"Ping Pong", sometimes known as "sandpaper table tennis" or "hardbat table tennis" returns to old fashioned equipment, using sandpaper instead of a soft, flexible, grippy rubber on bats.  The scoring system can also be slightly different - sets may be played to 15 points with a potential "sudden death" point at 14-all.  It's also slightly slower than standard table tennis, and is a great spectator sport.

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Ping Pong is great fun for all levels of player, including beginners.  Rallies tend to be longer and the reduced spin can be a great leveller - especially during service.  So don't think it's a sport for the elite TT player - give it a try and find out for yourself.    

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(Oh, and just to add to the confusion, the term "hardbat" is also used to refer to non-sponge bats.)

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Ping Pong in Scotland is mainly played as a fun variation of standard table tennis.  A number of clubs around Scotland have some sandpaper bats.  Some also hold Ping Pong competitions for the local members.  These include:

• Aberdeen DTTA                                           website

• Murrayfield Memorial TTC, Edinburgh    website

• Penicuik TTC, Lothian                                 website

• St Andrews TTC, Fife                                  website

• Dundee & District TTA

The above links go to external websites and we can accept no responsibility for their content.

 

As well as these local events, an annual competition brings together Scottish players from home and further afield.  All are welcome, be it for fun, for a challenge, or simply for the opportunity to watch the top Scottish ping pongers play.  See the Scottish Tournament page for more information and entry details.

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