The Elite 1 x plastic table tennis ball for advanced leisure play. 6 white balls in blister pack. Since July 2014, the classic celluloid balls have been replaced at ITTF tournaments and then gradually in most high-level leagues with the new plastic balls. Plastic balls are more environmentally friendly with comparable playing properties in production. They are distinguished from conventional celluloid balls by the print “40+” by default. Turtle table tennis ball production goes a long way back. Already in 1896, the so-called blow press method was developed by Schildkröt in Mannheim, according to which the balls are still manufactured today. No other brand is associated with the table tennis ball like turtle. Donic enjoys an excellent reputation worldwide in the table tennis competition segment and is an supplier of numerous well-known top players. The traditional German brand Schildkröt has been established on the market for over 100 years and is considered the inventor of the table tennis ball. Donic-Schildkröt is today the undisputed market leader in leisure table tennis in Central Europe. Produced in the BSCI certified turtle factory in China under the highest social standards.