The nation’s collective interest in table tennis exists in a strange time loop: once every four years, as the Summer Olympic Games roll around, interest in the sport spikes.

Now, with the success of “Marty Supreme,” the game is gaining attention again — no Summer Games required. If you want to get ahead of the curve, grab a paddle and head to one of these local spots:

The best part of a new hobby? Community. That's what awaits at the Southern Indiana Table Tennis Club — the oldest club of its kind in the United States. Members meet regularly to play, socialize, and compete, and non-members can try it out for free.
Pickle & Pong has tables for hire by the hour, open play options, membership specials, and is open around the clock. It has pickleball, too.
The City of Louisville has ping-pong programming at Beechmont Community Center, offering drop-in classes for locals looking to learn the game and practice their skills.

Did we miss your favorite place to play table tennis? Let us know.