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how big is a table tennis

The standard table tennis ball has a diameter of 40 millimeters, weighs between 2.53 and 2.70 grams, is usually white or orange, and is made of celluloid or plastic. The size of the table tennis ball was 38 millimeters until 2000, when it was increased to 40 millimeters, a change that had an impact on the pace of the game and the technical play of the players.

The origins of table tennis can be traced back to the late 19th century, when it was invented by some English university students at an indoor dining table, initially using parchment as a paddle, and gradually evolving into an official sport. Table tennis is known as China's “national sport” and became an official Olympic sport in 1988.

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