The Different Table Tennis Equipment

Posted by marryvoges on October 15th, 2018

Table tennis lovers are all across the world. People either play it professionally or just for fun. Depending upon your needs and preferences, you have to get the right tennis equipment for yourself. One of the many things that any aspiring table tennis player must know in order to become a good player is the many different kinds of ping pong equipment that are used. If you are not a professional player, this can be quite confusing for you. But, knowing the details of all the essential equipment can help you in choosing the right one for your needs. If you are planning to play professionally, the below-mentioned description will help you choose the right equipment for you.

1.  The ball: The ball that is usually used in the professional Table Tennis game is a 2.7 gram, small celluloid ball that is colored white or may be orange depending on the preference of the players. The balls can come in different qualities as well. They can be possessing 3 stars, i.e. being the best kind and this is often recommended to those who are just starting up. Also, the balls come in a range of sizes as well. They can be anywhere from 38 mm to 54 mm in diameter. However, it is important for you to know that 40 mm diameter ball is the one that is used mainly in international leagues and also competitions as it is the one that is specified by the International Table Tennis Federation of ITTF.
2.  Table Tennis Table: Included in the list of one of the most important table tennis equipment is the table where the actual game is to be played. According to ITTF, the official table tennis tables that are used in the tournament must actually be 9 ft long, 5 ft wide and also, they must be placed 30 inches high from the ground. They come in either blue, black or green in color and are usually made from a type of hardboard. The surface of this table has to be smooth so that it provides the lowest friction as possible.
   
   
3.  Table Tennis Racket: The table tennis racket or say, a paddle is another important piece of equipment that is highly important. It is basically used in hitting the ball back and forth on the table. The paddle is usually made of wood and rubber and it usually is divided into two parts: the handle and the blade.
   
   

Having said that, make sure you buy only TSP Table Tennis equipment and head on to play the sport, now!

Author’s bio- The author is an ardent writer and this article talks about Ping Pong equipment.