Rank #4 in Best Table Tennis Tables 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Specs That Contradict Themselves
SPORTNOW 9ft Folding Table Tennis Table
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The SPORTNOW 9ft Folding Table Tennis Table is the fourth pick in this guide. It costs £238.99 and carries a 4.8 out of 5 rating from 22 reviews, with a histogram that contains no score below 4 (16 at four stars, 84 at five as percentages). It is also the one table in this batch where the number in the name survives contact with the spec field: the name says 9ft, and the dimensions field says 2.74L x 1.53W x 0.76H metres. In centimetres that is 274 long, and 274 cm is 9ft to within a centimetre. The complaint that applies to the 6ft tables in this guide — a name that describes something 65 per cent of regulation length — does not apply here.
It does not escape entirely. The spec field headed "Set Name" says "Table Tennis Set (5 Piece)", while the bullet lists a game net, two paddles and three balls, and the "Included Components" field names only four things: ball, manual, net, paddle. The warranty is 6 months against manufacturer defects, in a listing whose first bullet says the table suits "leisure players and professionals alike". And a table sold on its eight wheels and its folded footprint of 155H x 152.5W x 50D cm weighs 56 kg. Everything on this page is taken from the Amazon listing for this product; we have not assembled it, moved it or played on it.
How those 22 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.8 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £238.99 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.8 out of 5, from 22 reviews |
| Playing size | 76H x 274L x 152.5W cm (2.74L x 1.53W x 0.76H m) - the 274cm the 9ft name refers to |
| Folded size | 155H x 152.5W x 50D cm |
| Top material | Engineered wood - described as MDF board in the bullet |
| Frame material | Engineered wood frame, alloy steel base |
| Weight | 56 kg |
| Set name (as listed) | Table Tennis Set (5 Piece) |
| Warranty (as listed) | 6 Months Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“Fair play, the quality of this table is excellent. Delivered in mint condition. Took 45 minutes to put together on your own. Folds up perfectly and moves easily on its wheels. I am so happy with this purchase, at half the price of the big name brands.”
Verified purchase“Great product. Out of the box and playing within 30 min.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Table Tennis Tables 2026: 10 Ranked, and the Specs That Contradict Themselves.
Questions people ask
How big is the SPORTNOW 9ft Folding Table Tennis Table?
The dimensions field gives 2.74L x 1.53W x 0.76H metres, repeated in the bullet as 76H x 274L x 152.5W cm. That 274 cm length is what the 9ft in the name refers to.
What comes in the box with the SPORTNOW table?
The bullet lists a game net, two paddles and three balls. The "Included Components" field names only Ball, Manual, Net and Paddle, and the "Set Name" field says Table Tennis Set (5 Piece).
Can the SPORTNOW table be used outside?
No. The materials bullet states it is designed for indoor use and cannot be exposed to rain and sunshine.
How long is the warranty on the SPORTNOW table?
The spec field states 6 Months Warranty Against Manufacturer Defects. The first bullet describes the table as suitable for leisure players and professionals alike; both statements sit in the same listing.
Does the SPORTNOW table fold, and how heavy is it?
Both halves fold, and the folded size given is 155H x 152.5W x 50D cm. It has eight wheels for moving it when folded or half open, and the Item Weight field is 56 kg.
How many people can play on the SPORTNOW table?
The Number of Players field is 2-4, and the bullet says it allows up to four players at a time. Both halves can also be detached and used separately.
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