China Super League Introduces Two-Colour Ball

[UpSideDownCarl]

Don't they make balls like this for beginners to help them learn how to read the spin. If this is real, it will be interesting to see how the pros are affected by a ball that is good to for helping beginners learn to read spin. hahaha.

 

[arnold1013]

well, they can replace it with a poke ball.
The two look similar!!!

 

[weiren_lim]

"Ma Long used backspin... it's super effective!"

 

[1Ridwan]

why does it have black equator ????
can we make it two collor faded ??? i think its more dificult to read the spin of the ball ???????

 

[Silvilizejsn]

i think this could be great for the sport as tv spectators will be able to see the spin much more better, and even players who are troubled by playing against pips will learn a lot

 

[Dan]

@zjkfanforever just posted this picture!

 

[Rajah*]

Hahaha pikachu ei [emoji214]

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[TableTennisDaily]

Dimitirj Ovtccharov has the new two toned ball and quotes, "Today I have seen the two-coloured ball for the first time which will be used in the playoffs of the Superleague soon. It is made of plastic and a little bit bigger than the current ball. After having played the team of my friend Timo Boll Shandong today I'll have the chance to test the new ball in practise. I'll keep you updated!"

 

[TurboZ]

So DHS has come up with this great idea to end the chance of seamless balls once and for all.

 

[agold]

So DHS has come up with this great idea to end the chance of seamless balls once and for all.

You think this will become the popular ball? I don't know. We will have to see the reports after the league ends

 

[TableTennisDaily]

According to some sources including Chinese State Sports General Administration and the Southern Metropolis Daily table tennis might be played with the two toned ball in all Internationals and competitions.

In May 2015, each association of the General Assembly of the ITTF will have a chance to vote to use the two toned ball in competitions. If there are enough votes, the orange/white ball will replace existing white balls in international and major competitions. According to a recent survey conducted by the Chinese State Sports General Administration, the two toned ball has become extremely popular overnight with 98% of associations worldwide showing their support.

Full details here in our latest article.

 

[Alborz]

I hope it doesn't replace current balls. It makes serve a disadvantage also it really disturbs player's eyes. With this ball topspin serves will no longer work and every serve will get a lot easier to attack.
I think in got 98% vote because no one actually played with it. When they start playing with it and find out how it destroys serves and disturbs eyes, i think they will change their minds.

 

[Steven]

"98% showing their support", what does that mean? You can't see the consequences if it hasn't been used yet. All they've probably said is "Hey yeah, try it out and see if it works".

 

[agold]

I hope it doesn't replace current balls. It makes serve a disadvantage also it really disturbs player's eyes. With this ball topspin serves will no longer work and every serve will get a lot easier to attack.
I think in got 98% vote because no one actually played with it. When they start playing with it and find out how it destroys serves and disturbs eyes, i think they will change their minds.

Of course I agree on first thought, but the ball might be an orange blur even with the black and spin will only be seen in slo mo. We will have to wait until August 7th or until special footage.

 

[yoshiyes]

it is the new era of table tennis, hopefully it is in positive trend.

 

[kari]

help me pls, where can i buy this ball?

 

[mahomedy13]

you cant.its not available to the public.but you can try stigas training ball.

 

[tack_and_grip]

Of course I agree on first thought, but the ball might be an orange blur even with the black and spin will only be seen in slo mo. We will have to wait until August 7th or until special footage.

From the semi-finals videos, it doesn't seem like the ball help spectators see the spin better (unless in slow-mo replays). I'm curious how the players find it changes their game and it might impact the next generation.

Even if this a failure, I hope it doesn't stop leagues (Chinese or others) from experimenting with new ideas: equipment, rules, venue setup, commentators etc.

 

[NDY]

So the balls used in the semis and final were the plastic two toned balls? (It didn't seem like a big change in the game).

 

[Steven]

So the balls used in the semis and final were the plastic two toned balls? (It didn't seem like a big change in the game).

Yes, they were using the plastic two toned balls. Even in HD the colors were only visible during close ups or slow motion replays, and even then I couldn't really read the spin off it. I can't imagine that the spectators could read it either.