Ping pong and table
tennis are two sports that are often used interchangeably, but they are
actually quite different. While the two sports have similar rules, the
equipment used and the strategy employed are different. In this article,
we’ll explore the differences between ping pong and table tennis, and why
it’s important to know the difference.The original name of the sport was
Ping Pong, but it was changed to Table
Tennis by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). This
was because Ping Pong was a trademarked name when the
sport was invented.
Despite this, people still refer to
the sport by both names. Table tennis is most commonly used for competitive
Olympic sport, while ping pong is used for casual “garage-style†play.The
rules of ping pong and table tennis are remarkably similar, but there are
some key differences. In table tennis, the ball must bounce off your side of
the table before it goes over the net after hitting it. This extra rebound
gives the game its onomatopoeic name of ping-pong.
The
equipment used in ping pong and table tennis is also different. Ping pong
bats are only capable of turning moderately and at slower speeds, so the
strategy of ping pong is not the same as that of table tennis. Table tennis
players can customize their paddle, while all ping pong players must use the
same type of paddle.The size of the ping pong table and the table
tennis table are also different. The ping pong table is usually
smaller than a standard table tennis table.
This is
because ping pong is usually played in a more casual setting than table
tennis.Nowadays, there are a lot of organizations and players that don’t
believe that table tennis and ping pong are actually different sports.
However, it’s important to understand that they are two distinct sports with
different rules and equipment. Knowing the difference between them can help
you decide which one you want to play.