According to answers.com: "James Gibb, an English enthusiast of the game, discovered novelty celluloid balls on a trip to the U.S. in 1901 and found them to be the ideal balls for the game. "
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What is the average speed of a ping pong ball in the olympics?
A ping pong ball is usually 2.7 grams.
No ... the inside of a ping pong ball is filled with air. Click on the 'Inside of a Ping Pong Ball' link below to learn more.
Books were used as paddles to hit the ball in Ping Pong with the game originated in the 1880's.
If they float in water, then it is because the density of a ping pong ball is lighter than the density of water. The density of water is just below 1, and the density of a ping pong ball is much less than 1.