Are metal table tennis nets legal?

Asked by elbanditoroso (33158

) June 5th, 2017

I was watching a video today – a couple of people playing table tennis (ping pong).

The weird thing is that the net was not soft green netting material, but rather a piece of sheet metal (regulation height and width) that had 1 inch holes drilled in it for air passage.

Have you seen this before? Is it common? Is it legal in matches and tournament play?

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I doubt it is used in matches and tournaments, but it is quite common in public places, because it is a lot sturdier than nets, and not as easily destroyed by delinquents.

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I’m guessing it’s about like the chain link nets you often see on basketball goals in public playgrounds. Sturdy and won’t be destroyed after a week, but you’re probably not going to see it in any kind of serious regulated play.

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