This article is for new or intermediate Table Tennis players who are buying a new table tennis table or wish to upgrade, we will be talking about what you need to look for when buying a table tennis table.

spend your money wisely!

All of the vendors will be trying to convince you that their table is the best thing for you! So you must get it clear in your mind exactly what you need from a new table. Not many people have unlimited funds so you must choose wisely, ask yourself do you want to enter national comps or play for fun with your mates in the basement.

Is this your Families First Table Tennis Table.

If you want all members of the family to enjoy table tennis it might be a good idea to buy a cheaper table first. All young families will tend to give their first table tennis table a tough time, so if you buy a cheaper table to start off, then if you have a budding world champion in the family. You can upgrade to a more professional model later.

Permanent Vs Fold Flat Table Tennis Tables.

Unless you are absolutely sure you will want to leave your table permanently set-up i would strongly suggest you purchase a Folding Table Tennis Table, they should be very easy to set-up and fold away. Always check to see if it can be operated by one person? Rollers are a great feature, and make the table very easy to use. Roller tables should also be fitted with brakes to stop the table moving around during play.

Even if you determine that you can leave your table set up all the time, things can, and inevitably do change so a folding table can make very good sense in the long term.There are many factors to consider when making a big purchase such as this.

How thick is a good table?

Top flight tables are normally 25mm (1 inch) thick and without a doubt result in a great bounce, however these are the same tables used at top competitions and are expensive. I think most people will be utterly happy with a good quality 19mm table. Top players work their way up to full spec tables over time, so you can happily consider a 19mm table. I would suggest looking for a good 19mm thick folding table from a top manufacturer like Stiga, unless you can get a 25mm table at a bargain price.

Once you get to a good competition standard you will be well into the sport by now, and investing in a table of the same standard that you are going to use in tournaments will make perfect sense.

Don’t just look at the playing surface.

Make sure that the table you buy is of a good quality all round, paying particular attention to the support legs. A good feature built into a lot of tables is leg levellers. Outdoor Table Tennis is great fun so leg levellers are very useful here. Make sure your table top is precisely 76cm from the floor. Equally crucial to the overall quality are the small things like the net fittings etc.

All these small points add up and you deserve to get a good quality product for your money. Enjoy your Table Tennis Table.

Paul Bucannon has been playing Table Tennis for many years, and wants to help you get a great product at an affordable price when Buying a Table Tennis Table Visit his site for hints and tips to help you save money when you are looking for a new Table Tennis Table