summerproduct showcase


Rising participation levels for table tennis


Table tennis is a great summer sport for all ages and skills. SGB takes a look at the top product offerings from Phoenix Sporting Goods


England, and Table Tennis England has planned a series of initiatives to ensure this trend continues. According to the survey, the number of people aged 16+ who play weekly rose by 4,800 to 101,000 in the six months preceding the survey. Participation levels have remained relatively steady for the last four years, and can only increase with the hype of Rio 2016. Key to the appeal of table tennis is its versatility. Whether it’s for playing in the back garden; an informal tournament at a youth or sports club or for semi- professionals to hone their serve, table tennis is perfect for getting active and having fun this summer. Ping-Pong has been America’s favourite


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recreational brand for table tennis equipment since 1901. For over a century, the brand has set the standard for superior-grade table tennis equipment for all levels of play, to the point that like the Kleenex and the Post-It, the brand has become synonymous with the product.


he number of people playing table tennis regularly is on the increase, according to the latest Active People Survey released by Sport


The right racket Ping-Pong rackets’ Power Balance feature shifted the balance of the blade to the point of contact with the ball. The weight of the blade is lighter, which improves the rate of recovery after each shot. Ultra-lightweight Balsa Tech wood centre-ply helps increase speed and reaction time, and Shoxtube technology absorbs vibrations and transfers energy out of the handle resulting in improved speed, control and feel.


Ping-Pong Sandy Racket – best suited to family play.


Ping-Pong Element Racket – (pictures left) for recreational play.


The Ping-Pong Tempo – indoor table tennis racket, for active play.


Ping-Pong Triumph Racket – with ‘Power Balance’ technology, used by professional players around the world and suited for competitive play.


Ping-Pong Primo Racket – with Power Balance and Balsa Tech, suited for tournament play.


Ping-Pong Carbon Fusion Racket – with two layers of high performance carbon integrated into the blade, surrounded by solid walnut outer pile, this racket features improved rigidity and response for increased speed and power. It’s also equipped with Shoxtube and Power Balance technologies, promoting enhanced control.


Ping-Pong Vortex Racket – (pictures above) Shoxtube and Power Balance technologies combine for exceptional power, speed and control.


Sets The Ping-Pong Classic 2 Player Set – contains two hard bat-style table tennis rackets and three regulation size, one star table tennis balls.


Ping-Pong Performance 2 Player Set – contains two custom table tennis rackets and three regulation size, three star table tennis balls, designed for high quality active play.


Ping-Pong Performance 4 Player Set – contains four custom table tennis rackets and six regulation size, three star table tennis balls, designed for high quality active play.


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