A sports implement includes a main body portion, a handle portion extending from the main body portion, and a grip member. The main body portion includes a first contact surface, a second contact surface, and a sidewall positioned about a perimeter of each of the first and the second contact surfaces. The handle portion defines a handle central axis extending therethrough. The grip member includes a grip body portion and a grip end portion. The grip body portion is operably coupled with the handle portion. The grip end portion defines a grip central axis extending therethrough. The handle central axis is offset from and parallel to the grip central axis.

The Net Ball Indicator NBI was invented to enhance the sports of Table Tennis, Tennis, Pickle Ball or Volley Ball. This invention will indicate whether a net ball has occurred. There will no longer be the need for judges to make that call. Existing nets can be altered or new nets can be manufactured to know when a ball has hit it. If it is hit, then it will emit a sound and flash an LED light.

A manufacturing method for a sports paddle, wherein a reinforcing rod is inserted into the sports paddle, so that the reinforcing rod is located across the handle, throat, and head portions of the sports paddle. In some embodiments, a priming rod is used to create a cavity in the core of the sports paddle so that the reinforcing rod can be placed in the cavity. The manufacturing process results in a reinforced sports paddle that can withstand greater mechanical stress throughout the paddle.

In a recommended load determining device (10) utilizing an estimation model (18) that outputs a parameter related to a capability of a user calculated based on load data expressing a load imparted to the user and on motion data expressing motion of a single motion unit of the user under the load, an acquisition section (12) acquires load data expressing a load imparted to a target user who is a target for determining a recommended load, and motion data expressing motion of a single motion unit of the target user under the load, and a determination section (20) determines recommended load data expressing a recommended load for the target user based on a parameter related to the capability of the target user as output from the estimation model (18) by inputting the acquired load data and the acquired motion data into the estimation model (18).

A table tennis collection system is provided. The system may utilize a collection element having a horizontally elongate shape with a first end and an opposing second end. The collection element may have a first net element extending from the first end to the second end. The system may further utilize a first collection pocket disposed at the first end and a second collection pocket disposed at the second end. The first collection pocket may have a second net element and the second collection pocket may have a third net element. The system may further utilize a first support element disposed between the first collection pocket and the collection element at the first end and a second support element disposed between the second collection pocket and the collection element at the second end.

A table tennis rubber sheet including a sponge sheet and a solid rubber sheet laminated on one side of the sponge sheet, wherein the sponge sheet contains crosslinked silicone rubber as a binder, the sponge sheet has a plurality of apertures on a surface Ssp on a side facing the solid rubber sheet, the solid rubber sheet has a plurality of protrusions within a specific range on a surface Ssr facing the surface Ssp, and when a specific observation area is placed on the surface Ssp of the sponge sheet, the average ratio of the total area of the apertures is 20.0 to 50.0%, and the area of the opposing surface of the protrusions on Ssp and the area of the apertures satisfy a specific relationship.

A removable striking surface for a sports paddle for facilitating playing with the paddle, wherein the removable striking surface comprises a flexible film. The flexible film is comprised of a least one layer. The removable striking surface is coupled to the striking surface of a sports paddle using an adhesive which is located on the rear surface of the removable striking surface. Further, the removable striking surface may and provides the sports paddle with a textured surface. Further, the removable striking surface has a shape configured to cover at least a portion of the head of the sports paddle.

An obstacle for table tennis introduces unpredictability to gameplay by deflecting balls in random directions. The obstacle features a hexagonal upper frame with a soft rubber insert, a lower frame, a hexagonal core for structural support, and rubber feet for stability. It is customizable, compatible with standard equipment, and may include optional features such as sensors, lights, autonomous movement, and wireless connectivity. The obstacle enhances engagement and strategy and can be adapted for virtual or digital gameplay.

A handle for sport equipment comprises a tubular body (7) which extends along a longitudinal axis (L) and has an outer peripheral surface (8) adapted to be grasped by a user and shaped with a plurality of longitudinal faces (9) placed side by side in correspondence of edges (10) adapted to facilitate the positioning of the finger joints of the gripping hand by the user. The edges (10) are arranged along at least one pair of helical or spiral paths that develop around said longitudinal axis (L) with mutually opposite sign to subdivide each of said longitudinal faces (9) into a plurality of areas or flat surfaces (11) sized to accommodate a corresponding phalanx of the gripping hand of the user, each of said areas or flat surfaces (11) being perimetrically delimited by at least one pair of edges (10, 10) of each of the helical or spiral paths.

A table tennis apparatus including a table top made out of a fiberglass reinforced structural material (FRSM). The table tennis apparatus includes a pair of tables. Each table includes a table top having a three-layered composite panel made up of FRSM. The table top receives aluminum plates at its sides. Further, the table top receives mounting brackets at its bottom surface. The mounting brackets include male members that extend perpendicularly to the mounting brackets and fold over the mounting brackets. The table top rests at a height from the ground and allows its top surface to act as a playing surface for playing table tennis.