Best table tennis equipment according to redditors
We found 102 Reddit comments discussing the best table tennis equipment. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 102 Reddit comments discussing the best table tennis equipment. We ranked the 73 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Killerspin is not the generally recommended brand. While they do makes OK tables, their rackets are not very popular.
I've personally used JET800 and am very disappointed by it. I like my $30 setup from aliexpress a lot better.
If you like them and want to buy from them sure, but please note that you can get a professional setup for the price you're about to play to Killerspin.
While you may feel tempted to buy a premade just to get it done, you should probably go custom because you will be getting much better stuff at a cheaper price, and note that if you buy both rubbers and the blade from the same shop they will assemble it for you.
If you don't want to overthink it, here is what this reddit recommends:
(1) If you really insist on buying a premade, check out Palio Master. You'll be getting a premade with a real quality rubber on it.
(2) If you are in the US check Colestt. Any combo on the page is good.
(3) If you are in the US,prefer European brands, and really want to spend some $, check this combo
(4) Otherwise, see other big retailers such as Megaspin or tabletennis11.
Two really popular, cheap, beginnerish rackets:
If you want something a little more premium, although not necessarily better, pick one of these blades:
And combine with one of these rubbers:
Megaspin also has a Sweeden Extra with Mark V combo for $95. Megaspin (and other vendors) will usually have the option to assemble the racket for you if you don't want to build it yourself.
http://www.amazon.com/Sportcraft-Anywhere-Table-Tennis-Set/dp/B0042EJEKW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319406208&sr=8-1
This retractable / portable table tennis set. I regret nothing.
Jumping from a very basic paddle like the Killerspin Jet200 to a custom made one probably isn't worth it; especially a custom defensive one which you may not like.
Try out a beginner's setup first like this Palio 2 star racket: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32855593263.html
Same product on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B016BQTCFU
This is just a bit above your budget, but it's a very good allround bat that can be used for defensive play:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Case/dp/B016BQTCFU/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487089359&sr=8-1&keywords=palio+expert+2
It will be hard to find something better at that price (or less) unless you look for deals on blade/rubber and assemble it yourself.
As I understand it, the star ratings on ball are indicative of the QC process that a ball went through in production.
For example (and I'm just making numbers up here), maybe the tolerance for a 1 star 40mm ball is somewhere in the range of 39.5mm to 40.5mm. A 2 star ball might be like 39.8mm to 40.2mm and obviously 3 star should have even tighter tolerances than that.
In reality, I think star rating is one of the least important characteristics when it comes to buying balls, especially when it comes to 3 star balls. The brand (which ultimately affects how the ball plays) is generally most important and, unfortunately, you generally have to see how it plays on the table to really get a good sense of it. Actually, I think it might be cool for companies to sort of sell a sampler pack of different brands that people can buy, but I digress.
Anyways, you have to consider what the balls are being used for. If you're just looking for a simple training ball, then consider quantity over quality and even a 1 or 2 star training ball should be no problem. If you're only really playing matches in the club, then you should prioritize quality over quantity and try to just have a few of the best balls you can afford that you can keep track of.
In my experience, the gold standard for the modern 40+ plastic ball is going to going to be the Nittaku Premium 40+ a.k.a the NP40+. Of course, they usually are pretty expensive, usually ranging from $2.5 to $3+ per ball. However, I have also personally used a few boxes of the later ABS revisions of the D40+(supposedly with Ding Ning on the box as shown here and not Ma Long) and I can say that I am very satisfied with the quality relative to the price. I would say they play at least 80% as good as the NP40+, but they are much more affordable at close to $1/ball.
I have also tried the XSF Seamless 40+ and I found they tended to feel a little heavier on the paddle when I played. I don't like these as much as the D40+ balls, but they're playable. Furthermore, I also tried some of the Butterfly G40+ balls early on and I felt that these were awful. The sound they make on hard contact with the paddle almost makes the ball sound like it's cracked; it bounces funny on the table and, in general, feels thin and unsubstantial for a ball. I would not recommend these.
In terms of training balls, I have had mixed experiences with these Nittaku J-Tops. I first used these at a club in San Francisco and they played really well so I decided to get them for my school club too. The first 2 boxes that we bought were just like the ones that I had used in the club and they played great, although they're not the most durable. However, the last box that we bought through Paddle Palace had the same picture as the ones on TT11 but turned out being these sort of co-branded Paddle Palace balls. These balls played much worse than the first few boxes I had bought so they're probably going to have somewhere else for more training balls later on.
There are some 3Star balls in bulk you can get off Amazon that should do ya. Seem to have decent reviews and all, I’m gonna order some for myself as well.
https://www.amazon.com/KEVENZ-60-Pack-3-Star-Advanced-Assorted/dp/B07R5PS8K1
I got some soft ones from amazon that work really well
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038HUS40
Hello
I found these two from Amazon
300 usd refurbished Joola 15mm table - https://www.amazon.com/JOOLA-REFURBISHED-Inside-Table-Tennis/dp/B07BDWXYKW/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=table+tennis+table&qid=1556433273&s=gateway&sr=8-5
400 usd Stiga 15 mm table (bit out of price range.) - https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Competition-Ready-Indoor-Tennis-Preassembled/dp/B01JMTDZ5Q/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=table+tennis+table&qid=1556433984&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-3
350 usd Stiga 13 mm table - https://www.amazon.com/Advantage-Competition-Ready-Indoor-Tennis-Preassembled/dp/B01JMTDZ5Q/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=table+tennis+table&qid=1556433984&refinements=p_85%3A2470955011&rnid=2470954011&rps=1&s=sporting-goods&sr=1-3
Stiga and Joola are reputable table tennis brands so you should be ok.
Be careful when purchasing from Amazon, because I'm seeing a lot of tables that are not full sized.
Edited from a comment I posted some time ago:
https://www.allabouttabletennis.com/table-tennis-table.html
This section is a quick summary of what you should be looking for
>A full-sized table tennis table is 9ft x 5ft (or 274cm x 152.5cm).
This is more for club players so you can get away with thinner tables but regarding table thickness:
>12mm – The cheapest tables. Avoid at all costs! Terrible bounce.
>16mm – Not a great bounce. Only buy if on a tight budget.
>19mm – Ideally the minimum. Will cost you £300.
>22mm – Good bounce. Ideal for clubs. Cheaper than 25mm.
>25mm – Competition standard table. Will cost at least £500.
https://www.allabouttabletennis.com/table-tennis-table.html
You also have the option of checking with Craigslist. When purchasing second hand tables, make sure the table's in playable condition by checking for surface damage, leg stability, playing on it for a bit (to check for consistent bounce), and confirming its specifications.
Hey man, taking a look at your listing, there is a lot of possible improvements and optimizations for your listings.
First of all, the main image should indeed include a picture of the bag.
Also, the last 4 pictures doesn't really help consumers understand the quality of the ping pong paddles and balls. You should keep one picture of the people playing, but use the rest to show the customer the quality of your balls and paddles, like this person: https://www.amazon.com/Fostoy-Paddles-Retractable-Professional-Recreational/dp/B07PLP4VS8/ref=zg_bs_3419441_19?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=0NABJT0XR47CN2T38ZER
There is quite a lot of other things I would change, but I feel like it would be too much typing in this thread.
Feel free to PM me.
Guys need suggestion on the case for this...
should I go cheap and buy a regular oblong case?
or should I overkill and buy one of these....
any suggestion would be helpful...
thanks in advance....
All ping pong balls used to be made out of celluloid which is extremely flammable. Now there are plenty of non-celluloid ones out there.
1 example: https://www.amazon.com/Xushaofa-Seamless-Table-Tennis-Balls/dp/B00ZY8GVGA
Edit: These seem also non-celluloid and are also unbranded so even more perfect as diffusers: http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-150pcs-Wholesale-Budget-Plastic-Table-Tennis-Ping-Pong-Balls-Training-Sports-/182528468998
https://www.amazon.com/MAPOL-Professional-Paddle-Advanced-Training/dp/B01IMPAKEA/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1505365638&sr=8-5&keywords=table+tennis+paddle
Hello,
I was hoping to get some suggestions in purchasing a table. Essentially I'm trying to find one that isn't too cheap, but isn't absurdly expensive. This is mainly for recreational use in the garage with some friends, but I'd still like one that's pretty good. I was taking a look at this one, any other recommendations?
https://www.amazon.com/STIGA-Advantage-Indoor-Table-Tennis/dp/B01JMTDZ5Q/ref=zg_bs_3419501_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=JSDQ4YSXWSGXKSDJV3PY
This is an affordable beginner paddle. I've used all 3 Palio precedes and I think the Master is the best choice. The expert is too slow and the legend is a bit fast for beginners and the rubber is harder than most would like starting out.
Palio Master 2 Table Tennis Racket & Case https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016BR89J4/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_oe9eAbSZPWZQW
May I ask why you want one that folds and is NOT two separate pieces?
Tables that fold in half and share 4 wheels between the weight of the entire table are (on average) taller when folded up and significantly heavier (since you are supporting both table tops) making them much harder to move. Just curious why you would want both of those disadvantages?
If you decide to consider a 2 piece I just purchased this STIGA off Amazon and am extremely pleased with it as a rec table for my house.
It is not a high end table but it bounces well, looks nice, is blue, took me 15 minutes to put together, and comes with squeeze clamps like you asked.
You don't need to spend a grand most likely unless you are used to playing on high end tables and really know what you are talking about... but since you are asking these questions... I would argue the STIGA is probably fine for your house.
Hope you don't take too much offense to my comment. Happy shopping and enjoy whatever you end up getting!
I have $25 in Amazon Gift card and I am planning to buy my first racket.
I am a beginner and hobby player. I tend to play defensively using chops but could also practice to be an all-around player.
Does this look okay?
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K2PYM0Q/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awdb_t1_pMKLBbKGY8W3R
thoughts on this paddle for beginner? https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01K2PYM0Q/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I'm thinking about getting the JOOLA Inside Table and see that it's $400 on Amazon with free delivery. I checked out the camelcamelcamel website and noticed the price hovers between $279 to $400. But then I noticed that Amazon does sell used versions of this table with some significant cosmetic damage. Do you think camelcamelcamel is picking up the 'used' table datapoint and reflecting it as the price for a new table?
I'm hoping to buy this table at a discount but worried that I might be misinterpreting camelcamelcamel data. So reddit, does this table go on sale? Especially for sub $300?
Amazon says they’re the same weight
https://www.amazon.com/Palio-Legend-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B07V2LDDBS
https://www.amazon.com/Palio-Legend-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B016BRJ7HW/ref=asc_df_B016BRJ7HW/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167134282234&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10989664581600093455&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031955&hvtargid=pla-315051023641&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/Athletics-Portable-Premium-Paddles-Compact/dp/B07V3N1G38/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=ping+pong+set+a%2B+athletics&qid=1566183802&s=gateway&sr=8-3
Here's my listing. I actually do have a bag. But from what your saying, I should probably make the bag more visible. I should also have better descriptions. If you look at one of the reviews, I think the reviewer included a pic of the bag
It's this paddle
My family has an aluminum topped table. It's way less than ideal as a play surface, but it is made to withstand all kinds of weather. You could get it soaking wet, no worries.
Something like this:
https://www.amazon.com/JOOLA-Outdoor-Aluminum-Tennis-Weatherproof/dp/B019JPLIFC
aluminum top best for outdoor use. more durable.
https://www.amazon.com/STIGA-Composite-Playability-All-Weather-Performance/dp/B01JKJ8OPE/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=table+tennis+outdoor+table&qid=1563946579&s=gateway&sr=8-3
https://www.amazon.com/JOOLA-Outdoor-Aluminum-Tennis-Weatherproof/dp/B019JPLIFC/ref=sr_1_5?keywords=table+tennis+outdoor+table&qid=1563946579&s=gateway&sr=8-5
https://www.amazon.com/Kettler-Outdoor-Table-Tennis-Accessory/dp/B00WHQEURE/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=table+tennis+outdoor+table&qid=1563946579&s=gateway&sr=8-9
few amazon options
https://www.amazon.com/Butterfly-Table-Tennis-Racket-Care/dp/B0008G2VAS
There are other, cheaper brands of the same stuff.
I'm a little confused as to whether it has 2 carbon layers myself, although it states it's an all wood blade if you look at the picture from the amazon site I bought it on, you can see the black layers. If not carbon, what are they? The paddle they sent me also has a mauve/purple sponge on the black rubber and a slightly thinner (guessing 2mm) thick yellow sponge on the slower red rubber side. Not shown or mentioned in the sales blurb.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Case/dp/B016BQTCFU/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=XGJ087KB5DM05YESQF0M
Have you ever played with one? Or maybe you got taken-in like me, by its sales/marketing pitch. I've played over 500hrs with it over the space of around 30mnths, tried many other paddles and I can truthfully say it is definitely not a beginner bat.
Perhaps you can explain to me what the Palio Expert properties are and what it has that makes this bat a slow controllable beginner bat, maybe comparing its weight, number of plies, characteristics of blade ie, types and thickness of its plywood or anything that can be relied upon to make (comparable to a budget fast blade) it one of the slowest blades available.
Same with its CJ8000 rubbers, which incidentally come in 3 different thicknesses I believe, with even more variations of sponge thickness and hardness. Can you tell me with absolute certainty that with these rubbers on that blade, will give a beginner a realistic chance to have good control? because it won't.
If there was anyway you could stretch to the Palio Expert 2 at $39.95 it would make a huge difference to someone learning the game. It's basically the cheapest "proper" bat available on amazon. Plus the rubbers are incredibly hard wearing so will last for ages and can take a beating.
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But if it's for a school club I would reach out to some of the well known shops and see if they can cut you a deal/give you some stuff for free. Megaspin might be worth a shot. I'm in the UK, so not much help on that side of things.
Palio Expert 2 is usually cited as one of the better 'premades':
https://www.amazon.ca/Palio-Expert-Table-Tennis-Racket/dp/B016BQTCFU
Cheap and cheerful :)
Is this a good paddle case?
This is $17.99 on amazon.com. It would be much cheaper to use a mail forwarder and have them send it to you, or, just cross the border and pick it up yourself, as that is an option for many millions of Canadians living close enough to the U.S.
That movie really makes me want to play ping pong. It made me impulse buy this. You don't realize until after you buy it that you don't have a suitable table to attach it to.
http://www.amazon.com/Washable-Plastic-Beer-Balls-Gross/dp/B0038HUS40/ref=sr_1_2?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1321035111&sr=1-2
I just posted this as a comment before I saw your response, but fits perfectly with what your saying: "Reminds me of a set of ping pong paddles I just bought on Amazon, that has the option for expert assembly for an extra $171."
https://www.amazon.com/Killerspin-JETSET-Table-Tennis-Paddle/dp/B002TX6SAW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502821608&sr=8-1&keywords=killerspin+jet+set
$30 for two beginner paddles isn't expensive at all. The fuel injectors for my car cost $2400. This is a cheap hobby!
Do you recommend any cleaner in particular?
Butterfly 8181 Table Tennis Racket Care Kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0008G2VAS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_aBf5yb3CF3DQ2
👆seems to have the best reviews?