6 best tennis tables

Review of the best according to the editorial board. On the selection criteria. This material is subjective and does not constitute advertising and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.

Tennis tables are divided into common and professional, outdoor and indoor. The models have different types of coverage for the play area and frame. The experts offer a quick guide to choosing the right table for tennis, as well as a ranking of the 6 best table models based on feedback from professional athletes and amateurs of this sport.

How to choose a tennis table

When choosing a tennis table, there are several aspects to consider.

Appointment

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 the competition and preparation for it; for assembly, a massive tabletop with a thick wear-resistant coating is used. The height of the legs changes at the table, which are often equipped with casters. The main distinguishing feature of tables for real athletes is the same ball rebound at every point of 23 cm, corresponding to the ITTF rules, and the total thickness of the table top is within 25… 30 mm.
2. Training tables are the optimal solution for tennis sections in schools and specialized centers, for small-scale competitions. They are less heavy, not the highest demands are made on them, hence their price is somewhat lower than for professional ones. The rebound from the coating is within 18-24 cm, and the table top should be no thinner than 19 mm to 22 mm.
3. Amateur ones are created for non-professional activities in schools, kindergartens, camps, at home and in the country. The structures are usually foldable and mobile, in most cases equipped with casters. The rebound of the surface is quite small – 15 … 17 cm, the thickness of the horizontal is within 12 … 18 mm.

Place of operation

The type of construction depends on where the ping-pong table will be installed.

1. For the street, you must purchase a special all-weather 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, you cannot count on a good ball rebound – at the surface, under different weather conditions, elasticity changes, albeit insignificantly.
2. Tables for indoor use have a stable rebound, are equipped with a pre-installed adjustable mesh, holders for indoor use are impractical – its playing surface will quickly lose its properties, because it is not designed to change temperatures and humidity.

Design features

By size, 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, LPSP or the most deformation-resistant MDF. All of them are used only for indoor games. To reinforce the perimeter and increase the service life of the table, an edging with a metal profile is installed. For all-weather conditions, aluminum, moisture-resistant plywood or melamine are used as the main material of the tabletop – they serve up to 50 years without deformation.

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

Metal profile edging reinforces the perimeter of the table top, it is used for the production of professional tables.

The frame determines the weight and ease of folding, it is made of stainless steel and heavy alloys. Anti-vandal models are inconsistent, installed on a small foundation fixed to the ground.

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

Rating of the best tennis tables

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
Best All Weather Tennis Tables	1	Donic Outdoor Roller 1000	RUB 59,900
	2	Start Line Olympic Outdoor	RUB 16 320
The best indoor tennis tables	1	Donic Indoor Roller 800	RUB 34,990
	2	Stiga Winner Indoor	RUB 25 750
	3	Cornilleau Sport 100 Indoor	RUB 33,540
	4	Start Line Top Expert	RUB 24,990

Best All Weather Tennis Tables

The category contains tables for playing ping-pong in outdoor outdoor areas.

Donic Outdoor Roller 1000

Rating: 4.9

The most sought after outdoor table tennis table Donic Outdoor Roller 1000 in a classic size of 274 x 152.5 x 76 cm, which can be purchased with a green or blue field covered with a 6 mm anti-reflective melamine layer. The tabletop practically does not change its properties with the change of weather, it gives an excellent ball bounce, its contour is reinforced with a metal profile edging. Reinforced steel frame designed to provide perfect stability for the tabletop. It folds into a compact design, and for the convenience of moving the table, there are large rubberized wheels (4 pairs in total) on legs. Half of the tabletop can be placed vertically for single play.

Donic Outdoor Roller 1000 comes with a net that does not need to be removed when the table needs to be assembled. The construction is very stable, its weight is 74 kg. It's strange that the manufacturer has eliminated the racket holders that were present in the earlier models.

You can buy Donic Outdoor Roller 1000 for 60,000 rubles.

Advantages

• stable frame construction with castors; table top with anti-reflective coating;
• metal edging of the table top;
• wear-resistant non-removable mesh;
• there is a provision for a single player;
• perfect resistance to weather influences (moisture, heating, cooling, sun rays).

disadvantages

• high price (justified by quality);
• there are no holders for the ball and rackets.

Start Line Olympic Outdoor

Rating: 4.8

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

The table top is made of a material unique for tennis tables – moisture-resistant plywood glued with formaldehyde resins (FSF) 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, nevertheless, sufficient for an amateur game. The design folds down conveniently and locks for safety. For singles play, one side of the table top rises.

The Start Line Olympic Outdoor table has a built-in net that protrudes beyond 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.

Advantages

• self-locking frame folding system;
• moisture-resistant plywood countertops with a waterproof elastic coating;
• smooth surface without gloss;
• fixing mesh, which does not require removal during table operation.
• affordable price compared to leader Donic.

disadvantages

• It was noted by users: the dividing lines are sometimes uneven and not always symmetrical, this should be taken into account when buying a table.

The best indoor tennis tables

In closed rooms, 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 lounges for active and useful pastime. The table top is made of 19 mm thick chipboard, covered with matte polymer and edged with a 36 mm metal profile around the perimeter.

The table includes a grid that does not interfere with the storage of inventory, and for the convenience of organizing a play area, the manufacturer has provided holders for rackets. The frame of the table is made of steel tubes with a diameter of 25 mm, covered with an anti-corrosion layer. It allows one tabletop half to be placed vertically for a single batch. The folding of the structure at each stage is protected by locking elements, the wheels are fixed on one side in the straight direction, on the other – for shunting, all rubberized for a safe ride for the floor covering.

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

Advantages

• anti-reflective polymer coating of the countertop;
• green or blue coverage of the playing area to choose from;
• holders for rackets at the base of the net;
• convenient design with frame blockers;
• the possibility of a single game;
• optimal price.

disadvantages

• relatively high price in the category.

Stiga Winner Indoor

Rating: 4.8

In second place among ping-pong tables Stiga Winner Indoor with standard dimensions 76x274x152.5 cm, designed for indoor gyms. It is convenient for training professionals and amateurs, the thickness of the 19 mm chipboard table top makes the equipment almost universal.

The structure of the tennis table is unusual: it serves as a support for the playing field, as well as a holder for rackets and balls. However, to assemble it, you have to study the instructions. Steel tubes of 25 mm form a stable, conveniently folding structure weighing 77 kg, equipped with wheels for transporting equipment. Textile mesh included.

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

Advantages

• Classic table for semi-professional and amateur games;
• Stable frame with racket and ball holder;
• Folding clamps;
• Optimal price.

disadvantages

• Not the easiest folding of the structure.

Cornilleau Sport 100 Indoor

Rating: 4.7

Bronze of the Indoor table rating went to 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 the amateur class. To make it convenient to move such a weight, the manufacturer has attached wheels to the supports, straight on the one hand, and rotating on the other. There are compensators for uneven floors. There is a Cornilleau Sport 100 mesh in the kit, but it seems to be insufficiently stretched, you need to adjust it yourself, fortunately, such an opportunity is provided constructively.

The table top is made of durable chipboard 19 mm thick, covered with a colored polymer layer without moisture protection, but with an 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 Cornilleau Sport 100 Indoor tennis table is similar to the previous models in the rating, but the price is higher – about 34,000 rubles.

Advantages

• somewhat lightweight design;
• floor uneven compensators;
• mesh tension is manually adjusted;
• anti-reflective colored coating;
• holders for rackets and balls.

disadvantages

• high price;
• no folding locks.

Start Line Top Expert

Rating: 4.6

The category and rating as a whole is closed by the amateur tennis table Start Line Top Expert with the dimensions of the LMDF table top 16 mm thick that meet international requirements – less than that of the previously considered models. The polymer covering the playing area is shock-resistant and does not reflect glare.

The Top Expert table has a unique frame by Start Line, it differs from competitors in its special ease of folding without unnecessary movements, and lockers help to fix the unfolded or folded position. The side supports are height adjustable, allowing the playing field to be adjusted to the height of the athletes, compensating for uneven floors. Rolling on rubberized wheels does not cause difficulties even for one person without a partner. There are racket and ball cases in the side plates.

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

Advantages

• improved frame design;
• convenient folding with the participation of blockers;
• lack of glare;
• pencil cases for balls and rackets.

disadvantages

• not suitable for athletes due to the relatively thin and slightly elastic table top.

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Attention! This rating is subjective and does not constitute an advertisement and does not serve as a purchase guide. Before buying, you need to consult with a specialist.