2.13.6 Equipment
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This article is from the Table Tennis (Ping Pong) FAQ, by ttennis@bu.edu with numerous contributions by others.
2.13.6 Equipment
The Equipment Committee will:
2.13.6.1After proper testing, recommend equipment approval to the
E.C.
2.13.6.2Maintain a record of approved equipment and submit it
periodically to the National Publication.
2.13.6.3Make random tests on all approved equipment to see that
quality is maintained.
2.13.6.4Coordinate the activities of the USATT and the table tennis
manufacturers.
2.13.6.5Maintain records of all agreements and contracts between the
manufacturers and the USATT concerning approved equipment.
2.13.6.6Promulgate the equipment approval system to the table tennis
trade, both wholesale and retail.
2.13.6.7Keep informed of foreign developments.
2.13.6.8Standing Rule: In order to qualify equipment for approval, a
manufacturer must submit it for inspection and testing as directed by
the Equipment Chairman and must pay the approval fee, depending on
sales as defined in the Fee Schedule, within 20 days of receipt of the
signed approval agreement.
The term manufacturer implies a company whose trademark appears on the
approved item.
2.13.6.8.1Equipment means tables, balls, nets, posts, and rubber.
2.13.6.8.2All equipment approvals and renewals are for one-year
periods.
2.13.6.8.3Testing and inspection fees are in addition to the approval
fees as listed above and are given in the Fee Schedule.
2.13.6.8.4As part of the approval agreement, all manufacturers will
permit their contract players to wear USATT- designated uniforms
whenever required by the team manager.
2.13.6.8.5Other than ITTF-approved equipment used by visiting foreign
players, only USATT-approved equipment may be used in USATT-sanctioned
play.
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