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The official rules of Table Tennis state that the ball shall be:

  • spherical, with a diameter of 40mm and
  • weigh 2.7g and
  • be made of celluloid or similar plastics material and
  • be white or orange, and matt
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Billiard balls are typically made of phenolic resin or polyester resin. These materials are durable, have a high density for consistent play, and resist chipping and cracking. Some lower quality balls may be made of acrylic or other plastics.

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Originally they were ivory, now they are a composite man made polymer

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