Top Tips for Buying a Football Table

Table football is a popular and accessible pastime suitable for 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 footballs can be purchased for use in pubs, youth clubs and leisure centres, but an increasing number of people are choosing to buy one to keep in their home.

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 the more you play the better your skills are going to get. So as well as never being bored at home again, you will probably never lose a table football competition – or bet – again!

The reasons why you should buy a football table are obvious. But once you have made that decision, you will need to decide on a number of factors.

Choosing the right size of table football

Unlike other table sports, such as pool and snooker, 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 a table for a pub, youth club or other business you may well have more space available. Table football tables are generally around 150cm (length) by 80cm (width), although this changes dramatically depending on the style. Micro tables are designed for areas with limited space, and an artist once created a football table to fit 22 players at once!

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
Most football tables come with 4 control handles 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.

Do you want a covered table? 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 table football sets have the bonus of being easily stored away, but they require a big enough table to be placed on. If you are not buying a table-top football table think about height if young children will be playing.
Consider the brand too. Bonzini, Longoni and Garlando are leading retailers in table football tables and accessories. 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.

Finally, coin operated tables are great if you will be buying for public use. 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.

Cue Power sell a huge range of quality football tables in numerous designs. Their products including coin-operated tables, micro-sized tables and different brands, as well as all of the essential table football accessories.

Football tables and accessories

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