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Ping-Pong is a supreme sport. Even if was terrible, and was actually a game that involved trying to see who could gargle with three-week-old rice pudding while juggling angry cobras, the fact some genius saw fit to name it Ping-Pong would be enough to secure its popularity. Such lyricism, such charm, such innate comedy.

But as it is, it's not only called something stupendous, it actually is something stupendous. Nothing beats the speed of the rallies, the quick skipping of the bouncing ball, the deft flicks of the wrist and improbably angled returns. And now some miniaturisation-and-portability boffins have seen to it that you can enjoy this splendid sport almost anywhere.

This great desktop Ping-Pong set includes everything you need for the perfect game of Ping-Pong, including a 60cm net complete with suction cups for affixing to a table or desk of your choice (though, preferably, not one still covered in platters of the Sunday roast or that end-of-quarter report). Two bats are included, along with a copy of the rules (if you're new to things) and a full-sized competition ball.

So, the next time you hit a screaming, dipping winner into the corner, go ahead and celebrate like you've won the world championships. After all, you're using the same ball as the pros, and who's to say how good they'd be if they joined back at the office for a quick game after five pints on a Friday night? Eh?