If you are considering buying a table tennis conversion top, which will allow you to easily convert your pool table into a ping pong table, it’s good to know what to look for before you make a purchase.

First of all, consider the price range you want to be in. A conversion top for table tennis can range anywhere from $150 to $500 dollars, or maybe even higher. What you pay really depends on how much you want. The more you spend, the higher quality of top you are going to get. The highest priced tops aren’t always necessary, but you may find that the lower priced tops don’t give you what you are looking for either. For the purposes of most buyers, somewhere in the middle is more than sufficient.

When shopping for a table tennis conversion top, make sure the top you get will fit your pool table you have at home. This may seem like common sense, but not all pool tables are the same size, so you need to make sure you’re buying a product that you can actually use! Measure your pool table if you don’t know its dimensions before you go. Most pool tables are 7 or 8 feet in length, but some may be larger, so make sure you know what you need before you make a purchase.

Another thing to look for is how the conversion top is stored. You probably want one that can fold in half so that it is easy to store. If it doesn’t, you’re not much better off than if you just had a whole second table for the game.

Weather proofing is also an option. Most of these tops are designed for indoor play, but some will be able to be used for outdoor use. These are more on the higher end price-wise, though, so there’s not much sense in paying for that unless you anticipate actually using it outdoors.

Finally, you’ll want to decide the brand you want. Some of the biggest names in table tennis conversion tops are Stiga, Kilpatrick, Prince Sports, and DMI.

And as a parting thought, if you are concerned with the condition of your pool table, make sure you get a conversion top specifically designed to not to damage to the table underneath.