Side by Side Comparison of: Kettler vs Joola

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.

Actually 4.5 stars. See my final sentence.We received our Joola midsize table tennis table four days ago. My husband and I are around 60 years old each and got it in order to keep active, which it has proven to do; no more vegetating on the internet/ watching TV for hours on end (when we’re not at work or out hiking.) Neither of us has played in years. We played three different sessions during the first day. It was so fun that we couldn’t bear to stop. We’ve yet to play doubles.The table is noticeably smaller than regulation size, but we feel that it makes the game a bit more challenging, having to be somewhat more precise in where we place the ball. Other than that, the table is wonderful. The net is taut and easy to attach. The hardness of surface causes the ball to bounce as well as any table we’ve ever played on and it’s level.We received it by mail, a day late due to unforeseen trouble with the carrier. The box had a puncture incurred when under transport and has openings serving as handholds for the mail carrier, so that it was lucky that the bolt, screw and washers for one end of one leg which had come loose hadn’t fallen out, but stayed in the box so that I was able to reattach the loose leg with tools I had on hand at home. I would advise the company to make sure all the bolts and screws are properly tightened before boxing the table. Perhaps a bit thicker cardboard could be used for the box, as well, to avoid punctures. There was a minor scratch or two on the underside of the table which are not visible when the table is in use, nor do they have any affect on how the table functions.The size is perfect for our little home. It’s good that it’s in two halves, so that it is easier to deal with when setting it up or putting it away, both of which are done within 5 minutes – I would say it takes only about 3 minutes. I can do it on my own with no trouble, though it is advised always to use two people to lift the table into the upright position; I’m 5’4” and no weakling.It is good that half of the table can be used as a card table, and that we’ll be able to use the table when we have more guests than our small dining table accommodates.If it weren’t for the loose leg and scratches from transport when being mailed, I would give this table five stars.

Excellent ping pong table. Easy to setup and to move around the house. Table top is solid and provides great bounce action. Play a few minutes every day with my 14 year old and love it. Feels pretty similar to a full size table. Incredible quality for the price. Highly recommend this product!

We ordered the JOOLA midsize table so we could reclaim our kitchen table for eating. Success! The JOOLA table arrived on time and packaged well. Absolutely no problems. It was simple to set up. I found each of the two table pieces to be surprisingly heavy/sturdy. I would characterize it as a midsize table with full-size (recreational) quality. Within minutes we were playing. My children (11 and 7 years old) quickly commented on the look, feel, and sound of playing on a "real" table. I was not sure how well the net supports would connect the two table pieces. Though simple (the screw-together supports you'll see on many recreational tables), this has worked well. The pieces are staying together as I would hope - no slipping apart. As for the size, the table is exactly what we expected and fits beautifully inside our home. When needed, we simply loosen the net supports and we have two pieces that easily fold up and fit in the back of a walk-in closet. If you're looking for a smaller/midsize table for indoor play, I highly recommend the JOOLA midsize table tennis table.

I'm really impressed. There was some chatter about quality on some of these smaller tables but zero concern here. Very solid construction. Really dig it.

Really a great little ping pong table! I got this for my kids for Christmas, and was genuinely surprised by the build quality and materials. This is definitely going to last for years, and works perfectly in the limited space we had. Really easy to break down and put away, although it's heavy - quality materials = heavier than you'd expect. I've played ping pong all my life on a lot of different tables/surfaces, I've seen tables that peel/crack, don't bounce right, etc - this one is a winner.Update - January 2017 - this table still looks and works great. I take it down and set it back up a few times each year, and I even load it in the back of my truck (carefully) and take it on vacation to a rental house for a week every summer. Holding up great, no chips or peeling. I did lose a couple of the rubber feet, had to 3d-print some replacements because I couldn't find anywhere to buy the parts, so make sure you don't lose them!

It is sturdy, easy to put up and then put away/store. It has a nice flat/thick top that has a nice bounce. It fits easily in the living room.But it is small. If you play ping pong like a catnipped feline trying to swat swooping birds out of the air you will miss the back of the table every time with your shots. On the plus side, playing on this was excellent training for my son and I before we visited his uncle's house, where our newfound accuracy led to our complete domination of the family Christmas. A full side table was like putty in our hands. So this would be a good training tool if you are not yet at Forrest Gump levels of play.Because it comes apart, we've also had fun pulling the sides apart and playing ping pong that way, like the halves are islands in the old floor-is-lava game we played on the furniture as kids. Different and compellingly ridiculous way to play.Because the halves separate and are totally sturdy, this is also an excellent table for the following things, which we've used it for in our house: Axis & Allies - the 2-game entire world edition, card games or board games or puzzles that you want to do near dinner time when the dining room table must be cleared for action, Jenga-like games that might dent lesser furniture. I imagine you could use it as a table for all sorts of other things, too, if you had more varied interests/were much less nerdy than my family.There have been shipping worries expressed in these reviews. It came in perfect condition for me, but because I was worried I had Amazon call me and they assured me I could return it without shipping charge if it was dented or cracked. If you are also worried, contact them.

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.

1st table was "used like new" arrived in horrible condition. Had to return, it was unusable.2nd table was new, came in great condition and was really easy to set up. The table is wonderful, takes getting used to the smaller size but the build quality and portability makes it a real treat use. The portability is great too, easy to transport and use somewhere new.

Other than getting the table out of the packaging (lots of tape) set-up was very easy. It really is two pieces as shown in pictures, and this makes set-up and tear down easy. We do not have lots of extra space to leave it set-up all the time. Playing on the table is interesting since you have to slow it down some when playing the shorter and narrower table size. I see it as a skill sharpening tool so I can beat the pants off the other players at the community play area on the full sized tables.

The table arrived with the top peeling off one of the corners, but it seemed too small of a defect to go through the hassle of returning something so large.The assembly was super easy. And it's a neat function that the two halves can be used as stand-alone tables.I do wish someone would make a table that's somewhere between this tiny one and a regulation-sized one. But it's still fun to play on — I guess we'll just work on our short game!

This table works great for its size. It is perfect for an apartment. It is a fair amount smaller than a regular table but you can definitely play a competitive or recreational game on it no problem! The fact that it can also be stored incredibly easy is great! Also you can set up half of it and use it as a card table or as an extra table for entertaining. This table is very functional and a great option if you do not have the space for a regulation sized one in your apartment!

Midsize is good for small areas. The net has some issues with maintaining its integrity and tightness. Playing on this table is certainly a defensive game. It is hard to hit winners or any type of slam. If you need practice with defense, backspin and touch this is a great table. I am hoping that when I switch to a big table my accuracy has improved.You cannot beat this table for setup. It is ready to go out of the box, so that is a huge bonus. Be careful with the rubber bottom pieces though, they can pop out easily when you move the table. All in all, this is a solid purchase if you have a small space and want to have some fun competitive games.BONUS USES: Beer pong is probably a good game for this table. Also if you are needing a party table you can split these into two serving tables, and use them to hold drinks, food or party supplies. I suggest using a plastic table cloth so liquid does not leak through and compromise the integrity of the surface.

This is perfect for people who have limited space or who cannot manage moving a larger heavier table. The table arrived on time, was packed well, and was easy to set up. We were playing within minutes of unboxing. You can adjust the tension on the net by moving the posts farther apart or closer together. Although the surface is thinner than a professional surface, the surface looks, feels and plays well, and ball bounce is more consistent that we expected. It takes a little time to get used to playing the smaller table, but it is just as much fun. We found that it works best to stand back from the net about the same distance as if you were playing a regular size table. So although you are standing farther from the end of the table, it allows you to hit and place balls comfortably.

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.

Box looked resealed. Inside, bolt and nut and three washers belonging to one hinge were loose in the box (all other bolts were installed). One table leg slightly dented and bent. Bottom of one half of table scuffed (superficially). Overall, materials look very good, workmanship second rate (brackets for table legs look slapped on haphazardly). After seeing all the positive reviews and being pleased with the quality of the materials, I'll be returning this for exchange, assuming this particular table is not representative of what is usually sent.

Table seems great but it arrived with loose pieces flying around inside the box!

It takes some getting used to this smaller size. But if space does not allow for full-size, it is a nice option. I like that it pulls apart into 2 game tables. If you can do full size, would suggest you do that. If not, and want versatility, this is a nice option, but it really takes a while to adjust your play to the smaller size

Pros: good size to play in the living room, easy to move, fairly stable, surface good looking. Fun to play.Cons: 3 screws that hold the frame to the top fell out. It turned out whoever assembled the table stripped the screw holes. Even though it doesn't affect the function of the table, it just shows QA is not the best. I chose not to return...too much hassle.

My family and I like the table tennis table and took awhile to get used to the smaller size than a regular sized table. I would of given it a worse star rating for the paint job. There are many small painting blemish dots everywhere. They are more visible to the eye than taking pictures of them on an iPhone. I would wish that the seller would contact me regarding this. If it was not for the painting issues (I actually tried to clean them up with a weak solution of vinegar and water) it would certainly get a full five stars.

Had a similar problem to others in that two of the corners of the table were damaged during shipping - not bad enough to bother with the hassle of returning, but not what you expect when you buy a new product. Otherwise, the table is as advertised in other reviews - noticeably smaller than a full-sized table, but a good option for people with limited space.

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.

I ordered this as my grandson was coming for a visit (he's 11) and thought we might enjoy using while he was here. It came out of the box with 4 screws missing (one of them was wedged up into the packing tape that sealed the box) and the other three were just loose in the box. I've tried to screw them back into the metal frame but they're all stripped and one is bent so will need to make repairs.Additionally, the table is just too small. For very young kids, it's probably fine but for adults, it's a struggle to keep a decent volley going.

The box appeared to be beaten and previously opened. It also did not contain the Net and Posts as listed in the contents. I ordered new and it appears to be used. If I could be sent the net and posts that go with this product I will keep and enjoy. Otherwise I did not get what I paid for and will return it.

Medium size is good. 2 separate tables is nice to store. Came broken, leg detached and dented and unable to use. The legs that do open are easily closable becuase there is no lock to hold the bar down. Looks like it will collapse at any time. Box was flimsy and I don't know how it came this good.

The table seems fine but it arrived with no net or brackets. So much for my kids being able to use this Christmas day. Disappointed

Well, mid-sized if you are a child. It's small. If you have a small space, this is the table for you. I mean, it serves the purpose but you aren't going to get any tournaments going on this one. It's fine, just small.

A lot of reviewers have stated the same thing. I took a chance and it backfired on me.This is a great product. I can tell by the craftsmanship. Joola just needs to improve its packaging and fix a broken process that seems to result in missing accessories (THE NET!).

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

We used the table a couple of times and then my husband and I picked up both sides to move it and it completely fell apart! The legs ripped apart from the table! I have a picture attached to prove it! I contacted the company two months ago and still have gotten no response!! It is apparently a very flimsy table with a high price tag and I regret purchasing it!

It arrived broken. I wish I would have purchased the one that was slightly more expensive. There is a cheap plastic part that connects the table to the legs. It is broken in 2 so the leg will not support the table. Very disappointed in the quality. It is definitely made with poor quality.

Both of the posts for the nets snapped where they connect to the clamp. I tried to superglue but they need to be welded back on. Reached out to customer support and heard nothing back. I also tried to use posts from another table but they were too wide for the table. Then net that comes with it is not even as wide as the table so we'll have to replace that as well.Original Review:It's the perfect size for what we wanted. We can play in the (small) garage on rainy days or out on the deck on nice days. Easy to move back and forth but still very sturdy. The surface plays nicely, very even.

This package arrived and it was obvious that the table was used. The table did not have the net in the package. The bottom of the table was missing half of the levelers. The screw holes made it OBVIOUS that the item was USED. Since it arrived in a package that was taped like it had been used, there is no package to return this item in. VERY DISSATISFIED for what was paid, NEED TO RETURN AND GET A REFUND, not sure how.

Product came extremely defective. Upon opening it and standing it up, it collapsed completely. One of its legs was loose and had only a bolt but no 'nut,' and another leg was completely loose and was not attached at all! On top of that, one corner was severely chipped, making it nearly impossible to hook the net onto, and the surface was scratched. Would not recommend, will be requesting a full refund (though a replacement would be nice, don't want to go through the trouble of receiving yet another defective product given the unreliable shipping).

This table collapses suddenly as there is no locking mechanism to stop the smaller legs from collapsing to close. I had to get two 24 inch wood to block the base of each section from collapsing. Ii fell 1 cm away from my toe.