Equipment for Ping Pong

Ping Pong Balls

Ping-pong balls can be purchased from many sports stores, although most clubs will purchase them from table tennis dealers. Balls of 40mm diameter are now used, so be careful that you aren't playing with any old 38mm balls that you might have had lying around for years!

3 star balls are the competition standard balls, and are the best quality. They are almost always a good roundness and balance. They are quite a bit more expensive than our 1 star balls though, and they don't seem to last any longer either!

Net and Post Sets

Good quality nets can be purchased without spending a fortune. I would recommend using a net that has screw-on clamps to attach each side to the table, although spring clamps can be OK provided they can grip the table firmly enough.