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 Topic: Sportspower tablePosted: 05/25/2015 at 2:37am |
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Fellow TT enthusiasts -
I am looking to purchase an inexpensive table for home use (multiball practice with robot; kids play) that is sturdy, fold-able, and which has playing characteristics that aren't too different from 'real' tournament tables. I came across this one at Walmart: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sportspower-Top-Spin-Pro-Table-Tennis-Table/40610203#about The price is right, remarkably it has a 1 inch top, and looks sturdy. My main concern is the bounce. Anybody having experience with it? Alternatives: Joola Inside looks significantly more flimsy (5/8 inch top) for twice the price of the Walmart table, or a Joola 1800 which looks better (3/4 inch top) for 2.5 times the price. Either would provide the calm of brand recognition, but both Joola tables appear inferior and I don't really want to spend > $500 on a home table. Your comments would be much appreciated. -Patrick
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42andbackpains
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Posted: 05/25/2015 at 12:21pm |
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Wow...good find.
 Looks like one of the higher end models but rebranded for walmart. Walmart does squeeze the manufacturers down to the nitty gritty(you should here the sad stories i have heard about there scare tactics) and we the consumers benefit from it. Anybody can make a match of which brand this table belongs too?
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Posted: 05/25/2015 at 12:21pm |
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if possible, go to the store and ask to look at the item, or perhaps if the manager is nice enough, he would let you take the floor model. 1 review of the item indicates (on walmart) that the last buyer(that reviewed the item) thought it would be sturdy too but due to bad packing, the top had suffered a wrinkled* (whatever that means) effect.
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Posted: 05/25/2015 at 12:24pm |
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There is no in-store table. It's shipped directly from a central source. The one review does not concern me: if the table is damaged due to the transport, I will request a replacement, it's as simple as that...
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Posted: 05/25/2015 at 12:27pm |
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DOOOOOOH - It went out of stock as I pushed the 'confirm' button...Did one of you guys snatch it away?
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Posted: 05/25/2015 at 12:37pm |
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Yeah - well. I am a stupid and honest guy...This being Walmart, and not being any special sale, I did anticipate there to be more than one table available. Well glad I could be of assistance to someone
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Posted: 05/30/2015 at 11:35am |
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All is good. The table is back in stock. Just placed an order
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Posted: 05/30/2015 at 2:08pm |
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Patrick: I think for the money, that is the best table around. A few months ago, I wanted to buy the same but they went out of stock and I ended up buying a different one.
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If you google the model #, you will the table costs at least $450 usd at other stores
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Posted: 05/30/2015 at 6:49pm |
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Egghead is correct. Wayfair.com is selling the same table for $449.99 under Natus inc. check out
http://www.wayfair.com/Natus-Inc-Top-Spin-Pro-Indoor-Table-Tennis-Table-GMT-3258-WM-L1082-K~SPPW1007.html?refid=GX54801406020-SPPW1007&device=c&ptid=80546782620&gclid=COXr3tfE6sUCFVUSHwodtSoA2w GOOD JOB Egghead!!!! |
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Posted: 05/30/2015 at 9:18pm |
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Oh yeah , I did extensive "googling" to find alternative suppliers for this table. I was in touch with Wayfair trying to get them to price match (they don't). Sears also has an essentially identical table (different text "Prince", same table for $339 but they also didn't want to price match. The table is also available from Alibaba by the container
 Thankfully, Walmart restocked it...
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