The Persson 500 Cork Set from Donic-Schildkröt is a high-quality and well-equipped table tennis set designed for excellent recreational play. The paddles feature an extremely grippy cork handle that provides a secure and non-slip grip even with sweaty hands. This set is dedicated to the Swedish player Jörgen Persson, who is a true table tennis legend with 5 World Championship and 9 European Championship titles. Included are 2 Level 500 paddles with an ITTF-approved Donic 1 rubber featuring an inverted surface. Beneath the rubber is a 1.6 mm thick sponge that gives the paddle a good degree of self-acceleration while also providing enough ball control for recreational play. The set also includes 3 high-quality Schildkröt 2 balls, 40 mm, made from new poly material. The complete set is packaged in a high-quality bag, ensuring that everything stays together and is quickly accessible. The bag is particularly important for protecting the paddles from damage and dirt, as a dusty or greasy table tennis rubber loses its grip. Donic enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide in the table tennis competition segment and supplies numerous well-known top players. The German traditional brand Schildkröt has been established in the market for over 100 years and is considered the inventor of the table tennis ball. Donic-Schildkröt is currently the undisputed market leader in recreational table tennis in Central Europe. Production takes place in the BSCI-certified Schildkröt factory in China under the highest social standards.