Ping Pong Tables for Less

2007-03-08 10:33:40

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Table tennis, also known as ping pong, will not be called such if it does not use a table. However, regular tables will not do. Ping pong tables have to be fabricated. It has size specifications that match the game.

Where to Find Ping Pong Tables
Ping pong tables are available in sports shops. Sometimes, it will have to be ordered beforehand. Today, ping pong tables come in a variety of colors but the standard color is green, especially for tournament ping pong tables.

The price of ping pong tables varies according to the make and material used in fabricating them. Branded tables can be expected to be double the price of generic ping pong tables. Still, the brand does not make much difference. If you are on a budget, you can opt to buy a generic or second-hand ping pong table.

Buying Second-Hand
Thrift shops, swap markets, and garage sales are good places to find used ping pong tables that still work well. When buying used ping pong tables, check the edges and the color. Make sure that what you are buying will not cost you too much in restoration or repair.

Do It Yourself
If you are crafty, you can also make your own ping pong table. You can research the correct measurements and specification in books or over the Internet. Doing your own ping pong table will normally cost you just a third of the table’s store price if you can savage a used a wooden board of the right size and green or black paint. You will also need stands for your table. You can use a wood or steel bar for this.

Ping pong tables are also separately charged from the ping pong set, which includes the net (with screws for clipping the sides on the table), table tennis paddles, and balls. The whole package may not be very cheap, but the experience of playing table tennis is really worth it.


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