Ping Pong Blog

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 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...
ping pong brain

Why is Ping Pong Good for Your Brain?

When someone suggests you get more exercise, you likely see yourself jogging, cycling or among all the other sweaty people in the gym. If so,...
sticky ping pong paddle

How to Make a Ping Pong Paddle Sticky

If you wondered why a ping pong player would want a sticky paddle, here’s why. A sticky paddle gives you a better grip on the...
The Forehand Flick

How to Spin a Ping Pong Ball

If you are an aspiring ping pong player, learning to confuse your opponent with trick shots can help you take the step from beginner to...
ping pong ball being made

How Are Ping Pong Balls Made?

You would be amazed to see how many processes are required for making a perfectly shaped, seamless ping pong ball fit for the best players...
ping pong ball burn

Why Do Ping Pong Balls Burn?

Until 2014, ping pong balls were made of highly flammable materials. Balls could unexpectedly explode or combust when struck by a bat, making an already...
Omron's table-tennis playing robot playing attendants at the Hannover Messe convention

What is a Table Tennis Robot?

Have you ever been disappointed by your ping pong coach or your friends complaining about hurting shoulders when you are not even close to giving...
ma lin playing

How Many Serves Do You Get in Ping Pong?

Let’s look at the process of deciding who will get the first serve in a ping pong game before discussing the number of serves each...