So you want to learn how to play ping pong, huh? Or would it be more correct to call it table tennis? In all honesty, it really doesn’t matter. Players use the two terms synonymously these days. I’ve been playing table tennis for over a decade and still can’t get enough of this beautiful game. …
Singles is usually the table tennis game of choice for many, and we rarely stray from it. But, table tennis doubles provides an excellent alternative and adds a fun level of teamwork that’s not usually characteristic of table tennis. I, for one, always have a lot of fun when I play doubles. But to be …
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Once you’ve got your hands on a quality air hockey table, you will want to ensure it stays in great condition. You’ll need to learn how to clean an air hockey table and undertake this process fairly regularly. If you don’t, you’ll notice that dirt build-up causes the puck to slow down, making games far less …
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Table tennis is a very easy sport to pick up and you don’t need much gear to get started. The only downside is that it can take up quite a lot of space as tables can be pretty big. Even though I’ve been playing for over 10 years, I still haven’t been able to fit …
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Ever heard of blade sealing in table tennis? If you want to increase your blade’s life, you must embrace table tennis blade sealing. What is Sealing a Table Tennis Blade? Sealing a table tennis blade involves adding lacquer to a blade or varnishing a table tennis blade’s head to seal it. This …
Table tennis balls may have found a comfortable, consistent balance today. But they have seen many changes throughout the years, some of which have improved the game, and others that have hurt it. If you’ve ever wondered “how are ping pong balls made?” Here is a complete breakdown of the creation of the table tennis …
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Learning how to play table tennis is great fun but once you reach a certain standard it can be hard to get to the next level on your own. Getting some table tennis lessons is a good option, but unfortunately, not everyone has the time or the money to be able to hire their own …
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Like equipment in all racket sports, table tennis rubbers have a lifespan, and depending on which rubbers you go for, that lifespan could be very short, or very long. There’s no saving a dead rubber. But there are easy steps you can take to help prolong the life of your precious rubbers. In this blog …
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What is the first thing you think of when you hear the words ‘ping pong’ or ‘table tennis’? I bet ‘China’ is pretty high up on that list. China has developed such strong ties to table tennis that even non-fans know that China rules with an iron fist. But why is this the case? Why …
The forehand loop, also known as the ping pong loop or table tennis loop, is a must-learn shot for anyone serious about table tennis. Offensive playstyles have become increasingly dominant, and the forehand loop is the most versatile stroke in your attacking arsenal. Before embarking on your quest to learn the perfect forehand loop in …
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