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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🏓 Elevate your game with pro-level spin and control — don’t just play, dominate!

MASTER EVERY SPIN - ITTF-approved Palio CJ8000 rubbers deliver unmatched topspin, backspin, and sidespin precision.
PROTECT PERFORM - Includes a free premium case to keep your bat pristine and competition-ready.
COMFORT MEETS CONTROL - Redesigned flared handle ensures a secure grip for flawless accuracy and extended play.
BEGINNERS BEST ALLY - Balanced speed (6/10), spin (9/10), and control (10/10) to accelerate skill development.
COMPETITION READY QUALITY - Premade bat matches high-end custom standards, legal for official tournaments.

The Palio Expert 2.0 is a premium, ITTF-approved table tennis bat designed specifically for beginners aiming to master advanced spin techniques. Featuring a redesigned all-wood blade and flared handle for superior comfort and control, it balances speed, spin, and control perfectly to accelerate skill growth. Widely trusted in clubs and schools worldwide, it comes with a protective case, making it competition-ready right out of the box.

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ASIN	B016BQTCFU
Age Range Description	Adult
Best Sellers Rank	#84,707 in Sporting Goods ( See Top 100 in Sporting Goods ) #122 in Table Tennis Racket Shake Hands Grips
Brand Name	Expert Table Tennis
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,483)
Frame Material Type	Wood
Grip Size	4 inches
Included Components	Table Tennis Bat & Case
Item Dimensions L x W	28L x 18.5W centimeters
Item Weight	0.44 Pounds
League Name	ITTF
Manufacturer	Expert Table Tennis
Material Type	Wood Rubber
Shaft Material	Wood
Size	One Size
Skill Level	Beginner
Sport Racket String Installation	Unstrung
Sport Type	Table Tennis
String Color	Black
UPC	711811955990
Unit Count	1.0 Count

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