Rating of the best tennis tables in 2020

Tennis is not only an Olympic sport, but also a favorite hobby of many children and adults. Table tennis tables are purchased by many companies in order to brighten up the break for their employees, educational institutions for sports sections, and just for people at home or for a summer residence.

What is table tennis good for?

This sport is not only pleasant, but also useful - physical activity has a positive effect on the body, helps to strengthen all muscle groups, improve heart function, as well as general well-being and mood.

When playing, fine motor skills, reaction speed and concentration of attention are actively developed, which is especially important in childhood. Table tennis helps prevent vision-related illnesses - an approaching and receding ball provides an eye charge.

Having a table tennis table is guaranteed to help you hold exciting competitions with friends and family, and improve your playing skills.

The requirements for table tennis are simple - you only need a special table, rackets, balls and a playing partner, although the design of many models also allows single play, by setting the vertical position of one of the table parts.

On the market for sports equipment, there are models with various technical characteristics. There is also a wide variation in price. If the average price for budget options is several tens of thousands of rubles, then it reaches several hundred thousand rubles for professional ones.

How to choose a table tennis table?

To begin with, you should familiarize yourself with the types of tables and understand what plans you have for them. The following classification is common:

By player level:

• amateur;
• semi-professional;
• professional;
• for kids.

At the place of installation:

• all-weather;
• for indoor use only.

When choosing, it is worth starting from the budget that you are ready to allocate for the purchase of a tennis table. If you are a pro in this sport, then the question of which table to buy will hardly arise for you, and the selection criteria in this case will be radically different from those of an amateur or a beginner.

When looking for a budget table, you should not rely on such a factor as the best manufacturers. The fact is that it turns out to be completely insignificant. All companies make amateur and semi-professional tables with approximately the same characteristics, and, in fact, the price is influenced exclusively by the brand awareness.

All budget models have tabletop materials - chipboards, sanded and covered with melamine film, which makes them more resistant to moisture.Tables with composite worktops have the designation “made of laminated chipboard” in their characteristics. Metal structural elements are made of steel.

The most important factor when choosing a table is the equipment - the presence of a net and fasteners, rollers for easy movement of the table, a mechanism for safe fixation when folding. Accessories such as racket and balls are usually sold separately.

The best tennis tables

According to the Yandex.Market service, the rating of high-quality table tennis tables includes the following popular models:

Start Line “Olympic with mesh 468877”

How much it costs - from 12,600 rubles.

Parameters - 274 * 152 * 76 cm.

Weight - 63 kg. Start Line tables are used even for professional competitions. The table comes with a net, and has a self-locking folding mechanism and convenient rollers to move it to protect your floor from scratches.

• Compact;
• Convenient to transport;
• Quality.

• Not detected.

Start Line "Olympic with mesh 08489"

Cost - from 10,500 rubles.

This folding table is quite compact. Suitable for indoor use only. The included grid allows you to start playing immediately after purchase. Produced in Russia using German technology. There are 4 small wheels for transportation.

Dimensions: 274 * 152.5 * 76 cm, weight - 59 kg.

• Smooth surface;
• Easy;
• Long lasting;
• Quality;
• Compact;
• Stable;
• Easy installation;
• Profitable price;
• Popular with buyers;
• Many positive reviews.

• Uneven dividing line between worktops.

Sponeta "S1-52i"

Cost - from 13,000 rubles.

The tennis tables of this company are manufactured in Germany according to European quality standards. The model is designed for indoor installation. Hobbyline tables are suitable for amateurs and semi-professionals. The table is folded by loosening the screw nut. There are wheels for moving the table and a grid included. The table has a high-quality multi-layer anti-glare playing surface, which ensures a uniform ball bounce.

Dimensions - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 57 kg.

• Quality;
• Budgetary;
• Easy.

• Not detected.

Sunflex “Optimal Indoor”

Cost - from 14,700 rubles.

An amateur tennis table with a folding structure from a German sports equipment company. The table is suitable for indoor use only. The net is included. Easy to transport thanks to 4 castors. A special fixing system protects the table from accidental opening. The color of the coating - blue or green - is selected at will.

Dimensions - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 58 kg.

• European manufacturer;
• Reliability;
• High quality;
• Affordable price.

• Quite a high price due to a well-known brand, other manufacturers offer tables with similar characteristics at a lower cost.

Start Line "6010 Hobby-2 without mesh"

Cost - from 9 800 rubles.

Dimensions - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 60 kg.

It is aimed at both amateurs and semi-professionals. The matte finish on the table ensures that nothing distracts you from the game. Convenient to store, there are clips for fixing in a closed position. The set does not include a net and a mount for it, so before starting the game, you will need to complete the table.

• Affordable price;
• Serves for a long time;
• Compact when folded.

• Not very stable surface;
• Paint is quickly erased from the playing field;
• A lot of time is spent on assembly;
• No mesh included.

Torneo "TTI01-02"

Cost - from 8,000 rubles.

Dimensions - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 60 kg.

The tennis table is designed for indoor play. The package does not include a grid.The matte finish of the table provides a comfortable game. The table folds in half and becomes quite compact, but the folding mechanism lacks a safety lock. Tables of this brand are manufactured in Russia. The table legs are adjustable in height, which allows even children to play table tennis.

• Budgetary;
• Suitable for beginners and children;
• Smooth surface of countertops;
• Long lasting;
• Compact;
• Easy to assemble.

• Paint on the playing field is quickly erased;
• Even light contact with water can cause the surface to swell.

Start Line “Cadet 2 with mesh”

The cost is from 6200 rubles.

Dimensions - 180 * 90 * 76 cm, weight - 30 kg.

A fairly light and compact table model, which is aimed, rather, at table tennis fans or children. The design is as simple as possible, but its functionality corresponds to more expensive tables. The net and the mount for it are included in the kit, which allows you to start playing immediately after installing the table.

• Availability;
• Manufactured according to European quality standards;
• Simple assembly.

• Cases of manufacturing defects of the structure were recorded.

Start Line “Compact Light LX with mesh”

The cost is from 15 800 rubles.

Parameters - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 66 kg.

The table belongs to the category of semi-professional, designed for indoor use. You can choose the color of the model - blue, black or white. The domestic company, the manufacturer of tables, works according to German technology. The difference between this model is the double fixation of the assembled table. The legs are adjustable so that even children can play. The table is equipped with a convenient holder for storing rackets and equipped with 4 rollers for transportation. The net is built into the table with a special tensioning mechanism.

• Moisture resistant;
• Long lasting.

• High price;
• It takes a long time to unfold;
• Lots of plastic parts prone to breakage;
• Weak mesh tension.

Start Line "Olympic Outdoor with mesh"

Cost - from 17 800 rubles.

This is a moisture resistant table tennis table that is specially designed for outdoor games. It can be installed in any open area at any time of the year and not be afraid that the paint will wear off and the playing surface will deteriorate. The table is foldable, convenient and has wheels for easy transport.

Table dimensions - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 66 kg.

• Lasting;
• Reliable;
• Long lasting;
• Quality.

• Over time, the folding system begins to break;
• Wheels work only on asphalt, which is not always available at the summer cottage.

Donic "Indoor Roller Fun"

Cost - from 19,000 rubles.

Parameters - 274 * 152 * 76 cm, weight - 63 kg.

The table is from a renowned German manufacturer of sports equipment. Multi-layer anti-reflective coating will not interfere with the game, even on a sunny day. There are folding mechanism latches for added safety. It is possible to play alone with the vertical position of one of the tabletops. The built-in grid makes the process easy - no time wasted installation. With special holders for balls and rackets, you don't have to search for them all over the house.

• High quality rebound from the surface;
• Fast and easy assembly;
• Good moisture resistance.

• Quite a high price.

This rating of the best tennis tables will help you make the right choice. The popularity of models is based on the estimates of people who have already purchased and use these tennis tables for a certain time, so this information can be trusted.

What to do if a malfunction is detected?

Possible malfunctions of a tennis table can be associated with a number of elements: broken mechanisms for fixing the folded table, poor-quality transport wheels, poorly painted playing surface, broken plastic table elements.If a defect is found, it is better not to carry out self-repair, as this may lead to the removal of the table from warranty service.

If a malfunction is found, you must contact the store where the product was purchased. The defective item will be replaced, or the buyer will be refunded the amount paid at the table and the defective product will be taken back.

Let's summarize. If you decide to buy a table tennis table, now you probably know which one is better to buy. The sports equipment market offers both inexpensive options for beginners and tennis tables for real professionals. When choosing a budget model, do not rack your brains over which table is better.

Better pay attention to what is included and what are the characteristics of the table - whether there are casters for easy movement of the table, locking mechanisms for the closed position, preventing accidental opening, and whether the table can be placed outside. This will help you choose a table that will serve you for many years and deliver positive emotions from the game process.