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Definition: A table tennis table is a rectangular table, 9 feet long (2.74m) and 5 feet wide (1.525m), and with a flat upper playing surface 29.92 inches (76cm) above the floor.

The best table tennis tables have a playing surface of 1 inch (25mm) (or thicker material, although 0.75 inches (19mm) is acceptable for non-elite play.

Related Pages:

  1. Choosing a Table Tennis Table
  2. playing surface

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