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Gopher Advantage 100 Table Tennis Table
This regulation-sized table tennis table is perfect for your institution! Durable construction withstands years of use from beginners to advanced players, and its foldable design allows for quick transportation and compact storage! For indoor use only.
Exceptional Durability
The reinforced steel frame with 1-5/8" steel apron and non-marring 3/4" thick wood-composition tabletop provide the durability you need against years of wear and tear, while a braced design prevents wobble when the table is bumped. Protective corner pads also keep students safe, allowing them to approach the table without fear.
Easy Transport and Storage
Easily fold this table in half and roll it away on eight 4" dia wheels with high-quality, ball-bearing casters (all locking). The 1" sq legs fold in for a compact 24"W x 62"H footprint that fits in almost any storage closet. Assembly required. For indoor use only. Table is 9'L x 60"W x 30"H; 211 lb.
Specifications
- Top/Apron: 3/4" wood-composition top, 1-5/8" steel apron; Indoor use only
- Frame/Legs: Reinforced steel frame w/ easy-to-fold 1-5/8" sq legs
- Wheels: Wight 4" dia wheels w/ ball-bearing casters (all locking)
- Storage: Halves fold separately, overlap for storage
- Dimensions: 9'L x 60"W x 30"H; 220 lb; Assembly required
15 Activities for Gopher Advantage™ 100 Table Tennis Table
The Gopher Advantage™ 100 Table Tennis Table provides a durable and versatile platform for fun, beginner-friendly games. These activities are designed to introduce students to table tennis and get them excited about the game.
1. Target Table Tennis: Place colored spots or cones on the table, and students earn points by hitting their ping pong ball into the specific target zones.
2. Rally Round Robin: Teams rotate after each rally, trying to maintain a continuous volley.
3. Spin-to-Win Showdown: Players attempt to add spin to their shots, trying to make it difficult for their partner to return the ball. The smooth wood-composition top ensures the ball reacts well to different spins.
4. Serve and Score: Players take turns serving, trying to hit designated areas on their opponent’s side of the table for points. The table’s large playing surface provides plenty of room for practice serves.
5. King of the Table: Winner stays at the table, with challengers lining up to try and win a rally.
6. Ping Pong Pyramid Smash: Students stack cups in a pyramid on each side of the table and try to knock down the opposing team’s cups with their shots. The table’s stability prevents it from moving during high-impact shots.
7. Back-and-Forth Bonanza: Two players rally while slowly moving further away from the table with each shot, improving both precision and power. The smooth table surface provides consistent bounces for long-range rallies.
8. Serve Master Showdown: Each student gets five serves, aiming to land the ball in specific zones for points.
9. Quick-Fire Rally Race: Students compete to see how many successful rallys they can complete in one minute.
10. Double Trouble: Teams of two play a doubles match, learning how to coordinate with a partner to win rallies. The table’s large playing area accommodates doubles easily for cooperative learning.
11. Catch the Corner: Players aim for the corners of the table to earn points, practicing precision and control. The protective corner pads ensure safety during these angled shots.
12. Cup Capture Challenge: Students try to bounce the ball off the table into a series of cups set up on the opposite side. The consistent bounce helps beginners master soft touch and ball control.
13. Race to 10 Rally: Players compete in pairs to see who can reach a 10-shot rally first.
14. Knockout Rally: In a large group, students form a line and try to keep the rally going—if someone misses, they’re out.
15. Zig-Zag Pong Pass: Players aim to hit the ball in a zig-zag pattern across the table by targeting different zones. The wide playing surface makes it easy for students to spread out their shots.