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Ball
History With the invention of the celluloid in 1856 the beginning for the table tennis ball was made. In 1890/1891 the first celluloid balls already have been produced. The Ball today The ball has to be consistent round and its diameter is 40 mm. The weight is 2,7g. The ball consists of celluloid or similar plastic material and it is matt-finished or matt-orange. |
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Class, GS
Table tennis tables are subject to the German Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG). All products manufactured by Sponeta are labelled with the GS mark as a quality test proof (tested safety). They are divided into several classes according to their range of application: Class A - High competition Class B - School and club sports Class C - Recreational sports (high quality) Class D - Recreational sports |
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Game
Normally a game consists of 3 winning batches. In the maximum 5 batches can be played if there is a 2:2 tie and the 5th batch brings the decision. |
Grip
Ergo Grip Shock Absorber Tube |
GS, Class
Table tennis tables are subject to the German Equipment and Product Safety Act (GPSG). All products manufactured by Sponeta are labelled with the GS mark as a quality test proof (tested safety). They are divided into several classes according to their range of application: Class A - High competition Class B - School and club sports Class C - Recreational sports (high quality) Class D - Recreational sports |
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Indoor
not weatherproof, play lines are printed by silkscreen-printing: 1* chipboard 16 – 19 mm, mulitply coated, field of use: classes C and D 2** chipboard 22 mm, multiply coated with special varnish, field of use: class B 3*** chipboard 22 – 25 mm, multiply coated with special varnish, field of use: class A plus all ITTF-approved tables |
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Locking systems
Depending on the model of the table tennis table and the constructive requirements, different locking systems are used. Fundamentally, one person can handle all of the locking systems.
SMS (Smart Manual System)
In use in S 3-86/87 e/i
Handly system
Hook system Clasp system
Screw connection
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Outdoor |
weatherproof, with integrated play lines: 1* melamine resin board 3,5 – 4 mm, resistant against humidity, sticked together with a metal construction, field of use: classes C and D 2** melamine resin board 5 – 10 mm, resistant against humidity, sticked together with a metal construction, field of use: classes B and C |
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Packaging |
Depending on the model and its design, different cartons and pallets are provided. |
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Rally |
The ball has to be played on the half of the opponent. Before you play the ball it may jump up on your own table half only once. It is not allowed to take the ball in the air. Before the ball strikes the opposing table half it may only touch the net or the net post. It is a mistake when the ball touches other things like clothes, the wall or the ceiling. A ball that touches the opposing table half does only count if the ball touches the top edge on not the side of the table. |
Rules of the game |
Serve Rally Batch Game |
Rally
The ball has to be played on the half of the opponent. Before you play the ball it may jump up on your own table half only once. It is not allowed to take the ball in the air. Before the ball strikes the opposing table half it may only touch the net or the net post. It is a mistake when the ball touches other things like clothes, the wall or the ceiling. A ball that touches the opposing table half does only count if the ball touches the top edge on not the side of the table. |
Rules of the game
Serve Rally Batch Game |
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Meanwhile we are using the SMS locking system with many of our table tennis tables. It has stand the test and customers appreciate it. Soon all tables which now are equipped with the handle system will feature the SMS locking system.
The one-handed operation makes this system so comfortable. The striking handle is visible in any position of the table and from all sides. Drawbar underneath the tabletop unlocks both of the safety devices simultaneously. In the storage position, the tabletops must principally be brought into a vertical position, so that the locks automatically click into place. In the playing position, the locks already click very well into place prior to attaining the horizontal position. In this case, they also ensure high stability on uneven ground.
Serve
Serve |
The ball has to be thrown up vertical behind the table. In the case that the ball touches the net there will be a „net serve“ and so the serve has to be repeated. In the case that you do not hit the thrown up ball then it is a mistake and the opponent will get the point. Every player will serve two times and then the opponent has to serve. There is one exeption in the overtime: Beginning with a score of 10 to 10 the players will serve by turns. At the double the person who serves has to play the ball diagonal from his forehand site to the forhand site of the opponent ( for a right hander). There are no restrictions for singles. |
Service notes 8-36/37
Service notes 8-36/37 download |
Shock Absorber Tube
Best control of the ball in spite of playing with an offensive bat is reached by a rigid plastic tube which is linked with a non vibrating rubberring to absorb the vibrations. |
Speediness
Table tennis – the fastest ball sport Scienist also estimate that the human reaction time is about 12 to 18 hundredths of a second. Good table tennis players can come really close to 12 or 13. That means that they have to react very quick. |
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Tabletop connections
Higher stabil ity of the tabletops is provided by tabletop connections and net set. |
Tabletops
The following criteria have been taken into account:
thickness of the top = ball rebound Indoor, not weatherproof, play lines are printed by silkscreen-printing: 1* chipboard 16 – 19 mm, mulitply coated, field of use: classes C and D Outdoor, weatherproof, with integrated play lines: 1* melamine resin board 3,5 – 4 mm, resistant against humidity, sticked together with a metal construction, field of use: classes C and D |
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Undercarriages
Table tennis tables are divided into 6 types: Type 1: Standard I Type 2: Standard II (in two parts) Type 3: Semi-Compact (in two parts) Type 4a: Automatic Type 4b: Compact Type 5: Super-Compact |