6 best tennis tables

Tables for tennis are divided into the philistine and professional, on the street and intended for indoor use. The models have different types of coverage of the playing area and frame. Experts from EXPERTOLOGY offer brief instructions on how to choose the right table for tennis, as well as a rating that includes the top 6 table models, based on feedback from professional athletes and amateurs of this sport.

How to choose a tennis table

When choosing a table for tennis, it is necessary to build on several aspects.

Purpose

Tables are divided into 3 types by design:

1. Professional tables are heavy, their weight reaches 140 kg. Massiveness is determined by the need for stability during competitions and preparation for them; a massive tabletop with a thick wear-resistant coating is used for assembly. At the table, the height of the supports, which are often equipped with wheels, changes. The main distinctive feature of the tables for real athletes is the same 23 cm bounce of the ball at each point, which corresponds to the rules of ITTF, and the total thickness of the table top is within 25 ... 30 mm
2. Training tables - the optimal solution for tennis sections in schools and specialized centers for holding competitions of small importance. They are less heavy, they are not the most demanding of them, and their price is somewhat lower than for professional ones. The rebound from the coating of such within 18-24 cm, and the tabletop must be no thinner than 19 mm to 22 mm.
3. Amateur created for non-professional classes in schools, kindergartens, in camps, at home and in the country. The structures are usually folding and mobile, in most cases equipped with wheels. The surface rebound is quite small - 15 ... 17 cm, the horizontal thickness is within 12 ... 18 mm.

Place of operation

Its type of construction depends on where the ping-pong table is installed.

1. For the street, you must purchase a special weatherproof table. The materials used for its assembly are resistant to moisture, fading, and deformation from sunlight; they serve equally well in cold and hot weather within the specified temperatures. However, it is not necessary to count on a good rebound of the ball - at the surface under different weather conditions, although insignificantly, elasticity changes.
2. Tables for indoor service have a stable rebound, are equipped with a pre-installed adjustable grid, holders for indoor placement are impractical - its playing surface will quickly lose properties, because it is not designed to change temperatures and humidity.

Design features

The size of the ping-pong tables are divided into 3 groups:

1. standard - 274 x 152.5 x 76 cm;
2. mini - 136 x 76 x 65 cm;
3. midi - 181 x 105 x 76 cm

The table top can be made of chipboard, LSPP or the most resistant to deformation MDF. All of them are used only for indoor games. To enhance the perimeter and increase the service life of the table is set edging metal profile. For all-weather conditions, aluminum, moisture-resistant plywood or melamine are used as the base material of the tabletop - they serve up to 50 years without deformation.

There are differences in the properties of the surface: in addition to the size of the rebound of the ball, it is distinguished by color - gambling blue or soothing green - other colors are not allowed by the standards of competitions.The surface can be glossy or matte, the latter diffuses the light better and does not glare under the lamps. Outdoor countertops can also be gray or brown.

Metal edging reinforces the perimeter of the tabletop, it is used for the production of professional tables.

The frame determines the weight and convenience of folding, it is made of stainless steel and heavy alloys. Anti-vandal models awkward, installed on a small foundation with fixation to the ground.

The grid can be interchangeable or non-removable (for amateur or outdoor tables), some professional models are not included in the package. The height of the canvas is 15.25 cm, and the length depends on the width of the table top.

Top Tennis Table Rankings

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best all-weather tennis tables	1	Donic Outdoor Roller 1000	59 900 ₽
	2	Start Line Olympic Outdoor	16 320 ₽
The best tennis tables for indoor	1	Donic Indoor Roller 800	34 990 ₽
	2	Stiga winner indoor	25 750 ₽
	3	Cornilleau Sport 100 Indoor	33 540 ₽
	4	Start Line Top Expert	24 990 ₽

The best all-weather tennis tables

The category includes ping-pong tables in open street areas.

Donic Outdoor Roller 1000

Rating: 4.9

The Donic Outdoor Roller 1000 table of the classic size 274 x 152.5 x 76 cm, which can be bought with a green or blue field, covered with a 6-mm layer of melamine with anti-reflective coating, is the most popular among table tennis fans. The tabletop practically does not change the properties with the change of weather, it gives an excellent rebound of the ball, its contour is reinforced with a metal profile edging. The reinforced steel frame is designed to ensure perfect tabletop stability. It folds into a compact design, and for the convenience of moving the table there are large rubber wheels on the legs (only 4 pairs). Half table top can be put vertically for a single game.

Donic Outdoor Roller 1000 is equipped with a grid that does not need to be removed when the table needs to be assembled. The design is very stable, its weight is all 74 kg. It is strange that the manufacturer excluded the holders for the racquets that were present in the earlier models.

Buy Donic Outdoor Roller 1000 can be 60 000 rubles.

Start Line Olympic Outdoor

Rating: 4.8

In second place is an amateur tennis table Start Line Olympic Outdoor with not quite standard dimensions of 274x150x76 cm and a brown playing field. It fits perfectly into the dacha plots and park areas, because even the frame of 25-mm steel tubes is completely covered with brown enamel. It is less ergonomic compared with the leader, but also has 4 pairs of rubberized wheels for transportation.

The tabletop is made of a unique material for tennis tables - moisture resistant plywood, glued with formaldehyde resins (PSF) with a total thickness of 15 mm, covered with a moisture resistant polymer on top. The rebound is on average less than that of the leader of the rating, however, it is sufficient for an amateur game. The design is conveniently folded and locked for safety. For a single player, one side of the tabletop rises.

The Start Line Olympic Outdoor table has a built-in grid, which stands for the edges of the playing area, it does not need to be removed when folding the structure.

The average price of a tennis table for amateur tennis is 16,000 rubles.

The best tennis tables for indoor

Indoors, you can use any special tables for professional and amateur purposes. They are usually lighter and more functional than street models.

Donic Indoor Roller 800

Rating: 4.9

The Donic Indoor Roller 800 tennis table is designed for amateur and semi-professional ping-pong, it is recommended to install it in gyms and rest rooms for an active and useful pastime. The table top is made of DPS 19 mm thick, covered with a matte polymer and edged with a 36 mm metal profile around the perimeter.

The grid is included in the table’s package, which does not interfere with the storage of inventory, and for the convenience of organizing the playing space, the manufacturer has provided racket holders. The frame of the table is made up of steel pipes with a diameter of 25 mm, coated with an anti-corrosion layer. It allows you to put one half of the tabletop vertically for a single party. The folding of the structure at each stage is protected by blocking elements, the wheels are fixed on the one side in the straight direction, on the other - shunting, all rubberized for a safe for floor covering ride.

The average price of the table is quite affordable 35,000 rubles.

Stiga winner indoor

Rating: 4.8

In the second place among ping-pong tables, Stiga Winner Indoor of standard dimensions 76x274x152.5 cm, intended for indoor sports halls. It is convenient for trainings of professionals and amateurs, the thickness of the tabletop from 19 mm chipboard makes inventory almost universal.

The frame of the tennis table is unusual: it performs the function of supporting the playground, as well as the holder of rackets and balls. However, to collect it, you will have to study the instructions. Steel tubes of 25 mm form a stable, conveniently folding structure weighing 77 kg, equipped with wheels for transporting inventory. Textile mesh attached.

The average price of Stiga Winner Indoor is 23,000 rubles.

Cornilleau Sport 100 Indoor

Rating: 4.7

The bronze rating of the Indoor tables went to the Cornilleau Sport 100. The model has standard dimensions, but the weight is reduced to 68 kg due to the lightweight frame, which, nevertheless, gives the structure sufficient stability for amateur class. To make this weight convenient to move, the manufacturer attached to the wheel supports, on one side straight, on the other - rotating. There are floor compensators. There is a Cornilleau Sport 100 mesh in the kit, but it seems to be insufficiently stretched, you need to adjust it yourself, thankfully, this is a constructive opportunity.

The table top is made of durable chipboard 19 mm thick, covered with a colored polymer layer without protection from moisture, but with anti-reflective effect. To prevent the edges from bulging, a 35 mm edging is made around the perimeter.

The design and build quality of the tennis table Cornilleau Sport 100 Indoor is similar to the previous models in the rating, but the price is higher - about 34,000 rubles.

Start Line Top Expert

Rating: 4.6

The amateur tennis table Start Line Top Expert closes the category and rating as a whole with LMDF tabletops 16 mm thick, which meet international requirements, less than the previously reviewed models. The polymer covering the playing area is not afraid of shocks and does not shine glare.

At the Top Expert table there is a unique frame of the Start Line authorship, it differs from the competitors by the special convenience of folding without unnecessary movements, and blockers help to fix the unfolded or folded position. Side supports are adjustable in height, allowing the installation of the playing field in accordance with the growth of athletes, compensating for uneven floors. Rolling on rubber wheels does not cause difficulties even for one person without a partner. In the side plates there are cases for rackets and balls.

The average price of a tennis table Start Line Top Expert is 25 000 rubles.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.