What to Consider When Buying a Football Table
Table football is popular amongst all ages. Whether you want to play socially, with friends over some drinks, or you want to become a serious competitor in the sport, it is the dream of many to own your own table football table. Table football is a traditional feature of pubs and youth clubs, but like similar table-top spots pool and air-hockey, owning your own offers many benefits.
The advantages of buying a table top football table
By owning your own table you will be able to challenge friends and family to matches, enjoying quality social time with a friendly competition. And, like other sports, your skills are going to improve with practice. So as well as never being bored at home again, you will probably never lose a table football competition – or bet – again!
It isn’t likely that you need much convincing to buy a football table. But once you have made that decision, you will need to decide on a number of factors.
Choosing the right size of Table Football
Table football tables come in a range of sizes. This means that there is sure to be one to suit your home space, whether you intend to keep in the living room, garage or bedroom. If you are buying your table for a pub, club or other business you are likely to have more space to spare. Table football tables are generally around 150cm (length) by 80cm (width), although this changes dramatically depending on the style. Micro tables are much more compact (at 53cm x 92cm), and a table was designed by an artist to fit 11 players per side, at 7metres long!
The main thing to consider with the size of your table football table is not to buy too big – you will need plenty of space around it for players to move freely. It makes sense to measure your area to know your size limits.
Types of Table Football
It is most common for football tables to have 4 football tables on each side. It is likely you’ll want more than two on each side for an added challenge and the possibility of playing 2 a side.
Does your table need to be covered? This is ideal if you want the added security (the ball is less likely to get lost) and safety if you think young children will be playing. Weatherproof tables can be purchased for outdoor use.These are also going to be more robust so less likely to get damaged in rough pay or through drinks spillages.
Table top football tables are ideal for storing away, but you need to have a big enough table in the first place. If you are not buying a table-top football table think about height if young children will be playing.
Bonzini, Langoni and Garlando are some of the most popular brands of football tables. Your choice of brand is likely to be influenced by your budget and requirements. Choose a table which is aesthetically pleasing and will match the room. They are available in a huge range of finishes so it is important to browse the different styles.
Buying a coin operated table is advisable if it is not solely for the use of friends and family. They allow you to generate a small income (perhaps to pay off the costs of the table football), and also prevent the same people spending too long on a table if others want to take a turn.
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