I’ve always struggled with the “overall” rating that is put on a product. Restaurant review sites use a star system for the overall experience, Amazon has a similar system for books, and we have the overall rating out of 10. How relevant and useful is this rating though?
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How London is Spreading Table Tennis
There is always a lot of talk about how the USATT should grow the sport of table tennis in America. Here’s a peek at what Ping! London is doing across the ocean. Check out their website: http://pinglondon.com. Do you think this would work in North America?
What’s Your Ideal Mental State?
Table tennis is a highly physical and athletic sport, but there’s also a mental side that you need to take note of. In my own experience, I’ve seen how different mental states can strongly affect my play. I’ve found that I play at my best against challenging opponents when I take the role of the …
The Richness of Our Community
One of the things I appreciate most about table tennis is the exceptional cultural diversity found within the community of our sport. I’ve only been involved in T.T. for about three years and already I’ve had the great pleasure of meeting several hundred people from around the world. Such a juxtaposed assembly of persons is …
The Price Problem
There seems to be a fear of low-cost equipment in some circles. As a retailer myself, I’ve had customers walk away because the price tag was too low. “A whole racket for only $75? No thanks. I’m looking for something around $200.” They seem to think that price has a direct relationship with quality and …
You Know You’re a Basement Player When…
If this article is describes you to a tee, it’s time to join a table tennis club or find a coach and erase the title of basement player.
The Ultimate Best Racket!
On forums I keep hearing people ask, “What’s the best rubber or blade?” The reality is that there’s no such thing. Timo Boll uses the Butterfly Timo Boll Spirit, so that must be the best right? Timo is amazing! While he is amazing, and one of the players that is most fun to watch, you …
Why Table Tennis is a Horrible Spectator Sport
Don’t get me wrong, I love table tennis and wish it the best. But there are too many reasons why it doesn’t translate well into a spectator sport for TV or a live audience. It will take a lot to overcome these challenges to eventually thrive in a market like North America where it isn’t …
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