Best table tennis tables according to redditors

I'll go check the table I have. We leave it outside all day every day (paddles, net and balls inside obviously) and I've also played beer pong on it, still no warping or anything like that. I've poured hot water on it too so I could clean off the beer stains.

edit: It's a Stiga Sundance Climate Series table. Here's the Stiga Baja, couldn't find one of the Sundance.

I'm far from a pro, just a enthusiastic amateur who plays semi regularly.

I invested in a outdoor table just recently and am pretty happy with the choice I went with:

https://www.amazon.com/Cornilleau-Crossover-Indoor-Outdoor-Tennis/dp/B01BI669RW/ref=sr_1_1?s=amazon-devices&ie=UTF8&qid=1525192147&sr=8-1&keywords=Cornilleau+250s

I researched a ton and even played on a few (Kettler, Cornilleau, Stiga) at similar price points. The Cornilleau felt the best and I also really like the giant wheels which make it way easier to maneuver around the yard and roll to it's storage position after. It folds open and closed VERY easily as well which means it's not a chore to put it away after every session. Finally it has height adjustments on each leg which make it pretty easy to get it stable on uneven ground. The only real complaint I have about it is that the leg height adjustment involves screwing this plastic foot in/out which can be sort of a pain in the ass sometimes.

The Stiga outdoor table I played on had tiny little wheels which would have been great if I only had to deal with a concrete driveway/garage but I have a gravel driveway and grass lawn to deal with so it was immediately disqualified.

The Kettler I looked at (the same one Costco is selling now) was pretty good in terms of wheels and folding features and what not but the table didn't feel as good in play.

I also bought the cover for the table when in folded position and I'm less happy with that. It's extremely thin and I can see it ripping easily as time goes on. However, we've got a seamstress in the family and I'm going to have them copy it with some more robust fabric once that happens.

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.

We had this table in college, used it primarily inside but we'd occasionally play outside on nice days that weren't too windy.

Nice material, great bounce, good quality. Slightly larger than regulation size if memory serves me correct. Would recommend this to anyone looking to play in their off time, or looking to take table tennis more seriously.

Should last a lifetime if taken care of.

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

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

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

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'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?