Table tennis balls' tips

Table tennis balls are not all the same. There are a wide variety of different types available and each one will be suitable for a different purpose.

Let's take a look at each of them ...

Firstly there are the fun/novelty balls.
These are available in lots of different colours and sizes and are particularly suitable for children and for recreational play.

Next, there are balls known as practice or training balls.
These are generally a softer ball and are best suited for a beginner.

Then there are balls which are classified as one star.
These are suitable for use at schools and youth clubs.

Then there are two star balls.
These are suitable for use by improvers or in a robot or for multi-ball practice.

And finally, there are the top quality three star balls.
These are the highest quality balls available - and the only type which are authorised by the International Table Tennis Federation.

If you're serious about playing table tennis, these are what you need.
The ITTF list of approved balls contains many different makes, for example the three star TSP and Nittaku balls? they considered to be high quality and are very durable.