The Ball stars
Table Tennis Equipment
Last updated 7 years ago
Abhishek Joseph Asked 8 years ago
Hi Coach,
What are the differences between the 1, 2 and 3 star balls? I do know that according to ITTF, 3 star balls are for tournaments. Is there difference in the bounce, roundness,spin etc, of 1 and 2 star balls? And what are they for?
Alois Rosario Answered 8 years ago
Hi Abhishek,
The 1 and 2 star balls are basically the seconds from the manufacturing process.
When the balls are manufactured, the best balls are selected as 3 start balls and used in competitions. If the ball is not quite round or is lighter or uneven then they are rated as 2 or 1 start depending on how defective they are.
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Abhishek Joseph Posted 8 years ago
Okay, but is it okay to practice with 2 star balls?
Abhishek Joseph Posted 8 years ago
I mean its cheaper to buy them in bulk so are they good enough for practice (multi ball)?
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
Yes that is fine. As long as they are reasonable balls then training with them in bulk is a good solution.
Bhavesh Gnnanapareddy Posted 8 years ago
Hi Alois,
Is there a 4 star or 5 star ball
Alois Rosario from PingSkills Posted 8 years ago
No, the 3 star is the best.
Dean Fitzgerald Posted 7 years ago
I actually just ordered some 4 Star Balls from Killer Spin. I have no idea if they are better or improved in anyway or if its just American sillyness. It maybe just a marketing gimick come to think of it, and i just got sucked straight in. I also noticed their selling 50mm balls that are supposed to negate wind effect for outdoor use. Boy they look big!
Jeff Plumb from PingSkills Posted 7 years ago
50mm balls! They would be interesting to play a game with!