These blades are rare treasures handmade by the now deceased Bernard Hock, America's premier bladesmith of his time. As such, no two blades are exactly the same. Bernard was very picky about the sheets of wood he would select for his blades. He then cut out the blade, attached the handle, and hand-tuned each blade with his incredible sense of touch. He was also very particular about each blade being an exact weight. His 3-ply blades are very flexible and are best suited for defensive or high control styles of play. The 5-ply blades are stiffer and best suited for all-round or attack styles of play. When these blades are gone, they're gone forever. These ping-pong paddles are great if your a beginner or a table tennis professional. Get your piece of American table tennis history.

SOLD OUT Classic: Made of 3-ply (6.5 in. head, 3.1 oz., 4 in. handle) or 5-ply (6.0 in. head, 3.4 oz., 4 in. handle) basswood. A favorite for hard rubber rackets. Straight, oval handle. Known for their excellent touch and control. Also available with 1.5mm Mercury inverted sponge rubber.

Cadet: Smaller size for smaller players. Both versions have 5.1 in. heads and 3.75 in. handles. The 3-ply version weighs 1.9 oz.while the 5-ply is 2.7 oz. Specially designed for those under six. This model has a straight handle with an oval contour to promote comfort in small hands.

Performer: Like to show off your table tennis mastery? Then this is the paddle for you. Amaze your audience with this special blade that looks tiny in comparison to a normal paddle. Also suitable as a "baby" paddle for those who like to start their young'uns off early. Only available in 5-ply and without rubber attached. 4 in. head, 1.5 oz., and 2.9 in. round-shaped handle.