Fit a Table in a Smaller Room by Training with a Table Tennis Robot

by Barista

OK, it’s not the most social way to enjoy having a table tennis table in the house, but if you have a room with less space than you need, especially along the length of the table, then using a table tennis robot could make things work.

With a robot, especially the kind that you put on top of the table and shoots balls to you for practice, there’s no need for any space beyond one side of the table. Instead of all the space you would need for two people to be able to move front to back and laterally, with a robot, you can practice by yourself, or take turns with only the length needed for one player in addition to the table.

If you are seriously training, then this can be a chance to get your form and consistency together. Depending on the type of robot you get, there are a lot of different settings for a lot of different types of spin, including randomizations.

Given, part of the fun of a table tennis table is being able to play with friends and family members, but for training purposes, a table tennis robot can help someone make due with less space.

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USATT Table Tennis Net Size

by Barista

In a previous post we talked about table tennis table size. The net is to divide the rectangular table long ways and be raised. For table tennis nets, 15.25 seems to be the magic number. Here are the specifications for the net:

  • The net should be consistently 15.25cm above the table across its length.
  • The supports for the net should also be 15.25cm high and positioned 15.25cm outside the sideline.
  • The net is defined as the net itself, the supporters, the clamps to attach it to the table, and the suspension.
  • The net bottom should be as close to the table as possible, and the sides should be as close to the supports as possible.

The net size is a very simple and important issue. I think one of the key points here is that the net should be 15.25 all the way along it’s length. Any droopiness in the middle or excessive height on the sides would go against the formal rules.

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USATT Table Tennis Table Size Rules

When choosing a table tennis table, it might be a good idea to see if it fits the official size requirements for tournaments. The upper surface should be rectangular, 2.74m x 1.525m. It should be 76cm high (the upper surface that is). It must be a dark colored, matt surface There must be a white [...]

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Chinese Table Tennis Team Karaoke

This karaoke singing session apparently took place during the Penhold VS Shakehand Charity Challenge tournament last week. Here you have Wang Liqin, Wang Hao, Ma Lin, and Ma Long of the Chinese national team singing sheepishly. These guys are such superstars in their home country, but seem a little shy singing here.

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