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Best table tennis tables 2021 for outdoor and indoor play

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Fun for all the family, a table tennis table is a fabulous investment in at-home entertainment that crucially, doesn’t involve a screen.

Depending on your level of ability and enthusiasm, a game of table tennis can be a great way to get the blood pumping, whatever your age.

There are designs that can happily sit outside year round, weathering sun and shine and, on the other end of the scale, sleek, elegant versions that double up as dining tables.

Many are built with storage in mind too, folding down to dimensions so slim they can easily be stored in the garage or behind a cupboard. When shopping for a table tennis table, bear in mind not only its dimensions but the space you’ll need around it to swing the paddle properly and lunge for errant balls - a border of around 80cm is ideal.

We’ve gathered the best below - shop now

Air King Sirocco Folding Table Tennis Table Green

Whether you plan to set this table up in the garden, conservatory or garage, there’s hours of gaming fun to be had with Air King’s smart green table tennis table. This design features a four part easy fold system and a non-glare coated MDF top, so there’s nothing to distract you from the game. You can also hone your skills by flipping one side up so it’s in a solo play position. Your opponents won’t know what’s hit ‘em.

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(Air King)

£189.99 | Sport and Leisure

The Art of Ping Pong Exclusive Ping Pong ArtTable

A table tennis table that doubles as pop art? Where else but at The Conran Shop? The brand has teamed up with design-focused sports brand The Art of Ping Pong for this exclusive birchwood and stainless steel table, which features a bold eye graphic and sleek style which can be folded and stored flat on the wall. Complete the effect with the ArtBats set, which comprises two paddles and four eyeball-themed balls. If you’re looking for a fun games table with bags of character, it doesn’t get better than this. Measures 140 x 74 x 74cm.

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(The Art of Ping Pong)

£1,250 | The Conran Shop

Hy-Pro 5ft Folding Table Tennis Table

For those looking for a starter table, look no further than Hy-Pro. Ideal for beginners, the 5ft design comes with a dividing net, paddles and balls, so you can start the action straight out of the box. Like a picnic table, the legs fold flat under the table and once locked, the whole thing can be carried easily using the handle on one side. Measuring 154 x 73 x 69cm, this is one for indoor use only. Comes with one year’s manufacturer’s guarantee.

There’s also a 7ft option here.

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(Hy-Pro)

£85 | Argos

Cornilleau Outdoor Free Table Tennis Table 100X - Grey

Bring all the family around this table, which is set on two 200mm wheels to make moving it around a breeze. It can be adjusted into a solo play position should you be without a second player too, so there’s no reason for the fun to end. It’s also been weather-treated with a resin top so it can be left outdoors (a helpful addition for those with limited indoor storage space) and there are separate covers to purchase if you like. That said, it does fold down to 75 x 167 x 155cm so could be brought inside, and it comes with a 10 year warranty for extra peace of mind.

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(Cornilleau)

£349.99 | Decathlon

Tekscore Table Tennis Top

Transform any table into a table tennis table thanks to this high-quality cover which comes in 7ft, 8ft and regulation-sized 9ft sizes. A design like this means that storage is barely an issue, and you can take your game practically anywhere, from the dining table to your next staycation rental. It comes with all the usual accessories: a net and post set, two bats and two balls. Includes a 12 month manufacturing warranty.

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(Tekscore)

£169 | Liberty Games

Strikeworth TriSport 4 foot Multi Games Table

Why limit yourself to table tennis when you can play foosball and air hockey too? This rotating games table allows you to switch between the three in moments, so you won’t have a second for boredom. It’s four feet long and is light enough for two people to move, so you can move it from the garden to indoors if the weather turns (hey, this is England, after all). With accessories included, think of this versatile table as a sound investment in good times. The price includes free delivery to mainland GB.

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(Strikeworth)

£299 | Liberty Games

Pong Mango Wood and Metal 8-10 Seater Dining Table W207

Elegance and indoor gaming unite in this sleek and beautiful table tennis/ dining table design from PONG. From the mango wood and metal frame to the tapered mid-century legs, it’s a celebration of minimal design. Best of all, when you’re not in the throes of a game, it can seat up to 10 people around it. Assembly required, and accessories come in a wooden box for safekeeping.

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(Pong)

£973.50 | Maisons du Monde

Huzi Table Tennis Coffee Table

If there’s one thing we’ve learned from Stephen King, it’s that all work and no play leads to very bad things. Take time out from your WFH routine with this multifunctional table, which can be used as a creative hub for writing and drawing, and also a speedy round of table tennis. The high quality natural beech plywood and scratch-resistant chalkboard paint gives it the sort of versatility that is welcome in both family homes and rented spaces. Wooden paddles and hard-wearing tennis balls are also included. Measures 110 x 60 x 42cm.

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(Huzi)

£275 | The Conran Shop

Donnay Indoor Compact Folding Table Tennis Table

Crafted from sheet wood and steel, this full-size, fully-constructed table tennis table allows you to play against friends and family just like the pros. The legs are adjustable and all fold away, allowing for compact storage when the table’s not being used for your latest tournament. When folded out, it measures 274 x 152.5 x 76cm.

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(Donnay)

£130 | Sports Direct

You & Me Indoor Ping Pong Table in Black & Walnut

Has the Olympics encouraged you to raise your table tennis game? If you’ve the space (or you’re willing to swap your kitchen table), this elegant black and walnut indoor design could be the first step in your journey to a medal. Available in three sizes, it’s made to provide hours of entertainment and boasts side storage to keep all the accessories safe.

Also available in White & Walnut and White & Oak iterations.

 (You & Me)
(You & Me)

£2,850 | The Conran Shop

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