October 2025 Please note that starting in October, the time for table tennis at Rouge Woods on Thursday afternoon will be 1:15 pm to 3:15 pm. 由十月開始,星期四下午在Rouge Woods 的 乒乓球時段將改回下午一時十五分至三時十五分。 Charles
We watch in awe as players like Ma Long and Sun Yingsha defy physics with blistering loops and delicate touches at the World Championships. We cheer at our local community center during a fiercely contested doubles match. Yet, we rarely pause to consider the stage upon which this drama unfolds: the table tennis table itself. Far from a simple slab of wood, it is a meticulously engineered piece of sporting equipment, with specifications that evolve dramatically from your basement to the Olympic finals. The Foundation: ITTF Specifications At the international level, the game is governed by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF). Their rulebook doesn't just suggest dimensions; it mandates them with the precision of a Swiss watch. Dimensions: The table is a rectangle, 2.74 meters (9 ft) long, 1.525 meters (5 ft) wide, and 76 cm (2.5 ft) high from the floor. This playing surface size is non-negotiable for sanctioned play. The Surface: This is where magic meets material scienc...