Table Tennis vs. Volleyball
Comparing 2 standards across 15 specifications. 15 key differences identified.
Official table tennis balls are regulated by the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF Handbook Rule 2.3). A tournament match ball has a diameter of 40.0–40.6 mm (designated as 40+ mm), weighs exactly 2.70 g (tolerance 2.67–2.77 g), and is manufactured from celluloid-free non-flammable plastic (ABS/poly-material). It must produce a rebound of 24.0–26.0 cm when dropped from 30.5 cm onto steel.
Official volleyballs are regulated by the FIVB (Fédération Internationale de Volleyball). Indoor volleyballs have a circumference of 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in), mass of 260–280 g (9.2–9.9 oz), and inflation pressure of 0.30–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.82 hPa). Beach volleyballs share identical circumference and mass but operate at lower pressure of 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi).
Specification Comparison Table
15 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
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Official Diameter (40+)
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40.00–40.60 mm (standardized above 40 mm since 2014) | — |
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Official Mass / Weight
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2.67–2.77 g (nominal target 2.70 g) | — |
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Material Composition
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Celluloid-Free Non-Flammable Plastic (ABS Poly-material) ITTF 40+ Standard | — |
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Rebound Height Standard
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24.0–26.0 cm when dropped from 30.5 cm onto a standard steel block | — |
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Sphericity Deviation
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< 0.25 mm max roundness variation | — |
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Official Match Colors
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Matte White or Matte Orange ITTF Approved | — |
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Quality Tiers
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3-Star (★★★ Match Competition), 1-2 Star (Training) Grading System | — |
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Indoor Circumference
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— | 65.0–67.0 cm (25.6–26.4 in) |
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Indoor Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Indoor Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.300–0.325 kg/cm² (4.26–4.61 psi / 294.3–318.8 hPa) |
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Beach Volleyball Circumference
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— | 66.0–68.0 cm (26.0–26.8 in) |
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Beach Volleyball Mass / Weight
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— | 260–280 g (9.17–9.88 oz) |
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Beach Inflation Pressure
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— | 0.175–0.225 kg/cm² (2.49–3.20 psi / 171.6–220.6 hPa) |
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Indoor Panel Construction
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— | 18-Panel or 8-Panel (Mikasa V200W Dimpled Microfiber) Laminated Synthetic Leather |
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Beach Panel Construction
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— | 10-Panel or 18-Panel Stitched Water-Resistant Synthetic Sewn Panels |