How to Select Table Tennis Net for Table?

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How to Select Table Tennis Net for Table?
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• If you're looking for a table tennis net to use
  at home or for a table that won't be used for
  serious competitive play, there's a wide variety
  of nets to choose from.
• Although some new table tennis tables come with a
  net and post set, in most cases you'll need to
  buy your net and post set separately.
• There are three types of net assemblies in
  general...
• Permanently affixed to the table
• Clip with a spring-loaded catch
• Screw clamp tightened by hand

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Permanently affixed to the table

• Outdoor tables are typically equipped with a net
  assembly that is permanently attached to the
  table.
• These are typically only the same width as the
  table, i.e. five feet long, as opposed to the
  official length of six feet.
• Some rollaway tables also include a net assembly
  that is permanently attached to the table, though
  these are usually six feet long.

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Clip with a spring-loaded catch

• Some net assemblies are attached to the table
  with a spring-loaded clip.
• These are popular because they are simple to
  install on your table.

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Screw clamp tightened by hand

• The hand tightened screw clamp is the most
  commonly used type.
• These provide the most stability and
  adjustability.

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What kind of table tennis net do you require?

• Unless you have a table tennis table with a
  permanently attached net assembly, you'll need to
  choose between a spring-loaded clip and a
  hand-tightened screw clamp net assembly.

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Clip with a spring-loaded catch

• These table tennis nets are simple to attach and
  remove from a table, making them ideal for
  schools, home use, or if you're in a hurry.

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Screw clamp tightened by hand

• If you're just playing for fun on a home table, a
  cheap table tennis net may suffice.
• The most affordable options in this category have
  a very basic clamp, as shown here.
• However, the net is usually only 5 feet or 5 feet
  6 inches long, and it may not be adjustable in
  height.

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Factors to consider when buying a table tennis
table

• Portability
• The first thing to consider is whether you intend
  to set up the table permanently or if you intend
  to pick it up and move it frequently.
• A fold-up model table is a good choice if you'll
  be moving it around a lot.
• This type of table can be easily handled by one
  person because it has rollers for easy movement.
• High-quality roller tables have brakes on the
  wheels, which prevent the table from moving while
  in use.

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• Thickness
• Table thickness is an important factor to
  consider when choosing the best table.
• Professionals should be concerned with the
  thickness of the tabletop, regardless of how
  appealing the table appears or what brand it
  belongs to.

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• Legs
• Because your table will almost certainly take a
  beating over time, make sure it has extremely
  strong legs and support.
• Also, look for the leg levelers at the bottom of
  the logs.
• These will come in handy if the floor you're
  playing on isn't level.
• The levelers can be adjusted to maintain the
  table's standard 30-inch height above the floor.

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• Leveling
• Analyze the table height from all sides of the
  tabletop for any potential warping or bending
  that could affect the bounce of the ball.
• A one-yard or one-meter spirit level can be
  useful for determining whether or not the table
  surface is flat.