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Tennis, table tennis, pickleball, padel, squash, and badminton, all on one show floor. The full breakdown of every sport at Toronto's biggest racquet sports weekend.
Read the guide → 22,201 viewsPong Home is proud to partner with RacquetsUp Expo 2027, one of North America’s premier racquet sports events, coming to Toronto this February. An exclusive discount code is available on this page.
Read more → 10,396 viewsMeet Yafet, a 12-year-old Canadian player with a borrowed racket and real passion. Pong Home is rallying support to help him compete.
Read more → 35,048 views Mental GamePre-match routines, handling pressure at deuce, and how to train composure like any other skill: the habits behind players who win the close ones.
Read more → 12,222 views EventsA closer look at the pickleball, tennis, table tennis, and badminton programming at RacquetsUp Expo 2027, Toronto's biggest racquet sports weekend this February.
Read the guide → 5,753 views TechniqueHow to spot backspin, topspin, and sidespin by watching racket angle, contact point, and bounce.
Read more → 3,104 views EventsLive pickleball courts, paddle demos, and where to find pickleball locations around Toronto, plus how table tennis fits into the same February weekend.
Read the guide → 2,788 views EventsLive tennis courts, racquet demos, and stringing at RacquetsUp Expo 2027, plus where else to play tennis in Toronto and how table tennis fits in.
Read the guide → 6,247 views Mental GameGood and great players often share the same strokes. Here is what actually separates them: focus under pressure, how they recover from mistakes, and the habits you can train.
Read more → 1,842 views EventsThe Pong Home discount code for RacquetsUp Expo 2027, plus prices for every pass, including day pass, weekend pass, junior, and VIP.
Read the guide → 6,183 views TrainingTable tennis camps, Chinese coaching, and real training intensity are pulling club players overseas. Here is what it costs, what to expect, and whether the trip is worth it.
Read more → 3,506 views BenefitsUnless you want sharper reflexes, real friendships, and a stress reliever that fits in a garage. Read this at your own risk.
Read more → 5,921 views TechniqueAn unusual backswing or short follow-through doesn't mean bad technique. Here's why timing, feel, and repeatability beat a textbook stroke.
Read more → 8,303 views TechniqueA step-by-step forehand loop guide covering stance, brushing angle, and a simple drill progression.
Read more → 8,347 views TechniqueWhen to smash, how to time the shot, and the most common mistakes that cost the point.
Read more → 3,528 views TechniqueHow to use positioning, spin variation, and patience to beat aggressive loopers and hitters.
Read more → 3,467 views TechniqueWhen to use a lob, how to add spin, and how to turn a defensive lob into a counter-attack.
Read more → 3,572 views ReferencePing pong and table tennis are the same sport, but the names carry different histories and connotations.
Read more → 3,519 views EquipmentHow blade construction, speed category, and handle shape affect your game and setup.
Read more → 3,603 views EquipmentWhat ball size, star ratings, and poly versus celluloid materials mean for practice and competition.
Read more → 5,473 views EquipmentWhat tabletop thickness, indoor versus outdoor construction, and foldability mean for choosing a home table.
Read more → 5,507 views TrainingA six-step physical warm-up routine covering cardio, dynamic stretching, wrist activation, and progressive hitting.
Read more → 5,544 views Club CultureHow table tennis and badminton compare in space, physical demands, and skill ceiling.
Read more → 5,183 views EquipmentSix checks to run before buying a used blade or rubber, from cracks and rubber wear to fair pricing.
Read more → 5,297 views EquipmentHow rubber speed, spin, control, and sponge thickness affect your game, and how to pick your first sheet.
Read more → 5,411 views Mental GameSeven proven habits competitive players use to warm up, focus, and reduce nerves before stepping to the table.
Read more → 5,529 views TechniqueA side by side comparison of table tennis's two dominant grips to help you choose the right foundation.
Read more → 5,647 views DoublesA clear breakdown of doubles serving order, diagonal placement, alternating shots, and positioning.
Read more → 5,341 views Club CultureFrom Justin Bieber to Barack Obama, 10 famous names with a real, documented love of table tennis.
Read more → 5,219 views TrainingThe real reasons long-term players stop progressing, and the specific training changes that get you moving again.
Read more → 5,847 views TechniqueA short scouting process for the warm up and the first few points, so you know exactly where to serve and attack instead of guessing.
Read more → 10,374 views Mental GameIs it gamesmanship or a genuine slow start? How to keep your head straight either way, without getting intimidated or complacent.
Read more → 10,926 views DoublesWhat to say, and not say, when your doubles partner misses an easy ball, how to fix coverage gaps, and how to be a partner people want to play with again.
Read more → 11,458 views Club CultureFrom the Sandbagger to the Warm-Up Legend, 9 player archetypes you'll recognize from your own club, and probably from yourself too.
Read more → 11,962 views Club CultureFrom dead rubber to weird lighting to being just rusty, 10 of the most familiar table tennis excuses after a loss, and what's really going on.
Read more → 12,476 views TechniqueHere's why heavy spin backfires against long pips, how to attack the short ball, and how to serve and rally smarter to actually beat it.
Read more → 10,472 views TroubleshootingBackhand into the net, forehand going long, popping up short serves, losing at 9-9: 10 recurring problems diagnosed with a fix to try.
Read more → 11,228 views EquipmentWhat long and short pips rubber actually do to the ball, why they feel so different to play against, and how to adjust your game against each.
Read more → 12,166 views TechniqueFrom the pendulum serve to the tomahawk and the ghost serve, 10 essential serves explained, with how to execute each one and when to use it.
Read more → 13,484 views TechniqueHow to read heavy sidespin and backspin, the legal 16cm toss height, spotting topspin vs. backspin, and how to execute a pendulum serve and banana flick.
Read more → 14,718 views Rules & ScoringIs ping pong the same as table tennis? How many points win a game? What are the serving rules? A clear FAQ on the sport's rules.
Read more → 16,254 views EquipmentHow to tell when grip has faded, a realistic replacement schedule based on how much you play, and habits that make a fresh sheet last longer.
Read more → 18,482 views EquipmentSporting goods stores, specialty retailers, used gear, and direct-from-brand: where to shop, what each option is good for, and how to check you're getting a fair deal.
Read more → 22,926 views TrainingThe invisible skill behind every clean stroke. Learn the four core movement patterns, recovery habits, and drills that build faster, more balanced footwork.
Read more → 25,934 views EquipmentInner carbon, outer carbon, or pure wood: how each construction plays, and a simple framework for choosing the right blade for your level and style.
Read more → 30,378 views TechniqueBuild a backhand drive and loop that hold up under pressure, plus serve-receive tactics and drills to make your backhand a weapon, not a weakness.
Read more →A complete, chapter-by-chapter training book covering grip, stance, spin, tactics, and match strategy, free to read on Pong Home.
→ Reference Guide170+ terms covering equipment, grip styles, strokes, spin, tactics, rules, and competition, all in one searchable glossary.
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