Table tennis and ping-pong are essentially the same game and there are no major differences between them.Ping-pong tables are available for as low as $400 and as high as $4000. You don't have to spend thousands of dollars on a high-end table. Recreational home players can often find a durable high-quality table that plays like a competition table for less than $700.

It is derived from 'ping pang qiu' in Mandarin Chinese (same pronunciation) which translates literally to “ping pong ball.” In other words, Ping Pong is the correct, Mandarin Chinese name for the sport. If any term should be considered offensive or dismissive, it's table tennis!"