July 2018 – Table Gamez

Foosball Table Sizes, Dimensions, Weight And All You Need to Know!

Posted on July 31, 2018 | by 5dmin | Leave a Comment

Foosball Table Size, Dimensions and Weight and Height: The Ultimate Guide

The average dimensions of a foosball table are 56(L) x 28.75(W) x 34.5(H) inches.The tableweighs about 360 pounds.

This is the ‘standard’ size of a regulation foosball table.

However, there are 3 common table sizes, which we will talk about later in this post.

In this post we cover:

How to measure your gaming room before deciding on a foosball table
The common sizes & dimensions of foosball tables
How to prepare your room for the ultimate foosball experience
The bottom line

Quick tip:we recently reviewed the best foosball tables, read this post before you buy a foosball table, it will save you a lot of time and money.

1.HOW TO MEASURE YOUR GAMING ROOM BEFORE BUYING A FOOSBALL TABLE

Before buying a foosball table, you need to know the size of your gaming room.

The best way to measure your rooms size will be with a measure tape of course, you want to get the width and length of the room, and don’t forgot to measure how tall the ceiling is.

The reason you need to get the ceiling height by the way, is in case you will have some tall friends over. You generally want the gaming room to be spacious and fun to play in.

In terms of the rooms flooring – make sure its not a gentle ceramic tile type flooring, from our experience, the table might chip and scratch the floor when you bring it in.

Another smart thing to do will be to plan how are you going to get the table to the room, if you have a wide door you’re fine, otherwise you might want to get professional movers that will help you out.

Remember, a standard foosball table can weigh 360-370 pounds, its heavy and you won’t be able to lift it yourself.

later in this post, we will give you some cool tips on how to create a better foosball gaming room.

But now, lets go over the foosball table size and dimensions.

2.FOOSBALL TABLES DIMENSIONS : SIZE, WEIGHT, HEIGHT AND MORE

Make sure you check the dimensions of the specific foosball table you have bought, as they come in different sizes.

The three most common foosball tables sizes are :

56” Foosball tables (56 inches long)
52” Foosball tables (52 inches long)
48” Foosball tables (48 inches long)

There are even smaller foosball tables that come at 40 inches in length, they are great for small children but not recommended for adults.

The regulation size foosball table is the 56 inches one, but unless you’re a pro, it shouldn’t really matter.

As a rule of thumb, the longer the table is, the more expensive it is, so keep your budget in mind.

3.HOW TO PREPARE YOUR GAMING ROOM FOR THE BEST FOOSBALL EXPERIENCE

Other than measuring the room, you want to get a few things ready before you bring in your new foosball table.

First, clean the room and make sure theres nothing in the way.

Then, you want to look for objects that might interrupt the foosball game, and get rid of them. You dont want the foosball players to trip over random objects thrown around the room.

Remember to leave some extra space for the people that will walk in and out of the room and play the foosball table.

Another smart thing to do is to keep some drinks & snacks in the room, for a better gaming experience.

You also want to print the rules of foosball and have them in the foosball room, sounds funny, but it might help new players understand the game better.

You can even get yourself a good audio system with speakers so you’ll have music playing in the background. These small things make the foosball game so much more fun!

4. BIGGER VS. SMALLER FOOSBALL TABLES

There are other factors you should consider when picking out a foosball table size, other than the size of your room.

If you’re buying a foosball table for your kids, you want to stick to the smaller ones, maybe even the 40” foosball tables.

That will make sure they can actually reach the handles, and the smaller foosball tables are also slightly cheaper, so your heart won’t break when your table will. haha.

For adults and teens, we highly recommend to spend a little more and buy the 56” standard size foosball table.

It will provide a better foosball gaming experience and you’ll enjoy it so much you will forget about the price pretty quick.

If you’re buying a foosball table for your bar / office, we would also recommend the 56” one, but make sure you’re buying a sturdy one that will last.

Especially in bars / pubs, people tend to not really care about your table and it will get ruined fast if you buy a cheaply made one.

Generally, the 52” seems redundant to us, unless your room is too small for the 56” table. In that case, it will make sense. Otherwise, just invest a few more bucks and get the standard size one.

Remember, the bigger the table, the more playing surface you will have, the ‘harder’ it will be to score and the longer the foosball games will last.

A bigger foosball table will also require better foosball skills, of course.

Whichever size you choose, remember to make sure the table is built with quality materials unless you’re planning to buy a new table every few months.

Now that we got that covered, lets wrap this up with the bottom line.

5.THE BOTTOM LINE

We hope this post helped you pick the right foosball table size.

We went over the dimensions of foosball tables, and even gave you some awesome tips on how to prepare and measure the size of the gaming room.

By now, you should be able to understand which foosball table will fit your room and gaming needs.

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Any questions or comments? comment below, we would love to hear from you!

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How to Choose The Perfect Pool Table Size For Your Space?

Posted on July 29, 2018 | by 5dmin | Leave a Comment

Pool Table Sizes – The Complete Guide

A standard regulation size pool table is 4.5′ X 9′, however, pool tables come in different sizes. It is important that you buy one that fits the size of your gaming room.

When it comes to buying the right pool table size there are too many things that can go wrong if you don’t know what you’re doing.

But don’t get overwhlemed, thats why we wrote this post.

IN THIS POST WE COVER

WHAT ARE THE STANDARD POOL TABLE SIZES & REQUIRED GAMING ROOM SIZE?
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR GAMING ROOM BEFORE BUYING A POOL TABLE THAT FITS?
WHAT DOES THE IDEAL GAMING ROOM FOR A POOL TABLE REQUIRE?
BIGGER VS SMALLER POOL TABLES – OTHER THINGS TO CONSIDER
WHAT DOES A POOL TABLE WEIGH?

Quick Tip: looking to buy the best pool table for the money? read this post!

1.STANDARD POOL TABLE SIZES & REQUIRED GAMING ROOM SIZE

There are three common sizes for pool tables, these are:

7 foot pool tables
8 foot pool tables
9 foot pool tables (standard regulation size)

In the chart below, you will find the standard pool table sizes & dimensions and the required gaming room size you’ll need in order to have the best pool experience.

If the room is too small, consider getting a smaller pool table, don’t try to squeeze in a bigger pool table into a small space.

Even if it will fit, remember you need to leave a place for players to actually move around and hit the balls with their pool cues.

Also, remember that its better to have a bigger room with a smaller table, Vs. a smaller room with a bigger table.

Seems obvious, we know, but people tend to forget that when buying their billiard tables.

2.HOW TO MEASURE YOUR ROOM BEFORE BUYING A POOL TABLE

In order to make sure you have enough room in your gaming room for your new pool table, you will need to measure it first.

You want to get a tape measure, and simply measure the gaming rooms width and length.

Then, in order to get the rooms square footage, follow the simple equation.

Rooms Length X Rooms Width = Rooms Size in SQFT

For those of you who, like some of our staff members(they know who they are, haha) struggle with simple math, use a calculator.

All jokes aside, its important that you get an accurate measurement of the room, so you won’t have to deal with squeezing the wrong pool table into too small of a space.

3. SETTING UP THE IDEAL GAMING ROOM FOR A POOL TABLE

Other than the space, there are some elements needed in a gaming room, that will improve your pool/billiard experience.

First, you want to make sure the room has enough light in it.

When playing pool, you will need to shot accurately and see the entire surface of the table and the balls.

If the room is too dark, it will be harder for players to enjoy the game and their eyes will get tired as well.

Second, ideally, you don’t want anything in the vacancy of the table.

Pool requires focus and most pool players won’t look around when they’re focused on their next hit.

If there are any objects on the floors, or the floor isn’t leveled, players might fall and harm themselves.

Third, make sure there is access to every point of the table.

Did you ever play pool when theres suddenly a sofa preventing you from extending the pool cue for your next shot? its very annoying and can ruin the entire game.

The easiest way to prevent that is to grab a pool stick, and see that you have enough room to hit the a ball from every angle.

OTHER GREAT THINGS TO HAVE IN YOUR POOL GAMING AREA

Make sure you purchase a good cue rack, we recommend “Cue rack Only by Izzy Billiard” (link) that way you will have the pool tables accessories organized in one place.

You also want to make sure theres a good AC in the room, pool might not be as intense as boxing, but it is a sport and you will get hot when playing.

Having some music playing in the background is always fun, consider getting a good audio system for the gaming room.

Another great idea for an ideal pool room – keep a mini bar in the room with some soda or water for the players to enjoy when they get tired or want to take a brief break, maybe even some snacks.

AVOID PLACING BEVERAGES / FOOD ON THE POOL TABLE.

4.BIGGER POOL TABLES VS. SMALLER ONES

There are different reasons you want to consider when choosing the size of your new pool table.

If the main players will be kids, you want to go with a smaller, 3.5′ X 7′ pool table.That will be easier for them to play and reach different spots on the table.

For adult pool players, we highly recommend getting the standard 4.5′ X 9′ pool table. This table will provide the best gaming experience for you and your buddies.

Some people buy a pool table as a decorative piece and do not intend to play it which is completely fine.

In that case we do recommend the 4 ‘ X 8 ‘ table. It still looks luxurious but will take less space than the standard regulation-size table.

5.HOW MUCH DOES POOL TABLES WEIGHT?

Pool tables usually weight between 650 pounds – 900 pounds [thats 300-400 Kilograms] that depends on the size of the table and the materials it was built with.

You want to prepare beforehand if you’re buying a pool table when delivery is not included.

You won’t be able to lift that table by yourself or even with a friend, or at least most people won’t.

Consider calling local pool table movers, that will save your back for sure. They will do a better job and you wont risk an injury or even worse, hitting your new table (we’re kidding).

THE BOTTOM LINE

We hope this post helped you choose the ideal pool table size for your gaming room.

You definitely want to take these extra few steps and make sure you’re buying the right table Vs. making a rush decision and buying the wrong one.

If you have any questions or need any help, please comment below, we’ll be glad to hear from you.

Last, if you found this information helpful, please share this post via social media (facebook / twitter / pinterest) so we can reach more people and keep TableGamez.com growing!

Thats all for today, now lets play some pool!

How to Clean An Air Hockey Table in 7 Easy Steps!

Posted on July 27, 2018 | by 5dmin | Leave a Comment

How to Clean Your Air Hockey Table Fast & Efficiently

Air hockey tables can take a long time to clean if you don’t know what you’re doing. You can even ruin your table if you use the wrong cleaning materials, so we’ve decided to help out with the cleaning and wrote this post.

There are also things you need to know before cleaning the table like which materials are forbidden and which are recommended, so you won’t damage the air hockey table.

Wether you own an air hockey table or cleaning it for someone who does, this post will help you do it the right way.

In Todays Post We Cover:

Why Cleaning an Air Hockey Table is Crucial (yes, really)
The Materials You will Need
How to Clean an Air Hockey Table in 7 easy steps
How to keep your table clean and take good care of it

Ready to do some cleaning? lets do this!

1.WHY EVEN CLEAN AN AIR HOCKEY TABLE?

Well, besides the obvious reasons of getting rid of germs, dust and being a civilized human being (lol) theres another good reason to clean your air hockey table often.

That reason is failing to clean will actually cost you your hard earned money, because hockey tables can very easily get ruined.

Dust and dirt can ruin the surface of your hockey table and create malfunctions. Unlike pool tables or ping pong tables, air hockey tables have tiny holes on them where the air comes out of. If they get clogged, your air hockey table can become useless pretty fast.

So make sure you at least dry-clean your table often, wipe off dust and buy an air hockey table cover like this one, to prevent dirt from accumulating on it.

2. THE CLEANING MATERIALS

Specifications:

Lithium Ion for long battery life and outstanding performance; Always ready holds a charge for upto 18 months.
Long life, Lightweight, and no memory effect.Suction Power 15.2 AW; Dustbowl Capacity: 20.6 ounces.
Smart Charge Technology uses upto 50 percent less energy,air Watts: 15.2 Watts, Voltage: 16V MAX.

2 dry cloths / towels
Disinfecting wipes
Vacuum cleaner (or a regular vacuum cleaner)
Toothpicks or Qtips

Having these will make cleaning process faster and easier.

You can get all of these materials at Walmart, target, or even Amazon.

Now lets talk about the actual steps.

3.HOW TO CLEAN AN AIR HOCKEY TABLE IN 7 SIMPLE STEPS

Ready to clean your table? awesome!

First, make sure you have all the cleaning materials we specified above, so you won’t have to stop and look for them during the cleaning process.

Next, turn on some fun music and follow these steps.

The 7 Easy Steps to a Super Clean Hockey Table :

STEP 1: Turn on the fans to make sure you wont clog the air holes on the table. If you have fans / ac in the room make sure they are turned on, open the windows to let all the dust and dirt out.

STEP 2: Start by cleaning the frame and sides of the table with a wet cloth then a dry cloth. Do NOT start by cleaning the surface of the air hockey table (that way you wont have to repeat and clean it again after the dust from the sides of the table got to the surface).

STEP 3: Grab a vacuum cleaner, we use the black & decker cordless hand vacuum (get it from amazon by clicking here).

*If you’re going to use a heavy vacuum cleaner do not place it on the table, just use the hose and preferably hold it above the surface of the air hockey table to suck the dirt & dust out.

STEP 4: Use a very slightly wet cloth / wipe to wipe the surface of the table, make sure its not too wet. We highly recommend the lysol disinfecting wipes (click to buy from amazon) or any other wipe that is anti-bacterial and will disinfect the surface as well as clean it.

STEP 5: grab a dry cloth and wipe the surface dry. Make sure its completely dry and theres no liquid left especially on the surface of the table. This part is crucial, liquids can ruin the surface of the table.

STEP 6: clean the holes on the surface of the air hockey table using toothpick or qtips, make sure they’re completely clean and theres not even a bit of dust in them.

STEP 7: You’re done! Grab a drink and pat yourself on the shoulder for doing an awesome job!

We recommend printing the 7 steps and having them near the table for easy access!

Here are some other tips and things you should remember when cleaning.

GENERAL TIPS WHEN CLEANING AN AIR HOCKEY TABLE:

AVOID USING BLEACH / HARSH CHEMICALS
BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN CLEANING THE SURFACE
DO NOT POUR WATER ON THE SURFACE OF THE TABLE
MAKE SURE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS BEFORE AND AFTER CLEANING THE TABLE

Good job! now your air hockey table is clean and ready!

We highly recommend that you wipe off dust everytime you play and use the table so you won’t have to clean so often. We do recommend to ‘deep clean’ with the steps above at least once a week.

Now that we know how to thoroughly clean the table and went over the steps, lets talk about how you will keep your table clean.

4.HOW TO KEEP YOUR AIR HOCKEY TABLE CLEAN

Unless you want to clean your table daily, you better take some steps to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on it in the first place.

Doing that will also make sure your table will last longer and again, save you money.

Buy an air hockey table cover (we recommend this one)
Clean the room where the air hockey table is placed
Make sure you wash your hands before (and after, for your health) playing the air hockey table
Avoid placing drinks & foods on or near the air hockey table
Wipe off dust after each game to prevent it from accumulating
If you have kids that play with the air hockey table, educate them about these steps too

THE BOTTOM LINE

Air hockey is an awesome game, and you can’t possibly play without a good working table. Thats why taking good care of your air hockey table is important.

You don’t want to neglect your air hockey table, they come with a hefty price tag and fixing them isn’t cheap.

Taking a few extra steps can save you a ton of headaches, so don’t be lazy!

We hope this post helped you clean your table more efficiently and quickly.

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Quick tip: looking for an air hockey table? we just reviewed the best 10.

10 Best Outdoor Ping Pong Tables : Lets Take it Outside!

Posted on July 27, 2018 | by 5dmin | Leave a Comment

The 10 Best Table Tennis Tables: For The Outdoors

The only thing that is better than playing ping pong, is playing ping pong at sunset! Thats why we researched, rated and reviewed the 10 best ping pong tables for the outdoors.

If you’re in the market for a table, wether you’re an avid ping pong player or just a beginner, you will definitely want to read this before you buy an outdoor table.

Quick Tip: We recently reviewed the best ping pong tables for the indoors, and today we will focus solely on tables that are awesome for the outdoors.

In a Hurry? Here’s Our Top Picks:

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Products

STIGA XTR Indoor/Outdoor Table Tennis Table 95% Preassembled Out of the Box with Aluminum Composite...

Kettler Outdoor 4 Weatherproof Table Tennis Table: Table Only

Butterfly Easifold DX 22 Table Tennis Table - 3 Year Warranty Ping Pong Table - 10 Minute Quick...

JOOLA NOVA DX Table Tennis Table with Waterproof Net Set | All Weather Aluminum Composite Ping Pong...

Kettler Champ 5.0 Outdoor Table Tennis Table with Outdoor Accessory Bundle: 2 Halo 5.0 Rackets,...

GamePoint Tables Outdoor Ping Pong Table - Weatherproof, Foldable, Tension Adjustable Clamp Style...

Killerpin MyT4 BlackPocket Table Tennis Table - Premium Pocket Design Ping Pong Table

JOOLA Rally TL - Professional MDF Indoor Table Tennis Table w/ Quick Clamp Ping Pong Net & Post Set...

In This Post We Cover:

1.What to look for when buying a ping-pong table for the outdoors?
2. What are the best 10 ping pong tables that are specifically designed for outdoor play!

QUICK TIP: In a hurry? no worries, we created this beautiful chart for your convince below, just pick a table by clicking the “get latest price” button.

TOP 10 TABLE TENNIS TABLES FOR THE OUTDOORS –

This chart is a quick summary of the reviews, for those of you who are in a hurry to buy a table and start playing.

However, we do recommend you read the thorough review of these tables below, especially if the one you’re prepared to buy.

That can save you a ton of money, energy, time, and frustration. So take 5 minutes to glance through it just so you’ll know you’re making a smart buying decision.

1.What to Look for in a Ping Pong Table for The Outdoors

Before we dive into the reviews, we wanted you to know what we looked at. There are some features that are critical when choosing a table for the outdoors, lets go over them.

SIZE

First, you need to consider the space you have. The worst thing you can do is buy a ping pong table thats too big and placing it in a small space.

Doing that will ruin the entire experience, and you won’t be able to enjoy your game. We recommend that you grab a meter, measure the space you’re going to place the table at, and buy accordingly.

Don’t skip this step – it will save you a ton of money (and frustration).

PRICE

When it comes to the price, you will have to consider your budget of course.

When trying to figure out the quality of the table you should buy (usually higher quality ping pong tables, will be a little more expensive) ask yourself these questions:

Are you buying the table for your own house?

How often are you going to play the table?

How important is the quality of the table to you?

Would you rather spend a little more and get a high quality table, or will a cheaper one be suffice as you will barely use it anyway?

Basically, the more you spend on a ping pong table, the higher quality it will be. So beware of your budget, but think about the questions above too.

DURABILITY

This is one of the most critical features of an outdoors ping pong table. You want the table to be built out of a strong material, like aluminum / stainless steel frame, and consider a weather-proof net.

That way, the rain and sun will have little effect on damaging the table. Also, we highly recommend you buy a high quality table cover like this one, just as an extra protection. Investing a few bucks in a ping-pong table cover, can save you hundreds on a new table.

You also want a table with an aluminum table-top, that is able to resist rust, water, and even sun-damage.

Quick Tip: if you need ping pong paddles, read our review by clicking here.

As you can see, there are many things to look at when buying the right outdoor ping pong table.

Luckily for you, we considered all of these features above when rating the best outdoor ping pong tables, so feel free to just pick one from the TOP PICKS below. (Just remember to make sure its the right fit for your outdoors-space! we don’t know how big your yard is..)

Also, if you have questions, comment below or contact us and we’ll be glad to help you out!

Now, lets get to the top picks for the best outdoor table tennis tables.

Our Top Picks: 10 Best Ping Pong Tables For Outdoors

The moment you’ve been waiting for! Below you will find our thorough review of each table from our top 10 outdoor ping pong tables.

Quick tip: Check the latest price by clicking the name of the table you like (you’ll be forwarded to Amazon).

1. Stiga Outdoor Table Tennis Table (95% Preassembled)

Specifications:

Stiga is a well known brand in the ping pong world. They build exceptional ping pong tables, and their outdoors table is no different! Very sturdy, made with quality and built to last.

We also love the fact that it comes 95% pre-assembled, it will take you literally 60 seconds to set it up. The table measures at 108” L x 60” W x 30” H when at play position.

PROS

95% PREASSEMBLED
Has a built-in safety latch system
Made with All-weather proof Aluminum Top
Very Sturdy and fun to play on
Folds Easily

CONS

Due to the good price it offers, it doesn’t come with many accessories

2. Kettler Outdoor 4 Weatherproof Table Tennis Table

Specifications:

Completely weatherproof, International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) approved tournament sized table, measuring 108" L x 60" W x 30" H.
Designed with an ALU-TEC surface which encapsulates a resin treated board in aluminum which permanently seals the wood and retains a true bounce experience.
Unique water-based paint and topcoat are UV, scratch and fade resistant; Steel legs have a synthetic powder coating and galvanized treatment to guard against corrosion.

This one is a heavy duty ping pong table. In fact, its only ranked #2 because its a little pricier than the Stiga one, but its worth the extra couple hundred dollars in our opinion.

Beautifully designed, it even comes with small ball storage pockets at the side of the table, for easy access and better ping-pong experience!

The Kettler ping pong table is also approved as a professional table by the International Table Tennis Federation , painted with water-proof paint, and made with aluminum surface and sturdy steel legs!

Pros

Approved by the ITTF!
Comes with built in ball storage boxes (never lose your ping pong balls again!)
Looks gorgeous and beautifully designed
Comes with a 2 player bundle with a ping pong table cover!
Our favorite ping-pong tables for outdoors!

Cons

A little more pricey than the others, if you have the budget however, its definitely worth it.