1. Chose whether you want an indoor or outdoor table. If you get an outdoor table, you can bring it indoors in the winter to play. Outdoor tables are generally a little more expensive.
2. The budget for the table should depend on usage. If you’re a couple with no children, playing a couple of times a week, a table between 600.00 to 700.00 should be  good enough. Example: Tiger Cali Ping Pong Table, or Kettler Stockholm Table Tennis Table.
3. If there will be children or teenagers playing, they can be very playful at times and lean or sit on the table. I suggest tables with stronger under carriages to support the extra activity! The Tiger Expo table is a great example of this. If you look at the back between the legs of the table, you’ll see a double bar that suppresses the lateral movement caused by leaning on the sides. The table will last longer without needing repairs.
4. If you’re purchasing a table for competitive use, I suggest the Tiger Whistler Table, or the Kettler Champ 5.0 indoor table.  Both are very heavy with thick tops and great under carriage structures. These tables should last over 20 years.
5. Both the Tiger and Kettler lines have permanent net sets. The nets are supported by center posts on either side, where the table tops slide into when folded.They have safety locks to prevent children from lowering the tops where they could get hurt. It also allows a person to fold one side and play alone, with the net still in place.
6. Both the Tiger and Kettler lines are made in Germany with top technology and years of experience. This helps make the repair ratio very low. Both lines should last from 15 to 25 years. Cheaper tables purchased at a department, or hardware store are usually from overseas (Pacific) and at a lesser quality. They will probably warp a little over time and last from 3 to 5 years. The nets are not permanent and will need to be replaced after a couple of years.
7. When you do order, make sure you also get some paddles  and extra balls as the table cannot be used without them!

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