Table Tennis Equipment

Need some table tennis equipment?

Want to know what equipment is right for YOU?

Then you're in the right place.

Deciding which TT equipment is right for YOU relies on having a good knowledge of the equipment available, knowing what you should look for, and knowing the right questions to ask.

I've been playing table tennis since 1971, and during that time I've built up a wealth of knowledge which I'd like to share with you.

So whatever equipment you're looking for, let me guide you through the multitude of choices you'll encounter. After all ... you don't want to make an expensive mistake!

The type of table tennis equipment you'll need to buy depends upon your standard of play. Basically, the higher your standard of play, the better the equipment you'll need to buy.

But if you're a beginner, you can start playing table tennis using very simple and inexpensive equipment.

Many general sports stores sell a selection of basic and inexpensive table tennis equipment - but if you're serious about this great sport of ours, you'll need to seek out better equipment from the specialist suppliers.

I started playing table tennis in my dad's garage, on a home-made table that was about two thirds the size of a full sized table - using very cheap rackets and balls from our local sports store.

And when it was too cold to play in the garage, my sister and I used to convert the dining table in our parents' kitchen into a table tennis table - with hardback books lined up across the middle of the table for our net.

But the more I played, the more I improved ... so I started using better equipment.

To start playing table tennis, the minimum you'll need is a racket, a supply of table tennis balls and a table tennis table.

But as your standard of play improves beyond a beginners level, there's a bewildering array of other equipment you'll need.

First you'll need some suitable table tennis clothing - a table tennis shirt, shorts or skirt - together with table tennis shoes.

And if you're setting up a club you'll also need other accessories such as barriers, scoring machines and possibly a robot (ball launcher) and a good quality floor covering.

Your choice of table tennis racket is one of the most important choices you'll make.

How you develop as a player will be determined by your racket choice, so it's important to choose one that will complement your style of play.

So here are my top tips on how to choose your ideal ...

• Table tennis racket
• Table tennis blade
• Table tennis rubber
• Table tennis glue
  • Rules on VOC free glue
• Table tennis racket case
  
  and take a look at ...
  
• Table tennis racket history

If you're considering buying a table tennis table - whether it's a top quality one or just a cheap table at a discount store - there are a number of items you'll need to consider.

So here are my top tips on how to choose your ideal table tennis table ...

• The basics - what you need to know
• Indoor or outdoor table tennis table?
• Table tennis conversion tops
• Table tennis table undercarriage
• Table tennis table top surface
• Table tennis table manufacturers
  
  
• All weather table tennis

Some table tennis tables have nets included, but others don't. Also, nets can become worn or broken and will need to be replaced.

Check out my top tips on how to choose your ideal table tennis net ...

A good supply of table tennis balls is essential.

Here are my top tips on how to choose your ideal table tennis balls ...

Approved 40mm table tennis balls

A good pair of table tennis shoes are essential equipment.

Here are my top tips on how to choose your ideal table tennis shoes ...

You'll want to look smart, so some good table tennis clothing is essential.

Check back soon for my top tips on how to choose your ideal table tennis clothing ...

What is a table tennis robot?

Check out my guide on table tennis robots.

Read my guides about ...

• Butterfly table tennis equipment
• Butterfly table tennis tables

• Stiga table tennis equipment
• Stiga table tennis tables

• Kettler table tennis tables

• Yasaka table tennis equipment

For more information, tips and recommendations about table tennis equipment, take a look at my other articles ...