Equipment
Hi coaches. What are the pros and cons of training on a social/home table and then playing competitions on a regulation table? Most 'home' table have thinner tops and a bounce of 220 mm to 230 mm while a tournament table will have a bounce of 250 mm to 270 mm. Will practicing on a home table affect your tournament play?
Thx
Hi Rohan,
It can effect your game however, if the alternative is not playing at all in between going to the club, then practising on a lower bouncing table is OK.
On the lower bouncing table you can still work on your footwork, balance, stroke consistency and a whole lot more.
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Rohan Keogh Posted 7 years ago
Thanks Alois. I guessed that might be your response. I'd still prefer (as would we all, no doubt), to practice on/with equipment as close to what we'd be using in competition though. I know PS promotes the Stiga Expert Roller (25mm) in the shop but it is a bit exy. What do you think of the Double Happiness brand. Their 25mm table is only around A$500 and looks pretty solid.
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
That would be a good option. The major thing is the thickness of the top.