Kettler Match 5.0 Indoor Table Tennis Table (Blue Top)

Reading the reviews prior to buying this table, I figured I was in for a nightmare assembly process. While it did take me almost 4 hours, I didn't think it was unreasonably hard. Maybe they (Kettler) have improved the instructions since the other reviews were written.

Yes, it's a hundred pieces if you count every nut and bolt. And yes, a few washers and bolts don't match their illustrations in the assembly guide, but really there was no question about which ones replaced them... nothing else would fit. And yes, there are only illustrations to follow for the most part, but it was actually pretty easy... I used two pairs of pliers (crescent wrenches would have been better) and two screwdrivers.

It wasn't totally clear to me how to put two braces on at the beginning so I took my best guess and got it wrong. It was a 5-minute fix at most. If I was giving assembly advice, I'd say don't tighten things up until you have the whole thing pieced together. And it helps to have another person hold the table up at one point, for maybe 5 minutes until things are secure again. Otherwise, it's a one-person job.

As for the quality, I'm really impressed with the fit and all... not to sound like an ad, but I guess I would describe it as German engineered (since it is). Nylon washers, specially-designed bolts, and the plastic pieces seem like they're going to last awhile, even outdoors. But I just finished building this thing... how it holds up is a future review.

I bought a Kettler blue top all weather ping pong table in 1996 or so.We use it outdoors but pull it into a garage when we are not using it.The only thing we have had to do is replace the nets as they wear out after a while.The table itself is still like new.This item costs more than some other tables, but if you plan on keeping it for a long time it is worth the difference and then some.

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I recently purchased a Kettler outdoor table tennis table (Stockholm)from Robbins Table Tennis.They have rewritten the assembly instructions and offer them on their web-site online.Their instructions are supposed to be a big improvement over the instructions that come with the table. Apparently, assembly instructions from manufacturers are often very poorly written.Also, I have researched outdoor tables and I am convinced that the way Kettler makes their outdoor table is much better than others I have considered.I live in a high humidity area where other outdoor tables do not hold up even when stored in a garage. If you live in a very dry area that might not be a problem.

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It took two of us about three hours to put this table together. I would have taken a lot less time were the instructions better worded and illustrated.The finished product is terrific. Its the third table weve bought over the years and this make is our favourite. Previously we paid to have the table put together for a few hundred dollars. What we saved in money we lost in sweat stress and anger. Surely the head of the instructions dept at Kettler could hire a better translator and illustrator!

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The table arrived within one week. It took a few hours to put together, not the most straight forward instruction manual, but if you know what you are doing, it is manageable. Table is very nicely built, solid and sleek looking. The blue color is very nice. We bought the same brand table 10 years ago and have been very happy with it. So when we need to buy another one for our second house, we selected the same one. It can also be used outdoor and tolerate high humidity and heat conditions.

The reason I gave it four star is due to the instruction manual. But otherwise, very happy with the purchase.