1. THE TABLE
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1.1 The table shall be in surface rectangular, 274 cm. (9 ft.) in
length, 152.5 cm. (5 ft.) in width. It shall be supported so that its upper
surface, termed the playing surface, shall lie in a horizontal plane 76
cm. (2 ft. 6 in.) above the floor.
1.2 It shall be made of any material and shall yield a uniform bounce of
not less than 22 cm. (8 3/4 in.) and not more than 25 cm. (9 3/4 in.) when
a standard ball is dropped from a height of 30.5 cm. (12 in.) above the
surface.
1.3 The playing surface shall be dark colored and matt, with a white line
2 cm. (3/4 inch) wide along each edge.
1.3.1 The lines along the 152.5 cm. (5 ft.) edges or ends shall be termed
end lines.
1.3.2 The lines along the 274 cm. (9 ft.) edges or sides shall be termed
side lines.
1.4 For doubles, the playing surface shall be divided into halves by a white
line 3 mm. (1/8 in.) wide, running parallel with the side lines, termed
the center line. Permanent marking of the center line shall not invalidate
the table for singles play. The center line shall be regarded as part of
each right hand court.
1.5 The playing surface shall be considered to include the top edges of
the table, but not the sides of the table top below the edge.
1.6 Advertisements on tables are allowed only on the sides and ends of the
table top and each shall be contained within a total area on any face of
200 so cm. Permanent advertisements are limited to the maker's trademark,
symbol, or name once on each half of a side, but the organizing authority
of a competition may grant permission for other temporary advertisements,
one on each side and one on each end.