For beginners, it is best to use the same rubber on both sides of the blade. Will Short, who is also the owner of Westchester Table Tennis Center and is a master at crosswords, recommends that beginners purchase paddles between $25-40. He says that this is a good all-around paddle, including blade and rubber. You can buy a paddle with grip and tackiness to improve your game. O'Neill is in agreement. He says that all four major brands, Joola Butterfly, Stigma and Dyonic, make high-end recreational paddles with quality rubber and a balanced blade. You will get more control and spin for every $10-15 you spend on your paddle. Visit our website to get more details of Ping Pong Paddles pingpongpaddlehub.com