I dont think so, 3stars = bounce better and more consistent, good enough for table tennis companionship, where as 1 star is for ping pong in the basement use only.
Star rating determines the consistency of bounce. Also, many 1 star balls have seams that really distort the play. For an extra buck, 3 stars are the way to go....
Let me clear this up please, cause you people don't know what you are talking about. OK, I am a nerd for knowing this stuff, but hey, I like Table Tennis. Gimme a break.
There are only 3 ratings for Table Tennis Balls. 1, 2, and 3 star. 1 star balls usually have a seam that you can see and feel, giving them very inconsistant bounce. 3 star balls are perfectly spherical with no seam. 2 star are somewhere in between.
There are 2 different sized balls, but it does not have anything to do with their star ratings. Up until the year 2000 the standard sized ball was 38mm. Then there were some rule changes that year which included the new 40mm sized ball. Just about any ball that you buy today will be the new 40mm size (including the ones in this "deal").
In case anyone cares, (anyone?) The scoring/serving system is different now. Used to be that games were to 21 with best of 3 game matches and serve alternated every 5 serves. Now Games are to 11 points, best of 5 games matches and serve alternates every 2.
Gettin' off the nerd platform now. Bye!
-st0nefry
The only thing hot is this thread is the above mention of Winona, who's always been hot!
...russ
Thanks for this info. I wasn't aware. Locally, HS Volleyball this season went to rally scoring to 25 points, scoring on each serve instead of 15 point with sideout scoring. Why do they keep messing with these games?
...russ
Does anyone know what type of ping pong paddle are the best? well at least the best for a decent price....say $20 per paddle?
i bought a new (used) ping pong table from the flea market for $20, just ordered the 3* balls, now i need paddles.
i bought a new (used) ping pong table from the flea market for $20, just ordered the 3* balls, now i need paddles.
Butterfly used to be when I was big into it, but they're more than $20. I'd just go with something with some decent padding and decent rubber surface. The better padded, the better the feel and response of the hit. The better the rubber, the better spin and control you're gonna get. Definitely don't go with the pip-out cheap paddles, its a better game with a little better paddle. I used to have a cheap one with decent rubber that I got at like K-mart or Wal-Mart that was OK for just playing around. Think I gave about $12-15 for it.
Hope it helps.
One of the worst pranks ever can be made with these. If you drop a ping pong ball into someone's gasoline tank it really messes up the car. As the car is driving, the ping pong ball gets sucked into the hole which leads the gas to the engine. The car then stalls, and the ping pong ball floats back up to the top again. This goes on and on and you have to get some vacuum type thing to get it out. Happened to a teacher at my school...
If you have a moon roof, these would make great presents for tailgaters! 
(Nice of Amazon to offer a larger view. Makes it real plain that these are spherical.)
(Nice of Amazon to offer a larger view. Makes it real plain that these are spherical.)
Really decent paddles cost a minimum of about $75. Typically, club-level players purchase the bat and the rubber separately, and then glue the rubber sheets before they play (this makes the rubber faster and more responsive - especially when "speed glue" is used). A decent bat usually costs a minimum of $30 and the rubber sheets range between $15 - $30 each. Check out Paddle Palace.
i'm not looking to win a state championship or anything that competitive, i just need something that would last with a bunch of drunk guys playing...just some garage play.
But thanks thanks Pauli! i might just buy rubber sheets and make my own paddle.
But thanks thanks Pauli! i might just buy rubber sheets and make my own paddle.
I've been playing competitively for about 3 years now and just wanted to add my 2 cents. The reason they changed to the 40mm ball was to slow it down so the action was easier to follow for the general public. And the reason they changed the scoring to 11 pt games is because the 'end game' is generally the most exciting part of spectating so they wanted the end game to come quicker than having to go to 21 pts. Both done to try to increase the appeal for the general public. At least that's the way I understand it.
Paddle Palace is a good place to buy stuff - I also recommend Table Tennis Pioneers. Check out their rubber/blade combo specials. Generally that can save you a TON of money. Consider that rubber sheets can cost anywhere from $20-$40 EACH, just buying two sheets of rubber can set you back $40-$80. Add another $15 to that with the combo special and you can get a decent blade (i.e. racket). Generally the combo specials save you about 40% from buying everything separately.
As far as what to look for, for the beginner, I would highly recommend looking at blades & rubber which are for all-around play and control. Believe it or not, the general ratings they give to rubber DO make a difference. The faster the rubber, the harder it is to control the shot. You can't really go wrong if you go with Stiga, Yasaka, Butterfly, or Donic. And just about anything you custom buy from PP or TTP will be tons better than anything you can get in a regular retail store.
I'd be more than happy to answer any other questions you guys might have.
Paddle Palace is a good place to buy stuff - I also recommend Table Tennis Pioneers. Check out their rubber/blade combo specials. Generally that can save you a TON of money. Consider that rubber sheets can cost anywhere from $20-$40 EACH, just buying two sheets of rubber can set you back $40-$80. Add another $15 to that with the combo special and you can get a decent blade (i.e. racket). Generally the combo specials save you about 40% from buying everything separately.
As far as what to look for, for the beginner, I would highly recommend looking at blades & rubber which are for all-around play and control. Believe it or not, the general ratings they give to rubber DO make a difference. The faster the rubber, the harder it is to control the shot. You can't really go wrong if you go with Stiga, Yasaka, Butterfly, or Donic. And just about anything you custom buy from PP or TTP will be tons better than anything you can get in a regular retail store.
I'd be more than happy to answer any other questions you guys might have.
I still play with a Stiga paddle that I bought like 5 years ago for $50 at Big 5 Sporting goods. If you get the most expensive Stiga that you can afford, it should be pretty good (unless you only have $5). But remember that basically, the more expensive it is, the less control you will have. So You need to be an advanced player or be prepared for a steep learning curve if you get a paddle with high spin and speed ratings. High spin ratings are particularly difficult to play with because the accentuate the spin of your opponets shots as well, making for a lot of missed shots.
-st0nefry
I can't believe nobody got my "suck a ping-pong ball through a hose" comment
-st0nefry
I can't believe nobody got my "suck a ping-pong ball through a hose" comment
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