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)
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
9 inches
A bat - or paddle.
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.
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.
Table tennis rackets are used to hit the ball back and forth.
Table tennis rackets can be any size according to the rules.