TABLE TENNIS BALL 1-STAR ELITE (3*WHITE+3*ORANGE)

The Donic-Schildkröt Elite 1-Star table tennis balls offer advanced leisure players a meaningful step up in quality over basic training and recreational balls. Rated at 1-star, these balls deliver noticeably better bounce consistency, roundness, and surface quality than entry-level alternatives — bringing a more satisfying, precise playing experience to home, club, and casual competitive settings.

Each pack contains 6 balls split across two colors: 3 classic white and 3 high-visibility orange. White balls align with official competition conditions, while the orange balls provide stronger visual contrast for environments with variable or lower lighting — a practical, versatile combination in a single pack.

Both colors are manufactured from Poly 40+ ABS plastic, the modern international standard that replaced celluloid in ITTF-sanctioned tournaments from July 2014. Poly 40+ balls are environmentally friendlier, non-flammable, and deliver playing properties comparable to classic celluloid — identified by the distinctive “40+” imprint. At ø 40 mm, they conform to the international standard diameter.

This product carries the combined weight of two iconic brands. Schildkröt — inventor of the table tennis ball in Mannheim in 1896 — brings over a century of ball manufacturing heritage. Donic brings world-class competitive credentials as a supplier to top professional players globally. Together, as the undisputed leader in leisure table tennis across Central Europe, they ensure quality and reliability at every price point in their range.

Applications

• Advanced leisure players — players who have moved beyond beginner level and want a better-quality ball for home or club casual games
• Home game rooms — dual-color pack suits different lighting conditions without needing to buy two separate packs
• Table tennis clubs — affordable quality for informal member play, social sessions, and warm-up games
• School sports programs — reliable, eco-friendly balls for supervised PE and after-school table tennis
• Intermediate training — better bounce consistency than basic training balls supports more realistic stroke practice
• Community & recreation centres — practical all-round ball for casual group play facilities
• Gifting — well-presented dual-color pack from a heritage brand makes a thoughtful gift for any table tennis enthusiast
  

  Key specifications

  1-star rating The star system rates table tennis balls from 1 to 3. A 1-star ball occupies the middle ground — significantly better in bounce consistency and roundness than basic recreational or training balls, but without the ultra-precise manufacturing tolerances of 3-star competition balls. This makes it the sweet spot for advanced leisure players who want a quality feel without paying competition prices.

  Dual-color pack — 3 white + 3 orange Rather than packing 6 balls of the same color, Donic-Schildkröt splits the pack between the two most practical colors. White is the traditional standard — familiar, competition-aligned, and excellent on blue or green table surfaces. Orange offers higher visual contrast in environments where lighting is uneven or where players simply prefer a more vivid ball. Having both in one pack gives players the flexibility to choose based on conditions.

  Poly 40+ — the modern standard From July 2014, the ITTF began replacing celluloid balls with Poly 40+ plastic in all sanctioned tournaments, with the change filtering through to top leagues thereafter. The “40+” imprint on the ball signals compliance with this standard. ABS plastic balls are slightly larger and harder than celluloid, travel marginally slower, and are far safer — non-flammable and environmentally friendlier to produce and dispose of.

  Diameter — ø 40 mm The 40 mm diameter is the standard international size for table tennis balls. Combined with the Poly 40+ material, this ensures the Elite balls behave predictably and comparably to any other modern standard ball encountered in clubs, schools, or leisure play.

  Schildkröt’s 1896 Blas-Press heritage Schildkröt developed the Blas-Press production method in Mannheim in 1896 — a technique still referenced in ball manufacturing today. This makes Schildkröt the literal inventor of the modern table tennis ball. Over 125 years of production expertise is embedded in every ball they make, from 1-star leisure to 3-star competition.

  Donic’s professional competition pedigree Donic’s global standing in competitive table tennis — supplying blades, rubbers, and equipment to top-ranked professionals worldwide — ensures that quality standards and material science from the elite end of the sport influence even their recreational products.