Which table for training
Table Tennis Equipment
Last updated 7 years ago
Rohan Keogh Asked 7 years ago
Hi coaches. What are the pros and cons of training on a social/home table and then playing competitions on a regulation table? Most 'home' table have thinner tops and a bounce of 220 mm to 230 mm while a tournament table will have a bounce of 250 mm to 270 mm. Will practicing on a home table affect your tournament play?
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Alois Rosario Answered 7 years ago
Hi Rohan,
It can effect your game however, if the alternative is not playing at all in between going to the club, then practising on a lower bouncing table is OK.
On the lower bouncing table you can still work on your footwork, balance, stroke consistency and a whole lot more.
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Rohan Keogh Posted 7 years ago
Thanks Alois. I guessed that might be your response. I'd still prefer (as would we all, no doubt), to practice on/with equipment as close to what we'd be using in competition though. I know PS promotes the Stiga Expert Roller (25mm) in the shop but it is a bit exy. What do you think of the Double Happiness brand. Their 25mm table is only around A$500 and looks pretty solid.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
That would be a good option. The major thing is the thickness of the top.