Robot compatibility with new balls
Table Tennis Equipment
Last updated 10 years ago
Matthew Camilleri Asked 10 years ago
im beginning to look at purchasing a robot, will current robots be fully compatible with the introduction of the new balls later in the year?
Alois Rosario Answered 10 years ago
Hi Matthew,
This is an interesting question. If anyone else knows the answer to this please let us know.
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Matthew Camilleri Posted 10 years ago
I think it may be best to hold off. Cause I'm sure manufacturers will bring out new robots when the new balls come. the current robots maybe able to still use the new balls but probably not as well as robots designed to use new balls would be.
Balls will be different material, slightly different size and weight.
And if your gonna spend some money you may as well wait.
Glenn O'Dea Posted 10 years ago
Alois,
I've heard from Robert Katsipis that the new balls have a tolerance of 39.9mm - 40.1mm, where the old balls had a tolerance of 39.6mm - 40.1mm, so all robots should be able to handle the new balls.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 10 years ago
That is good news. Yes I saw on the ITTF site that the new balls have smaller tolerances which should make it safe.
Matthew Camilleri Posted 10 years ago
Yeah. I'm not saying everybody should throw their robots out!
but I still would recommend anybody thinking about purchasing a robot this year should hold off.
Especially if you plan on spending near $1000.