Topspin is one of the modern tennis player's most powerful weapons. When top exponents such as recently retired star Rafael Nadal deploy it, the ball can spin at more than 50 rotations per second.

Professional table tennis equipment is specialized, with high-quality paddles designed for spin and speed ... with players using specialized techniques. Ping pong is generally more relaxed ...

Swedish table tennis enthusiasts Emil Ohlsson and Fredrik Nilsson, known as the Spin Duo, have set a new record for the longest table tennis rally, lasting 13 hours, 37 minutes and 6 seconds.