The Martin Kilpatrick Blaze Ping Pong Paddle is a combination Pips-In/Pips-Out racket and designed for ping pong family fun and the fourth step in the MK Racket Series. The Pips-In surface will produce more spin than the Pips-Out surface of the Vortex and the most spin in the MK Series The Pips-Out surface will reduce the opponents spin whether returning serves, blocking or counter-attacking. The Martin Kilpatrick (MK) Racket Series is designed so that each racket is an inexpensive and natural transition to the next racket. From no sponge to sponge and from pips-out to pips-in, the MK Series covers all the bases as you progress. Want to take a greater leap, check out one of the Butterfly Racket Series. PLEASE NOTE: Like most recreational rackets, this racket is assembled with a glue that is intended to keep the surface permanently attached to the wood for the life of the racket. If you prefer to have the ability to upgrade the surface when it becomes worn, please check out the Butterfly Pro-Line Racket Series. More speed, more spin and the ability to upgrade.