Best Table Tennis Tables

The JOOLA brand name came from the names of the Jooss department store and Landau city where it was located. The first tennis tables were produced by this company in 1952 and now it's one of the leading manufacturers of table tennis equipment in the world. JOOLA received a great number of awards and honours for the perfect quality of its products. "Simply the best!"  This motto said by a managing director Michael Bachtler fully reflects JOOLA's priorities and initiatives. 

Let's go back to our model! It's worth mentioning that JOOLA NOVA Outdoor Table Tennis Table features a truly remarkable design! It will take no more than 20 minutes to assemble it and start playing! The table consists of two parts that allow easier transportation and, more importantly, solo training. Just tilt one side to the vertical position and play on your own! Incredible! Add to this auto folding legs, adjustable height levelers, four 3-inch lockable casters and you'll understand that this table is just great!

If you're going to play double games, Brunswick Table Tennis Set of 4 paddles and 6 balls will be a great choice.

The practice has shown that this table is resistant to all weather conditions thanks to its composite aluminum surface that ensures durability and a long lifespan. So, you can easily keep it on your patio and worry not about the weather outside! It should be noted that to make a playing surface more rigid, the table was designed with an aluminum profile along the perimeter and corner protectors for extra safety. Many players have also noted the sturdy construction of the table as well as its steel legs, levelers and casters with locks.

An anti-reflective coating is another important feature that provides comfortable playing conditions and enhances players' experience. 

What to do if you want to play but have no partner? Stiga Outdoor Table Tennis Table has a solution! The table consists of two parts allowing transformation for solo practice. Therefore, it's a great option for improving strikes and services. One more benefit from its foldable design is table's portability - transportation will definitely be a piece of cake for you! Additionally, be sure that the storage won't take much space in your house! 

How to make a tennis table manually? Primarily, it's necessary to decide where you're going to set the table. This place should be even and preferably shaded. To make a good playing surface, we need one green or blue sheet of laminated chipboards with a size of 60 x 108 inches and thickness no less than 1/2 inches. In order to provide better storage and transportation of the table, the sheet can be cut into two equal separate parts. PVC edge along the perimeter will guarantee the table long service life. The table base can be made of 2.5" х 2.5" wooden bars with the length of 100 inches; the bars should be placed on wooden poles. The prepared sheets need to be put on these bars, which will prevent flexing and ensure sustainability of the table.

The next step is to make a marking on the playing surface. The table shall be marked with 3/4' white line painted along all four sides. The line dividing the table into two sections, in turn, should have a thickness of 1/8'.

Having done that all, the only thing left is to acquire a net and rackets with a ball. Play and enjoy!

Professional Table Tennis Racket is a perfect choice both for advanced players and beginners.

JOOLA Dual Function Indoor Table Cover will protect your table tennis table from water, dust, and scratches. So, don't worry about the weather at all!

Have you ever thought about advantages of having a table tennis table in your home? Taking into account the foldable design, the model features many options that can be used inside the building. For example, you can easily utilize one part of the construction to make a work desk or a picnic table!

The assembly is pretty easy - it's necessary just to draw two sections of the table together and brace them with the net clamps. Unfortunately, the construction hasn't been designed for playing a single game, however, you can use its parts separately.

Nowadays, there are three types of top rubber sheets the rackets (paddles) produced with. Let's take a closer look at them!

1. Rackets with the same top rubber sheet on both sides. Despite identical smooth surface, they have very different playing characteristics. One of them better spins the ball while the other makes the ball fly faster.

2. Rackets with different top rubber sheets. In this case, one side of the paddle has reverse rubber (pips-in) while other - pimpled (pips-out). Playing with this racket, sportsmen change the sides of the paddle only for servings.

3. Rackets intended for both attack and defensive games. Such rackets feature reverse rubber on one side and long pips-out rubber (anti-spin) on the other. Here, players always twiddle the racket during the game. If you decide to acquire such racket, mind you, this style requires certain skills.

The playing surface of the table is made of high-quality MDF with a thickness of 1/2 inches, which provides a perfect ball bounce. Additionally, such a thick surface prevents undesired reflection, making the game process extremely comfortable. As to pool playfield, it features a nylon-wool blend that allows balls to run faster in any direction.

According to the official table tennis rules, a match consists of the best of any odd number of games - 3, 5 or 7 sets. Each game, in turn, lasts until one of the players or pairs scores 11 points gaining a two point lead. Then players change the ends and, after a 1-minute interval, start a new set.

Table tennis is more often played by two players, however, it allows doubles as well. A game is considered to be started when one player makes a service. At this time, the ball and racket should be above the playing surface and behind server's end line. The server starts with the ball resting freely on the open palm and throwing it at least 6.3" upwards. As the ball is falling, the server is supposed to hit it with his racket so that it bounces first his court and then, after passing over the net assembly, touches the opponent's side. If the ball touches the net when serving, it means that the service is to be repeated. After successful service, the ball is expected to be returned to the opponent's side of the table. It's necessary to add that the right to serve the first is decided by lot. Then, after every 2 points have been scored, the receiving player or pair becomes a serving player or a pair and so on until the end of the game.