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Ping Pong Bats : Our Guide to Ping Pong Bats and Rackets

Jaques Ping Pong (table tennis) Set A player's choice of bat is a highly personal one with different surfaces and methods of construction providing various levels of spin or speed and grip. Jaques offer a wide range of bat all of which conform to international standards and which are suitable for all levels of play. The competition profile models feature the latest technology, lightweight blades fitted with pure caoutchouc natural sandwich for optimum impact, speed and grip control. This rubber is of course fully ITTF approved for top international competition play, and the feel and the balance of the bats in play is outstanding.
Beginners

Beginer Bat  Guide
We’ve all been at this stage! We recommend that the beginner should choose a ‘ready-made’ bat to get their game underway. At this early phase, table tennis is a fun and exciting sport to be involved in and the fun part is probably the most important element. Table tennis is a ‘Sport for Life’ so enjoyment must be the main focus to develop and maintain a life-long association with this fascinating sport. To get started go to "ready made bats".
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Custom-Made

Choosing a Competition Bat By Jaques
made bat will definitely raise your playing ability. So if you feel that you are now ready to take your game to the next level check out the competition bat section. Here you will find detailed descriptions about all the key elements they have to offer. To get the best from this information first analyse you game style by thinking about your forehand and backhand abilities separately. Make some notes so that you can relate to them when you are researching the correct bat for your game style.

To see our full collection of Ping-Pong bats please click here to visit Jaques' online store.

 
Ping Pong Balls: Playing with Ping Pong Balls.
International rules specify that the game is played with a light 2.7 gram, 40 mm diameter ball. All Jaques' Ping-Pong balls conform to these specifications and available in the range are the Jaques 1 star ball, which is ideal for practice and recreational play, and the top-rated 3 star ball for competitive and tournament play.

To see our full collection of Ping-Pong balls along with our entire Ping-Pong equipment range please click here to visit Jaques' online store.

 
Ping Pong Nets and Posts Sets
Rules state that nets used in Ping-Pong must be 6 inches high, spanning the entire width of the table, stretching 6 inches past the table edge at each side.

All of Jaques’ Ping-Pong tables include a net and posts but Jaques also offer a range of nets for purchase individually including a deluxe tough competition model, which is ideal for tournament play.

To see our full collection of Ping-Pong nets and posts along with our entire Ping-Pong equipment range please click here to visit Jaques’ online store.

 
Where to play Ping Pong. The Best places to play Ping Pong
Ping-Pong is so versatile it can be played virtually anywhere there is room to set up a table, either inside or outside. Many people who own Ping-Pong tables at homes buy folding tables for easy storage and use garage, loft or basement space to play. Playing areas should be well lit where possible and adequate space around the table to move is essential.

If space is an issue, however, or you are looking for new competition or access to competitive play there are a wealth of clubs throughout the country that will offer you the space and facilities you need to start playing straight away and against players of all levels.

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