Foamed plastics rejected by ITTF.

[igorponger]

https://ooakforum.com/viewtopic.php?p=410803#p410803

In response to @ChronicSpinAddiction


FOAMED PLASTICS REJECTED BY ITTF. .

Yes, you're free to make your own experiments with whichever type of materials that comply with Rules of the game.
Be aware please, --The sponge materials one can see on the market as individual sheets are not a subject to ITTF control, and thus got forbidden for competitive play.

Foamed plastics, e. g. EVA sheets, is a novelty material generally adapted to absorb energy from the ball on impact. EVA is not allowed in professional sport due to the inelastic "pockmarks" on rubber surface resulting from the ball bounce. Be alert about using EVA products for competitions.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007642687349.html

Instead, give a try to the newly developed black dampening material of German origin. Not sure about the legality of this substance, yet. 🤔

 

[tzifos]

Foamed plastics, e. g. EVA sheets, is a novelty material generally adapted to absorb energy from the ball on impact. EVA is not allowed in professional sport due to the inelastic "pockmarks" on rubber surface resulting from the ball bounce. Be alert about using EVA products for competitions.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005007642687349.html

Thank you for the link! Do you have any other seller of this sponge to compare?

 

[passifid]

I thought it'd only regulate top sheet and not whole sandwich combinations. Please send me the link with the updated rules so I can see

Thank you