The game of table tennis, also known as ping-pong, has a long and storied history. Though the game can be traced back to ancient China, it was not until the 19th century that it began to gain...
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Official ping pong balls are slightly larger than table tennis balls. The name "ping-pong" was created by British manufacturer J. Jaques & Son in 1901, who also manufactured the first table...
SPiN is an international franchised table tennis club and bar chain that was founded in 2009 by actress Susan Sarandon, her then-boyfriend Jonathan Bricklin, Andrew Gordon, Franck Raharinosy, and...
Why is speed and agility important in table tennis? Playing table tennis well requires you to make hundreds of rapid movements and reactions. Top players are constantly getting into position,...
Topspin strokes are created when your opponent’s racket brushes against the ball using an upward stroke action. This causes the ball to accelerate and dip due to a combination of ball rotation and...
When a shot has topspin, it creates a downward force that makes the ball fall because of how it interacts with the air (see Magnus effect). In racquet sports, it can be made by hitting the ball with...