In many countries around the world, people are fond of table tennis. For some it is professional sport, for others it is entertainment and active rest. They play tennis in educational institutions, in enterprises, in city courtyards. And many ping-pong lovers install tennis tables at home.
Instructions
Step 1
When purchasing a tennis table, first decide for yourself where it will be installed. If you will be playing outside, you need a table that can handle any weather. The ideal material for the manufacture of all-weather tables is melamine plastic or fiberboard. Also durable and tough laminated aluminum can be used as the material for the countertops. Outdoor tables are covered with a protective layer that does not fade in the sun and does not give glare. Indoor tennis tables are made of MDF or chipboard with melamine anti-reflective coating.
Step 2
Standard table sizes 2, 74x1, 525 m, height 0, 76 m. There are tennis mini-tables, size 1, 10x0, 61 m. They are intended for preschoolers and elementary school children. Children's tables are lightweight, quick to assemble, convenient for picnics.
Step 3
Choose a tennis table based on the thickness of your tabletop. If you are purchasing equipment for amateur games, a tabletop up to 19 mm thick will suit you. For professional training, worktops of 22-30 mm are needed.
Step 4
For professionals, the height of the ball rebound from the table top matters. If you throw a ball from a height of 30 cm, then the bounce height should be 23 cm. If you are buying a table for professional training, it is advisable to conduct such a test. From the table top of an all-weather table, the ball bounce height is less due to the specifics of the applied coating.
Step 5
Pay attention to the weight of the tennis tables. Outdoor and amateur light models, weighing from 45kg to 70kg. Professionals can weigh up to 140 kg, as they are equipped with a thick table top and a sturdy frame.
Step 6
Design is also of great importance. Good tennis tables are equipped with casters for easy movement with a stopper for fixing them, a system for adjusting the height of the legs and compact folding mechanisms. Some models, for example Kettler, can be easily transformed into a dining table, which is very convenient for a picnic or summer cottage. They are compact and quickly fold into a special storage pouch.
Step 7
Price matters too. Professional tables are expensive. If you're just a tennis lover, the cheaper tables are all-weather or indoor.
