How to choose a table tennis table

If you are looking around at different stores to buy a table tennis table for yourself

, there are some guidelines that you should follow. Whether you are buying your first table or you are more experienced in table tennis and you are buying a new table to replace one that you already have these guidelines will help you to choose the table tennis table that will be best for you and your family.

You should always find a table that will fit your budget. Many manufacturers put claims on their tables that they are higher priced because they will improve your game and make you play like the professionals. Unless you are already a pro and are playing at a national or even state championship level, then you do not need to pay so much for a good table tennis table.

If you are buying the first table tennis table for your family to use, then you should consider a table that is on the lower end of the market that you don't need to be gentle with while everyone is just learning how to play ping-pong. If one of your family members decides that they want to play table tennis more competitively, then you should consider replacing the table with a nicer version that will need more care.

When purchasing your table tennis table you need to consider where it will be located at your home. If you will be playing ping-pong on the table frequently you may want a place where it can be that you will not have to pack it up and down and put it away each time that you use it. If you do not have a place that it can be permanently set up then you want to find a model that is easy for one person to set up and move. Look for a table tennis table model that has wheels that can lock on the legs that will allow you to move it easily when putting it down and putting it away and also that will stay put when playing with the locking wheels.

If you do have a room or location where you can leave the table tennis table set up all the time you should still try to find a model that has wheels or rollers on the legs so you have the flexibility to move it if you ever need the extra space or want to move the table at all. The wheels will make this much easier if that situation ever arises.

An important factor for many people when buying a table tennis table is how thick the top of it is. Some more experienced players will tell you that a top with a thickness of about 1 inch is the best for bounce, but you can find some inch thick tops that work just as well. Again this decision is based on how serious you are about playing ping-pong. Usually the tables with thinner tops are less expensive and most time you cannot even notice a difference in the amount of bounce that the ball gets.

If you decide that you want to be more serious and competitive with table tennis, then you will probably want to buy the table tennis table with the thicker top. If you play in tournaments more often and spend more money on your paddles and other table tennis equipment, then spending couple of hundred of extra dollars on a nice table should not matter to you.

When deciding on a table tennis table you should always look at how sturdy the legs of the table are. A table that is going to be used a lot and take a beating over the years will need strong legs and good, strong supports to help hold the legs and table. This is especially important if you have kids that will most likely be rougher with the table than adult players would be. Some legs will also have devices to help make the table level on the floor that you are playing on.

When it comes to brands, it really does not matter which brand of table tennis table you buy. If you have played on a certain brand or type of table tennis table at a recreation center or friends home and really liked it then you should look at it and compare the price with other similar tables. Ultimately, unless you are looking for a higher end table, you should look for the best deal on the price of the table. As long as you choose wisely and ask for suggestions from sales people then you will get a table that you.

How to choose a table tennis table

By: samantha

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