In Table Tennis, a Hardbat Revival

Monday, 10 June 2013 | by Pat's Picks

There’s an interesting story in the Wall Street Journal this morning about why the sandpaper ping pong paddle is superior to its sponge cousin. In recent years, sponge and rubber have become the materials of choice on the professional table tennis circuit because they offer players more spin. But a hardbat revival is growing, says the Journal, as people take note of the sponge paddle’s high price tag and tendency to end matches quickly.

SOURCE: Wall Street Journal