It's likely that last year's coronavirus stay-at-home orders contributed to the rise in popularity of ping pong this year. Many people wanted tables to play on during the downtime. Since you seem to have developed a passion for table tennis, upgrading your table tennis paddle might be a great next step.

Pros and instructors agree that there's no need to spend an arm and a leg on a racket if you know what you're looking for. But before you jump in - you need to do some reading to figure out which racket models are most suited to your playing style.

You may want to look into buying a table if you often play at home. The butterfly design allows for easy storage and portability when not in use. A table tennis table is a large investment in terms of both space and physical dimensions.

For more informed decision-making, it might be helpful to visit a specialty store where you can get expert advice and try out a variety of products. Since tables are so large and heavy, delivery is required practically wherever you shop for one. As with rackets, you may find decent deals on tables in the middle price range.

Hire a coach if you are an advanced beginning or intermediate player with a serious dedication to the game. Coaches keep a close eye on your performance and provide advice on how to improve your weakest areas. It's also possible to expedite your progress with the help of training regimens that focus on honing in on certain skills.

As an added complication, perfecting one's skills in exhibition games may be challenging. Once you begin teaching and separating them, you will see a difference. As your abilities grow and your knowledge of the game expands, your enjoyment of it will increase. It's an amazing feeling of success when you beat a skilled rival.