World Rare Balls - '84 Germany 38mm / Netherlands 38mm + Nittaku "40" + Case

World Vintage Table Tennis Ball History Set

Circa 1984 German Schildkrot 2-Star 38mm - 1 ball

+ Simultaneously manufactured Dutch Heemskerk 3-Star Official Ball - 1 ball

+ Nittaku 1-Star Old 40mm, Celluloid, New x3
= Total 5 balls

+ TSP 38mm x 2 ball case

In 2000, the size changed from 38mm to 40mm,
and in 2014, it changed from celluloid 40 to plastic 40+.

38mm = Celluloid. The speed is even faster than 40mm, and the spin is intense.
Half the points were decided by service changes, so viewers would think, Why did they miss?

- Schildkrot is a long-established German sports brand founded in 1896. Since its founding as a celluloid doll maker, it has a long history of producing table tennis celluloid balls.
- Heemskerk was founded in 1939 and is a long-established table tennis table manufacturer. Official ball of the Dutch Table Tennis Association.
Both are 38mm celluloid balls purchased locally in 1985.
As over 41 years have passed, they have slightly discolored, but are unused and in good condition.
European 38mm balls in this condition existing in Japan are believed to be extremely rare.

40
Celluloid. Compared to the current plastic 40+, the material has a higher coefficient of friction, higher specific gravity, is thinner,
the average diameter is 0.2-0.3mm smaller,
and it is easier to deform, resulting in good ball retention and easy spin, but a linear trajectory.
Nittaku 1-Star New x3 balls

Experience the history of table tennis balls.

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