Stiga is one of the popular choices for table tennis tables for players around the world. Today, you can find various Stiga outdoor table tennis table models that cater to different people. Each table has its unique and distinctive attributes.
Apart from that, each table has its own features and fitting for different price ranges. Know that buying a ping pong table is not cheap, it is best for you to do your homework before making up your mind before buying any of the tables.
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Features:
- Patented Quickplay Chassis Design
- Aluminum Composite Table Top
- 2″ Steel Self-Opening Legs with Leg Levelers
- 5″ All-Terrain Double Wheel Casters
- Oversized composite caster beam with steel cross beam supports
- Weather-resistant
- A heavy-duty welded steel support frame
- Expect 2 hours for assembly
- Molded corner protection pads
- Galvanized hardware
- Regulation style striping
- Includes premium all-weather net and posts setup
- Full-sized screen print on the backside of tops
- Weight: 125 lbs
Dimensions:
- Packaged dimensions: 62.6″ x 57.1″ x 5.7″
- Play position dimensions: 108″ (9ft) x 60″ (5ft) x 30″
- Playback position dimensions: (1 side in storage position and 1 side in play position): 60″ x 68″ x 62″
- Storage position dimensions: 60″ x 30″ x 62″
Assembly
This is an outdoor table that comes without pre-assembly. You will find an assembly manual for your reference to assist you in setting up the table.
You may want to read through the manual to get a brief idea of how to go through the installation process. The assembly work is not easy, and it may take you 2 to 3 hours to complete the task.
Tabletop
The Stiga Baja Outdoor Table Tennis Table surface is constructed with a 10mm weather-resistant aluminum composite top and silk-screen striping, enabling it to withstand all weather conditions.
It allows for consistent play and persistent bounce regardless of where the table is set up. The 5″ all-terrain double-wheel casters provide easy mobility of the table from playing location to storage effortlessly.
Many players find this table does not provide them with the quality bounce like otherย outdoor ping pong table. However, some players enjoy playing with this table.
Apron and Frame
After setting up the table, you will observe that there is a welded steel support frame that provides sturdy supports to the tabletop under the table.
Besides, there is also a steel apron that flows around the frame. With the availability of a steel apron, you can have your table well protected from warping.
Corner Protectors
You will find corner protectors for the 4 corners of the table to add safety for the table where people tend to hit the table with their bodies or rackets. These corner protectors help to prevent the edge from cracking or chipping.
Net and Post
With this table’s purchase, you will get the STIGA 72โณ Pivoting All-Weather Net & Post System as well. The net is of good design and quality.
You need to adjust the net periodically as the net tension may get loose after some time.
Leg Levelers
There are 2″ self-opening steel legs with leg levelers for the table. The legs are perfectly built to make the table position steadily. And you can adjust the leg levelers by raising or lowering the legs if you are placing the table outside on an uneven playing surface.
Wheel Casters
There are 5″ all-terrain double wheels equipped on the table. The wheels have a safety lock to provide you with additional safety. Once you put the table in position, you can lock the wheel for stability.
Advantages
This table is designed with a weather-resistant feature. The top board is made with a thickness of 10mm and sheet metal. The table can withstand the abuse of players and protect against sun, wind, rain, and other weather conditions.
Drawbacks
However, most people complain that there is one significant drawback, the table doesn’t give an even bounce for the ball.
The playing surface of this table is not made of wood. Therefore, it is not ITTF approved as it does not meet the wood requirement for the standard tournament table.
The table is quite expensive. Hopefully, suppliers will cut the price for this Stiga Baja Outdoor Table Tennis Table in the near future.
Conclusion
This monster’s design is not top quality, but it is good enough to hold up against any of the factors.
The Stiga Baja Outdoor Table Tennis Table features an exceptional spot, and it mainly depends on the player to figure out which location they want to place the table outdoor, and they can fit it in for a short while and play in no time.
Even though the price may be relatively high for some people, if you look at other outdoor table tennis tables similar to this table, the price is still considered okay. While the table may not be up to the standard for official tournament play, but it is still a quality outdoor table that you can place in your garden or backyard and having fun with your friends and family members.
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1 thought on “Review of Stiga Baja Outdoor Ping Pong Table”
I bought the table last year and I would think that this is a moderate ping pong table which is suitable for beginner players. I wouldn’t recommend those advanced players to buy this table as it is not built of high quality one.