Monday 12 May 2014

Buying the Right Table Tennis Equipment.


While table tennis seems like an easy game to many, it is a technical game in reality and one needs to make sure that they have the right equipments in order to learn the game professionally. All its equipments such as blades, ball, sponge etc. are created with technical precision and the player’s performance is highly dependent on how these equipments function. Therefore, in order to help you choose your table tennis equipments properly, here is a short guide.

Whenever you will set about to buy table tennis equipments, you will be shocked to see an array of choices and it may become tiresome to determine which one is best for you and your style. Therefore, before buying it is good to determine your style and what characteristics you are looking for in your equipments. For example, are you a defensive player or an aggressive? Do you like slow play or fast? By asking these questions, you will be able to zero in on your style which will in turn help to narrow down the choices.
Some players tend to equate quality with cost; however, this may not be true always; while good equipments tend to be highly priced, some very good equipment are available at much lower cost. If you are a pro player, it is advisable to invest in good gear, however, for new players, it is best to buy inexpensive equipments and then zero in on what will actually suit your style.

Look out for bargains at your local sports shop, especially if you are a new player. There are many retailers who offer discounts on various table tennis equipments, you can check out such stores in person to buy good bargains. Alternatively, there are many online stores selling equipments at discounted prices. Although you may have to rummage through a number of websites to get good offers, there are many famous online vendors too, selling the equipments at bargain prices.

In case you are not sure about what to purchase and from whom, you can consult other players or senior players for their input. Most pro players tend to stick to a single retailer, therefore you can collect information from players and visit the retailers to judge the equipments and find out if it suits your needs. Don’t be afraid to try new vendors as there are many choices and thus, you may find your perfect equipment amongst them.
To conclude; table tennis equipment is an extremely important part of your game. If you are a novice, you can keep experimenting until you find the right equipment. However, for a pro player, such experimenting is not possible; therefore it is important to identify your style and find the equipment accordingly. After purchase, it is also necessary to take good care of the equipment. While table tennis equipment requires very less maintenance, one cannot disregard it completely. Cleaning the blades, replacing worn out sponge and cleaning the nets are some of the basics of equipment maintenance. Thus, ensure you buy your equipment from the right seller that complements your playing style properly.

1 comment: