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Beginners’ FAQs

New to table tennis? Need some help? Get answers to the common questions asked by new ping-pong players.

Building a Ping-Pong Table – Playing Surface Material and Table Paint?
What materials are used to build high quality ping-pong tables, and where can you buy table tennis table paint?

Which Ping-Pong Paddle Should I Buy?
Looking to buy a new ping-pong paddle, with separate blade and rubbers? Then get some advice on what table tennis bat to buy from Greg.

How Many Calories Do You Burn While Playing Table Tennis?
How many calories do you burn off while playing table tennis? Does playing ping-pong use up a lot of kilojoules? Do table tennis players have special nutritional needs?

Is There a Difference Between Red and Black Table Tennis Rubbers?
Are red rubbers faster, and black rubbers spinnier?

Which Table Tennis Table Should I Buy?
Are you planning to buy a table tennis table? Greg has some recommendations to help you choose the perfect ping-pong table.

How Often Should You Replace Your Table Tennis Rubbers?
How often should you change your table tennis rubbers, and how do you know when they need replacing?

 

Related Pages:

  1. Building a Table Tennis Table – Playing Surface Material and Table Paint?
  2. How Many Calories Do You Burn While Playing Table Tennis?
  3. Is There A Difference Between Red And Black Table Tennis Rubbers?

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