Lightweight Ping Pong Paddle with Airless Ball
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Description
This is the Lightweight Ping Pong Paddle and an Airless Ping Pong Ball.
This model takes under 4 hours to print one paddle and one ball (depending on your printer settings), and it can be fully printed in PLA filament. If you want it to be stronger and a little more durable — especially the ball — I recommend printing in PETG. Both materials work great, but PETG will hold up better over time.
This model was made completely from scratch by me in Fusion 360. I designed everything myself, including the paddle shape, handle fit, and the internal structure of the ball, and tested it to make sure it prints cleanly and works well.
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The paddle is lightweight, using only around 70 grams of filament. It doesn’t require any supports, which makes it super easy to print. The face has a hexagon-style design that helps reduce weight while still keeping it strong. It also makes it more aerodynamic and gives it a really cool modern look. The handle has an ergonomic feel so it’s comfortable to hold. The paddle part slides into the handle and works as a friction fit, but over time it may loosen slightly, so I recommend adding super glue or another strong adhesive to permanently secure it. The handle also has a cool looking letter “P” on it, standing for Ping Pong.
The ball is extremely lightweight and only uses about 2.66 grams of filament. It’s designed to be airless, meaning it doesn’t rely on trapped air like a normal ping pong ball. Instead, it uses a 2.5mm thick gyroid structure inside, while the rest of the ball is hollow. The gyroid infill helps give it that airless bounce feel while also looking awesome when printed. The ball does require a tiny bit of support on the base, but it should come off easily with little to no cleanup needed.
Overall, this set is designed to be lightweight, fun to print, and functional. It’s a cool project if you want something different from a normal ping pong set and want to try a fully 3D printed version.
Filaments pictured: Bambu Lab Black PLA-CF, Hobby Lobby PLA-Wood, and Sunlu White PLA Basic.
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