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Determining The Ping-Pong Table For You
October 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment
If you are in the market for a ping-pong table, then you have many to choose from. Of course, it depends on your skill level, budget, and seriousness about the sport.
If you’re someone who takes it seriously, your considerations for buying a table will not be the same as someone who’s buying for a family with youngsters.
There is more to take into consideration, as well. Things such as tabletop thickness, the support the legs give, and the levelness of the tabletop are important. Also, are you going to pack it up after each use or leave it as is?
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.
If space is limited, then a fold-up table is what should be bought. Too, a table with rollers is more convenient. Accordingly, this type of table can be more easily packed up and stored in a corner or closet.
If you don’t worry about space, then it’s not necessary to buy a foldable table. A good idea, though, regardless of a table’s storability, is buying a table with rollers. Again, it might be unnecessary, but it’s a good idea in case 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.
Yes, the 1-inch thick table will give the ball a more consistent bounce. But the price difference – usually hundreds of dollars’ worth – is too much to make this consistency unimportant to the player just out for fun.
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.
In the end, all that matters should be your satisfaction with the table. The table you buy should have a smooth, even finish. No patches or rough spots, either. And make sure the bounce of the ball is consistent, too – about 9-10 inches in height when dropped from about a foot off the table.
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