Table Tennis Equipment
The game of table tennis involves two or four players. Who try to hit the ball in their opponent’s court, this hitting is done with the help of rackets also known as paddles. The main idea behind that of table tennis is same as that of a lawn tennis, only the set of rules are different. The table tennis is a game of skill and needs to be practiced regularly.
The table tennis game is played on a table. The dimensions of the table are 274 cm x 152.5 cm x 76 cm high; in addition to this the height of the net is 15.25cm. The table tennis equipment included the three most important elements which are the ball, the rackets and last but not the least the table. There are many different table tennis manufacturers, the equipment manufactured by different manufacturer vary in prices as well as designs. But all the manufacturers must meet the requirements set by the International Table Tennis Federation. The table tennis equipments come in a variety of ranges; some of the equipments are very expensive while others have a moderate price. The lists of table tennis equipment are available online; these lists can be of great help to the player. The player can choose from a variety of ranges and designs available. Catalogs relating these equipments can be ordered in addition to new models or designs some used equipments can also be bought also from the internet. Online catalogs are also available which contain full details of models and these types of catalogs can also be obtained in printed form. Some of the well known companies are Butterfly, Kettler and Atlanta. These companies are known to be major manufacturers of equipment for table tennis.
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The butterfly table tennis equipment became popular for the reason of portability. The disadvantage considered of table tennis is that its table occupies a lot of space and in homes like apartment or studios the table creates a lot of problem. So the butterfly company introduced their portable tables. These tables are full standard size but the difference is that they can be folded. Table tennis equipment by Butterfly has all markings of the net as well as the playing area. There is more information available on the official website of the company.
The kettler table tennis equipment is considered the best in the sports equipment market. The equipments designed are the best and use quality materials in manufacturing. There are a variety of price ranges in Kettler tables. The Kettler equipments are often high priced. The kettler table having an extra thick top is regarded as top of the line in table tennis tables. Additional information can be gathered from Kettler’s official website.
The table tennis equipments bough online are shipped to the player by the companies. Most companies like Kettler offer good shipping charges. The table tennis equipment and supplies are the responsibly of the company. However many supplies regarding the equipment like balls, nets can also be bought individually. Some companies have also suppliers in different countries which entertain the requests of the player or the user.
The equipment of ping pong is the same as that of table tennis. There is a ball, rackets and nets. The rackets are made up of wood covered with a rubber board. The ball is made up of celluloid which is hollow.
The main element of table tennis equipment is the table. The table is rectangular in shape with two equal portions with the help of a net 15.25cm (6 inches) high. The length of the table is 2.74 m (9 ft), while the width of the table is 1.525 m (5 ft). The height of the table is 76 cm (30 inches). The table is made up of timber which is layered with a coating for low-friction. It is also the most expansive part of the equipment.
The equipment of table tennis includes another thing which is the ball. The game is played with the ball. The ball is made of celluloid and it is hollow form the inside. The standard size used by the ITTF is 40mm (2.7 gm) in diameter. The ball comes in two standard colors orange and white.
Another main element of the table tennis equipment is the racket. The racket is usually round in shape; it is made up of a wooden frame covered with a rubber on both sides. The racket is also known as a bat or paddle. The rubber being used is standardized by the ITTF. All the manufactures use the same rubber standard imposed by the ITTF.
