--- product_id: 96577469 title: "AB-3000 3-Star Paddle" brand: "airblades" price: "¥12339" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 category: "Air Blades" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/96577469-ab-3000-3-star-paddle store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # 5-layer hardwood blade for durability Ergonomic slope handle for superior grip Water-resistant hard carry case AB-3000 3-Star Paddle **Brand:** airblades **Price:** ¥12339 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏓 Elevate your game, own the table, and never miss a beat! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** AB-3000 3-Star Paddle by airblades - **How much does it cost?** ¥12339 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/96577469-ab-3000-3-star-paddle) ## Best For - airblades enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted airblades brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Ergonomic Slope Handle:** Custom curved handle fits your hand perfectly, boosting comfort and precision during intense rallies. - • **Travel-Ready Hard Case:** Protect your paddle in style with a sleek, water-resistant hard case designed for on-the-go pros. - • **Pro-Level Control & Spin:** Master every shot with premium 1.6mm inverted rubber and 2mm sponge for unmatched ball grip and spin. - • **Durable 5-Layer Wood Blade:** Crafted from lightweight Ayous wood for temperature resistance and long-lasting performance. - • **Confidence-Boosting Warranty:** Lifetime workmanship warranty plus 30-day satisfaction guarantee—play worry-free and upgrade your game. ## Overview The AirBlades Professional Ping Pong Paddle combines a 5-layer Ayous wood blade with premium inverted rubber and sponge for superior spin and control. Its patented ergonomic slope handle ensures a comfortable, secure grip tailored for all skill levels. Packaged with a water-resistant hard carry case, this lightweight 180g paddle is built for durability and travel. Backed by a lifetime warranty and satisfaction guarantee, it’s the ultimate choice for players ready to dominate every match. ## Description desertcart.com : Professional Ping Pong Paddle with Hard Carry Case | Pro Table Tennis Racket | Table Tennis Paddle with Ergonomic Handle | 5 Blades of Wood with Premium Rubber and Sponge by AirBlades : Sports & Outdoors Review: I liked the 6-star paddle... a lot! - I just used the 6-star paddle for the first time tonight. I'm very pleased with the performance of the paddle. Less pleased with my own performance. After all, a fine paddle is only as good as the player wielding it! I liked the paddle because I have a strong topspin attack, both forehand and backhand, and I quickly felt that I had better control than before. A key component of success in table tennis is confidence in one's ability to execute a shot. The 6-star quickly gave me that great feeling! I'm a good player -- I'd probably be a 1300- or 1400-level player. But nobody's perfect. The three areas of my game that require the most improvement are as follows: (1) return of serve, (2) shot selection, and (3) execution of the selected shot. I know, I know... that would seem to suggest that I have no strong points! Not at all! I'm actually pretty good at setting up my opponent for a generally effective kill shot. So, by "shot selection," I mean: If I HAVEN'T set up my opponent as effectively as I could have, I tend to try to execute the kill anyway. That's just me being dumb, not the fault of the paddle at all! So: I need to play smarter, plainly. However, when I DO force a defensive reply to a shot of mine, and I HAVE set my opponent up for a kill, I then execute that kill far too inconsistently. With the 6-star paddle, I noticed that I was executing my winners better and my confidence was greatly improved as a result. A double win! THAT was thanks to the 6-star paddle, which gripped the ball just that much better, so that my hard topspin forehands and backhands -- my bread and butter! -- were now finding the table, instead of sailing long. As I mentioned, the paddle is a bit grippier than the already grippy one I was using, so I was able to counter spinny serves more effectively, simply by cancelling the serve's spin, and imparting my own... or at worst hitting a knuckle ball back. For me, that was another BIG plus for the paddle. No review of this paddle would be complete without mentioning the unusual handle. The handle is curved, so that it fits comfortably in your hand one way. It ALSO automatically changes the horizontal angle at which the paddle attacks the oncoming ball. That angle, with respect to the floor is closer to parallel, and that requires some adjustment. I made that adjustment almost immediately, so it's not that big a deal. It DOES mean that your reach will be slightly longer automatically, which is pretty good for me. I'm 6'4" tall and have really good reflexes, but I'm by no means quick. Hence, my really long wingspan is an important tool for me. The additional reach will be come in quite handy. One potential downside of this very comfortable handle will be for the twiddlers among us. (Those who flip forehand and backhand sides mid-rally) I'm not one of them, so this had no impact on my game. Furthermore, I haven't seen or played against anyone for whom twiddling is an important weapon in his or her arsenal. But, if twiddling is important to you, this might not be your paddle. The bottom line is that the fundamental areas of my game that most needed improvement DID improve when using the 6-star paddle! So, I'm giving this paddle high marks, and looking forward to using it more in the coming weeks and months. Review: You will crush the competition - Gave this my friend for his birthday and he was stoked. Air Blades have a serious craftsmanship advantage to them you won’t find in other nice paddles. Plus it came with spare grip pads so you’ll get a lot of mileage out of the purchases. The speed and spin control is the best I’ve ever played with. You will easily up your game to a whole new level. The handles took us a few round to get used to, but once we did it became easy to flick speed hits and spins. The Air Blade name is well deserved. ## Features - 🏓 TAKE YOUR PERFORMANCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL - Instantly improve your game with the AirBlades Slopehandle Everyday range. Designed for superior grip and extreme control, you will be able to hit the ball across any ping pong table like a pro. This table tennis paddle is suited for all levels, beginner, intermediate and advanced, and can be used for indoor and outdoor play. - 🏓 PATENTED ERGONOMIC HANDLE FOR BETTER GRIP - A unique ergonomically designed slope handle table tennis racket features a custom designed curved handle that fits perfectly to the shape of your hand. The smooth design of this lightweight ping pong paddle is extremely comfortable and will help you improve your block, return and serve, as well as blast forehand drives and smashes. - 🏓 PROFESSIONAL QUALITY & FEEL - Our 3 Star bat (AB-3000) is easily identifiable with a single white line on the handle and consists of five layers of Ayous wood. This lightweight utility hardwood provides extreme resistance to temperature, making your racket virtually immune to putrefaction and wearing. There is also 2mm of superior sponge and 1.6mm of high- end inverted rubber that wrap the 5 layers of quality wood blades on the table tennis bat for further control. - 🏓 PROTECTIVE HARD CARRY CASE - Protect your paddle with a hard cover. Each Airblades ping pong racket comes with its own beautifully designed custom made deluxe carrying case. It's water-resistant ensuring your ping pong paddle remains in the best condition and quality when travelling to contests or storing at home or in a game room. - 🏓 LIFETIME WARRANTY & SATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We are so confident that you will love our quality and custom design AirBlades Table Tennis Racket and hard case, that we offer a lifetime warranty on the workmanship of every paddle. We also offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee allowing you to return your order within 30 days. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07HF4MNR9 | | Age Range (Description) | Adult | | Best Sellers Rank | #58,264 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #35 in Table Tennis Racquets | | Brand | AirBlades | | Brand Name | AirBlades | | Color | Red,White,Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,049) | | Date First Available | November 1, 2018 | | Frame Material | Wood | | Grip Size | 3 1/4 inches | | Grip Type | 3 Star | | Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.62 x 5.9 x 0.04 inches | | Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 11.34 x 6.97 x 1.85 inches | | Item Weight | 180 Grams | | Manufacturer | AirBlades | | Material | Wood | | Package Weight | 0.32 Kilograms | | Part Number | 4350052750 | | Product Dimensions | 10.62"L x 5.9"W | | Shaft Material | wood | | Size | 10.62 inches x 5.9" | | Skill Level | Beginner | | Sport | Table Tennis | | Sport Racket String Installation | Unstrung | | Style | 3 Star | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** Adult - **Brand:** AirBlades - **Frame Material:** Wood - **Grip Size:** 3 1/4 inches - **Item Weight:** 180 Grams - **Material:** Wood - **Shaft Material:** wood - **Size:** 10.62 inches x 5.9" - **Skill Level:** Beginner - **Sport:** Table Tennis ## Images ![AB-3000 3-Star Paddle - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71jHwgg5luL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: If i switched out the white rubber with a red and black one is the blade ok to use in ittf sanction tournaments???** A: Hello, Yes that is fine as there are no rules against handle types such our Slopehandle. Currently the rubbers must be black and red for the sanctioned events and this will also be changing next year too with some colours being allowed for the first time in around 40 years. Hope that helps. **Q: Is it allowed in proffesinal ping pong** A: No, not now and probably never as long as the rubber is white. Since the ball is white, this will interfere with visual interpretation of ball contact by the opponent. It would be highly unlikely that ITTF would ever approve a white rubber. So OK for recreational play, but this paddle would not be allowed in any sanctioned tournaments or leagues. **Q: when will the 6 star paddle be available again, sold out here and on manufacturer website?** A: Hi Brandon, Thanks for your question. We have a new batch almost ready for shipment and some of them will express shipped to Amazon. So I hope that at latest they will arrive in around 3 weeks from now. Hope that helps. Regards AirBlades **Q: Can I get this paddle with pips out on both sides?** A: Hello, Thanks for your question. Unfortunately no not at this stage, our paddles are manufactured with pips in. If we see enough demand for pips out we certainly will offer it. Hope that helps. Regards AirBlades ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I liked the 6-star paddle... a lot! *by A***M on April 27, 2023* I just used the 6-star paddle for the first time tonight. I'm very pleased with the performance of the paddle. Less pleased with my own performance. After all, a fine paddle is only as good as the player wielding it! I liked the paddle because I have a strong topspin attack, both forehand and backhand, and I quickly felt that I had better control than before. A key component of success in table tennis is confidence in one's ability to execute a shot. The 6-star quickly gave me that great feeling! I'm a good player -- I'd probably be a 1300- or 1400-level player. But nobody's perfect. The three areas of my game that require the most improvement are as follows: (1) return of serve, (2) shot selection, and (3) execution of the selected shot. I know, I know... that would seem to suggest that I have no strong points! Not at all! I'm actually pretty good at setting up my opponent for a generally effective kill shot. So, by "shot selection," I mean: If I HAVEN'T set up my opponent as effectively as I could have, I tend to try to execute the kill anyway. That's just me being dumb, not the fault of the paddle at all! So: I need to play smarter, plainly. However, when I DO force a defensive reply to a shot of mine, and I HAVE set my opponent up for a kill, I then execute that kill far too inconsistently. With the 6-star paddle, I noticed that I was executing my winners better and my confidence was greatly improved as a result. A double win! THAT was thanks to the 6-star paddle, which gripped the ball just that much better, so that my hard topspin forehands and backhands -- my bread and butter! -- were now finding the table, instead of sailing long. As I mentioned, the paddle is a bit grippier than the already grippy one I was using, so I was able to counter spinny serves more effectively, simply by cancelling the serve's spin, and imparting my own... or at worst hitting a knuckle ball back. For me, that was another BIG plus for the paddle. No review of this paddle would be complete without mentioning the unusual handle. The handle is curved, so that it fits comfortably in your hand one way. It ALSO automatically changes the horizontal angle at which the paddle attacks the oncoming ball. That angle, with respect to the floor is closer to parallel, and that requires some adjustment. I made that adjustment almost immediately, so it's not that big a deal. It DOES mean that your reach will be slightly longer automatically, which is pretty good for me. I'm 6'4" tall and have really good reflexes, but I'm by no means quick. Hence, my really long wingspan is an important tool for me. The additional reach will be come in quite handy. One potential downside of this very comfortable handle will be for the twiddlers among us. (Those who flip forehand and backhand sides mid-rally) I'm not one of them, so this had no impact on my game. Furthermore, I haven't seen or played against anyone for whom twiddling is an important weapon in his or her arsenal. But, if twiddling is important to you, this might not be your paddle. The bottom line is that the fundamental areas of my game that most needed improvement DID improve when using the 6-star paddle! So, I'm giving this paddle high marks, and looking forward to using it more in the coming weeks and months. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ You will crush the competition *by B***O on November 27, 2025* Gave this my friend for his birthday and he was stoked. Air Blades have a serious craftsmanship advantage to them you won’t find in other nice paddles. Plus it came with spare grip pads so you’ll get a lot of mileage out of the purchases. The speed and spin control is the best I’ve ever played with. You will easily up your game to a whole new level. The handles took us a few round to get used to, but once we did it became easy to flick speed hits and spins. The Air Blade name is well deserved. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice ergonomic handle, average grip, sounds hollow? *by J***N on April 1, 2019* I had to replace my old paddle and decided on going a bit different than the typical Stiga or Butterfly. Saw this Airblades and thought I'd give it a shot. I was willing to get the 6 star paddle but none were available so got the 3 star since all that was different was the type of wood used. The grip on this is alright. I've played with much stickier pads and this one seems to be more of a "matte" kind of grip rather than sticky (probably easier to clean too). This paddle can put spin as you want without problem. The logo, as others have mentioned, is kind of in the way and different texture as the rest of the pad. I haven't had any problems but just a note. The handle was probably the selling point for me. Looks aggressive and feels comfortable in the hand (when held the right way). It does feel weird when it's flipped the other way but not often do I flip the paddle during a real match. My only con and deduction of a star would be the hollow sound it makes when hitting the ball. Sounds like there's "dead" spots on the paddle where wood isn't present. Maybe this is the difference between the 6 star and the 3 star, but definitely noticeable when playing. I feel like I would have to hit the ball a little harder than usual to makeup for the hollow spots. Otherwise, it hits the ball over the net lol Overall, I would say this is am all around casual paddle. Good for pick up games and relaxing matches with your people. Looks to be of good quality and should last years if taken care of. I do have to add that the case it comes in is sturdy and stylish. I would recommend this to anyone wanting something different and not your typical black/red paddle! ## Frequently Bought Together - Professional Ping Pong Paddle with Hard Carry Case | Pro Table Tennis Racket | Table Tennis Paddle with Ergonomic Handle | 5 Blades of Wood with Premium Rubber and Sponge by AirBlades - AirBlades The Peace Maker ALC - Professional Ping Pong Paddle - Carbon Fiber Table Tennis Racket Producing Maximum Spin & Control for All Levels - Hard Carry Case & Ergonomic Handle. - PRO SPIN Ping Pong Balls - 3-Star Premium Orange Table Tennis Balls | High-Performance 40+ ABS Professional Quality | Ultimate Durability for Indoor & Outdoor Ping Pong Tables --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/96577469-ab-3000-3-star-paddle](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/96577469-ab-3000-3-star-paddle) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*