- Strong, rugged folding table tennis table for outdoor and indoor play
- All-weather aluminum top encapsulates 0.5-inch MDF board
- Corner pads help to prevent snagging; 3-inch ball bearing wheel casters
- Playback position so you can practice by yourself
- Includes outdoor-grade net and net posts
Product Description
Stiga Eclipse Outdoor Table Tennis TableAmazon.com Product Description
The USATT-approved Stiga Quickplay Outdoor (T8186) table tennis table provides a strong and long-lasting aluminum construction that allows you to play both indoors and outdoors. Assembly is fast and easy–you’ll have it up and ready for competition in three minutes or less–and it requires no tools. This table conveniently features the playback position so you can practice by yourself, and a storage position that makes the table easy to store when not in use. Corner pads help to protect you from contact with the table during aggressive play. Other features include:
- All-weather aluminum top encapsulates 0.5-inch MDF board
- 1.25-inch aluminum extrusion edgeband/top support
- 1.25-inch round steel legs
- 3-inch ball bearing wheel casters
It comes with rugged outdoor net and net posts, but does not include balls or racquets.
I felt compelled to review it since it bugged me no one else did when I was researching. The price on this table cannot be beat if you look around on the net. The table seems well constructed and took very little time to set up as promised. The only con I can find with it is that it can scratch more easily than a normal table (I guess that’s the price you pay for being weather proof, It had a couple paint nicks on it from the start). I’m not too worried about it though since I and some friends put some serious play on it the other night and it looks fine still. The balls seem to bounce nicely on it but my father thought they bounce too much(I saw a review where someone said they didn’t like the bounce). I havn’t had that complaint from anybody else though.
This table came in one package. The only setup needed was to assemble the central rolling part and lift the two halves onto it. Then attach plastic protectors over the corners. It took about 30 minutes. Great design! The table had been a pleasure since then.
The only problem I have had with it are a few screws on the railing were stripped out. One edge was loose. The little protectors that go on the corners were a little challenging at first. Should have waited until the table was fully assembled and then hit them with my palm to get them to snap into place. Eventually that’s what worked.
It’s definitely weather ready…
Would definitely recommend this table to a friend.
The table is very sturdy and easy to setup. I purchased it to be outdoors and I don’t see any issues with keeping it outside. Overall the table is very nice and well built.
Stiga Eclipse Outdoor Table Tennis Table
The aluminum top surface starts pulling away from the bottom surface within 6 months, warping and blistering. The table then becomes unusable. It needs serious re-design and a recall needs issued ASAP.
I bought this “outdoor” table about 5 years ago. Keep in mind that I live in one of the mildest climates in the US: SF Bay area. The table was always kept out of the direct weather during winter-time, not indoors, but sheltered. Starting just after 1 year, the problems started with water ingress swelling the pressboard material underneath the aluminum top surface. This aluminum is beer can thin and blistered and delaminated near the edges. Stiga would not support this problem since the warranty was expired by a few months. Now the 5 year old table surface has blistered to the point where normal play is impossible. Icing on the cake: the legs are rusty and folding is stiff.
When I bought this table I thought it would be in excellent shape for 10+ years. Try 14 months. I would try another manufacturer that has mastered the art of waterproofing and backs their products for longer than 1 season. What a waste of $600! I will not buy Stiga again.