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Which table tennis ball is best?

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Asked by: Melvin Robinson

The Best Ping Pong Balls For Your Table Tennis Games

  • Pro Spin Ping Pong Balls – Best Overall.
  • NIBIRU SPORT Ping Pong Balls – Highest Quality.
  • KEVENZ 60-Pack 3 Star Ping Pong Balls – Runner-Up.
  • Meihzhouer Colored Ping Pong Balls – Honorable Mention.
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  • Franklin Sports Table Tennis Balls.

May 31, 2022

What is the difference between 1-star and 3 star ping pong balls?

1-star and 2-star balls are less durable and they are usually bought in mass in packs of to be used for rallying or practice. The three star ratings represent the best balls and they are the only balls you should be using in matches and competition.

Is there a difference between table tennis balls?

Table tennis balls are typically divided into 3 different star ratings (1-star, 2-star and 3-star). In simple terms, the 1-star balls are the most basic and are suited to social environments and casual play. 2-stars can be useful for practicing and learning, and the 3-star balls are the premium for competition.

What is the official ball for table tennis?

The official rules of table tennis state that the ball shall be: spherical, with a diameter of 40mm and. weigh 2.7g and. be made of celluloid or similar plastics material and.

What is the difference between orange and white ping pong balls?

The orange balls are usually used in more casual games. For instance, if you are playing ping pong at your work place or in a club, you will probably use an orange ball. An orange ball is definitely more visible than a white ball, so unskilled players are able to see them more clearly.

What is a 40+ table tennis ball?

The reason the balls are labelled with 40+ is that when the ITTF made the plastic balls legal for competition, they also allowed the balls to have a bigger size tolerance. So a celluloid ball tends to be around 39.6mm whereas the new plastic balls measure around 40.2mm, making the plastic balls about 0.5mm bigger.

How can you tell if a table tennis ball is good?

If you are playing table tennis competitively (or are aspiring to do so), then you should definitely be using the new plastic table tennis balls. The easiest way to identify if you are using the new plastic balls is that it will have “40+” printed on the ball. The + symbol indicates it is the new size.

What table tennis balls are used in Olympics?

Olympic Competition Table Tennis Balls. Double Fish 3 Star PKT 3 , Celluiod Competition Table Tennis Ball. Recognised as one of the best competition balls on the market and the ball used at the Beijing Olympic Games.

Do ping pong balls expire?

As you have found out a good ball can last a long time. They don’t tend to wear out but they do break. The plastic will get a crack in it and then be unusable. You will notice the ball will stop bouncing the same way and you may even notice a slightly different sound to the bounce.

Are there 4 star ping pong balls?

4 Star 40+ 3 pack (White)

Our 4-Star 40+ Poly Balls are simply the best on the market. Each ball is tested and held to the highest standards of quality, durability and performance.