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Have you ever wondered how much a table tennis player can earn? We’ve collected the most comprehensive summary of player earnings available anywhere.
We bring you a full review of the incredible Tibhar Evolution MX-P, one of the fastest rubbers available. Would it suit your table tennis game?
We bring you a review of the “DHS 4002 Racket”, it’s a mid-range racket with great spin and it is very cheap.
We’ve tested the best multi-game tables that include ping pong, helping you select the best for your home.
What would table tennis be like if you could get brand new rubbers for (almost) free? We tried one out for ourselves and the results shocked …
With hundreds of tournaments under our belts, our team has devised 8 mental and tactical concepts that will allow you to win more table tennis …
We’ve found the best scoreboards you can buy for clubs or at home. Perfect for scoring your games and able to withstand regular use for …
The different table tennis equipment required can be a bit daunting. We’ll explain everything you need to play and help find the perfect equipment for …
Discover Table Tennis
Have you ever wondered how much a table tennis player can earn? We’ve collected the most comprehensive summary of player earnings available anywhere.
Read our detailed history of table tennis, from 1890 through to the modern sport we know and love.
Discover the last 120 years of history, as the ping pong ball has evolved with the sport of table tennis.
The Racket Insight guide to the World Table Tennis Championships. Everything you need to know, from championship format to history.
Based on our umpiring experience and summarising rules straight from the ITTF Handbook, we’ll cover every serving rule to help you serve legally and steer …
Out of the 37 gold medals awarded since its introduction until the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, 32 have been won by Chinese athletes, and only 5 …
I gave it some thought, did some research, and came up with 8 awesome reasons why you should play too!
Table Tennis’ rapid pace forces players’ minds and bodies to work at a very high level. This unusual combination of brain activity, reflexes, and physical …
Buying Guides
We’ve tested the best multi-game tables that include ping pong, helping you select the best for your home.
We’ve found the best scoreboards you can buy for clubs or at home. Perfect for scoring your games and able to withstand regular use for …
We’ve tested the best table tennis nets you can buy, selecting our favorites for home and club use.
We’ve found the best ping pong table covers you can buy, designed to protect your table from damage all year round.
The best shoes you can buy to improve your table tennis game and win more matches.
We give a run-down of the best conversion tops for your pool or dining room table. Turn every room into a ping pong battleground.
For those who love the game or are just starting, a mini table could be the best option for you. They are designed to fit …
Treat your racket right with these top recommended racket cases.
Improve Your Table Tennis Skills
The forehand drive forms one of the four basic shots of Table Tennis, along with the backhand drive, forehand push and backhand push. Master these …
The forehand drive forms one of the four basic shots of Table Tennis, along with the backhand drive, forehand push and backhand push. Master these …
The backhand drive forms one of the four basic shots of Table Tennis, along with the forehand drive, forehand push and backhand push. Master these …
The forehand drive forms one of the four basic shots of Table Tennis, along with the backhand drive, forehand push and backhand push. Master these …
Player Guides
What would table tennis be like if you could get brand new rubbers for (almost) free? We tried one out for ourselves and the results shocked …
The different table tennis equipment required can be a bit daunting. We’ll explain everything you need to play and help find the perfect equipment for …
Learn how to host your own ping pong tournament at work, including the number of people you need and two possible tournament structures.
Table Tennis blades are surprisingly complex. There are thousands of different compositions, so let us help choose the right table tennis blade for your game.
We share expert advice so you can learn to play the ‘around the net’ shot in your next table tennis match. The ultimate show-off shot.
We explain how ratings work in US Table Tennis and compare different ratings to find out your own playing level. Discover more about the US …
I believe that the use of boosters is detrimental to the sport in many different ways, and that the ITTF must start enforcing the rule …
As a table tennis coach, I’m here to help you train better and more efficiently with your time. These 10 tips will get you winning …