Side by Side Comparison of: Joola vs Kettler

we have played on this table for 2 days now and we love it. the delivery was timely and professional. the instructions for assembly were simple , and the hardware was well labeled and not just in random baggies. we will be using it outside in our yard, so ease of moving the table was important, this table remains in 2 separate halves and moves easily on wheels. we find that the construction and materials of the table are good quality. the balls bounce on the table the same as any other table we have played on. so far, we are happy with this purchase and would recommend it .

than this table is a must.First let me start by mentioning the box the table came in. Taped all the way around with extra Padding it should not get damages in transport (unless your delivery guy drops it out of the back of his truck). There's additional boards surrounding the body of the table to further protect it during shipping. The main box was smaller than I had anticipated it would be yet the box was deceptively heavy. Although the instructions recommend assembly by two people, and a very careful individual could assemble it by themselves.Opening the main box revealed many unmarked cardboard boxes. They are more than packaging however and contain the hardware required to assemble the table as well as the wheels and the net assembly. Be sure to check each box. I was convinced they had forgotten to place a net within the box until I went back for a second look. The quality of each item is very good, much more so than I had anticipated it would be. I had initially purchased an indoor table, it quickly cancelled that order and ordered this table as the barn this table will be kept in is definitely not temperature controlled. This table appears as though it will provide many years of maintenance free play. Additionally I was excited to see that parts are available for this table should the situation ever arise. Setting each half of the table upright was no problem. It did take a few minutes to figure out how to level each half of the table. Also I feel the instructions explaining the installation of the net into the net holder pieces could have been written out or at least the picture could have been enlarged to a larger then several Wallet size photos. Once assembled the table mobility is second to none and could easily be pushed around the room by even a child. Now for the good stuff, the ball bounce is excellent, although initially I was concerned with an outdoor table that the ball would not bounce.All in all a very excellent purchase.

Product arrived on a big truck - on time and undamaged - got to love Prime with no shipping charge. Assembly was incredibly easy. Some complain about the two piece construction, yet the engineering/design of the table is great and its very easy to level. The net assembly rocks, keeps the net in place and with tension.....way better than any other ]s we have had. Easy to move, fold up , fold down. Extremely satisfied with this one. Great job Joola.

So easy to assemble. About 20 Minutes. Quality is very good. Be aware that the only thing that keeps the two separate pieces together are the clamps for the net, but they appear to be holding the table together and even just fine. I was afraid that the outdoor material may look like cheap aluminum but it looks high quality

We ordered this table for our son for Christmas. It was very easy to assemble - about 10-15 minutes with 2 people. We have really been enjoying using the table, it is easy to fold/unfold and wheel in and out of the garage. The table is a lot of fun to play and our whole family has really enjoyed it. On the negative side, the first table arrived bent up in several places. We contacted Amazon for a replacement, and the new (undamaged) one arrived today. We were still able to play with the first one, but were concerned that the bent areas would effect play.

Ordered as a Christmas gift. Delivery was arranged very easily through amazon. On arrival there was a significant cut in the box however the table was very well packed and this did not matter (we inspected package before accepting).Assembly was a dream. Eight bolts and thats it, then attach the clamps and net. 25 minutes because I was in no particular hurry.the two table halves line up nicely and clamp together well. There is a slight sag in the middle where the tables line up (like 2-3mm) and its in the middle only. Seems this is unavoidable as there is no support for the two halves there.Table folds and rolls nicely. Easy to operate.Table is a big hit with the adults and kids. Blue surface is a nice change from our old green table from my youth. Surface plays very well to us amateurs. This will be in the basement during the winter and then get some time outdoors during the summer.Pleased with purchase.

Just what I thought it would be. I like the bag to keep it in also.

This is a nice table tennis set! Good quality and the balls respond well off the paddle. Much better than the old cheap pips out style. Smooth face on these is nice.

I bought this set with our new table. The paddles and balls worked great for my teenage kids.

Great

Very nice beginner set! Paddles are decent and will make your balls fly and bounce well. If you're more experienced and like more ball control, I'd recommend some upgraded paddles especially if you enjoy putting a spin on your balls.

I've used these so many times since coming to college. For the price the value is absolutely amazing! Would buy again if need be.

We have had this table for only a few days, but it has worked out really well. I live in as and wanted something that would resist the heat. The surface is ver durable and seems like it will hold up well. It is relatively easy to set up for one person play. It does take longer to set up than 15 minutes. I am pretty handy, but I think it would take a NASCAR pit crew to get it done in 15 minutes. Probably more like 30-45, so not a big deal. Given the sturdiness of the table, it is heavy. Best to have a helper. The bounce is a bit different than a traditional table. Not a bad thing especially for occasional players or young kids. My kids are 6 and 9 and it seems to work well for them.

I like the table a lot. It is very easy to set up, however I did have a few issues with delivery. It took 3 delivery attempts to finally get one that was suitable. I imagine that this is mostly due to the handling along the line somewhere, as the table seems to be very well constructed. Amazon was easy to deal with and their customer service team as well so I appreciate that. Overall, I am giving the 4 stars as I had to order 3 times - The best part of table is how easy it is to set up and be ready to play. I also like the grey and blue colors as it matches our pool. Hopefully this table will provide hours of enjoyment. Thanks Amazon & Joola.

Awesome table!

Really great table. Lots of fun with kids. Very easy to setup. And easy to stand up and play individually. Unfortunately shipping caused slight bend in metal frame which caused slight bump in the playing surface. Hasn't affected play and way too much hassle to ship back. Overall, a really great investment in our basement activities!

Solid table all around. It is an outdoor, so the bounce is different than wood, but I haven't noticed any significant dead spots as others have mentioned. The net so far seems to be taught and looks like it will hold up. The clamps and how the table sits together are a bit weak for my liking, our concrete is slightly uneven for drainage and there isn't much built in for leveling, especially in the middle, but I will likely add my own clamps. What is outstanding for this table is the assembly. With as much as I've assembled in my life, this table was almost completely built. Popped open the legs, bolted on the wheel legs with 2 easy bolts per leg, clamped on the net and was done. 15 minutes at most to playing, if not less. Overall a very solid table and would purchase again.

Only 3 days old, but a hit for the family. Delivery was scheduled a month out for the holiday and driver showed up on time. Assembly was easy and table seems very solid. Kids (11-12) can raise and lower easily and move around. Have it in garage and rolling onto driveway has been easy.

Good value for a basic ping pong ser

okay quality short term paddle set

Bought these as replacements for some pretty cheap ones that came with a table.Good feel. Balls are real.

All we were expecting! My grandsons and I played recently, for a couple days actually, and really enjoyed the equipment. I would have preferred to receive some three-star balls as well, perhaps 4 one-star and 4 three-star, so they could experience the difference between the two. Note: if they were truly beginners it wouldn't be an issue but they are already pretty good players. The equipment is excellent for the price and I anticipate many good years with these paddles.

okay

The net is perfect...kettler tables need a special kind of contraption. The balls are fine...extra colors for different kinds of lighting are helpful. The paddles are average and already starting to peel a little.

The balls bounce funny. The net was missingThe playback doesn't work well. I should ask for a refund. But now that I have it, it would be hard to start over with a different table. I will get used to it sooner or later. It would be great if I could get a nice new net.

After we set up the table, we noticed that one side was warped on both corners. After looking closer I noticed dents in the frame on the end. They didn't match up to the legs so I am assuming the frame was damaged during shipping. I decided not to send it back since it is very large and awkward. It still plays well and we are not that fussy. I picked this table since we are mostly playing in the garage in the winter and on our patio in the summer. The table top construction has a very thin aluminum top and bottom with about a 1/4" of high density plastic between the top and bottom sheets. I'm not sure how it will hold up since the table top does not seem that robust.

Very good but the balls are light with single star. you might want to order balls with 3 stars

It is a nice package and paddles but the ping pong balls are too light weight. I had to buy the heavier ones separately.

Decent quality for the price. Wood handles are a bit too rough and need a bit of sanding. Orange balls don't bounce as well as the white ones. Both are 1 Star balls. Nice that the rubber seems to be well-glued to the paddles.

This was a gift. I cannot rate it.

I understand you get what you pay for but the rubber started peeling from the paddle on all four paddles, day one of use. I guess that may be the norm for paddles, but geesh.

The actual paddles and balls seem to be fine. We are just using them for play at home in our rec room. What I was very disappointed with was that the product was damaged. One of the balls was completely bent in...like half of the ball was bent. What annoyed me even more was that it looked like someone knew that had happened and put it in the case with the good side of the ball showing, so you couldn't tell until you actually open the package and take the ball out. I'm assuming it was returned by someone and then sent to us because two of the paddles were wrapped in plastic and two were not. My kids really wanted to use them right away and not wait for me to send this back and order a new one, so we're keeping it. Just disappointed and annoyed.

Two of the balls were dented upon arrival. Packaging should be better to avoid damage to the balls. The paddles seem to be of good quality however.

The paddles started to peel after only 2 uses! Terrible!

Two pre-teen sons broke 2 paddles (splintered beyond repair) within first week of play. Before they broke, the rubber had already started peeling away from the backing. Same boys played with grandma's panda paddles for 2 years, under similar conditions, with no problems. I will not be purchasing these ever again.

the rubber already started to separate...

Bad quality and didn't come new in package. Disappointed

What you get at this price is great. We purchased these for our community pool which has a game room including ping pong. I must admit that the kids that use these paddles are not the most skilled nor do they seem to be too concerned with handling them properly. Kids will be kids. However I would have expected that the rubber pads on the paddles would have stayed on longer than a couple of weeks. They almost immediately started to peel off and quickly got to the point of having to be re-glued which didn't last too long either. I think we will have to look for all wood paddles the next time.

1 star because I can't leave 0. Item arrived badly damaged. Outer corner of the table is bent upward badly. Cannot be fixed. Don't buy online, or risk a damaged table.

Hey Joola,Thanks for NOT INCLUDING a net. That's awesome to find out when you are setting it up for your kids on Christmas Eve.What a joke

came broken also no way to lock the two side together

After only three weeks of light recreational use, the rubber is peeling off every single paddle. I realize these get great reviews; that's why I bought them. Maybe they just changed manufacturers. These are terrible. Moreover, there's nowhere on Amazon's website that allows contacting the seller. Very disappointing. (I purchased these paddles in December 2016.)

Rubber on paddles lifted and broke off after 3 times playing. Terrible quality. Disappointed.

See product description quote from AMAZON listing.... there is not composite tabletop, it's a paddle setGet the whole family active in your own home with Kettler's international tournament size 4-player table tennis set. It has an aluminum composite tabletop with a blue table surface and non-dazzle coating. Other features include a holder for paddles and balls, the ability to fold one table leaf for practice play, non-tilt trolley with side paneling, and four double guide wheels (two with safety brakes).It's easy to store, thanks to a folding mechanism and tabletop guide system with automatic double safety locks. It's ready for play in a matter of seconds, thanks to the permanently installed net