Riley Draper
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Articles by Riley Draper
Where Does the Term Ping Pong Come From?
Saying the name, Ping Pong is oddly deceptive. It doesn’t allow you to assume its origin. Although it is the national game of China, those...
What is a Ping Pong Ball Made Of?
The International Table Tennis Federation Museum shows the earliest version of tabletop ping pong dating back to the late 19th century. What were ping pong...
What Are Ping Pong Tables Made Of?
If you’re someone who is just getting into ping pong, the question “What are ping pong tables made of?” may have crossed your mind. This...
Zhang Jike’s Equipment, Stats, Height, Net Worth, & More
If you’re a serious table tennis player, you no doubt pay attention to the top-ranked players in the world, like Chinese player Zhang Jike. Additionally,...
Tomokazu Harimoto’s Equipment, Stats, Net Worth & More
If you’re an avid table tennis player, then it would be no surprise that you pay attention to pro players and their matches. In fact,...
How To Glue A Table Tennis Rubber Like A Pro
Are you an avid ping pong player who’s looking to take their gameplay to the next level? Then it’s very likely that you’re considering putting...
The History of Table Tennis at the Olympics
Table tennis, or ping pong, is a sport that’s been around since the 1880s. Since its creation, it has gained popularity as both a casual...
Palio Legend 2.0 Review (2021)
If you’ve ever been looking at premade ping pong paddles, you’ll notice that you’ll generally be directed towards paddles made by brands like JOOLA, STIGA,...
