Buying a Used Ping Pong Table? 4 Facts that Will Help You in Picking the Best One

1. The Price does matter!

What should be your top consideration when opting for a used ping pong table?

Are you kidding?

Of course, the price takes the top spot, hands-down!

The first thing that stimulates a table-tennis-fan to get a used ping pong table is the cheap cost of it. Not only does a cheap table comes in handy during all those rowdy game nights but it also makes for a great treat for newbie and-a-bit-too-enthusiastic ping pong players. So, forget all hype-surrounded manufacturers and head towards the low end of the market and get one for as low as 50 bucks.

Max you should spend on a used table is 150 dollars.

2. Size and dimensions also matter.

If you’re getting a used ping pong table, then why bother with the technicalities?

Except that you should.

You may not be a star athlete or a national player from Sweden or China, but you will need to meet certain standards when choosing the right table to get the most bang for your buck.

The International Table Tennis Federation laws laid down for table dimensions require the ping pong table to be five feet wide and nine feet long.

The top should be separated from the ground by 30 inches.

When in the market for a used table, it may come to your attention that some tables are not necessarily of these measurements – choose what you deem most suitable for your home.

Do clear out a space in your house for the fun table tennis matches that will take place once the table arrives.

3. What kind of table should you get?

This is most part depends on the area where you plan to keep it.

For instance if you want to have lively “barbeque burger and ping pong nights” in the scorching summers, then a used ping pong table for the outdoors will suit you and your barbeque dreams perfectly. 

But if you want your garage or basement to be your ping pong haven, then a table that has a sturdy material along with ‘moisture resistant’ coating should work well.

Wherever you plan to keep it, there should be enough room for all the eager ping pong players and watchers to move and cheer while a game goes on. 

4. Online shopping deals are a great way to get an economical, used ping pong table.

Check out eBay and scores of other sites that are selling used ping pong tables.

In fact, researching online for a great deal on a table that will meet your requirements and suits your needs is an excellent option.

Look through a gazillion sites and even chat with ping pong enthusiasts on the forums. Get to know all about ping pong – the sport, and also increase your knowledge about table quality and prices.

You may just meet someone through a random click of a mouse who is in urgent need of selling off a used ping pong table at a great, economical price.

Win-win scenario – I believe.