Using a table tennis (ping pong) ball instead of a shuttlecock

**kiwical** · 09-23-2012, 08:04 PM

Saw this idea somewhere and thought I would try it out. Just for a fun club night, not for any real training purpose.

Anyone tried it? Does it damage your racquet at all?

**kaki!** · 09-23-2012, 08:44 PM

In another news: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rShm...eature=related

**96382** · 09-24-2012, 02:45 AM

It is very unlikely to damage your racquet. The ball is very lightweighted and round shaped.
In fact you could really do a little training routine with some balls as it will improve your adaption abilities, maybe create some kind of overpotential. But not much i guess. Just do it for fun if you like.

**phili** · 09-24-2012, 06:15 AM

I tried this several times. It is fun because the trajectory of the ball is unpredictable due to its spin. I don't think this will damage your racket at least I've never experienced this.

**patrick2197** · 09-24-2012, 08:53 AM

I have tried this and the result was very bouncy. It flew high and far and bounced a lot. There was more running than hitting. It is quite fun for a few minutes but after that, it becomes so boring...