Hi guys, Sorry to be a bit of a nuisance with this but the kids bought me a cheap table tennis table for Christmas. I am using it to practice on, but the bounce is pretty lousy...I need to improve this, even if it means putting something on top of the existing table, or use some sort of paint. I am reluctant to get rid of it seeing as the kids saved up to buy it...any ideas..I know the short decision would be to buy another table, but am reluctant to do so...
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you could use a matt paint.it will give you a good surface,and improve the bounce slightly.
The problem comes about when the surface board is too thin(<18mm).sometimes it might work well(good bounce),but most of the time it wont.
It also depends on the quality of the board.
The problem comes about when the surface board is too thin(<18mm).sometimes it might work well(good bounce),but most of the time it wont.
It also depends on the quality of the board.
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You will have to be sneaky
Sorry, but as you said, for your own progress, you have to buy a proper table.
Maybe use the opportunity to get the kids into the sport by always playing with them on the table. As they get more interested, take them to the club or tournament a few times, they will notice the higher quality tables. You then surreptitiously slip it into the conversation that a new table is needed.
Edit: I just realised that your 'kids' may be adults. If so forget what I said.
Sorry, but as you said, for your own progress, you have to buy a proper table.
Maybe use the opportunity to get the kids into the sport by always playing with them on the table. As they get more interested, take them to the club or tournament a few times, they will notice the higher quality tables. You then surreptitiously slip it into the conversation that a new table is needed.
Edit: I just realised that your 'kids' may be adults. If so forget what I said.
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1 more thing-you could replace the boards,but keep the table.get a place that sells boards to cut you the size you need(standard size is 1525mm x 1370mm,if it is 2 halves). then just switch the board.
However,this is not the best option,as you will have to paint the boards,draw the lines...
However,this is not the best option,as you will have to paint the boards,draw the lines...
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I think the best is to see if you can return the table? Maybe a bit sooner and not half where into Jan. Other than that is to sell the table 2nd hand and purchase a better table. I know both is not easy, as this is your children's present.....
A lot of entry level tables are designed to save cost, thus the base of the table is likely not even solid enough to provide the correct bounce on the table surface.
Sadly, I don't think there is much minor upgrade to make the table better, as the foundation is not right already
A lot of entry level tables are designed to save cost, thus the base of the table is likely not even solid enough to provide the correct bounce on the table surface.
Sadly, I don't think there is much minor upgrade to make the table better, as the foundation is not right already
Thanks for your replies. all of which give good advice...I have just purchased a net catcher and robot so will hang on to the table a bit longer , knowing that I will eventually have to replace same with a better table...I appreciate you all for replying.Regards Charlie.
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Ultimately, this is the best answer so here.
I see you are just going to keep the table and get a new one at some point. If that is the case I would just use it and not try any fixes. But if you do decide to take Tony's advice, it is good advice. Just see if you can take it in, exchange and upgrade. The place they got it from might be happy to upgrade you to a better model.
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On a different note.
I also have a entry level table - 18mm table that cost less than 100USD (15 years ago or more).
The table is extremely bad in terms of bounce, sound and base is so easy to snap (still haven't broken anything yet).
This table has been the multiball training table for many SA champions and national team members
From mens, u21, u17 etc.
So with robot - which is the same as multiball, these type of "bad table" is more than good enough.
So good luck and have lots of fun
I also have a entry level table - 18mm table that cost less than 100USD (15 years ago or more).
The table is extremely bad in terms of bounce, sound and base is so easy to snap (still haven't broken anything yet).
This table has been the multiball training table for many SA champions and national team members
From mens, u21, u17 etc.So with robot - which is the same as multiball, these type of "bad table" is more than good enough.
So good luck and have lots of fun
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