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More about Indoor Table Tennis Tables
The thickness of the tabletop on indoor tables has an effect on the quality of play. The thicker, denser or harder the tabletop, the higher and more consistent the bounce will be. However, please note that Cornilleau use a very high density board. This means for example, their 16mm top would give a level of play equal to that of a 19mm top made by some manufacturers.
As the price of the table increases, so does the thickness of the tabletop, and in turn, the quality of play. Indoor table tennis tables start with some of the cheaper tables being 12mm thick, which are designed for fun and getting children started playing table tennis. Competition approved tables are normally 25mm thick. The tabletop is the most important part of the table tennis table, but there are other areas that are important when choosing a table. A table tennis tabletop is very heavy, so you will need to make sure the undercarriage of the table is going to be sturdy enough to take the weight. An average indoor table tennis table weighs around 80kg, so moving the table tennis table is also an area that needs to be considered. Look for tables with larger wheels and those that fold lower to the ground in their storage position. This gives them a lower centre of gravity and makes them more stable when moved.
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