparatus that is intended to be swung while playing a sport. The device includes proximal and distal attachment mechanisms, where the proximal attachment mechanism is disposed at the proximal end of the device and the distal attachment mechanism is disposed between the proximal and distal ends of the device. A stiffener element is disposed at the distal end of the device, and a drag chute is secured to each end of the device. An elongated rod extends along each side of the panel between the proximal attachment mechanism and the stiffener element. The proximal attachment mechanism is secured to the sports apparatus; the distal attachment mechanism is disposed semi-freely around the sports apparatus. The training device rotates about the sports apparatus in synchronization.

A sports training device attached to the shaft of a swinging sports apparatus, such as a golf club, tennis racket, baseball bat, hockey stick, or other sports apparatus that is intended to be swung while playing a sport. The device includes proximal and distal attachment mechanisms, where the proximal attachment mechanism is disposed at the proximal end of the device and the distal attachment mechanism is disposed between the proximal and distal ends of the device. A stiffener element is disposed at the distal end of the device, and a drag chute is secured to each end of the device. An elongated rod extends along each side of the panel between the proximal attachment mechanism and the stiffener element. The proximal attachment mechanism is secured to the sports apparatus; the distal attachment mechanism is disposed semi-freely around the sports apparatus. The training device rotates about the sports apparatus in synchronization.

A novel paddle for playing a ball game comprises a paddle body, which, in turn, includes a flat core permanently attached to and positioned in between a pair of identical external faces on both flat sides of the paddle. Each external face comprises a rigidized fabric containing aramid fibers. The paddle also includes a handle configured to hold and manipulate the paddle, the handle extending from the core and oriented to be co-planar therewith.

A novel paddle for playing a ball game comprises a paddle body, which, in turn, includes a flat core permanently attached to and positioned in between a pair of identical external faces on both flat sides of the paddle. Each external face comprises a rigidized fabric containing aramid fibers. The paddle also includes a handle configured to hold and manipulate the paddle, the handle extending from the core and oriented to be co-planar therewith.

Adjustable pickleball paddle includes a paddle body comprising a flat planar core permanently attached to and positioned in between a pair of identical external faces on both flat sides thereof, and a handle configured to hold and manipulate the paddle, the handle extending from the core and oriented to be co-planar therewith. The flat core is configured to removably accept a first insert or additional inserts to fit within a thickness of the flat core, the first and/or additional inserts are configured to increase the stiffness of the flat core when placed therein, as well as the weight of the paddle. Individual adjustments to the twist weight and swing weight allow customization of the paddle for the individual needs of the player.

Adjustable pickleball paddle includes a paddle body comprising a flat planar core permanently attached to and positioned in between a pair of identical external faces on both flat sides thereof, and a handle configured to hold and manipulate the paddle, the handle extending from the core and oriented to be co-planar therewith. The flat core is configured to removably accept a first insert or additional inserts to fit within a thickness of the flat core, the first and/or additional inserts are configured to increase the stiffness of the flat core when placed therein, as well as the weight of the paddle. Individual adjustments to the twist weight and swing weight allow customization of the paddle for the individual needs of the player.

Adjustable pickleball paddle includes a paddle body comprising a flat planar core permanently attached to and positioned in between a pair of identical external faces on both flat sides thereof, and a handle configured to hold and manipulate the paddle, the handle extending from the core and oriented to be co-planar therewith. The flat core is configured to removably accept a first insert or additional inserts to fit within a thickness of the flat core, the first and/or additional inserts are configured to increase the stiffness of the flat core when placed therein, as well as the weight of the paddle. Individual adjustments to the twist weight and swing weight allow customization of the paddle for the individual needs of the player.