Difference between Plastic and Celluloid

Table Tennis Equipment

Last updated 9 years ago

Nick Mukherjee Asked 9 years ago

What is difference between plastic and celluloid ball?

Alois Rosario Answered 9 years ago

Hi Nick,

I think with the better plastic balls there isn’t much difference at all. There seems to be a little more bounce with the plastic and the ball doesn’t come through as fast but they are still in the early stages. I don’t think the difference is significant.

Take a look at PingPod #35 – The New Plastic Ball Verdict.

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eduardo espinosa Posted 9 years ago

Hi, pingskillers. Some months ago I tried a plastic ball and I did not like it. It sounded and broke like a Christmas tree ball. Now they have got somewhat better and there are more choices regarding brands and qualities. But for the players in my club that rely heavily on spin it has been harder than to me that simply block and smash.

Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 9 years ago

Thanks for your thoughts Eduardo.