Relaxing in the garden with a good game or practicing at home? Choose the perfect one and start playing right away!
One of the most popular sports in the world, table tennis can now be played in the comfort of your own home or garden. How? Simply by choosing one of our Ping Pong Tables and all the Accessories!
Unforgettable tournaments with friends on Sunday afternoons or high school championships; for some others, regional, national or international competitions. Table Tennis is one of the most popular sports in the world, regardless of age, nationality, body size or gender. That’s why having the opportunity to play it whenever you want is important; by choosing the right ping pong tables and the best accessories, you will be the one organizing the most entertaining tournaments in the neighbourhood.
At home, in the garage, in the garden: choose the location and the ProduceShop catalogue will offer you exactly the product you were thinking of.
Regarding the usual bonus, today we leave you with a little quiz; the answers will only be revealed once the article is finished!
- Where was Ping Pong invented?
- How many players in the world are there (amateurs and professionals)?
- Which country became the champion at the first Table Tennis World Championships?
All you have to do is read our short guide and choose one of our best ping pong tables and accessories!
Indoor or outdoor?
One of the first factors to consider is deciding WHERE we will keep the table tennis. Although nowadays most models are easily adaptable (like ours), some do not fall into this category.
An indoor table placed outside, in contact with rain, snow or very strong sun, could be ruined, bent, lose its varnish; this would certainly make it not only less beautiful, but also unusable. An outdoor model, on the other hand, could simply not fit in the house, or could ruin floors due to legs that are not suitable for certain surfaces.
So make sure you choose the most suitable model for your possibilities, or go straight for both an outdoor and indoor ping pong table.
Dimensions
The ITTF (the International Table Tennis Federation) has a long time ago established standard dimensions to distinguish a professional ping pong tables from an amateur ones.
Regulatory dimensions are in fact 274cm x 152.5cm x 76cm (width, length, height of the top); the thickness of the top must be between 12 and 25 mm (the thicker it is, the better it will perform) while the dividing net, which is regularly 15.25cm high, must extend 15cm on each side.
Now, if we are talking about amateur ping pong tables, the dimensions can be adjusted. The important thing is to calculate, when buying, at least 1m per side and behind you, so that you can play quietly and without the risk of bumping into walls. In the case of outdoor tables the problem rarely arises, but for indoor tables you will have to choose the most suitable and spacious room, or a very large garage. If the table is foldable, and can therefore be folded back on itself, the problem of size only arises at the time of the game.
Weight and Materials
The weight of the ping pong tables is very important; if it is fixed it makes it stable, if it can be moved it makes it easy to transport. Built-in wheels, obviously equipped with a brake system, are the best solution in terms of comfort.
The materials are divided between those of the structure, normally made of metal (steel or aluminium), the playing surface (MDF wood, ABS plastic or stratified resin, the best solution) and the net, made of polyethylene with a steel tensioner. As for the bats, they should of course be made of wood with a rubberized cover, although carbon fibre or other innovative materials are now popular (we are more traditionalists).
Make sure the table top is properly painted, both in the base colour and for the court lines; the use of an anti-glare paint is especially recommended for outdoor tables.
Budget
As always, make sure you set an adequate budget before making your purchase, perhaps consulting our catalogue to get an idea of prices; remember, however, that spending more on quality products will ultimately prove to be a saving, compared to spending less on poor quality products.
ProduceShop has chosen to focus on quality ping pong tables, while maintaining a price range suitable for any budget.
What are the Best Ping Pong Tables and Accessories?
Before we show you our choice, we leave you with a short list of benefits of playing table tennis regularly:
- increased concentration and coordination
- improved reflexes
- respiratory, circulatory and muscular benefits linked to regular fitness
- general relaxation
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Complete Table Tennis Table 274×152,5cm Professional Indoor Outdoor Folding Ace
A top-class table, perfect for both indoor and outdoor use. Designed according to regulatory dimensions, Ace is a professional table, made of solid steel and laminated resin. With adjustable feet, braking wheels and a folding structure, it is definitely the ideal table for the ultimate lovers of this sport!
Complete Table tennis table 274×152,5cm professional indoor outdoor folding Ace -
Professional folding table tennis table 274×152,5cm with balls paddles net tensioner Booster
Scratch-proof and anti-reflection, Booster is the perfect professional table tennis table for the enthusiasts of this discipline who want to carve out an afternoon of of complete and perfect afternoon of relaxation and family fun. Easily movable thanks to its wheels, it can be folded and stored away at the end of each game. Get ready to win the family tournament!
Professional folding table tennis table 274×152,5cm with balls paddles net tensioner Booster -
Ping pong table 160×80 foldable indoor outdoor net paddles balls Backspin
If you don’t want to stop playing even when you’re on holiday, the Backspin portable Ping Pong table is the product for you; folding it up like a handy case, you can easily take it wherever you want. Lightweight and easy to assemble, it will allow you to challenge your friends and family anywhere and, why not, maybe even your colleagues at work during your lunch break! Forgot to buy rackets and balls? No problem: game set included.
Ping pong table 160×80 foldable indoor outdoor net paddles balls Backspin -
Game accessories
Forgot your rackets and balls? Your old net is broken? No problem with ProduceShop! Accessories and spare parts are always ready for use. Whether it’s a new net and net tensioner (we recommend our Hitter, solid and high-performance), a supply of 60 table tennis balls like the Koule, o or a new complete set with rackets and case, like our Corkscrew, be sure that our catalogue will definitely have what you’re looking for.
60 Palline Da Ping Pong Professionali Diametro 40mm Koule -
Covers
Especially if you choose to keep your table tennis table outside, make sure you choose suitable table covers; that are waterproof, dustproof and made of solid, tear-proof materials. If they are universal and also stylish, come like our Float e Fish, then you will certainly have made the best choice.
Universal Waterproof Ping Pong Table Cover Fish -
Training accessories
Avid table tennis fans or true professionals never stop playing; even when their opponents are missing. That’s why a few training accessories can always come in handy, so you’ll never be unprepared for a tournament. If it’s a small neighbourhood league, try to adapt to the level without being a superhero!
Surely a professional ball-throwing robot like Bazuka is a formidable opponent, no matter how silent it is; with adjustable speed and modes, this little friend will make solo matches just as interesting as pairing up. If instead you prefer to train the old-fashioned way, the Vork net, with its ball collector and central hole, is surely the perfect playmate!
Professional Ping Pong Ball Launcher Robot For Training Bazuka
Bonus Quiz!
Did you already forget about our quiz?
Have you found the answers to the questions?
Don’t worry, we’ll answer them for you this time!
- Although derived from the French sport of handball, the rules of table tennis were patented in England at the end of the 19th century.
- We’re talking about 50 million professionals and another 300 million amateurs; a total of 350 million players, making it the world’s most popular sport.
- Although China holds the record for gold, Olympic and discipline medals, the first World Cup, played in London in 1926, saw a series of crushing victories for Hungary.
Interesting sport, isn’t it? What are you waiting for? Choose one of our Ping Pong Tables, complete your order with all Accessories and organize the best tournaments with friends and family!