Ball hits the plastic corner protector

Tony Nelson Asked 5 years ago

So at my work we have 3 fairly nice stiga tables but noticeably they all have plastic corner protectors that seem to extend a 1/4 of inch or so in the corners.  When you hit them you can definitely hear the difference.  Should that still count as a point?  

I realize professional tables dont have these and I will see if I can get my company to take them off but didnt know if you had ran into this situation before.  We have just been counting them as in.

Alois Rosario Answered 5 years ago

Hi Tony,

If it isn't part of the top of the table then it would be out if the ball hits the plastic part.  On;y the top of the table is considered to be in.

As you say, it isn't something that happens in international tournaments however it is good to know in a lot of school, work or club situations.