ITTF Racket Testing: Strict Rules, Bans for Minor Flaws Explained

• ITTF enforces strict racket testing for fair play and player safety in table tennis.
• Testing involves checking for cuts, flatness, thickness, and harmful gases in rubber/adhesives.
• Racket thickness must be under 4.10 mm; failure leads to referee review and potential ineligibility.
• Players whose rackets fail testing for three consecutive years can face a two-year ban.
• Racket testing, conducted by International Racket Controllers, is crucial and increasingly demanded at major tournaments.

Why It Matters: Strict ITTF racket rules ensure fair play, player safety, and prevent tournament bans.