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Topic 11 Facilities and Equipment of Table Tennis

This document provides information on various pieces of equipment needed for playing table tennis, including: - Table tennis paddles, which consist of a wooden blade and rubber sheets glued to each side. - Table tennis balls, which are plastic spheres that weigh 2.7 grams and are white or orange. - Table tennis tables, which must be 9 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 30 inches tall according to regulation. - Additional equipment discussed includes nets, clothing, shoes, cleaning supplies, carrying cases, and training aids like robots. The document provides details on materials, specifications, and considerations for each type of equipment.

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Topic 11 Facilities and Equipment of Table Tennis

This document provides information on various pieces of equipment needed for playing table tennis, including: - Table tennis paddles, which consist of a wooden blade and rubber sheets glued to each side. - Table tennis balls, which are plastic spheres that weigh 2.7 grams and are white or orange. - Table tennis tables, which must be 9 feet long, 5 feet wide, and 30 inches tall according to regulation. - Additional equipment discussed includes nets, clothing, shoes, cleaning supplies, carrying cases, and training aids like robots. The document provides details on materials, specifications, and considerations for each type of equipment.

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Table Tennis Balls


Every player needs a healthy stock of table tennis balls to ensure that they are always ready to
play. Table tennis balls weigh 2.7 grams and are white or orange in color, depending on the
preference of the player. Nearly all table tennis balls are made of plastic now, however, you may
still find older celluloid balls available — we recommend avoiding those.

Most balls have a star rating to indicate their quality, 1 being the worst and 3, being the best.
However, these ratings are not regulated. If you want a top-quality ball, look for an ITTF
approved stamp. This indicates that the ball has passed strict testing and is eligible for use in
leagues and tournaments. To read our in-depth guide on table tennis balls click here.

Table Tennis Paddle


This is the most important piece of equipment for table tennis. Table tennis paddles, rackets, or
bats are all names for the complete piece instrument you hold that strikes the ball. This consists
of a wooden part known as the blade, and rubbers that are glued to either side of the blade’s face.

You can choose to build your paddle yourself by custom selecting your blade and rubbers, or you
can purchase a fully pre-assembled bat. This takes out much of the guesswork and ensures you
don’t have to cut and glue the rubbers yourself.

Whether you go for the custom or pre-assembled route it’s essential you purchase a paddle that
suits you. It needs to fits your style and skill level. To learn more, check out our ping pong
paddle guide where we cover the top 10 bats.
Table Tennis Rubbers
Table tennis rubbers are the piece of the bat that made contact with the ball when you strike it.
They consist of a top sheet and an underlying sponge. There are various types of rubber such as
inverted, short pimples, long pimples, and antispin. However, the vast majority are the inverted
style. These are your standard rubbers where the pimples face inwards into the sponge.

Your rubber choice affects how much control, speed, and spin you have when you play. Spin, in
particular, is heavily dictated by your rubbers. So choose this ping pong equipment wisely! If
you don’t know what to look for, read our rubber guide. We cover the top rubbers on the market.

Table Tennis Blade


Table tennis blades are the wooden part of your paddle. They consist of a handle and a flat face
to which both of your rubbers are glued to. Blades are available in various handle types such as
flared, straight, anatomic, and penhold. Which is best for you largely depends on your grip —
that’s the manner in which you hold your bat. If you use a shakehand grip like most table tennis
players, we recommend purchasing a blade with a flared handle. It’s comfortable to hold and
helps reduce the risk of your bat slipping out of your hand.

Like rubbers, table tennis blades also influence your control, speed, and spin. So they are really
important pieces of equipment in table tennis — you should think carefully before purchasing a
blade. To educate yourself, check out our table tennis blades guide.
Table Tennis Paddle Case
Once you’ve got your bat you need to protect it. Rubbers will degrade when exposed to sunlight,
dust, and dirt so it’s important to store your bat when it is not in use. You can easily do this by
putting your bat safely away in a case. This equipment is commonly used in table tennis,
virtually all players use a case. They come in a variety of colors and designs, so it’s a good
opportunity to flaunt your style. They are also very cheap considering how much money they
save you by prolonging the life of your paddle. We compiled all of the best ping pong paddle
cases we could find to save you the trouble!

Table Tennis Cleaner


After a long training session, your rubbers tend to get a little dirty. There’s no escaping that fact.
Balls bounce around the floor in all of the dirt and dust and some of this ultimately makes its
way to your bat. This is why you should be proactive and clean your rubbers after each session to
remove any dirt build-up. It will help prolong the life of your rubbers in the long run so it’s well
worth purchasing this type of table tennis equipment.
Table Tennis Table
Included in the list of important table tennis equipment is the table. The ITTF specifies that the
official table tennis tables used in tournament settings must be 9 ft long, 5 ft wide, and 30 inches
above the ground. They come in either green, blue, or black and are made from hardboard. The
surface must be smooth to provide the lowest friction possible.

You might think that owning your own table tennis table is overkill but consider how it can
elevate your training. You can practice whenever you want, and you don’t have to pay to rent a
table each time. In the long run, a table practically pays for itself!

But before you go out and buy any old table you need to know that ping pong tables are sold for
either indoor or outdoor use. So make sure you buy the right one! Indoor tables have a much
better bounce, but they can’t handle harsh outdoor conditions. We cover both in our ping pong
table guide.
Table Tennis Net and Post
While nets are sometimes included when you purchase a table tennis table, most of the time you
will have to purchase them separately. Nets should measure 6 ft long and 6 inches wide. They
should also have an upper white tape that is no more than 15mm wide.

Like with other equipment, you have few styls of choice when it comes to nets such as spring-
loaded clips and hand-tightened screw clamps. Our net and post guide covers all of this info in-
depth and provides our top choices across each type of net.

Table Tennis Robots


Now some of you might not have heard of robots before, they are a fairly different type of table
tennis equipment from what you usually see. However, they are very useful for training. Table
tennis robots feed you balls to hit to work on your technique and consistency. They are
especially ideal for players who struggle to find a playing partner.

Depending on the model, table tennis robots can produce all types of spin and vary their
placement and speed. This allows you to employ various training drills to challenge all areas of
your game. To learn a little bit more about robots, read our robot guide.
Table Tennis Clothing
When you’re playing you want to feel comfortable. This is why it is a good choice to pick up a
variety of table tennis clothing. We recommend choosing lightweight clothes that feature
breathable material such as micro polyester. This helps in removing moisture away from the
body.

We also advise choosing shorts that feature pockets. This is extremely useful as it enables you to
store multiple balls while you are playing.

Table Tennis Shoes


While you can get away with using non-table tennis clothing, it’s harder to do so when it comes
to shoes. This is why they are such an important type of equipment in table tennis. Table tennis
shoes are developed specifically for the sport therefore their qualities are exactly what you need.
Other sports shoes simply fall short when it comes to table tennis. For instance, you might
consider badminton shoes to be a good alternative, but they are heavier and feature thicker outer
soles due to badminton involving more running and jumping.

Table tennis shoes are lightweight, generally have a thinner outer sole, and a fairly low heel cap
to assist with quick sideways movement

What Is the Equipment for Table Tennis?


Table tennis equipment is any item you use to play the game. This can be as common as a bat or
a ball or more uncommon such as a return board or pick-up net.

What Is the Most Important Equipment in Table Tennis?


The most important equipment in table tennis is undoubtedly your paddle. This is because it
significantly influences how you can play. Choosing the right paddle for you ensures that you
play to the best of your ability.

What Are the Top 4 Pieces of Equipment in Table Tennis


The top 4 pieces of equipment are your paddle, balls, table, and net. All of this equipment is
needed to play ping pong.

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