In a new study, scientists have reported that only the angle of incidence and the friction of the surface affect the spin of a table tennis ball.

Table tennis points often end with a smash, but they begin with a mind-boggling array of spins and feints that leave beginners flummoxed. The learning curve looks a little like Mount Everest.

‘Top Spin’: Table tennis is legit sport By Herald Staff Writer Thursday, Jun 30, 2016 11:41 AM Updated Thursday, Jun. 30, 2016 3:19 PM ...

People play table tennis at one of the thousands of community courts built as part of the program ... Children leaned over ...

“Top Spin”: This documentary, about three American teens undergoing pre-qualifying competitions to play on the U.S. Olympics table-tennis team, is full of sizzling action and roller-coaster ...

SPiN also works with the community, providing table donations and financial contributions to give marginalized youth a chance to escape into the game of table tennis, Topp said.