Table tennis balls are provided in
different quality levels determined by seam quality, roundness and
consistency from one to the next. All balls must undergo the rigorous
tests prescribed by the ITTF such as bounce test, roundness test,
rolling deviation test, hardness test, weight test, seam and surface
inspection, and color grading selection.
Balls have a rating system that uses stars. Ranging from one to three,
the quality of the balls increases with number of stars. The three star
ball is the highest quality level. The three-stars should be used for
most rally drills and practice games. For multiple-ball drills, such as
serves and smashes, good quality practice balls can be had. Due to its
superior construction it also provides the longest life for each ball.
TT balls are available in many colors such as white, yellow &
orange color but officially white and orange are accepted colors.
