January 11, 2012
Procedures for Racket Testing Explained Step by Step
 Testing flatness Photo By: Mexico TTF |
Courtesy of ITTF In order to make the procedures clear, the French National Institute of Sport and Physical Education (INSEP), in conjunction with the French Table Tennis Federation, has produced a video, in which Claude Bergeret, brings Simon Gauzy’s racket to the control centre for pre-match analysis. |
The video is available on itTV by visiting www.ittf.com/itTV. Click on Channel 4 Education, Development, then in the left hand column click on ITTF Racket Control.
Torsten Küneth Explains
Germany’s Torsten Küneth, who will be on Racket Control duty at the 2012 London Olympic Games, is the official who tests Simon Gauzy’s racket.
He explains in detail the procedures followed, the devices used and the limits of tolerance with regards to the various tests.
Name and Number Please
Establishing the player’s name and playing number is the first task.
The name of the supplier and brand name of the rubber is checked, found to be in order enabling the testing procedures to begin.
Range of Devices Used
Initially, the racket is measured for flatness and thickness by highly calibrated devices, before the RAE testing device is brought into to action.
The RAE machine checks for the presence of any volatile organic compounds and illegal substances.
Final Test
Finally, a further device enters the proceedings with the level of gloss being checked to bring the testing process to a close.
Torsten Küneth concludes matters by writing the time and table number for the match on a label which is attached to a bag in which the racket is placed; the racket will be delivered to the table at the start of the contest.
Flying Colors
Nervous moments for Claude Bergeret and Simon Gauzy, there was no need, the racket passes with flying colors.
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