Professional players usually glue their own special rubbers on each side of the racket and different rubbers have different effects on the ball. Its regulation to have a black rubber on one side of the racket and red on the other side so that the opponent can tell what kind of rubber the player hit the ball with. (Players usually inspect their opponents rackets before the match begins to determine what kind of rubber is used on each side of their racket)
This is an ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) rule adopted several years ago so an opponent can see which rubber side is being used to strike the ball. Because of the different types of rubber that can do different things to the ball is the main reason for the rule. Reb and black were chosen to make it more uniform was another main reason for the color choice.
Red and Black
Table tennis cases are used to hold and protect your table tennis racket. Bumpernets.com is one of many web sites you can go to check out selections of table tennis racket cases.
Amazon is a great place to find a Stiga table tennis racket at an excellent price. There are several styles to choose from with varying colors and prices.
Since 1 July 1986 the rules of table tennis state that one side of the racket shall be bright red and the other side black.
You can pull up table tennis rackets at www.bumpernets.com. Click on the link at the top for table tennis.
Yes. Rule 2.05.07 states that... "A player strikes the ball if he touches it in play with his racket, held in the hand, or with his racket hand below the wrist." This means that all of the following are legal and will constitute a good return. You can hit the ball with ... * the rubber on your table tennis racket, or * the edge of your table tennis racket, or * the handle of your table tennis racket, or * any part of your racket hand below the wrist, including the fingers of your racket hand
To protect your table tennis racket, make buy a good racket case (sometimes called a table tennis racket cover) to store it in. This will keep it safe from damage such as liquid spills, dirt and sunlight. A second method of caring for your racket is to use a sponge and plain water to keep your rubbers clean.
A bat - or paddle.
9 inches
Since 1 July 1986 the rules of table tennis state that one side of the racket shall be bright red and the other side black.
The Butterfly Table Tennis racket is available through many online outlets such as Amazon and general sports retailers. They are also available through the Butterfly Table Tennis website.
Table tennis rackets are used to hit the ball back and forth.