Designer Ping Pong Table

Designer ping pong tables bring the fun and the excitement of the game right into your living room. These protean furniture pieces can double up as a coffee table or even a dining table if need be. And when not in use, instantly transform into a ping pong table. Completely eliminates the need for a dedicated gaming zone in your home which is such an overkill. The best part is that these tables are available in some really amazing shapes, sizes and designs. These are designer tables after all and can well be the aesthetic centerpiece in your living room.

If it’s a classic décor theme with solid wooden furniture, then opt for a wooden ping pong table. The advantage is that it can easily be tucked into a corner of the room. It will look innocuous, almost like any other wooden furniture at home. And the surface (more than 22mm thick) offers excellent bounce and kick back as compared to say, MDF or fiberboard.

If you have a contemporary décor theme, then you have your options open. There are some stunning designer ping pong tables with tubular metal frames and tabletops made of glass, natural stone or bamboo. You can pick just about anything that blends into the décor theme. In this case, you don’t have to worry about the occasional spill of food or beverage on the table top.

Grab a painter’s tape and mark an outline of the table that you have selected. Stand at either ends and try to move your arms and your body freely. If there isn’t enough room, then you might have to make do with a mini or smaller sized designer ping pong table.

Ping pong is a game that demands a lot of room to swing your arms and to make sideway movements. Think about defending that blinding speed drive or sending a lob towards your opponent. It’s a given that you will need room.

Depending on the available room, you can choose between a 1-piece or a 2-piece table.

2-piece tables have the space advantage. They can be two side tables on either sides of your bed and interlock when it’s time for a ping pong game. Professional players might find these tables lacking in the bounce and authenticity. But it’s perfect for recreational use.

If you have the room, go for a 1-piece table by all means.

• Integrated drawers to store the nets, the paddles and the balls minimize the risk of misplacing them.
• There are tables with pull out drawers that can double up as a serving tray for your beverages and food.

Bonus tip: Irrespective of the style or the design, a ping pong table needs to be sturdy and wobble-free. So look for tables with a strong frame and legs.