How To Set Up A Table-Tennis Net?

Setting up a table tennis net? Here is a guide for you to choose appropriate net.

A table tennis net might look a minor part of the play, but is important when professional playing comes into the picture

When going for buying the table tennis net, there are many options available, and one needs to avoid the faulty piece.

In a casual play, the net won't create serious problems for the players, but if it is difficult to set or doesn't fit properly, I should ignore this net.

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Table tennis net setting procedure includes three basic things, which are two posts for tying the net, and the net itself.

These posts should be height adjustable and with a clamp, strong enough to stand against the stress when the net is tightened.

We make nets from materials like cotton, plastic, and nylon, which have original properties and life spans and should be chosen carefully according to the need. Also, there are some measurements and guidelines for the table tennis nets used in professional plays, which are:

• The net should be six feet long and six inches high.
• It should consist only of three colors either black, dark blue or dark green.
• Top-end of the net should have a 15mm tape.
• The bottom of the net should be as close as possible to the table, but should not touch the surface.
• Both ends of the net should be as close as possible to the posts.

These are the guidelines for professional plays and tournaments, but if anyone is planning for a casual play, then all these settings might take time and destroy the fun.

It is time to shed some light on the table tennis nets available in the market and choose accordingly:

Clip-on Nets

We use these nets for the formal play and are the most common net types as they include simple setup techniques and are stable. When compared to other net setups, they are reasonable. Hence, they are commonly used for home setups.

As the name suggests, we attach them to the table with the help of the clips, which makes them timesaving. They do not have tightening and height adjustment features, and as the clips are in direct contact with the table, they can scratch the surface, which is one of the primary negative features of this setup.

Retractable Nets

These nets are not made for professional playing and can be used on any surface, whether a proper table or any other flat surface.

Retractable nets are the cheapest piece of equipment and have the easiest setup technique.

One of the main negatives of these nets is that they have wider posts, which can put some obstruction during the play if observed deeply.

Clamp & screw Nets

Clamp & screw nets are equipment used in the professional play that needs a proper and immovable net setup.

We do not recommend them for casual plays, as they are expensive and take longer setup time because these nets require both height and tension adjustments accordingly.

We attach them to the surface with the help of a screw from the bottom, which gives it a grounded setup and is nearly impossible to move with smaller impacts.

As they have more features, this makes the screw & clamp nets the most expensive net equipment in this tally.

With casual plays, each point that is scored might not have much importance with professional plays like world cups. The net should act as an active part of the play rather than being just an obstacle. The net's height and tension should meet the standards, which will create an even game. The tension in the net should be enough to push the ball back or make it jump to the other half rather than just hitting the net and rolling along with it.

Retractable Nets

These nets are not made for professional playing and can be used on any surface, whether a proper table or any other flat surface.

Retractable nets are the cheapest piece of equipment and have the easiest setup technique. One of the main negatives of these nets is that they have wider posts, which can put some obstruction during the play if observed deeply.

Clamp & screw Nets

Clamp & screw nets are equipment used in the professional play that needs a proper and immovable net setup.

We do not recommend them for casual plays, as they are expensive and take longer setup time because these nets require both height and tension adjustments accordingly. We attach them to the surface with the help of a screw from the bottom, which gives it a grounded setup and is nearly impossible to move with smaller impacts.

As they have more features, this makes the screw & clamp nets the most expensive net equipment in this tally.

With casual plays, each point that is scored might not have much importance with professional plays like world cups. The net should act as an active part of the play rather than being just an obstacle. The net's height and tension should meet the standards, which will create an even game. The tension in the net should be enough to push the ball back or make it jump to the other half rather than just hitting the net and rolling along with it.

Whether the tension & height adjusters are required?

We do not require tension adjustable nets for the casual game. Still, they should be considered during the buy because regular tension will make the net saggy and tension adjuster tighten the loose nets, which will help in prolonged usage of the net and save some money.

Do you need an adjustable net or fixed net?

I use fixed nets for the immovable tables like in the back of your house, which does not move often, and making them the best suited for outside tables. The adjustable nets are used if a single net is to be used at multiple places, like a dining table or other flat surfaces.

Considering the above features and uses, choosing the net will become easy and will protect the pocket against the unintended expenditure and variable price ranges. Go out and chose the one that suits the game.