Table tennis net is the most important equipment items. But which one is the best table tennis net? Maybe your friends will recommend the Stiga table tennis net, or maybe your neighbour recommend Kettler table tennis net. Unlike the ball, Whatever brands you choose, table tennis net will not spoil your game if the quality is bad. But if the net is difficult to setting up and doesn’t look good, it will not be used in serious play. What exactly you must look when choosing a table tennis net and the post set?The table tennis net assembly is consisted of upright post, the net horizontal part, height adjuster, and attaching system /clamp. The purpose of table tennis net is as an obstacle, so it must be not increase one player lucky point probability. When a ball hit the top of net, the ball must not be fall on the receiver’s side. This mean the tension in the top of net must be higher than the net itself. So the fabric should be suspended by cord which should be tight, and attached only to the posts. The table tennis net can’t be used in the tournament play if the table tennis net assembly has no suspension cord.
How do you choose the correct table tennis net? Some of table tennis tables already have a post set and the table tennis net supplied. But it recommended to choose the table tennis net and the post set separately. There are 3 types of net assemblies:
1. Affixed permanently in the table.
Table tennis tables generally have the net assembly affixed permanently on them. These tables usually have a width 5 feet only, where the official length must be 6 feet. Most of rollaway table tennis table also have the fix permanently net assembly.
2. Spring loaded clip
The second type of net assemblies is the spring loaded clip. These kind of net assemblies are popular because you can attach to the table easily and quickly.
3. Hand tightened clamp
The most used net assemblies are hand tightened clamp. This proved that hand tightened clamp has the best adjustment capabilities and stability.
Which the best table tennis net assembly for you? It is depend on what is your purpose. If you buy the cheap table tennis table, the table tennis net assembly will be the permanently fixed in the table, but unless of that, you will choose either the spring load clip or the hand-tight screw clamp. If you’re in a hurry or do not have much time, the best table tennis net for you is the spring loaded clip. Spring clip is suitable for home use and school use. But the spring clip can easily worn over time. You can choose Killerspin table tennis net.
After choosing your table tennis net assembly, you must need a table tennis net gauge. The net gauge will enable you to set the correct height of the net. You can measure the thickness of the racket with this tool too. Net gauge is usually made by plastic and very easy to use.