Riley Draper

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Articles by Riley Draper

Chen Ting Liao (TPE) vs Kenta Tazoe (JPN) in the table tennis tournament SOC at the arena Eriksdalshallen in Stockholm.

Best Backhand Rubbers in 2022 – Reviews and Comparisons

Many table tennis players, from amateurs to pros, are perfectly happy with using paddles that have the same rubber on both sides of the paddle....
The table tennis referee during Olympic Games Rio 2016 at Riocentro

All About Table Tennis Hand Signals 

If you are simply playing a casual game of table tennis with your friends, then you will probably act as your own referee. However, if...
table tennis player serving, closeup

Common Illegal Ping Pong Serves You Should Know

Ping pong is truly a sport of precision, and one of the most important parts of being a good table tennis player is to have...
man celebrating table tennis match win

Funny and Inspirational Table Tennis Quotes

If you are reading this article, you are probably like us in at least one important way: you love table tennis! One of the best...
Table tennis match between Fang Bo (China) and Koki Niwa (Japan)

How To Play Against Choppers In Ping Pong

If you’re an active table tennis player, then chances are you’ve gone up against choppers in your time. These types of players can be quite...
Fit young man playing ping pong in a sport arena

How To Keep Score In Ping Pong

If you’re playing ping pong at home or recreationally, chances are that you're not following official table tennis rules. It’s more likely that you’ve made...
Ping pong paddles and ball

Killerspin Jet 600 vs 800: What Are The Differences? 

If you’re someone who’s looking to get serious about ping pong, chances are you’ve been taking a look at Killerspin’s excellent Jet series of ping...
Using the right hand held forehand in Chinese style to hit orange table tennis ball

7 Best Penhold Grip Ping Pong Paddles In 2021

If you’re an intermediate ping pong player, chances are you’re trying to find out what paddle is right for you. There’s a lot that goes...
Ping pong equipment on wooden table

7 Best Ping Pong Paddles For Beginners In 2021

Looking to get into the world of competitive ping pong? Well, obviously you’re going to need the appropriate gear to get started. And what could...
ping pong history

Where Did Ping Pong Originate?

Did you know that the game now known as Ping Pong or Table Tennis was first called Whiff-Whaff? Other names followed, including Gossima, Ping Pong...