The sport has, of course, come a long way since then. Now, you can buy a table specifically for ping pong, and there are, even more conveniently, table tennis conversion tops. These help you turn a regular table (or more often, a pool table) into a ping pong table without having to dedicate the space or money to a whole separate game table. You can simply add the conversion top when you want to play, then remove it when you do not.

There are several brands to choose from if you are considering buying one of these conversion tops. One of the leading brands is Stiga. Stiga is a company specifically devoted to table tennis. They are based out of Sweden and sell everything from tables and paddles to clothes.

Martin Kilpatrick is the name of a major U.S. distributer of Butterfly table tennis supplies. The Kilpatrick/Butterfly combination is a major source of table tennis gear and accessories and is the official ball sponsor of the 2009 World Table Tennis Championships.
A third good company to consider is Prince Sports, which specializes in games like table tennis, racquetball, tennis, and squash. Prince Sports also carries conversion table tops.

Each of these companies offers reliable quality conversion tops for the purposes of casual players and more competitive players as well. The best way to select the right table tennis conversion top for your home is to see the products in person, or compare quality reviews from sales websites. Once you decide the size, style, and durability level that are right for you, your family will be all set to enjoy table tennis in your own home.