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Hardbat table tennis is the classical table tennis playing style that existed prior to the advent of sponge rubber in the 1950-60s. The main difference between hardbat and modern table tennis lies in the racket used, which greatly affects the dynamics and strategy of the game. Hardbat rackets use short outward "pips" with no sponge, resulting in decreased speeds and reduced spin compared to rackets using sponge rubber. This results in slower shots, and a more strategic game rather than the fast paced, heavy topspin attacking style that dominates regular table tennis.
There has recently been a resurgence of hardbat play, with national championships contested yearly in the United States.
The American Marty Reisman became the oldest person ever to win an open national competition in a racquet sport when he won the 1997 United States National Hardbat championship at age 67.[1]
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- ^ "Marty Reisman". Hardbat.com. 11 November 2009. http://www.hardbat.com/hbmarty.html. Retrieved 28 October 2010.
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