Here is the list of Basic Table Tennis Equipment.
Ball
The table tennis ball is made in Plastic, with the +40 mm diameter (called 40+ Plastic ball). Celluilod ball is no longer used in table tennis. The ball’s weight is 2.7 gram. ITTF certificated 3 stars ball is used in official table tennis competition.
DHS 3-Star D40+ Seamed ABS Balls
Blade
The blade is the main equipment in table tennis. The blade is made in wood that gives speed, spin to the ball. Chinese coaches emphasize on the blade, which decides 80% of your playing style. The blade should give you a good feeling and a clear vibration to your hand.
Original DHS Hurricane Long 5 plus – blade composition and thickness
Rackets/Paddle
The racket or paddle is the most important equipment. It’s made by combining a blade and 2 rubbers: forehand rubber and backhand rubber.
Backhand Rubber
Backhand rubber is the rubber used on the backhand side. In general, the backhand rubber color is often red. Backhand rubber is often softer, but bouncier than forehand rubber.
Forehand Rubber
Forehand rubber is the rubber used on the forehand side. Forehand rubber has a black topsheet. Forehand rubber is harder, lower throw angle than the backhand rubber.
Table
The table is where the game is to be played on. It affects directly the bounce of the ball. The table color, in general, are either green, blue or black.
Based on ITTF official rules, the Table Dimensions must be 2.73 m long, 1.525 m wide, and 0.76 m height.
The table can be made of any material. But it must satisfy that a 23 cm high bounce when a ball is dropped on it from a height of 30 cm.
Clothing
The 3 most important clothing in table tennis is Shirts, Shorts, and Shoes.
Shoes
Table tennis shoes are light and grippy footwear. Choose the right shoes not only help you move faster, but also prevent ankle injury (one of the most common injuries in table tennis). In table tennis, you need a lot of lateral move with the small steps. Choosing light shoes is crucial.
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Choosing the right glue is crucial! It decides the amount of spin, the consistency of the rubber’s performance that many amateur players don’t care enough. While professional players glue and reglue often to maintain the high quality of speed and spin for their combinations. Many players don’t know how to glue and remove the glue … Read more Top 7 High Performance Glues in Table Tennis
In table tennis, there is some available sponge thickness for the rubber: 1.5mm, 1.8mm, 2.0mm, 2.1mm, 2.2mm, 2.3mm or max. So which one should you choose? What is the effect of the sponge thickness on the playing style, the spin, and the speed? It’s not only the color (black or red), but also the sponge … Read more Effect of Rubber Sponge Thickness in Table Tennis
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How many handle types exist in table tennis? And what are the best type and the advantages of each type? Here is my answer. The handle is very important in table tennis. It’s the place that you can apply pressure and play the “micro-adjustment”. Choosing the wrong types, or too small handle will ruin your … Read more Choose the Right Handle for Your Style
Today, I explain to you how to choose the best table tennis blade. This tutorial is based on my several years of training, playing and coaching. I also have some occasions to discuss this topic “How to choose the best blade and rubber” with some Chinese coaches. You will learn: How to choose the right blades … Read more Top 10 Professional Table Tennis Blades – Excellent Quality
A player asked me: “Where to find the deals for table tennis for the Black Friday?” So what is “Black Friday for table tennis” and if there are any sites which will have massive discounts on table tennis equipment (bats, rubbers and tables). What is Black Friday Black Friday is an international sales and discount … Read more Good Discounts and Sales in Table Tennis
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