Just because an idiom like “the more, the merrier” exists, doesn’t mean that we should constantly get our entire tribe involved in every single activity.
A decade ago this article wouldn’t have been possible.
The last thing you want is the runner-up complaining afterward how they only lost because the winner played with a better paddle or that the ping pong table wasn’t up to their elevated standards.
The diameter of a ping pong ball is 1.57 inches (or 4 cm). They weigh 0.095 ounces (or 2.7 grams).
Table tennis is a game that moves at an absurd pace. Positioning your body for the appropriately aggressive or defensive return to an incoming shot must happen within a split second after hitting the ball.
Pool tables aren’t created equal. There are tons of options on the market. Literally. These things are on the heavy side.
We’ll start at the beginning - working our way through the normal trajectory of skill improvement, continuously stacking new knowledge on top of what you just learned.
After hours of throwing darts, I’m going to share my experiences so you can find the perfect cabinet without risking a total let down.
Pool table felts take a beating. No matter how careful you are, jabbing a sharp stick at it dozens of times per game can result in accidents.
How I wish I could start this article with a tale involving pagan druids or Buddhist monks. I wish this tale held some mystical, romantic angle. Instead, here's the actual history of ping pong.
So yeah, as you may have guessed from the title, and the intro, this article is about the rules of ping pong. Or, as I like to call it: “How to avoid arguments and having bats thrown at your head.”
Surfing is not just about skills. Having the right equipment is important too.
