Wow, did I struggle with this purchase. It was hard for me to pick a table that would give me the right balance of quality for the money spent. I knew at this price point I wasn't getting arcade quality but I expected the puck to move freely and the system to function flawlessly. I knew I wouldn't spend a couple hundred dollars and I was resigned to get something in the $800-900. At the last minute; the one I "wanted" was sold out. So I chose this one.
The table is mostly pressed wood as you would expect. I had no broken pieces from delivery and for that I felt lucky. The fan does the job and lifts the puck pretty well. I've played other tables where the fan was strong enough to slightly lift the handheld bumpers. ...this table will not do that.
The manufacturer provides more than enough pucks to play and 4 bumpers. I was very happy to see the amount provided. I was REALLY glad to see the bumpers are made pretty well and didn't disappoint or feel cheap. I ordered some extra just in case and the ones provided are far superior to what I bought.
The table itself is heavy. The shipping manifest says it weight 175 lbs in packaging. It wasn't terrible to set up but did take 2 people to do it properly and to flip. I may have spent 1 hour on the set up.
Technically, there are two power plugs (mildly annoying); one for the air and one for the "game system/sound". I chose to attach the air to a smart plug so I can turn it on and off with Alexa. That was a cool touch that the kids enjoy.
The "game system" (whatever you call it) has only a few options. Turn on/off/restart the game. Sound on/off. Then 3 game modes 3 min, 5 min and 7 min. This is probably the most annoying of all. Yes, the system has flawlessly tracked and displayed goals; so you can't complain about that but I hate that you only have 3 - 7 min games. We aren't playing with quarters and people stacked up behind us. Why must we be timed for our games and an unlimited time game won by points only not be an option. My 9 year old sometimes time out on a 7 min game and it doesn't feel as fun as a "true winner".
Nothing about this system's features, hardware, or design is upsetting. I'm kinda glad I got "stuck" with this table and didn't end up spending $300+ dollars on a different table where this works perfectly fine for our needs. ...but it wasn't without a significant amount of reading reviews, etc. and a lot of anxiety prior to set up.
Good overall product and really a fine balance on price and quality.
| Brand | ESPN |
|---|---|
| Color | White/Black/Red |
| Material | Plastic |
| Product Dimensions | 72"L x 37"W x 32"H |
| Sport | Table Tennis |
| Item Weight | 115.7 Pounds |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Number of Players | 2 |
| Base Material | Metal |
| Frame Material | Engineered Wood |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Home |
| Top Material Type | Engineered Wood |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 78 x 43 x 6 inches |
| Package Weight | 79.83 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 72 x 37 x 32 inches |
| Brand Name | ESPN |
| Warranty Description | 1-year limited |
| Model Name | ESPN Air Powered Hockey Table |
| Suggested Users | unisex |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | Medal Sports - DROPSHIP |
| Part Number | AWH072_018E |
| Style | 6 Ft. Arcade (2-in-1) |
| Included Components | Air-powered Hockey Pusher (2), Air-powered Hockey Puck (3), 2-Part Table Tennis Surface (1), Table Tennis Net and Post Set (1), Table Tennis Paddle (2) Table Tennis Ball (2) |
| Size | 72" |
