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The Spruce / Amelia Manley
Since its early days of enjoyment among the well-to-do families of Victorian England, the game of ping pong has spread throughout the world, both in popularity and accessibility. Now you can play ping pong nearly anywhere with folks from all walks of life—just make sure you’ve got a great table, ping pong paddle, balls and, of course, a partner!
We researched the best indoor and outdoor ping pong tables for every space and skill level, considering the size, features, and surface of each.
Here are 13 best ping pong tables on the market.
Best Overall
Joola TOUR 2500 Table Tennis Table
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JOOLA
Stores easily by folding in half
Tournament-grade quality
Arrives almost entirely assembled
Heavy
When choosing the ping pong table that tops our list, we looked for a premium product that combines high quality, superior craftsmanship, and durability. The JOOLA Tour 2500 Table ticks those boxes and many more. It arrives almost entirely assembled, so the customer will only need about 15 minutes to complete the job.
The ping pong table proves its durability with its metal frame and undercarriage, along with the sturdy, medium density fiberboard top, which is said to have great bounce and spin. The included automatic folding legs make it easier to set up or store away. The ping pong table is also made in Germany, where Guenther Schroeder, CEO of American Table Tennis tells us is the best ping pong tables in the world are made, and he emphasized that JOOLA ping pong tables are sure to be made of high quality.
Satisfied users love the regulation-size of this table of tournament-grade quality, which justifies its high price tag and bulkiness.
Dimensions: 24.5 x 62.25 x 64 inches | Material: Medium density fiberboard | Weight: 235 pounds | Table Thickness: 25 mm
Best Budget
STIGA Advantage Competition-Ready Indoor Table Tennis Table
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Amazon
Priced well for the budget-minded shopper
Highly adjustable (legs, net, locking wheels, storage, playback mode)
Good for family playtime and kids learning to play
Convenient, compact storage
Slightly thinner table surface may be causing reported warping over time
This budget-friendly option from STIGA arrives 95 percent pre-assembled, saving the customer a great deal of time and energy putting it together. The tournament-grade net attaches and detaches easily, and the 5/8”-thick table top is highly playable and can be separated or adjusted for playback mode.
Both the net clamps and leg levelers are adjustable, and the wheels can also be locked to hold the table in place safely. It stores securely, taking up minimal space, and has a safety latch to hold the two sections in place during storage. It’s also easily transportable and can be moved between rooms easily with the unlockable wheels.
Price at time of publish: $400
Dimensions: 63 x 56 x 5 inches | Material: Not Listed | Weight: 115 pounds | Table Thickness: 15.88 mm
Best Indoor
JOOLA Professional MDF Indoor Table Tennis Table
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Wayfair
Easily assembles in 10 minutes or less
Comes with a 100 percent satisfaction guarantee and one-year warranty
Occasional missing, broken, or rusted pieces upon unboxing
This particular JOOLA model is regulation size for an indoor ping pong table, and is ideal for garage or recreation center play. The MDF surface is tournament-quality and features a 0.59-inch thickness. The net is also regulation size and comes equipped with clamps to easily attach and remove as needed to either set the table up for play or prepare it for storage.
The JOOLA Inside Professional MDF can be completely separated into two halves and used individually, with the most popular use being Playback Position where a player can practice without a partner. It also stores easily in two halves, and a safety latch system holds the halves in place while in storage. The wheels also lock for storage purposes, but you easily unlock the wheels when transporting the unit between rooms.
Price at time of publish: $399
Dimensions: 108 x 60 x 30 inches | Material: Medium density fiberboard | Weight: 149 pounds | Table Thickness: 15 mm
Best Outdoor
Kettler Cabo Outdoor Table Tennis 2X Player Bundle
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Amazon
Weatherproof and UV resistant
Comes with a 10-year playing surface and three-year limited frame residential warranty
Ergonomically designed
Complicated directions and assembly
The Kettler Cabo Outdoor Tennis Player Bundle is fully weatherproof, UV resistant, and official tournament size. The surface is made of a 5mm melamine composite which ensures excellent bounce and durability.
This outdoor table comes with an outdoor cover, two outdoor paddles, and a pack of six ping pong balls. There is space on the table sides for storing the paddles and balls, and there’s a floor leveler on each leg to help even up any irregular outdoor playing areas. It also comes with space saver folding technology for compact storage.
Price at time of publish: $1,601
Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 2.5 feet | Material: Melamine Composite| Weight: 130 pounds | Table Thickness: 5 mm
Best Multi-Use
Joola Berkshire Outdoor Table Tennis Table
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Wayfair
Stylish
Assembles easily with two people
Cleans up easily and holds its own
Heavy and does not easily move
Chic enough for a conference or dining table, the Joola Berkshire has a weatherproof surface with the appearance of polished oak. It comes with a nice-looking powder coated steel ping pong net with a super sturdy matching X-shaped base underneath.
Ideal for both indoor activities and out, the Berkshire brings a touch of modern style to any setting. It makes a great poolside, backyard patio, recreation room, or backyard picnic table which converts into table tennis in minutes for an after dinner game. You should be able to fit between ten and twelve guests around the table when dining. Guests will believe it’s wood because of its convincing appearance, even though it is made of concrete.
Price at time of publish: $2,000
Dimensions: 108 x 60 x 30 inches | Material: MgO, Alloy Steel | Weight: 343 pounds | Table Thickness: Not Listed
Best for Small Spaces
STIGA Space Saver Table Tennis Table
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Walmart
Molded leg levelers will keep the table level and your floors protected
Ball bounce is excellent even though it’s a smaller table
Net posts are very thin metal
As a mid-size ping pong table, the Stiga Space Saver's surface is crafted of MDF and is 1.8-inches thick. We love that the undercarriage and legs are powder-coated steel. This is a high quality table, especially well-suited for smaller rooms.
This pick is great for kids and perfect in any medium-sized recreation room or basement. Available in blue (as shown) or wood grain (for a slightly higher price), the Stiga Space Saver comes with leg levelers and removable net. It’s also conveniently pre-assembled, so you won’t have to put anything together. Once you receive it, just unpack and unfold it, and you’re ready to play ping pong.
Price at time of publish: $220
Dimensions: 43 x 39 x 5 inches | Material: Medium Density Fiberboard | Weight: 73 pounds | Table Thickness: 1.8 inches
Best for Kids
Butterfly Junior Ping Pong Table
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Dick's sporting goods
Comes with a three-year warranty
No assembly necessary
Excellent for children and teens
Some legs fit poorly
With a weight of approximately 75 pounds, the Butterfly Junior table is considered to be around three quarters of the size of a standard ping pong table. It ships to your doorstep fully assembled with each foldable half weighing 35 pounds and two wheels inside to assist with transporting and storing when not in use.
Labeled by users as “not too big and not too small”, the Butterfly Junior Ping Pong Table is said to be approximately three quarters the size of a standard ping pong table, but not quite small enough to be categorized as a ‘mini’. It’s recommended for folks who don’t have sufficient space for a full-size table, or for families with young children.
Price at time of publish: $500
Dimensions: 49 x 45 x 4 inches | Material: Wood | Weight: 75 pounds | Table Thickness: Not Listed
Best Splurge
RS Barcelona Stationary Ping Pong Table
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Lumens
Durable & crafted with high quality components
Can be used indoors and outdoors
Can be converted into a dining or conference table
Can be used interchangeably with the rest of the Rafael Rodriguez collection
Discoloration can occur if the table is left outdoors uncovered
Protective cover is sold separately
Available in three finishes—black, white, and green—this stunning table has dimensions of a standard ping pong table. The surface is made of a chic and glossy high pressure laminate, while the legs are crafted of angled Iroko wood (a very durable wood sometimes referred to as African Teak), the frame is steel, and the removable net is polyester. The table comes with two paddles and six balls.
Made in Spain, this ping pong table is sturdy, high quality, and well-made, and can be enjoyed both indoors and outdoors. You can also convert it into a dining or conference table as you wish.
Price at time of publish: $6,160
Dimensions: 108 x 60 x 30 inches | Material: Laminate | Weight: 242.5 pounds | Table Thickness: Not Listed
Best Professional
Butterfly Centrefold 25 Table Tennis Table
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Butterfly
Comes with a five-year warranty
Arrives fully assembled
Outstanding professional grade craftsmanship, well worth the price for a serious ping pong player
Quite heavy and difficult to transport when assembled
Available in green or blue, the Butterfly Centrefold 25 is a professional-grade ping pong table, approved by the ITTF (International Table Tennis Federation) for tournament and club play. The surface is 1-inch thick and made of wood, and the table has 2-inch square steel legs. The net included is Butterfly’s top high quality Europa net set.
The Centrefold is easy to set up (requires no assembly), folds up and rolls away for simple transport and storage, the wheels are lockable. Plus, the feet are adjustable on four of the outer legs to keep the table steady and even for competitive playing.
Price at time of publish: $2,363
Dimensions: 19 x 60 x 63 inches | Material: Wood | Weight: 280 pounds | Table Thickness: 1 inch
Best Conversion Top
JOOLA Tetra 4 Piece Ping Pong Table Top for Pool Table
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Amazon
Super easy and compact for storing
Simple setup only involves clipping the net on once the surface is in place
Center hinge underneath is barely noticeable, but occasionally causes the top to go off-center, or a ball in play to lose its proper trajectory
Conversion tops are handy as they can transform almost any table large enough into a ping pong table at the blink of an eye. JOOLA’s 4-Piece Tetra Table Tennis Conversion Top conveniently unfolds its two separate table halves onto the top of a pool table, air hockey table, dining table, picnic table, or many other surface options to prepare your ping pong game anytime you and your opponent are ready.
The Tetra Top’s dimensions are regulation size once completely set up, and each of the separate halves weighs approximately 42.5 pounds. It comes with protective pads you can apply on the underside to protect the surface below from scratches or other damage. Make sure the surface underneath is at least 7 feet long and 3 feet wide for best results.
Price at time of publish: $299
Dimensions: 9 x 5 feet | Material: Wood | Weight: 85 pounds | Table Thickness: 12 mm
Best Portable
HearthSong Pick-Up-And-Go Ping-Pong Table
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Amazon
Superb for small spaces or quick setup when playmates visit
Arrives already assembled
Awkward for some to carry by the handle; some feel a carrying bag would work better
A superb gift for the right family with active kiddos, the Pick-Up-And-Go Ping Pong Table from HearthSong is a breeze to take along wherever your heart desires. It comes with two brightly colored paddles and three balls. Made of lightweight aluminum, even the kids can carry it by its handle to their destination. Stash it in the basement or closet for storage, set it up outside after the picnic, in the garage when it’s raining, or bring it along on your next camping trip.
Price at time of publish: $189
Dimensions: 59 x 27 x 26 inches | Material: Aluminum | Weight: 30 pounds | Table Thickness: Not Listed
Best Stylish
Modloft Amsterdam Gray Ping Pong Table with Bench Set
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Modloft
Makes a bold, sophisticated statement in any room
Steel net can be easily removed for dinner or replaced for another game E
Expensive
Modloft’s Amsterdam Collection has added a ping pong table to its brilliant selection of luxe decor, acceptable for both indoor and outdoor use. It comes with two paddles, which are handcrafted of bamboo, and the table as well as a removable net. The ping pong table is posh enough for the poolside or stationed in the dining room until it’s time for a game. Then simply convert it for a few minutes and swap tops again. Fun!
Price at time of publish: $4,999
Dimensions: 108 x 60 x 30 inches | Material: Concrete, Steel, Fiberglass | Weight: 586 pounds | Table Thickness: Not Listed
Best Dining Table Conversion
Jennifer Fisher Eat/ Play Table
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CB2
Comes with a color coordinated handcrafted paddle set
Net is fully removable when not in use
Spills on the marble must be wiped up immediately to avoid water marks and stains
This black marble beauty is breathtaking as an Eat/Play Table in any room you select. You can invite besties over for posh appetizers and a glass or two of bubbly before breaking out the paddles for a lively game of ping pong when you celebrate this stylish find. Legs are black powder-coated steel, and the table seats up to six for dinner. It’s made in Vietnam and imported.
Dimensions: 80 x 40 x 30 inches | Material: Steel | Weight: 400-500 pounds | Table Thickness: Not Listed
Our favorite ping pong table, the JOOLA Tour 2500, folds down for easy storage, only takes about 15 minutes to assemble, and suits beginners and experts alike as a regulation-grade pick. For a more budget-friendly option, look to the STIGA Advantage Professional Table Tennis Table, which assembles easily, compacts for travel, and adjusts for all different kinds of play.
What to Look for in a Ping Pong Table
Surface
Carlos Zeller, president of Broward Table Tennis Club thinks a table’s surface, or top, is of the utmost importance.
“Medium density fiberboard (MDF) is a common and excellent surface to look for when shopping for a ping pong table—and the thicker the MDF, the better," explains Zeller. He also adds that the thicker the table, the better the bounce, and the less chance playing could warp the table.
The thickness of the surface should be at least three quarters of an inch or 19mm thick. Shoppers will find they range from a half inch to a full inch in most cases.
Schroeder adds that the wood material plays a factor too. "The wood, the surface, used to be all particle board, and it was painted," he explains. "But the paint leaves color on the balls and slows down the bounce. Now, most good brands use a thin veneer instead of paint, and the bounce remains fast and accurate.”
Where You'll Use It
You may plan to use it mainly indoors, but there are ping pong tables designed for both indoor and outdoor use, as well as some you can actually just leave outdoors. With the outdoor types, look carefully at waterproofing in the materials used, and see if the table comes with a weatherproof cover as well. If you can, take a peek at the reviews by verified former customers on the products to see how well the tables are holding up over time.
How and Why You'll Use It
Ask yourself these questions: Are you using it occasionally for relaxing fun with the family, or are you on a more serious competitive level where you need to play frequently? Perhaps you just want to showcase it during a birthday party, or maybe you're the type to use it nearly everyday for practice. Depending upon your goals and needs, there is a vast array of products available made with varying types of materials and in a wide price range. Make sure you spend some time reading up on each one before you buy it, and do a bit of comparison shopping between the brands for your best deal.
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What makes a good quality ping pong table?
“It depends on what it’s going to be used for," says Zeller. Is it for training, or recreation, and will it be used outside or inside? "Look for tables designed for the kind of playing you’ll be doing. As far as high quality brands, I would recommend Butterfly, JOOLA, and Stiga."
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What ping pong tables do professionals use?
David Heap, owner of LuckyHeap Table Tennis says professional tables need to have a good material tabletop with a good frame to support it. “A good material for a tabletop for professional ping pong would be pressed chip wood which has good bounce to it," he explains.
Schroeder adds that the type of ping pong tables professionals use depends on the sponsor of the tournament. “The World Championship, which just took place in Houston, Texas, used ping pong tables from a company called Double Happiness, which are made in China," he says. “All the professional tournaments used to use tables made in Germany but they got too expensive, so now they are using different brands.”
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What type of ping pong table would is best for a beginner?
According to Schroeder, the best ping pong tables for beginners can be found at Sears, Costco, or other sporting goods stores at a lower price. Heap recommends Kettler for quality tables that are also more affordable.
Why Trust The Spruce?
KJ Callihan is a writer for The Spruce and has written numerous shopping guides for several publications including AAA Northeast magazine, CNET, and Knoji. She loves shopping for her family and friends, and spent hours searching for the perfect ping pong tables for this story. For this guide, KJ interviewed three experts for guidance in the ping pong realm, including Guenther Schroeder, CEO and Owner of American Table Tennis of Southfield, Michigan, David Heap, Owner of LuckyHeap Table Tennis of Brea, California, and Carlos Zeller, President of Broward Table Tennis Club of Davie, Florida.
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