The Best Table Tennis Tables

“You’re into table tennis, aren’t you? We’re thinking of buying a table for the house. What’s the best table tennis table?”, I’m asked.

“Well, that depends. What do you want it for?”, I reply…

This is a fairly regular conversation for me. Perhaps I should start charging for my advice and call it ‘consultancy’. No, that’s a silly idea, but here’s a blog post that should act as a solid compilation of all the conversations I’ve had over the years about buying table tennis tables.

10 Best Table Tennis Tables – Quick Reviews & Buying Guide 2017

We’re going to discover the top 10 best table tennis tables on the market 2017 and best table tennis tables brands. Moreover, you’ll explore where to buy a table tennis table that fits your needs and means.

If you’re looking for a fun game that your family, friends and you can play, ping pong would be the right choice. It’s a game that everyone can play, regardless of their skills and their age. So, no need to worry if you’ve never played this game before, because soon you’ll play like a pro.

Ping Pong Table Buyer's Guide 2017

If you already own a pool table or other large table, and don't have space for a dedicated ping pong table, it might make sense to go with table tennis conversion top that slides over your existing table. These conversion tops come in many varieties and some definitely work better than others.

No conversion table top will provide the playing experience of a quality dedicated ping pong table, but for someone looking to save some space and for something that provides decent playing experience a conversion top could be the best choice.

The Best Table Tennis Bat for Beginners

As a professional table tennis coach, I am often asked, “What is the best table tennis bat for beginners?” – And it’s an important question. As a beginner, you don’t need to have the best bat in the world but you do need to have a bat that allows you to spin the ball and develop a degree of feeling.

I’ve had players turn up with some awful table tennis bats in the past and no doubt I will see many more. And the worst thing is that often they have paid good money for these rubbish bats. So I’m going to start by showing you what not to buy before going on to make a few recommendations of my own. Hopefully, I can point you in the direction of a decent bat or two.

The Expert in a Year Challenge

The Expert in a Year Challenge took place during 2014 and followed the progress of novice table tennis player, Sam Priestley, as he attempted to go from beginner to expert in just one year and break into the top 250 table tennis players in England.His progress was incredible! Despite not reaching the initial target they had set, Sam started with nothing and, in just one year, turned himself into a competitive player.

Shortly after the completion of the challenge, a video highlighting Sam’s transformation went viral on YouTube and has now amassed over 4 million views!