A new Kickstarter campaign has kicked off, looking to fund the purchase of a large format 3D printer for London-based Maker's Affair 3D Printing Workshop. A 3D printing workshop and hub certainly needs good equipment, but this crowdfunding campaign isn't just for equipment for inventory's sake; Maker's Affair, founded by Loh Hu, is looking to produce appropriately sized Poker Pong ping pong paddles, "for oddballs" who would like to play with paddles shaped like the four suits in a deck of cards. The paddles have been designed, prototyped, and debuted, and if the campaign reaches its £3,500 funding goal by December 19th, will be produced in full size. The Heart, Club, Spade, and Diamond paddles all have their own difficulty ratings (it's easier to play with a Club than a Spade!) and are all made of 3D printed handle and blade with a rubber surface made by a table tennis supplier. Check out more details in the full article: http://3dprint.com/26304/poker-pong-paddle-kickstarter/


Below is a look at the Club paddle: