Frequently Asked Questions

The Wally Rebounder Advanced Rebounding System is a 34"x15" board supported on each end with a tripod.  The tripod base is about 24" depending on how far the legs are spread out. So about 12" of area is needed in the front, back and side of the board (1/2 of the tripod footprint).  To be safe, a 60" x 24" footprint is required for the Wally Rebounder.single board setup.

We ship the board in a 37"x15"x6" box that weighs 21lbs (an extra 2 pounds if the Close-up Bounder Add On is purchased).

Perhaps the greatest benefit of a Wally Rebounder is just how incredibly convenient it is to move and store.  Wally Rebounders are pretty much unbeatable in terms of ease-of-use and the ability to quickly switch from practice mode to play mode.

The Wally Rebounder Advanced system can easily be moved by a single person just by picking up on the tripod brackets.  The unit weighs about 17lbs and in the time that you can walk to the rear of the table and back, you can pretty much re-position your Wally out of the way for a match with your friends.

Your Wally Rebounder uses commercial table tennis rubber and should be cleaned occasionally to ensure maximum performance.  We recommend one of two methods:

1.  Water and Sponge - Yep, good old H2O makes a good cleaner for the table tennis rubber on your paddles and your Wally Rebounder.  This method is quick, easy, and cheap using a simple dish washing sponge. 

• Dampen the sponge and squeeze out the excess.  The sponge should be damp but not dripping wet in order to avoid getting a lot of water on the board itself. 
  
• Gently wipe the rubber surfaces removing fine dust and any loose particles.  Do not scrub too vigorously as your goal is really just to lightly remove any surface film of dust or dirt.
• Let the surfaces air dry before returning to your practice.
  

2.  Rubber Cleaning Solution and Sponge - There are many commercial cleaning products available specifically for cleaning table tennis rubber.  These come in various forms including sprays and foams and generally work fine for cleaning the rubber on your Wally Rebounder and your paddles.  While a dish washing sponge works well, there are also commercial sponges available that are designed specifically for this task.

• Read and follow the instructions on your rubber cleaning solution.  Remember that a little goes a long way so start with a smaller amount than you think is necessary and add more if the cleaner is not spreading easily over the entire surface.  You want to avoid getting a lot of the cleaner on the board itself
• Gently wipe the rubber surfaces removing fine dust and any loose particles.  Do not scrub too vigorously as your goal is really just to lightly remove any surface film of dust or dirt.
• These products generally air dry very quickly and then you can get back to enjoying your Wally Rebounder!
  

The Wally Rebounder is designed as an Indoor Product.  Hey, if it is a beautiful day and you want to get a little practice in the great outdoors then go for it.   Just don't let your Wally get wet or sit in direct sunlight for any extended period of time and please treat your Wally kindly and store it indoors when it is not in use.

Wally uses high performance commercial Chinese rubbers (currently Yinhe 9000e).  In general, our rubbers are medium-tacky with a medium hardness.  This combination produces a nice "blocking return" similar to what many coaches will use in 1:1 instructional drills.  It is also important to have enough grip for advanced players to return their heavy topspin shots in a very natural manner and will allow good follow-up shots and rallies. 

Rubber is the most expensive and most important component in a return board and we do a great deal of materials testing to optimize the price and performance of our products.