im gettin a ping pong table

[fcpchop]

im so excited, ive always wanted a ping pong table and now im going to finally have one. any one else have one?

ping pong table

[WenULiVeUdiE]

I used mine for about a year. Then we kinda forgot about it. It comes in real handy when you need a large table for lots of people.

[teufelhunden]

Ping pong table to you, beirut table to me.

[Will Wood]

Ping pong table to you, beirut table to me.

Yup! You better cover it with something though...PingPong tables hate liquid.


And wait till Miscue sees this thread He'll set you up with everything you need to know.

[tony3]

I LOVE pingpong, been playing since I was 9 or so, then it broke, and we got a new table 2 or so years ago. Definitely one of my favorite things to do.

[ntn4502]

we have a table at our house too, but in college its known as a beerpong table

[Will Wood]

beirut table

Corrected

[gimp]

I have 2. One at home, and one here at school. We paint em pretty well so the beer doesn't soak in. I'm addicted to beer pong. Beruit gets boring and takes to many cups. Ping pong itself is fun, but it's tricky to switch between beer pong and ping pong.

[Miscue]

Yup! You better cover it with something though...PingPong tables hate liquid.


And wait till Miscue sees this thread He'll set you up with everything you need to know.

Well... he's already picked a table so I'll keep quiet.

[fcpchop]

no miscue, dont hold back, gimme some advice if you have some. keep in mind i want to stay in a lowish price range

[Miscue]

no miscue, dont hold back, gimme some advice if you have some. keep in mind i want to stay in a lowish price range

How serious are you about ping pong, and where will it be stored/played?

[Miscue]

Well, for $100 - can't beat that. Heck, my paddle costs more... and a premium net is like $50.

This is about as good as I can find for about $200 -

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.gsp?product_id=1957340&cat=5229&type=21&dept=4125&path=0%3A4125%3A4158%3A5229

Things I noticed: 3/4" top (1/2" will warp), decent legs/wheels, and USATT approved which means it should bounce somewhat like a tournament table.

<img src="http://i.walmart.com/i/p/00/75/48/06/05/0075480605781_500X500.jpg">
This looks like a good table to start with.

This is what you had listed:
<img src="http://content.sears.com/data/product_images/006/26300/00626300000-dlv.jpg">
Honestly, it looks flimsy and has a very thin 1/2" top. A 1/2" top WILL warp, I would get no less than 3/4" top if you want it to last several years. The legs aren't supported very well at all - not too sturdy.

This is what higher end tables looks like:
<img src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/sportsunlimited_1819_50062776">
<img src="http://store1.yimg.com/I/sportsunlimited_1819_92411131">

What you'll notice is, they look sturdier as the price goes up. What to look for is sturdy wheels/legs and thick top. A tournament table bounces better - good tables all bounce about the same. Also, some of the expensive ones fold up very compactly. The USATT rating on the table I showed you is a good sign that it should bounce pretty well.

This bounce consistency will make ZERO difference if you don't get serious with it and play on other tables. A crappy table can really screw me up - my serves don't go where they're supposed to and everything else is thrown off... makes it difficult and frustrating.

[fcpchop]

wow thanks for the advice, i think i might wait longer and save up to get a better one. i dont think im going to get too serious about ping pong, but i want a table that will last a while. thanks again

[SCpoloRicker]

Don't get him started on paddles

You're probably O.K. with a mid-level table. Important thing is to not buy the cheapest option available. Just shop arond and do what you can within your budget.

[skife]

i didn't know there was that much to ping pong.