Airless Ping Pong Ball 2.0 - 3D Printed Support-Free Design
Design preview. Rendered from the file, not a photo.
This model is not currently offered as a verified ready to buy print.
What it does
- Enhanced bounce and durability compared to the original version
- Prints without supports for quick and easy post-processing
- Thicker, stronger construction designed for extended play
- Compatible with PETG, tough PLA, and ABS filaments
- Optimized design minimizes cracking during intense table tennis games
The Airless Ping Pong Ball 2.0 brings improved performance to 3D-printed table tennis. This innovative ball design delivers more bounce, greater strength, and enhanced durability compared to the first generation, making it ideal for casual play and experimenting with alternative ping pong equipment.
Engineered to print without supports, this model features a thicker wall construction that resists cracking during gameplay. The support-free design means minimal cleanup after printing, so you can get from printer to play faster. A brim is required during printing to ensure proper bed adhesion and dimensional accuracy.
This airless ball design showcases the potential of 3D printing for creating functional recreational items. While it performs differently than regulation celluloid balls, it offers a fun alternative for practice, casual games, or as a conversation piece that demonstrates additive manufacturing capabilities.
47k downloads in the maker community. That is interest in the design on the site it came from, not our sales.
What you get
- This design prints as one piece.
- Nothing else to print or buy for this to work.
What it is made of
Designs like this print well in PETG. Compare the materials.
Printed plastic is strong for its size, but it is not metal. We have not load tested this design, so we do not publish a weight rating. Keep it out of a hot car and away from open flame.
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Who made this design
Designed by E_T_. We did not draw it.
Shared under Creative Commons, credit and share alike. See the original design