Side by Side Comparison of: Generic vs Joola

like some other reviewers, I used these to cover each little bulb on a long strand of Cmas lights and hung them on our back porch- wonderful idea!! they came out SO pretty, kinda like camping lights, which we love on the back porch. I cut a little X on each one with an exacto knife. easy and cheap!! I love it when DIY stuff actually comes out good, and they did!! my husband couldn't believe what a simple idea it was and how colorful and pretty they look. I thought the price was good, too. (I took the pic while I was working on them)

I used them to make my outdoor lights. They are simply perfect for that project. The only thing I wish was different about the balls is their amount. there are 144 and christmas lights are 150 so you'll be short 6 balls. Check out your local $1 store, mine happened to have a pack of 6 so it worked out perfect. You just cut a small 'X' on one side and put it over the string of christmas lights. See the pictures I attached :) I hope that helps!

CRAFTING ONLY! I made globe lights and they're perfect! Just take an exacto knife and cut a small X to put the lights through, and they'll be perdect! I covered one light and skipped the other to not have the balls to close together, but I'll probably cover every light on the next strand. Anyways, fast delivery and great for crafting, they dent very easily, but just blow in em, and they'll be just fine. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR ANYTHING OTHER THAN CRAFTING!

We're using these as 'sea turtle eggs' for treasure hunts for the kids at the beach. I used to work as a volunteer, protecting sea turtle nests, and always enjoyed searching for the eggs. To create your own hunt, dig a ball shaped hole in the sand, roughly 12" wide and deep. Put the eggs in and cover it up, but don't pack the new sand in. 'Crawl' up the beach from the sea on hands and bare feet, pushing arms and legs out in arcs as you move. Crawl over the nest, pause there to push some sand around to cover up the marks of the digging, and then crawl back down to the sea. Children then need to find the 'sea turtle tracks', guess where they think the nest is and gently poke their fingers into the sand again and again to try to find the patch of unpacked sand that marks the area the turtle dug up. As a volunteer with a real nest, you'd then dig the nest up carefully to confirm it was there, mark it to ensure tourists idn't accidentally light a fire on top, for example, and then put up light guards and dig a trench a couple of months later when the hatchlings were about to emerge, trying to ensure they reach the sea safely. It's a great natural history lesson, and our kids love the game. I hope yours will too!

These ping pong balls are perfect for craft projects. They are not high enough quality to play ping pong with though. For my purposes, they worked exactly how I was hoping they would.I used the balls in an inexpensive string light and marquee letter project I made for a circus party. I wanted to make globe-like string lights and these ping pong balls worked well. The plastic is thin enough to cut an X through with an X-acto knife so I could slip them over the string lights.If you're looking for a ping pong ball to play the game with, look elsewhere. If you're looking for an inexpensive bulk amount of ping pong balls for a craft project, these are great.

I needed ping pong balls to put over Christmas lights to make globe lights and they worked perfectly. all I could find in stores locally had writing on them and I wanted them blank and they cut very easy without destroying them. and I got them quick.

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.

They were sent quick and efficiently and were great for what I needed them for, especially at the price! I need something to make Puppet Eyes Balls with and the work awesome. Now for use for Ping Pong I don't know if I'd use them, but for what I needed they worked really well.

As many reviewers have mentioned, this box of ping pong balls is ideal for crafts (or I guess beer pong if you want horrible aim), NOT ping pong. Most balls are not perfectly round, some are crushed, and just a couple are just plain odd. I used these to make a total DIY version of bulb garden lights. The balls at least are thin enough where drilling a hole on top (for my intended use anyway) was super easy. Overall, I'm satisfied and would totally recommend for craft projects.

I play ping pong. But never did I expect that I would use these beer pong balls for ping pong.Instead, I bought these for the sole purpose of pranking one of my co-workers who has been out of the office for several weeks. When he returns, he will find that dozens of plastic cups have been stacked upside-down on his desk. When he attempts to take them down, 144 beer pong balls will fall out of the cups and go everywhere, flooding his cubicle with a comical mess! After all the balls have been retrieved, they will be used for less nefarious purposes, like painting them up like Pokemon balls, or making Halloween lights, or using them for a fishbowl toss at a church fall festival!Note: if you try this prank on a coworker, keep the balls in the cups by placing a single playing card under each cup.

Awesome value for the amount of balls you get. Normally at Walmart you can get a 5/6 pack for $4/$5. So to be getting 144 balls for $6 is a great deal. These balls are great for beer pong, cat toys, crafts, and so many other uses.

These worked great for my purposes. I wanted them for an April fool's prank where they would go spilling out on an unsuspecting "victim". I also tried them out in my sous vide water bath to minimize evaporation and they worked wonders in that application. I barely had to add any water since using the pong balls.One thing to note, these would make crappy ping pong balls. They feel more like the plastic that ball pit balls are made of. They aren't very bouncy and they are easily squished between two fingers and don't always regain their shape right away.

Worked perfectly for my purposes. I did not buy them to play ping pong. I cut a little slit in them and slid them over some of the LED lights on my Christmas Tree. They look great!

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.

The "generic" portion of the product description is correct. The "practice" portion is misleading. I don't think you could ever actually play the game of ping-pong with these. They are shiny molded plastic and have almost zero compression. If you're looking for something that's the same size and shape of a ping-pong ball with no markings and want to use it for a craft project (what I needed) then this is an excellent buy. If you're hoping to play the game of ping-pong with these, however, you're going to be profoundly disappointed.

This is a 3 star review because they're definitely not meant for ping-pong. The plastic isn't very strong, they don't bounce well, and the seams are pretty prevalent.But that doesn't mean they can't function for crafts, ping pong guns, or to just throw at your friends across the living room.I simply ordered these in order to keep heat in while using a water-bath device. They work great for that, too.The plastic isn't very strong, they don't bounce well, and the seams are pretty prevalent.

I purchased over 2000 of these to use for my wedding by applying them to Christmas lights for a globe effect (Thanks Pinterest!)Pros:These were the cheapest I could find ANYWHERENo writing on the balls - plain whiteCons:The plastic from ball to ball was very inconsistent, some were very thick, others were so thin they were already dented during shippingI did not receive the amount specified per bag. I should have needed 14 bags and that would have provided extras. After using all the balls I needed to order 2 more bags.

I bought these to write numbers on for some drawings we are doing on our bowling league. I'm giving it 3 stars because if you are using them for ping pong or beer pong then you are going to be disappointed in the quality. They are bumpy and don't bounce much. They squish really easily and aren't sturdy. They work for what I need them for but not for what they are intended for.

After reading the reviews, I'm perfectly happy with what I got. I don't know why they would ever say they're good for practicing, especially putting that in the title.They are for crafts ONLY. They are soft and thin, and if you hit it with decent strength for a kill shot playing, it's going to punch the side in.They also have a slight sheen to them (not matte like a normal ball). There's nothing wrong with this, just making note of it.I was able to put them under a drill press for my wife's crafting purposes, but it did put a dent in them half the time, so regular balls would have been better, but there's not way you're getting quality playable balls at this price.

As most reviewers have stated, there is no way I would ever recommend anyone using these balls for playing ping pong with. The fact that these are even considered "Practice Balls" is a stretch. They're lop-sided, don't have a good bounce, and the seem running around them would give them even more unpredictable bounce. That being said, I din't need these ping pong balls for ping pong, simply for an office prank with a coworker. I drew a bunch of different smiley faces on them and scattered them around her desk / work space. The low price of these balls makes them perfect for doing crafts with, but I would never recommend these for ping pong use. A friend of mine just bought a table and we used these as a joke and it was nearly impossible to play, but it definitely gave us a good laugh. Ping pong balls are rated from one to three stars dependent on quality... these would come in at about 1/4 of a star.

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.

Garbage. Bought these for crafts and they're not even usable for that. They dent very easily. Another reviewer likened them to ball pit balls and that is a very accurate description.

I feel I shoud leave 2 different reviews. The first order I placed and received exactly what I wanted. Ping Pong balls. I bought these for a craft project, and needed more, so I ordered a second set. The second order was awful. Cheap, soft, gray balls, which were much different than the first set of white sturdy balls. I wanted more white sturdy balls! These pale, awful, thin, soft balls are horrible. They also do not bounce, so I guess beer pong is out. I will not be ordering again!

It's basically impossible to use these ping pong balls for games. They don't bounce uniformly, and they don't fly straight because they are not a uniform weight throughout. Admittedly, I bought them because they were so cheap, but I honestly should have spent a little more and at least got something I could use.

We bought these to use for a Beer Pong party as I imagine a fair number of the people considering buying 144 Ping Pong balls will be. I am not sure if Beer Pong is more or less competitive than traditional table tennis without the beer, but we found the weight, shape, and dare I say "loft" of these balls to be inconsistent and less than desirable for Beer Pong. I assume the same characteristics that are desirable for Beer Pong are desirable for Ping Pong/Table Tennis, so I do not recommend them. We wound up using the half dozen or so name brand Ping Pong balls we had in the garage instead. The only positive thing about these balls is that they are so cheap they are essentially disposable.

So let's be clear, these aren't actually ping pong balls so much as ping pong SIZED balls that are actually made like those balls you find in ball pits. They're semi-squishy plastic. Terrible if you actually want to play ping pong, but ok if you're trying to get a prop, or use them for a kid game, or something like that.We were using them for props for a skit about ping pong, and even for that they were pretty terrible, but, they at least looked like the right thing from afar.I wouldn't recommend these in general.

Unless you are using these for something other than playing ping pong, these are horrible. I bought these thinking I found a good deal and expected low quality ping pong balls, but nothing about these balls is good. They are so light weight that when you hit them they slow down dramatically, making it hard to even get the across the table. Then reason I give them 2 stars is because they are Finn to hit really hard at you opponent and you don't have to worry about losing them because there are so many. Instead of getting these, buy stiga or joola balls. You get less but at least you can actually play with them.

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!).

What I expected were pong balls that I could. These balls were so light, I could barely toss it properly. Since I couldn't use it for playing purposes, I used them as a prank and it fared well for that.

Listen to this review and the others. I didn't pass these up because of the "great" price on so many "ping pong balls." These are not ping pong balls. They do not bounce properly and have a completely different feel to them. One could neither play ping pong nor any other sort of game that uses ping pong balls with this. For people who are thinking, "Oh, well in beer pong you just throw the ball into the cup so it shouldn't matter..." It does matter. We started the year with all of these balls and ended with most of them. If we were ever playing a game using ping pong balls, we usually tried to find any other option because these were so terrible.

Do not be tricked into thinking these are like ping pong balls that everyone in the world uses for beer pong. These are basically like the balls in the ball pit from chuck e cheese just tiny. They don't bounce normal. They don't fly normal. My entire beer pong tournament was filled with complaints of my dollar store balls. Fantastic

Yep they are inexpensive ping pong balls. Just as described. Lots of fun.****Update: These should not be marketed as "Ping Pong" balls. They share no characteristics with ping pong balls other than they appear like ping pong balls. Upon further inspection these are ping pong balls at all! They are plastic look-a-likes and NOT the celluloid material that real ping pong balls are made from.They seemed to be more for the "Christmas lights" project.I tried to hit a few, and they fly everywhere and lack the normal bounce of "real" ping pong balls.I would return them but the kids have already lost a few of them.

I agree with the poor reviews on this product. they don't bounce right/much, the seams are significant, the plastic is not hard (easy to indent). I tried them only because I am desperately wanting 38mm balls (my last 38mm just cracked, and the 40mm is just not as much fun as the 38mm were ... I read the 40mm are 20% slower (at least!), 13% less spin (probably), and 26% more control (NOT!). And do you know *why* they (ITTTF) made the change? to allow *spectators* to more easily see the ball and purposefully to slow the ball down (and it did!) and to lengthen the volleys (doesn't help mine). Wish manufacturers made both sizes (in good quality) for us "regular" folks who just want to have some fun in life.

For those looking for real practice ping pong ball, dont get this one. I did compare it with a real ping pong ball, this one bounce irregularly and it smaller than regular ping pong. Also if you looking to put in the ipong machine. this will not work smoothly. I posted an image as reference

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.