Thinking about a ping-pong table? Well, depending on your wallet, dedication and seriousness, there is much to consider.
If you're a serious player, what you're looking for in a table is different than it would be if you're just playing for fun.
Aside from your approach to playing, other factors exist, too. These include the thickness of the tabletop, the table's sturdiness, and tabletop surface. You'll also want to consider its storability, too.
It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on a ping-pong table. This is especially true when the majority of its use will be by a family with young children. Buying a less expensive table is ideal. While learning how to play, there will be less concern when the table is beat up or misused.
If you or someone else has a stronger desire to play more seriously, then springing for something more expensive is a good idea. But this kind of table should be taken care of more appropriately.
Storability would come into play next. In a place where space is a concern, an easy-folding table should be considered. One person is all that's needed to pack up this table and store in the corner of the room.
If you have more room, then buying a table that can just be left down all the time is a viable alternative, too. However, any table with rollers is not a bad idea, for the sake of convenience.
Table top thickness is the next issue to consider. The serious player will swear that a thickness of 1 inch is necessary. However, many people opine that a thickness of three-quarters of an inch is acceptable.
It is true that the thicker table gives a more consistent bounce. But it is not worth the extra couple of hundred dollars that it costs over the less thick table. Especially considering that a child or inexperienced player isn't going to notice the difference.
Whether or not you buy the thicker or less expensive table, what should always be important is the table's sturdiness. Strong legs should definitely be a consideration. It will be more durable, especially when kids are the main players. This sturdiness will withstand most anything kids will do to it.
Overall, though, what matters most is your happiness with the purchase. To ensure this, make sure you buy a table that has a smooth finish, with no rough spots or edges. Be sure that the ball bounces consistently, too, when dropped from about 12 inches up. It should be 10 inches or so regardless of where on the table it bounces. - 31983
If you're a serious player, what you're looking for in a table is different than it would be if you're just playing for fun.
Aside from your approach to playing, other factors exist, too. These include the thickness of the tabletop, the table's sturdiness, and tabletop surface. You'll also want to consider its storability, too.
It is not necessary to spend a lot of money on a ping-pong table. This is especially true when the majority of its use will be by a family with young children. Buying a less expensive table is ideal. While learning how to play, there will be less concern when the table is beat up or misused.
If you or someone else has a stronger desire to play more seriously, then springing for something more expensive is a good idea. But this kind of table should be taken care of more appropriately.
Storability would come into play next. In a place where space is a concern, an easy-folding table should be considered. One person is all that's needed to pack up this table and store in the corner of the room.
If you have more room, then buying a table that can just be left down all the time is a viable alternative, too. However, any table with rollers is not a bad idea, for the sake of convenience.
Table top thickness is the next issue to consider. The serious player will swear that a thickness of 1 inch is necessary. However, many people opine that a thickness of three-quarters of an inch is acceptable.
It is true that the thicker table gives a more consistent bounce. But it is not worth the extra couple of hundred dollars that it costs over the less thick table. Especially considering that a child or inexperienced player isn't going to notice the difference.
Whether or not you buy the thicker or less expensive table, what should always be important is the table's sturdiness. Strong legs should definitely be a consideration. It will be more durable, especially when kids are the main players. This sturdiness will withstand most anything kids will do to it.
Overall, though, what matters most is your happiness with the purchase. To ensure this, make sure you buy a table that has a smooth finish, with no rough spots or edges. Be sure that the ball bounces consistently, too, when dropped from about 12 inches up. It should be 10 inches or so regardless of where on the table it bounces. - 31983
