The ITTF had increased the size of the ball from 38mm to 40mm, effective October 1, 2000. We already changed the size of the ball from 38 to 40mm. Now it is time to take the next steps. I believe it will improve the game. I know that some players and coaches might be against the changes, but this is only natural.
Players don t like changes.
I am sure they will adapt. If today you give them a 38mm ball, they can t believe they ever played with that kind of ball. Entrance to the fair is free. From 11 am to 5 pm, over 50 people, ranging in age from 6 to 18, tried their game at Table Tennis. Some of them held a Ping-Pong paddle, as they called it, first time in their life.