Table Tennis Equipment

1. Paddles
A table tennis racket, also known as a paddle, is the most crucial piece of equipment. The
racket may be of any size, shape or weight. It consists of a blade and two rubber sheets attached
to it. The blade is the wooden part of the racket. The surface of the covering material on a side of
the blade, shall be matt, bright red on one side and black on the other.

2. Balls
The ball is spherical and has a 40mm diameter and weighs 2.7 grams. It is made of
celluloid or of similar plastic material and is colored white or orange, and matt.

3. Table
The table looks similar to a small version of a tennis court, with lines marking the area of
play and a net dividing the two courts. The playing surface may be of any material but is usually
made from wood or synthetic materials. The rectangular table is nine feet long, five feet wide, and
stands 30 inches off the ground.

4. Net
The net is made of stretchy nylon material and measures a height of 6 inches and be able
to divide the table into two equal parts. It should also be adjustable for tension and height.

Table Tennis Attire

1. Shirt
Table tennis shirt should be short-sleeved or sleeveless and tends to be loose and
lightweight, allowing the player to be comfortable while moving around the table. Avoid wearing
tight shirts kay lisod ilihok if guot rasad imong sanina. Also, make sure that you don’t play with a
white shirt or a tank top. Because a white ball against a white t-shirt can be difficult for some
players to see.

2. Shorts
When playing table tennis, any comfortable pair of shorts/skirts will do. Same sa Shirt, it
should be loose and light para comfortable ilihok. Also, you can’t use white shorts or skirts. The
overall color of the outfit should be different from the ball being used.

3. Socks & Shoes

Table Tennis shoes should ideally be lightweight, support lateral movement, be very
grippy, and have sufficient heel support. Tall shoes aren’t good for Table Tennis because it
becomes a lot easier to twist your ankles.