Table Tennis Nets Are Key To The Game

As the sport of ping pong has grown, so has the quality of the equipment including table tennis nets. Setting it up properly is very important to those who are serious about the game. The rules of the game dictate that the net must be six inches high and six feet long, which is the standard width. The color must be black, dark green or dark blue with a white tape at the top that is no wider than 15 mm. Contrast colors can make a difference on how you see the ball and how you play the game so you need to choose the best that matches and contrast correctly between your table tennis tables and the table tennis nets.

The bottom of the net should sit as closely to the table top and as close to the end posts as possible. It should be taut between the two posts and not sag. The tension at the top should be tighter than the rest, as if a ball hits the top it should return to that player’s side, not slip over it to the opposition.

Knowing More About Table Tennis Nets and Sets

While some ping pong sets come with the posts permanently fixed to the table, most come with clamp-on style posts. Most posts will fit most tables, but table tennis nets are designed to fit specific posts. You should be aware of this when ordering or replacing an existing one and know what type of posts you have to fit. Thus, when buying table for table tennis, you need to make sure that your accessories including your ping pong net and other sets should be the correct one for the whole set of ping pong equipment.

Some manufacturers use different materials for making nets and different materials are better in varied situations. Cotton, polyethylene and nylon are the most common and generally hold up well for outdoor use as well as indoor. Many come with a tension adjustment cord for positioning.

To make equipment last it is important to take proper care of it and keep it covered whenever possible. Folding up and setting up a ping pong game is pretty easy. But when the nets become old and worn out, they don’t play well and certainly do not look pleasant. Replacements are not expensive and if ping pong is a game played often in your household or activity center you will want to keep your equipment fresh including new balls and table tennis nets.