I noticed there is a plastic covering on the rubber skin which I assume you take off before playing. But I was taught to never assume anything.

Those are there to protect the rubbers from drying out during shipping, but you take them off to play. You can keep them and replace them after playing to keep the rubbers fresh, but as this paddle comes with a case, I have not bothered. Though I do put a couple drips of water on each side, wipe down the rubbers with my hand, and let them dry before putting it back in the case. This is just to clean off the dust and dirt accumulated while playing and to keep them fresh and tacky for as long as possible.

is the sponge thinner on one side?

Nope same rubber and thickness on either side just different colors.

Which rubber would be good to put on the blade after original Palio CJ8000 rubbers complete its life, to make it even better racket?

So, CJ8000 comes in three sponge thicknesses 1.8, 2.0, and 2.2mm. The paddle comes with 2.0mm and I upgraded it to 2.2 mm. Also the sponge hardness is 36-38 degrees. I’m using a harder sponge at 40-42 degrees. But... if you want a major change (like to make it WAYYY faster), then put a fast tensor runner on (Tibhar Evolution MX-P) or something like that.

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Size
One Size
Brand
PALIO
Grip size
4 inches
Sport
Table Tennis
Material
Wood Rubber

🎯Control 10/10

🏓ITTF-approved

🔄Speed 6/10

Description

🏆 Elevate Your Game with Palio!

ETT RATINGS - Balanced attributes for skill development.
COMPETITION READY - Play with confidence in any competitive setting.
IDEAL FOR BEGINNERS - Perfect for honing skills in clubs and schools.
REDESIGNED BLADE HANDLE - Experience unmatched comfort and precision.
EXCEPTIONAL SPIN CONTROL - Master topspin, backspin, and sidespin effortlessly.

The Palio CJ8000 is an ITTF-approved table tennis bat designed for beginners, featuring a redesigned all-wood blade for enhanced feel and a flared handle for optimal control. With impressive ratings of Speed 6/10, Spin 9/10, and Control 10/10, this bat is perfect for mastering essential techniques while being competition-ready.

Specifications

Frame Material Type	Wood
Shaft Material	wood
Material Type	Wood Rubber
Item Weight	200 g
Grip Size	4 inches
Size	One Size
Sport Racket String Installation	Unstrung

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