Rubber and cork balls were the common materials used in the first iteration of the table tennis ball. As table tennis grew in popularity, sports equipment manufacturers and businesses filed ...

a bat and a ball. If you’re looking to get into table tennis but aren’t quite sure where to start when it comes to choosing a bat, we’re here to break it down for you. What should I look for ...

The initial serve of a table tennis match at the Olympics is determined by a coin toss. The coin toss winner can choose to serve the ball, receive the ball or pick a side of the table to start on.