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What is a Skunk in Ping Pong?

The International Table Tennis Federation publishes a book of official rules, which are updated frequently. Now, anybody who thinks they’ll find a reference to a...
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What is the Size & Weight of a Ping Pong Ball?

Ping pong is a global sport played all over the world. More than 220 member countries are part of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF)....
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How Much Do Ping Pong Players Make?

Much like professional boxers, golfers and cyclists, ping pong players -- or table tennis, as professional players prefer to call their sport -- will only...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...