In my opinion, the hottest pickleball player in 2024 is Christine McGrath. However, many other dazzling women’s pro pickleball players, such as Etta Wright and Jessie Irvine, exist. But don’t be fooled. These ladies aren’t just attractive; they dominate the pickleball court. Here are the top 14 hottest female pickleball players in 2024: Christine McGrath Etta Wright Jessie Irvine Parris Todd Catherine Parenteau Anna Bright Lea Jansen Lucy Kovalova Anna Leigh Waters Andrea Koop Lindsey Newman Corinne Carr Callie Smith Simone Jardim The 14 Hottest Female Pickleball Players 1. Christine Mc ..read more

Forehand smashes in table tennis are direct, fast, and some of the most difficult shots to return. They usually win the point outright or force your opponent to move away from the table, which puts you in a strong position. Learning how to smash well is key to being a successful player. What Is the Main Goal of a Smash Stroke in Table Tennis? A smash is one of the fastest shots in table tennis. Its goal is to finish the point. It excels above other shots because it prioritizes speed over spin. This makes it the ideal shot when the ball bounces high over the net. How to Smash in Table Tennis: A ..read more

The chop block in table tennis is a fast backspin shot that is excellent at disrupting opponents’ rhythm. And guess what… barely anyone is using it! Here, I describe the shot’s inner workings, why it is so good, and when you should use it. You don’t want to miss out on this key table tennis knowledge! What Is a Chop Block in Table Tennis? A chop block is a hybrid-style shot that combines the chop in table tennis with the block. Chop blocks produce two types of spin: sidespin and backspin, which may surprise many. For the shot, you contact the ball much more directly than a regular table tennis ..read more

Ping-pong players may touch the table for several reasons, including buying time, regaining composure, psyching out their opponent, or because it’s a habit. However, the most common reason is to wipe away sweat. To casual viewers, table touching may seem pointless, but it serves a purpose for every player who does it. I’d say it’s pretty much solidified in table tennis culture at this point, as it’s quite common. Below, I discuss every reason why ping pong players touch the table. First Things First, Is It Legal? Before you start touching the table, you should be asking can you touch the ..read more

Volleying is not allowed in ping-pong. The ball must hit the table before you can attempt a return. You can only volley if the ball has cleared the length of the table, but by that time, the point is already yours. That said, there is one specific scenario where you might want to volley the ball, but I’ll get on to that later. In this post, I explain everything there is to know about volleying in table tennis — which rules ban it, why banning it is the right call, and a common volleying mistake players make. Volley Rules in Table Tennis A volley is a shot in which the receiver strikes the bal ..read more

The best bars with ping-pong tables can take your regular Friday night to an experience you and your friends won’t soon forget. These days, there are some super cool bars with high-quality tables and paddles. The most notable is SPIN—a table tennis bar franchise with eight locations nationwide. Yet there are many more venues that you should know about to level up your pong nightlife. The following are the 6 top bars with ping pong tables: SPIN — New York AceBounce — Chicago Sour Mouse — New York Pips & Bounce — Portland Shamrock — New Orleans Game On! — Bosto ..read more

Did you know table tennis is one of the fastest racket sports in the world? Or how about the world’s longest rally? Did you know it lasted for an astonishing 11 hours and 50 minutes? There are all sorts of fun facts about table tennis, and I set out to compile a list of the very best. What awaits you are 24 carefully selected ping pong facts. Among them are references to rules you may never have heard of, so read to the end to make sure you don’t miss out on any ping pong trivia! 24 Interesting Ping Pong Facts Table tennis began in Victorian England in the 1880s. Originally, it served as an a ..read more

One of the most common mistakes in table tennis is holding the paddle incorrectly. This limits how well you can perform. I’ve seen virtually every mistake as a table tennis player of over ten years. Here are the 10 most common mistakes you need to watch out for: Holding your paddle incorrectly Holding your racket too tightly Standing too close to the table Poor stance Poor footwork Inability to read spin Trouble producing spin Not spending enough time practicing serves Hitting the ball too hard Not addressing weak areas In this post, I describe each of these mistakes and explain how you can ..read more

Balls of Fury may be the most-watched ping pong movie by a landslide, but it’s not my favorite. To me, the best ping pong movie is As One. And it seems most other people agree, too. Beyond those two movies, six others heavily revolve around table tennis. Here are the top 8 ping pong movies: As One (2012) Pinpon (2002) Topspin (2014) Mixed Doubles (2017) The King of Ping Pong (2008) Ping Pong Playa (2007) Ping Pong Summer (2014) Balls of Fury (2007) You may notice I didn’t include every movie with a ping pong scene, so you may miss Tom Hanks and Forrest Gump, but there’s plenty more ..read more

There are all sorts of table tennis terminologies in the modern day. From basic words such as “block,” which describes a defensive shot you play off the bounce, to more obscure terms such as the “expedite rule.” This awards receivers a point if they make 13 returns in a game that has exceeded 10 minutes. By immersing yourself in table tennis, you’ll learn most of these vocabulary terms organically over time. However, if you want to be all clued up now, you can learn them here. Below, I’ve listed every ping pong term you’ll ever hear! 56 Ping Pong Terms Antispin: A type of rubber that kill ..read more